Tawny Taylor

Hey there, dark romance lovers! I'm Tawny Taylor, and I write the kind of stories that make some people clutch their pearls and others lean in closer, desperate to turn the next page. (Usually while biting their lip and maybe feeling a little guilty about how much they're enjoying it...)

Let me tell you, my journey into writing dark romance wasn't exactly planned. I spent years trying to fit my stories into nice, neat little boxes that would make everyone comfortable. But the characters in my head? They had other ideas. Much darker, more complicated ideas. Finally, I stopped fighting it and let those dangerous stories out to play.

When I released "Raw" in 2014, I knew I was taking a risk. A heroine like Kendall Tremaine isn't your typical romance protagonist – she's carrying the weight of her past sins, searching for redemption while knowing she might not deserve it. (Don't we all have those moments where we wonder if we're worthy of forgiveness?) The story isn't pretty. It's not wrapped up in a perfect bow. But it's real, it's raw (hence the title!), and it digs deep into the messy parts of human nature we usually try to hide.

My writing style? Think midnight confessions and dangerous secrets, with a healthy dose of psychological tension that'll keep you up way past your bedtime. I love exploring the grey areas between right and wrong, good and evil, love and obsession. My characters aren't black and white – they live in those shadowy spaces where morality gets murky and choices get hard.

Fair warning: if you're looking for sweet, traditional romance, I'm probably not your girl. My stories deal with heavy themes, complex trauma, and the kind of love that sometimes hurts before it heals. (Though I promise there's always light at the end of the tunnel... even if we have to crawl through some dark places to get there.)

When I'm not writing, I'm probably reading other dark romance authors, binge-watching psychological thrillers, or taking long walks while plotting ways to torment my characters. My cat judges me for all of it, but she still cuddles up next to me while I write, so I think I'm forgiven.

To my readers: thank you for being brave enough to walk these dark paths with me. Your messages about staying up all night to finish "Raw," about connecting with Kendall's struggle for redemption – they mean everything. This community of dark romance readers gets it. You understand that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that make us uncomfortable, that force us to look at the shadows within ourselves.

I write for the readers who aren't afraid to face the darkness. For those who know that real love stories aren't always pretty, but they're always worth telling. If you're ready to explore the deeper, darker side of romance – the kind that might leave a mark on your soul – then welcome to my world.

My promise to you? I'll never sugarcoat the darkness, but I'll always find a way to weave hope through the shadows. Every story I write comes straight from my heart, no matter how twisted that heart might sometimes be. (And trust me, after the things I put my characters through, it's pretty twisted.)

Want to join me on this dark journey? Grab a copy of "Raw," buckle up, and prepare yourself for a ride that might make you question everything you thought you knew about love, redemption, and the price we're willing to pay for both.

Just remember: you've been warned. These aren't your mama's romance novels. But then again, that's exactly why you're here, isn't it?