Writer of slow burns, emotional chaos, and love that leaves scars.
Darby Briar is an international bestselling American author Darby
Briar is an international bestselling American author who loves writing stories about men with broken souls and women who don’t know their own strength.
She’s a lover of fiction and epic stories but prefers stories with hard-won romance and ones that include an ending worthy of their struggle.
She is the author of the Harbingers of Chaos MC Romance Series, a gritty yet heartfelt saga that blends contemporary romance with mystery, danger, humor, and a powerful sense of found family. Her upcoming romantasy series, The Huntress and The Four Horsemen, expands her passion for epic storytelling into a dark, apocalyptic world of immortal horsemen, prophecy, judgment, and forbidden romance.
Darby grew up in Utah and still lives in the northern part of the state. She has three
adorable mini adults, whom she affectionately refers to as her minions. She still to this day credits her grandma as a big influence on her love of romance
dramas, since she grew up sitting next to her as she watched soap operas, and
Darby distinctly remembers the “scandelicous” books sitting out in the open on her coffee table.
When she isn’t writing, snacking while worldbuilding, deviously plotting emotionally ruinous scenes, or deep-diving into characters readers can’t help but obsess over, she’s visiting family, enjoying pool parties, or becoming so captivated by a movie that getting her attention is nearly impossible. She revels in art in all its forms, loves to travel, and is endlessly fascinated by discovering
more of the world beyond her own backyard. An avid reader and audiobook listener, she hopes to one day see her stories come to life in many different forms.
Beyond fiction, Darby has also stepped into the world of writing craft. Her guide,
Epic Romance: Writing Romance That’s Anything But Vanilla, is available now.
Equal parts method and madness, it’s packed with her signature wit, snark, and
practical advice for authors looking to create unforgettable love stories of
their own.
The Mind Behind the Magic
Big Books—Even Bigger Worlds
Darby’s novels are known for their depth—in both emotion and scope. She loves crafting immersive stories with layered plots & interconnected characters you’ll never forget.
Writer. Chaos Coordinator. Mom.
When she’s not writing dark and sultry romance, Darby’s raising three incredible kids. Her life is equal parts wild and wonderful—and somehow, she still finds time to write.
Slow Burns, Strong Feelings
She’s a sucker for a slow burn that hurts so good. If a story makes your heart race and your soul ache before the HEA hits? That’s Darby’s kind of love.
Why you'll love these books...
Looking for romance that hurts a little before it heals? You’ve come to the right place.
Darby Briar writes stories for readers who crave more—more emotion, more grit, more heat, more heart. Her books aren’t just about falling in love; they’re about surviving the storm and choosing love anyway.
If you love angsty, addictive romance with a dark edge and unforgettable characters, Darby’s books will wreck you… in the best possible way.
