5 Ways to Make Romancelandia Accessible - Technology allows us in the romance book community to find and connect with other readers through social media. However, there are many romance readers with vision or hearing loss who go online and can’t participate in the conversation. Digital content… ... Read More
Romance Books for Meg Ryan Rom-Com Fans - From 1989 to 1998, Meg Ryan ruled romantic comedy on the silver screen. Whether her character pursued a wayward fiancé through France in French Kiss or discovered her full potential in I.Q., she never lost her optimism. Ryan’s most memorable… ... Read More
Older Heroine & Younger Hero Romance - In the late 1970s, it was common to find romance novels featuring young and naïve women falling in love with the older and worldly heroes. The heroines were just starting out on their own and the men had experienced so… ... Read More
90-Minute Romantic Reads - Want romantic reads that are free and full-length? This recommended list features original work by Harlequin authors. Each story offers a steamy romance with an emotionally satisfying ending. To access the reads online, you might have to register and sign… ... Read More
Finding Romance Novels in Spanish - Every once in a while, a reader will ask me where they can find romance books written in Spanish. I don’t speak the language but I know a few reliable resources. Like most romance authors, when one of my books… ... Read More
The Grumpy / Sunshine Couple - An opposites attract trope that’s gaining popularity in romance fiction is the Grumpy/ Sunshine pairing. Readers love the dynamics between the icy or unsociable person falling for someone warm and friendly. The Sunshine character is often the heroine but she’s… ... Read More
Romance Authors from South Africa - Why is it difficult to find romance novels written by authors from South Africa? One reason could be language. South Africa has a long history of Afrikaans love stories. (Afrikaans is one of the ten official languages in South Africa.)… ... Read More
Contemporary Royal Romance - Fairy tales, myths and legends influence romantic fiction. The protagonists are supposed to be virtuous and inspirational. In the past, the strongest hero slays the dragon, the most noble of knights save the damsel in distress and the bravest prince… ... Read More
The 60-Second Book Review - Do you leave book reviews at online booksellers like Amazon or social cataloging sites such as Goodreads? Are there times when you just rate the book because anything else requires too much time or effort? Well, I have shortcut for… ... Read More
Reading List: Harlequin DARE - Readers who want audacious romances about bold heroines and hot heroes should read DARE category romances from Harlequin. Harlequin DARE is escapist reading. The men might be bikers or billionaires, but they are always powerful and the ultimate alpha. The… ... Read More