We've got the perfect reads for those who prefer their romance with a side of chills, thrills and even a little trauma. Author Brynne Weaver recommends her favorites.

With the rise of social media reading communities comes the rise of dark romance, a subgenre that remains controversial and problematic due to its depiction of messy, twisted, and often morally ...

The author had started with fantasy, then moved into paranormal, and then contemporary dark romance — all with the express purpose of laying the groundwork for her eventual big hit.