Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Romance › Dark Romance
Competition Level
High Competition
8/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 250 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 2,500 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$5.99 |
Dark Romance is one of the fastest-growing KDP fiction categories. Mafia, bully, and captor romance are the dominant sub-niches. Strong KU performance makes it ideal for KDP Select enrollment.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Romance › Dark Romance
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support for assistance.
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Mafia and bully romance are the highest-volume sub-niches
- Content warnings in the description are expected and welcomed by genre readers
- KU page reads are the primary revenue driver — enroll in KDP Select