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.

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.

Romance has become the most popular literary genre in the U.S., making $1.4 billion in revenue in 2022 with the help of Booktok. Dark romance, a subgenre that focuses on messy, twisted, and often ...