10 Sultry Dark Romance Books for Those Who Like Love Stories With a Little Bite (Exclusive)

The dark romance genre has become wildly popular in the last few years, attracting readers who are looking for mature content and darker themes in their love stories. Think romance, but with a bit of a bite. And that popularity is well-earned — with high stakes, sweeping character arcs and simmering romantic tension, dark romance pulls no punches in the exploration of trauma, redemption, morality, justice and the nature of love.

10 ThingsDirector Recalls Heath Ledger's 'Old Soul' amid Late Actor's 45th Birthday (Exclusive)

Heath Ledger (left) and Gil Junger.Photo:Courtesy of Gil Junger Courtesy of Gil Junger Speaking with PEOPLE amid the teen comedy’s milestone anniversary, Junger, 69, says that he “cast [Heath] basically before he even spoke.” “This guy was an old soul if you’ve ever met one,” the filmmaker adds of Ledger, who would have celebrated his 45th birthday on April 4. The actor wasfound dead on Jan. 22, 2008, in his apartment.

10 Times Ariana Grande Gushed About 'Sister,' 'Brilliant Human Being' — and Birthday Girl — Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Ariana Grandethinks the world of herWickedcostar — and birthday girl! —Cynthia Erivo.Since the news broke that the wickedly talented duo would be stepping into the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the film adaptation of the beloved musical, the two have shared lots about how much the roles and their subsequent friendship have changed them “For Good.“In honor of Erivo’s 38th birthday on Jan.

10 Times Bindi Irwin Was Wise Beyond Her Years

01of 10On Losing a ParentBindi Irwin/Instagram"It is one of the most challenging things you can ever experience in life, but you have to remember that when someone passes away, they never leave you. They are always with you no matter where you go.""— to PEOPLE in 2015 01of 10 On Losing a Parent Bindi Irwin/Instagram “It is one of the most challenging things you can ever experience in life, but you have to remember that when someone passes away, they never leave you.

10 Times Harry Styles' Style Stole the Show This Year

Harry Styleshad a banner year. Not only did he headline Coachella for the first time, but he also dropped his third studio album,Harry’s House, he starred in two movies, he toured the world and he earned another batch of Grammy nominations. But let’s talk about what he was wearing all year, because there was a lot to look at and appreciate. Most of what Styles stepped out in was courtesy of the House of Gucci, close friend and former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele andstylist Harry Lambert.