In my observation, historical romance sections are severely lacking in most bookstores. You’ll see a bunch of Bridgerton novels, the Outlander series, possibly some other Regency heavy hitters like Lisa Kleypas or Tessa Dare, and that’s about it. Although the above offerings are great books, they are a modest ghee for the keen reader. You
We’re halfway through 2026, and the world of romance has seen some exciting releases, from standalones to new authors and series entries from writers we know and love. Contemporary romance and romance continues to dominate the genre, with sports romance books rising in popularity following the success of the Game Changers series and heated rivalry
Jane Austen’s most dramatic moments emmaAnd, arguably, in his entire oeuvre, there is nothing to do with romance. After all, Emma Woodhouse’s reaction to George Knightley’s proposal occupies little space. The scene in the gardens outside Hartfield becomes hilarious when Knightley talks to Emma about her desperate, unquenchable longing, and then Austin writes “What did
zando penguin audio From viral fantasies to high-stakes games, Navesa Allen’s Into Darkness series takes you into a world where desire turns dangerous. In Lights Out, a drunken lesson turns fantasy into reality. In Cogged Up, a ruthless man watches from a distance and decides he wants more. In Game On, an enemy gets close
A new month means a new list of releases this month, and as always, we’ve got some bang-up movies. Not a month goes by that we don’t have an amazing list of romance novels, either by authors whose books feel like a familiar embrace or ones that are new to me but that I’m so
For those of us who love Halloween, the fact that it only happens once a year is completely regrettable. Luckily, there is a solution for this, and it’s called Summerween. What is Samarween you may ask? Word “was born From an episode of Disney Channel gravity Falls Where residents of a mysterious town like to
Our friends at Libby’s shared which queer romance audiobooks their patrons, spanning more than 22,000 public libraries across the US, are listening to the most. Rachel Reed, author of Unexpectedly heated rivalry—which was converted mega-popular show-There are some books that made the list. There is also another sports romance that seems to attract Libby readers.
A wise romance writer friend once told me that the best romance novels have two love stories: one where the main characters fall in love with each other, and one where the main character learns to love herself a little better. Personal growth is a powerful theme in romance, which is why plants, gardening, and
We’ve all heard the stories. all of us Love Stories. Workplace rivalries where chemistry can’t be denied. The angry man whose sad heart is finally melted by the pure sunshine. The hotel room door opens to reveal that there is actually only one bed. As a romance writer, I love many of the genres within
Leyla Erkan Editor of Harlequin. Below, she discusses the evolution of queer romance in publishing and its growing influence beyond the genre. We are living through incredible times where romance is more popular than ever. Rachel Reed’s heated rivalry has taken the world by storm, ushering in enthusiasm for all types of stories depicting queer