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12 Exciting New Historical Romance Novels to Add to Your TBR
Speculations about historical romance's demise have circulated the romance world for months, but the sub-genre is far from dead. In fact,...
Oct 3, 2025


7 Romance Novels with Fibromyalgia Representation
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in the spring of 2021, and four years on, I'm happy to say my condition is mostly under control. But it...
Jul 22, 2025


16 Romance Novels with Transgender Heroines to Read Right Now
It's a very difficult time for trans people the world over right now, especially trans women. There are many things you can do in...
May 15, 2025


4 Sapphic WhyChoose Romance Writing Prompts
Last week, I covered the new sapphic whychoose romance sub-genre, and today, I'm sharing writing prompts to inspire anyone interested in...
May 5, 2025


How Many (If Any) Sub-Plots Does Your Romance Novel Need?
When I describe the key elements of a romance novel, I always break them down into three things: the romance arc, aka the book's love story between the two characters, made up of specific beats (key scenes) that every book in the genre contains the character development arc, aka each main character's journey of development. Usually, this journey involves them working toward a goal and working through emotional wounds the sub-plot, aka the secondary story whose beats intersect
Apr 8, 2025


4 Historical Romance Microtropes and How to Use Them to Spice Up Your Next Romance Novel
Microtropes. Like regular-size romance tropes, they're a great way to add complexity, direction, and deliciousness to a romance novel....
Oct 29, 2024


20 Sub-Plots for Your Next Small-Town Romance Book
Small town romances are having a moment. Much like cozy romance, readers love them because they're comforting. You get a tight-knit...
Oct 28, 2024


Learn How to Write Internal and External Conflict in Romance Novels from Bridgerton Season 3
Oof, do I love Bridgerton Season 3. For so many reasons, but among them, it is a great way of learning how to write an essential element...
Jun 28, 2024
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