Dark romance fans, this one’s for you. 💋

On this episode of Blush, Kelly sits down with dark romance author and Heathens and Heartbreakers attendee Samantha Barrett to talk about the addictive world of morally gray book boyfriends and the community that loves them. Samantha shares the inspiration behind her latest hockey mafia series, how she researches crime and power dynamics for authenticity, and why writing dark romance can be unexpectedly therapeutic. The conversation dives into character creation, series crossover ideas, and the realities of life as a romance author. Of course, it wouldn’t be Blush without a little chaos. Kelly and Samantha also play truth-or-drink, swap celebrity crushes, and get candid about kinks, taboos, and the importance of open conversations about sexuality. If you love dark romance, behind-the-scenes author stories, and a little spice with your storytelling, this episode will definitely make you blush.

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