Maryn McKinney writes darkish, morally grey romance for readers who prefer their love stories intense, messy, and decidedly unapologetic. Starting with mafia romance and expanding into paranormal, fantasy, and futuristic worlds, she specializes in high-stakes chemistry, questionable life choices, and the kind of sensitive, high-heat drama that will never be mistaken for a cozy afternoon read. When she isn’t navigating the endless mayhem of a chaotic household, Maryn writes for the pure, unapologetic fun of it. Real life already has enough rules and responsibilities, so she spends her rare free moments cooking up dangerously flawed characters and morally ambiguous heroes. After all, fiction is always much more entertaining in the dark.