If you read sexy contemporary romances, you've probably come across a book by Jill Shalvis. She has written over one hundred love stories! Her award-winning romance novels are bestsellers and they’re the perfect form of escapism. The characters she creates are the kind of people you want as your friends, but the author’s real genius is the sense of community in every book. ... Read More about Retro Romance: Jill Shalvis
Retro Romance: Jill Shalvis
Jewish Life in Romance Novels
I was not familiar with The Forward, a publication that reports on American Jewish life, when one of the headlines caught my eye: “Why so few Jews in romance novels? This author and bookseller is leading a charge to change that”. ... Read More about Jewish Life in Romance Novels
What is a Romance Short Story?
Do you avoid reading romance short stories? Is it because they feel too short and incomplete compared to a novel? The problem is that a short story is supposed to offer a different reading experience. ... Read More about What is a Romance Short Story?
Black Romance Novels for Beginners
In the United States, Black romance novels are also categorized as African-American romances. It wasn’t too long ago when readers were unable to find these love stories in the bookstore with other romance novels. They were shelved in the African-American section. ... Read More about Black Romance Novels for Beginners
GryffinPuff Relationships
There’s something that just feels heroic about a GryffinPuff relationship. It doesn’t have the fiery “charge-into-battle” vibe of a Gryffindor/Gryffindor couple, or the “loyal-to-the-end” feel of a Slytherin/Hufflepuff duo, but there’s something in this match that exudes a quiet confidence. ... Read More about GryffinPuff Relationships