Zuri Lynn

Hey there, dark romance lovers! I'm Zuri Lynn, and I write the kind of stories that make people nervously check their locks at night (and maybe secretly hope they're not quite secure enough).

Here's the thing—I never set out to write romance that walks the razor's edge between love and obsession. I was actually on track to become a criminal psychologist, spending my college years diving deep into the fascinating world of behavioral analysis and abnormal psychology. But those case studies and research papers? They kept turning into stories in my head. Dark, twisted love stories that wouldn't let me go until I wrote them down. (My professors probably should've been concerned about the direction my thesis notes were taking...)

After years of keeping these stories locked away in password-protected files (seriously, my laptop looked like it was hiding state secrets), I finally decided to embrace my inner darkness and share these complicated love stories with the world. Turns out, there are plenty of readers who, like me, are drawn to the shadowy spaces between right and wrong, love and obsession, consent and capture.

My debut novel, "Mine, Whether You Like It Or Not," introduces you to Lucian—a man who redefines the meaning of "devoted." He's the kind of character who makes you question everything you thought you knew about love, morality, and those grey areas we're not supposed to talk about in polite company. When he sets his sights on Elara, well... let's just say restraining orders are more like love notes to guys like him.

I write stories that explore the darker side of desire—the kind that society tells us we shouldn't want. My characters aren't your typical romance novel leads. They're complex, morally ambiguous, and sometimes downright dangerous. The heroes (if you can call them that) in my books don't just cross lines—they obliterate them. And the heroines? They're not waiting to be saved. They're fighting, surviving, and sometimes discovering parts of themselves that both terrify and thrill them.

When I'm not writing scenes that would make my mother clutch her pearls (sorry, Mom!), you can find me wandering through old cemeteries for inspiration (they're peaceful, okay?), collecting vintage psychology textbooks, or spoiling my black cat, Havoc, who's definitely plotting world domination. I live in a creaky Victorian house that's probably haunted, but the ghosts seem to approve of my writing, so we've reached an understanding.

To my readers: I promise to never water down the darkness. My books come with trigger warnings for a reason, and I believe in letting my characters tell their stories authentically, no matter how twisted they might be. These aren't your mama's romance novels—they're raw, intense, and sometimes uncomfortable. But I believe that's where the most interesting stories live.

I'm currently working on my next novel (which may or may not involve a charming sociopath and the woman who should definitely know better), and I can't wait to share more dark and delicious tales with you all. Fair warning: my version of happily ever after might include handcuffs, and not always the fuzzy kind.

If you like your romance with a heavy dose of psychological suspense, morally grey characters who'll keep you up at night (in more ways than one), and love stories that make you question your own moral compass—welcome to my dark little corner of the romance world. Just remember: the exit signs are clearly marked, but you might not want to use them.

You can find me on Instagram and TikTok, where I share writing updates, dark aesthetic inspiration, and probably too many pictures of Havoc looking judgmental. I love connecting with readers who understand that sometimes the best love stories are the ones that make us a little uncomfortable.

So, grab your favorite blanket (you might need something to hide behind), maybe leave a light on, and join me in exploring the beautiful darkness where love and obsession dance. I promise it'll be a wild ride.

Welcome to the shadows, darlings. We're going to have so much fun together.