Romance featuring morally complex or villainous heroes, dubious consent, and mature themes. The fastest-growing romance subgenre on KDP.
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Anti-hero or villain hero needs to be compelling, not just cruel.
Trigger warnings in the blurb are expected and appreciated by readers.
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