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We Talked To Cat Sebastian About Our Fave Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer

Sebastian shifted from Regency to midcentury America, captivating readers with unique romance novels focusing on emotional depth and character development.

Guy Says He Has Found The "Cheat Code" To Being A Good Partner

Reading romance novels by female authors can help men understand how to be better partners.
TikTok user Jay highlights the lessons in love depicted by male characters in romance novels.

My favourite stories are love stories': Emily Henry on her enemies-to-lovers relationship with romance fiction

BookTok on TikTok significantly boosted sales and fame for author Emily Henry.

We Talked To Cat Sebastian About Our Fave Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer

Sebastian shifted from Regency to midcentury America, captivating readers with unique romance novels focusing on emotional depth and character development.

Guy Says He Has Found The "Cheat Code" To Being A Good Partner

Reading romance novels by female authors can help men understand how to be better partners.
TikTok user Jay highlights the lessons in love depicted by male characters in romance novels.

My favourite stories are love stories': Emily Henry on her enemies-to-lovers relationship with romance fiction

BookTok on TikTok significantly boosted sales and fame for author Emily Henry.
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Harlequin Inks Multi-Film Deal with Centinel Media

Harlequin is adapting select novels into films and series starting in 2025.

Dirty romance novels are shedding their stigma thanks to TikTok

SmutTok has broken taboos around erotic literature, creating a vibrant community that shares recommendations and celebrates reading explicit romance novels.
#book-sales

Why romance novels are having a moment - Marketplace

Romance novels are thriving in the book sales market, outpacing other genres in terms of sales.
Romance novels are gaining more respect and recognition thanks to a new generation of diverse romance writers and passionate fans.

Young readers fall in love with romantasies'

Romance novels have become the top-selling fiction genre, driven by heightened sales during the pandemic and a growing diverse readership.

Why romance novels are having a moment - Marketplace

Romance novels are thriving in the book sales market, outpacing other genres in terms of sales.
Romance novels are gaining more respect and recognition thanks to a new generation of diverse romance writers and passionate fans.

Young readers fall in love with romantasies'

Romance novels have become the top-selling fiction genre, driven by heightened sales during the pandemic and a growing diverse readership.
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Your coworker is probably listening to smut

Romance readers are listening to steamy books at work, finding them productive, despite occasional embarrassing incidents.
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Casey McQuiston Is Trojan-Horsing Trans Romance

Casey McQuiston writes for trans and queer individuals while also engaging a broad audience of American romance readers.

Red, White & Royal Blue author on their horny new non-binary novel

The vulnerability of writing romance novels is shared by Casey McQuiston, shown through their therapeutic crocheting pre-book jitters.

Casey McQuiston Is Trojan-Horsing Trans Romance

Casey McQuiston writes for trans and queer individuals while also engaging a broad audience of American romance readers.

Red, White & Royal Blue author on their horny new non-binary novel

The vulnerability of writing romance novels is shared by Casey McQuiston, shown through their therapeutic crocheting pre-book jitters.
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Embrace Your Love for Romance Novels. It's Good for You

Romance novels can help individuals discover and communicate their sexual desires and needs within relationships.
#publishing-industry

The Collapse of Romance Writers of America

Romance novels are thriving, but the Romance Writers of America has suffered a significant membership decline due to internal strife and accusations of discrimination.
Self-published romance writers with a loyal fanbase are reshaping the traditional dynamics of the publishing industry.

Sunny Hostin says book exec said her beach novels about Black women would fail

Sunny Hostin, a successful daytime TV host and legal expert, faced challenges entering the world of romance novels due to publisher skepticism on the market for Black women-centered stories.

The Collapse of Romance Writers of America

Romance novels are thriving, but the Romance Writers of America has suffered a significant membership decline due to internal strife and accusations of discrimination.
Self-published romance writers with a loyal fanbase are reshaping the traditional dynamics of the publishing industry.

Sunny Hostin says book exec said her beach novels about Black women would fail

Sunny Hostin, a successful daytime TV host and legal expert, faced challenges entering the world of romance novels due to publisher skepticism on the market for Black women-centered stories.
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8 Romance Novels Where The Protagonists Aren't 25

Romance novels featuring middle-aged protagonists bring depth and relatability through their accumulated baggage and chaotic energy.

ReducingThe Idea of Youto Fan Fiction Is Another Example of Dismissing Women's Art

Robinne Lee's book, The Idea Of You, challenges ageism, sexism, and societal norms surrounding women over 40 in Hollywood and beyond.

7 Sizzling Romance Novels You HAVE To Read This Spring

Reading 60+ romance novels in 2024
Recommendation of seven favorite romance novels for spring

Nicholas Sparks Reflects on The Notebooks Legacy as the Musical Comes to Broadway

Nicholas Sparks' novel The Notebook is being adapted into a Broadway musical for the first time.
The musical features three sets of actors portraying the couple over different life stages, including when one of them is dealing with Alzheimer's.
#bookstores

Sexily ever after: how romance bookstores took over America

Romance novel bookstores are experiencing a quiet but rapid growth trend in the US.
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are driving customers to these stores without the need for marketing.

Sexily ever after: how romance bookstores took over America

Romance novel bookstores are experiencing a quiet but rapid growth trend across the US.
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as well as word of mouth, are driving customers to these bookstores without the need for marketing.

A hot new romance bookstore is first of its kind in Kansas City, one of a few in US

Sales of romance novels have seen significant growth, up 52% last year and 35% in the first half of 2023.
BookTok, a TikTok community, and the pandemic are credited with boosting the genre's popularity.
Carley Morton opened a romance-only bookstore called Under the Cover.
A TikTok video of the store has gone viral, gaining over 160,000 views.

Sexily ever after: how romance bookstores took over America

Romance novel bookstores are experiencing a quiet but rapid growth trend in the US.
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are driving customers to these stores without the need for marketing.

Sexily ever after: how romance bookstores took over America

Romance novel bookstores are experiencing a quiet but rapid growth trend across the US.
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as well as word of mouth, are driving customers to these bookstores without the need for marketing.

A hot new romance bookstore is first of its kind in Kansas City, one of a few in US

Sales of romance novels have seen significant growth, up 52% last year and 35% in the first half of 2023.
BookTok, a TikTok community, and the pandemic are credited with boosting the genre's popularity.
Carley Morton opened a romance-only bookstore called Under the Cover.
A TikTok video of the store has gone viral, gaining over 160,000 views.
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Looking for love? You'll find it in 2024 in these 10 romance novels

Romance novels are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed all year round.
The article provides a list of 10 excellent romance novels for readers to enjoy in 2024.

They Sure Don't Tell You What Writing All Those Sex Scenes in Romances Can Do to You

The author found unexpected enjoyment in writing romance novels despite not being a fan of the genre.
The author's personal experience with menopause impacted their writing of explicit sex scenes.

5 Bay Area romance authors are telling delightful and diverse love stories based right here

Romance novels are experiencing a resurgence with diverse authors offering fresh narratives.

From romantasy' to reality TV, why we love guilty pleasures so much

Romance and fantasy novels are seen as guilty pleasures, enjoyed by many but often requiring disclaimers when recommending due to perceived silliness or judgment.

The sexiest books of all time: Goodreads has ranked them and Mister Orgasm is on top

The Goodreads survey ranks 45 saucy books based on scores in three categories: BookTok, romance, and romantasy.
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