Top 10 Historical Romance Authors

From medieval castles and handsome knights to the exciting adventures of Victorian and Regency era dukes and earls, there’s no denying the natural curiosity we have about the past. Stories of romance that take place in long-forgotten eras transport us into swoon-worthy old-fashioned courtships, traditions, and customs (who doesn’t want a hand-written letter from their beau?!). 10 Must-read historical romance authors Historical romance is a popular genre that includes over a dozen sub-genres ... [Read More...]

Top 10 Sweet Romance Authors

The romance genre can sometimes get a bad rap for being a bit too steamy or explicit for some readers who are just looking for a clean, wholesome story to enjoy. However, there are numerous authors who specialize in writing sweet romance novels that rival those of classic Disney fairytales. If you’re searching for that perfect feel-good love story that’s clean, check out these top 10 wholesome romance authors! 10. Debbie Macomber Author Debbie Macomber has carved a permanent niche for herse... [Read More...]

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“A gripping novel that combines archeological, historical, scientific, and romantic elements to create a thrilling, strong story. Authentic characters, all-too-human relationships, adventures, and mysteries transport readers into the past, present, and future events–a wonderful discovery for this reader, who cannot wait for more!” $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Julian Fox, The Dream Guardian

Dreamers can receive eternal wisdom that has inspired the creativity of great innovators throughout the ages. Sometimes, Defilers, destroyers of dreams, is the one who tries to appear before the dreamer. They allow their pain and desire for revenge to take over and seek the same miserable fate for the one who dreams. Dream Guardians will always protect the one who dreams, even with their own life. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Top 20 Romance Blogs

As a romance author, you may want to get editorial reviews for your newest novel. One of the best places to get these reviews is from romance blogs. Here’s a list of the top 20 romance book blogs where you can submit your  romance novel to be reviewed. We compiled 20 of the best romance blogs into one list. All of these sites have solid reputations, wide audiences, and simple guidelines for submitting books for reviews. Take a look to decide which site is right for you!   All About R... [Read More...]

3 Fairy-Tale Romance Novels to Fall in Love With

Classic love stories such as Cinderella and Snow White have been adored for generations, leaving audiences wistfully longing for their own happily ever after. Little girls tend to daydream about meeting their own Prince Charming or attending extravagant royal balls, but plenty of grown-ups still fantasize about handsome princes and fairy-tale endings (just think about the global excitement over the royal weddings!). Instead of re-watching Disney princess movies or secretly envying Kate Middleto... [Read More...]

Reverse Harem Romances

If you’re an experienced reader of erotic fiction, you probably don’t need us to explain what the reverse harem romance genre. But for the uninitiated, reverse harem romances take common tropes of traditional stories and turn them upside down. In classic folktales and legends of lore a harem is a group of attractive women who desire one male hero, usually the person at the center of the story. In some cases, the women are connected to the man via sexual relationships or polygamous marria... [Read More...]

Why Do Readers Love Romance Novels?

With strong, female protagonists and plot lines centered on acquiring true love through whatever means possible, regardless of the conflicts or obstacles in the way, romance novels are predictably popular . At their core, romance novels almost always involve a protagonist overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds and ending up with the love of her life. When it comes to the types of people who read romances, a notable 82% are women. While the fact that women make up the largest perce... [Read More...]

Bonnet Rippers: Amish Romance Novels Exposed

Amish romance novels, a subgenre of romance, are often referred to as bonnet rippers. Books in this subgenre trade traditional romance covers (which show lust-inducing men with rock hard abs) for book covers that have women donning Amish prayer coverings. Although Amish romance novels feature characters who were raised in the Amish community, these books are usually not written by or targeted toward Amish people. While not always overtly Christian, these books typically appeal to a Christian au... [Read More...]