I see the term frequently in the book description of sexy contemporary romances: off-limits. The hero meets the heroine but he can’t have her because she’s “off-limits”. The heroine has been in love … [Read more...]
Arranged, Convenient and Forced Marriages
Why would a hero and heroine in a contemporary romance novel wed if they are not in love? There are a few tropes writers use to get the couple living as husband and wife. The close proximity allows … [Read more...]
Intro to Category Romance
If you’re new to reading romantic fiction, you might have come across the terms “category romance” or “series romance” while buying books and wonder what they mean. … [Read more...]
Amnesia Love Stories: The Angst and the Attraction
Amnesia. It's a devastating medical condition but the loss of memory is a beloved trope in romance novels. I’m sure many authors use poetic license with the symptoms and details, but this is not the … [Read more...]
Let Your Favorite Disney Princess Inspire Your Next Romantic Read
What does your most beloved fairy tale say about your favorite romantic reads? There might have been a Disney princess that you always pretended to be while playing dress up or whose story you wanted … [Read more...]