Romance

Romance Novel Captures the Magic of Second Chances and New Beginnings

Joanne Henning’s Deceptive Images is a beautifully crafted novel that blends romance, self-discovery and artistic passion into a compelling narrative. Set against the backdrop of the dance world, the story follows Rosa, a determined and talented woman navigating the complexities of her career, relationships and personal growth. Henning’s vivid storytelling and intricate…

Kelsey HallApril 11, 2025

Miscellany Romance

Clinches, Corsets and Cartoons: The Evolution of the Romance Novel Cover

The history of the romance novel cover charts the evolution not just of the romance novel itself, but of our changing attitudes as a society. Romance novel covers tell the story of readers’ hopes, tastes and desires. But most of all, “the romance book cover is a promise to the…

JeriAnn GellerFebruary 11, 2025

Fiction Romance

“Fourth Wing” Meets “The Hunger Games” in Debut Dark Romantasy Trilogy

Within the first few pages, I knew I was going to love Direbound by Sable Sorensen. This book — the first in a new romantasy trilogy — gripped me early on and didn’t let go. Direbound has all the best romantasy tropes: slow-burn romance, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, “who did this…

Katie BloomerMarch 17, 2025

Fiction Listicles Romance

10 Flowery Romances to Adorn Your Bookshelves This Spring

The long winter has ended and spring is finally here. The flowers are blooming, their sweet perfume filling the air — right alongside the promise of love and new beginnings! This bright season is the perfect time to add some heartwarming romances to your bookshelves, so I’ve curated a list…

Katie BloomerMarch 25, 2025

Romance

Winning the Lottery Never Tasted So Sweet in This Trope-Filled Romance

In a time when eggs are priced at insane levels, winning the lottery seems like a sound financial plan. Okay, maybe not, but it may help supplement those grocery store trips. For Sybil in Just Our Luck by Denise Williams, winning the lottery came with a lot more than just…

Y. M. NelsonMarch 25, 2025

Fiction Romance

Body Positivity Meets Restaurant Culture in Second-Chance Romance

When I first heard about Paulette Stout’s latest release, What We Give Away, I had only heard that it was a book about weight issues. So, of course, my mind went immediately to myself and my own beliefs about the subject. Most of the characters I write are curvy or…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 10, 2025

Listicles Romance

Love-ly Reads for February

This month, WFWA is celebrating women’s fiction that highlights February’s favorite topic: Love! Check out these heartwarming stories to bring some of cupid’s magic to your bookshelves!

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationFebruary 26, 2025

Listicles Romance

When Midlife Is a New Beginning: Gen-X Romance Novels

Is there such a thing as too old or too late to find new love? I admit that before I turned forty almost a decade ago, I didn’t give much thought to this question. Though I was writing romance and love stories, my protagonists were my age or younger, because…

Tif MarceloFebruary 24, 2025

Recommended Romance

They Have One Year to Pretend … Or Risk Losing Everything

The best romance novels often work off the dichotomy between the story’s meant-to-be and can’t-possibly-work elements. Kay Cove’s latest novel, Snapshot, delivers beautifully on both, with plot twists and outside characters that seriously threaten a happily-ever-after ending. For added depth, Cove intertwines two love stories, one from a grandmother’s distant…

Anne Eliot FeldmanDecember 4, 2024

Fiction Romance

“Kingdom of the Wicked” Author Shares Latest in Prince of Sin Series

Kerri Maniscalco is the New York Times and international bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Her Kingdom of the Wicked romantasy trilogy soared to popularity on TikTok upon its release and is beloved by readers. The Kingdom of the Wicked series, which follows the seven deadly sins as seductive…

Aurora DominguezOctober 29, 2024

Romance

Ali Hazelwood’s “Deep End” is Her Most Intense, Addictive and Spiciest Romance Yet

Ali Hazelwood has come a long way from the quirky, STEM-filled rom-coms that made her famous. While The Love Hypothesis, Love on the Brain, and Love, Theoretically thrived on humor, banter, and lighthearted romance with a dash of spice, her more recent releases have leaned into darker themes, even more complex characters, and a heavy…

Aurora DominguezFebruary 4, 2025

Romance

A Lonely Young Woman Travels to Sicily to Eat, Pray and Love

Sicily is a magical island afloat in the Mediterranean Sea and filled with ancient ruins, welcoming people, and delicious local cuisine. In bestselling author Jennifer Probst’s new novel, To Sicily with Love (Berkley Books), Probst shares the story of Aurora York, an ambitious New York millennial driven to tackle the…

Jodé MillmanFebruary 14, 2025

Miscellany Romance

Our Valentine’s Day Book Guide Will Have You Falling In Love With Your Next Read

Forget the apps and the blind dates. This Valentine’s Day, you can be sure to find your perfect match right here on BookTrib. Book match, that is. We can’t help with the other kind. But who needs a romantic partner when your time is filled with reading through your TBR…

BookTribFebruary 14, 2025

Romance

Seeing the Magic of Love in Tati Richardson’s Latest Romantasy

Love has been compared to a lot of things, but the connection between magic and love is undeniable. Author Tati Richardson explores that connection in her latest romantasy novel, Losing Sight, which features a celebrity sportscaster, an optometrist, and a pair of magical glasses. National sportscaster and journalist Tanika Ryan…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 13, 2025

Romance

Jewish Mysticism Brings Wedding Date to Life in Hilarious Rom-Com

There are several scenes in I Made It Out of Clay that are laugh-out-loud hilarious which contrast with the poignant tender moments in the life of protagonist Eve Goodman for whom one feels heartfelt empathy. This is author and playwright Beth Kander’s debut adult novel, an endearing, clever mash-up of…

Linda HitchcockJanuary 28, 2025

Romance

Breathtaking New YA Romantasy From “Frostblood” Author Elly Blake

The Forest King’s Daughter (Little, Brown and Company) is a delightful new YA fantasy romance from author Elly Blake (the Frostblood Saga). The first book of the Thirstwood Series, Blake takes readers on a journey through the magic-filled trees of Thirstwood, delivering a stunning novel packed with beautiful worldbuilding, endearing…

Kiersten BjorkFebruary 11, 2025

Romance Novel Captures the Magic of Second Chances and New Beginnings

Clinches, Corsets and Cartoons: The Evolution of the Romance Novel Cover

10 Flowery Romances to Adorn Your Bookshelves This Spring

Love-ly Reads for February

When Midlife Is a New Beginning: Gen-X Romance Novels

They Have One Year to Pretend … Or Risk Losing Everything

Our Valentine’s Day Book Guide Will Have You Falling In Love With Your Next Read

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