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
Gryffindor/Gryffindor Relationships - When two lions come together, you’re going to have heroics and competition. Gryffindors are drawn to adventure and glory. They hold their worldview of what’s right and wrong strongly, making it more likely for them to find their better half… ... Read More
Retro Romance: Sandra Brown - Sandra Brown is known for her thrillers and suspense but she started her successful career writing contemporary category romance novels. A born storyteller, these love stories offer a look at a woman’s values and concerns in the 1980s. The heroines… ... Read More
Well-Read in Romance Fiction - There are quite a few members in the online book community who read, review and discuss hundreds of books every year. They must be well-read because of the time, effort and the volume of reading they put into their endeavors.… ... Read More