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
slow burn In this new take on the Regency romance, Bridgerton meets Emily Henry, a wallflower who writes a dictionary of cheesy slang, who arranges her marriage to the ultimate coachman: the town rake. Can love be redefined? This lady and the rake are about to find out! Wallflowers, rakes, and everyone in between: new
There was a time not long ago when it felt like all traditionally published queer books were on the way. Often these were tragic or emotionally devastating stories that could leave readers feeling depressed and heartbroken. We begged for a broader range of queer stories, and slowly a more diverse group of LGBTQ+ books began