Anna Ioannidi

Hi there! I'm Anna Ioannidi, and I write dark romance that'll make you question your own moral compass (while loving every twisted second of it). If you're looking for sweet, cookie-cutter love stories... well, you might want to keep scrolling. 😉

I never actually planned to become a romance author. Growing up in a Greek family, storytelling was basically in my DNA – my grandmother could spin tales that would keep us kids entranced for hours. But I was supposed to follow a "sensible" career path. You know how it goes. (Spoiler alert: I didn't.)

Instead, I found myself scribbling stories late at night, creating worlds where the lines between right and wrong get deliciously blurry. My characters? They're complicated, messy, and sometimes downright problematic. But that's what makes them real. And let's be honest – the best stories are never about perfect people.

My debut novel "Sweet Revenge" dropped in early 2024, and wow, what a ride it's been! It's a Halloween-themed dark romance that proves small towns can hide the darkest secrets. When I started writing about Kayden's infamous Halloween parties, I knew I wanted to create something that would make readers stay up way too late, probably cursing my name at 3 AM. (Sorry not sorry about those cliffhangers, by the way.)

Here's the thing about my writing style – I love taking familiar tropes and turning them inside out. Sure, you might think you know where the story's going, but trust me, you don't. I write the kind of books that make you want to throw your Kindle across the room... but you can't, because you NEED to know what happens next.

When I'm not torturing my characters (and by extension, my readers), you can usually find me curled up with my own TBR pile and a very large cup of coffee. Or three. I'm also slightly obsessed with true crime podcasts, which definitely influences my writing. My family has learned to accept my weird Google search history. ("How long does it take to pick a lock?" is totally normal research, right?)

I believe romance doesn't always have to be hearts and flowers. Sometimes it's thorns and shadows, and that's exactly what I'm here to explore. My stories often deal with revenge, redemption, and the kind of love that burns so hot it might just destroy everything in its path. But isn't that the most interesting kind?

To my readers: thank you for being brave enough to dive into these dark waters with me. Your messages, theories, and occasional death threats (kidding... mostly) make this whole journey worthwhile. I love connecting with you on Instagram and TikTok, where we can geek out about morally grey characters and plot twists together.

What can you expect from my books? Intense chemistry, complex characters who definitely need therapy, plots that'll keep you guessing, and endings that'll make you feel ALL the feelings. Also, probably some scenes that'll make you blush and look over your shoulder to make sure no one's reading over it. (You've been warned!)

I'm currently working on my next book, which I promise will be even darker and twistier than "Sweet Revenge." Because why stop at making readers question their morals when you can make them question everything they thought they knew about love?

If you're ready for stories that live in the shadows between right and wrong, where the villains might just be the heroes (or maybe there are no heroes at all), then welcome to my world. Just remember – once you step into the darkness, you might not want to leave.

P.S. Yes, my mom has read my books. No, we don't talk about the spicy scenes at family dinners. 😅

Want to stay updated on new releases and behind-the-scenes chaos? Follow me on social media – I'm the one posting writing memes at 2 AM and probably oversharing about my character development process. Let's be friends... just don't expect me to be nice to your favorite characters!