The best dark romance books to gingerly embrace right now

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Romance books have seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to BookTok communities. For those seeking more intense, morally gray relationships with taboo themes and trigger warnings, dark romance has become the go-to subgenre. Here are some highly recommended dark and twisty romance novels to help you dip your toes into the edgier end of the romantic spectrum.