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
The Childhood Sweethearts Romance Trope - It’s becoming rare for childhood sweethearts to find happily-ever-after (according to research), but it’s still a fan favorite in romantic fiction. These love stories are not about childhood friends falling in love when they’re adults, and it’s not about how… ... Read More
Hero & Heroine Archetype: The Nurturer - The Nurturer is altruistic, compassionate, and keeps calm and collected under pressure. These heroines are capable and practical, but they can also be prone to sacrificing and compromising too much to help others. They can also be smothering or meddlesome… ... Read More
Romance Authors from New Zealand - What does New Zealand have to do with romantic fiction? Quite a lot. When Joanne Graves from the Central Auckland Research Centre gave a presentation at the 2014 LIANZA Conference, she stated that the country “lays claim to some of… ... Read More
Fast and Free Online Reads - Are you hesitant to take advantage of a free read? Have you downloaded one too many free books only to discover they were prequels or teasers of serialized romances? Or just unsatisfying and unromantic? I recommend reading one of these… ... Read More
Contemporary Native American Romances - The romance genre has a problematic history with Native American protagonists. The “American Indian Romance” is often written by white authors and read by non-Native women. The American Indian historical romance that readers know today became an established subgenre in… ... Read More
Video Playlists for Romance Readers - Do you love videos about the romance genre? You can’t seem to get enough book hauls and reviews, but sometimes you need additional information. Find out more with these video collections. Exploring new ways to make the most of your… ... Read More
Reading in Bed - Reading in bed a is nighttime ritual for many people, but does it promote sleep and general good health? How does reading affect sleep? While there have been many studies that proves reading helps reduce stress, some sources note that… ... Read More