Complicated. Flawed. Dark. Romance…

Couple embracing by stormy sea on cliff with dark clouds
A couple embraces on a cliffside under stormy skies, setting a dramatic dark romance mood.

Stories that expose the heart.

Josie P. Barlow writes dark and complex romance that threaten to reveal the guarded secrets of the heart. Her books unveil the complicated nuances of sex, love, and embracing every aspect of oneself, even if it costs everything. Even if it’s uncomfortable. Even if it hurts. Is finding the connection you deeply desire worth it?

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Praise

Spicy!

I love my spicy romance novels, and Josie is great at writing spice. Her writing is both spicy and emotional.

— Anonymous

Raw & real

Josie writes stories that are raw and real, dealing with the human condition. Great reads. Can’t wait for her book to come out.

— V. Barnes

Skilled Writing

While this genre is not one I typically read, I found this story compelling and the writing to be skilled. Josie really makes the characters come alive.

— Joseph Pizzo