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What is dark romance?

Dark romance is a subgenre of romance that blends intense emotion with darker themes. Dark romance novels incorporate elements such as morally ambiguous characters, power imbalances, obsession and uncomfortable or taboo subjects. Dark romance has the freedom to explore the complicated, flawed and often painful parts of love. For more information, click here.

What tropes are popular in dark romance?

Popular tropes in dark romance are varied, dependent on the individual author and reader, but can include enemies-to-lovers, morally gray characters and villain romances, to name a few.

Are dark romance books suitable for all readers?

They are intended for mature audiences due to themes that may include violence or explicit content. Given the nature of the genre, many dark romance novels include trigger warnings at the beginning of the book or on the author’s website. If you are sensitive to certain triggers, please read the trigger warnings before reading.

What themes are commonly discussed on this blog?

We delve into power dynamics, redemption, obsession, and taboo subjects within dark romance.

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