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

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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

Miscellany Romance

Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we stopped by to chat with our friends at Montgomery & Taggert, Connecticut’s first and only romance-centric indie bookstore, to see what they had to say about the holiday — and which fictional characters they’d spend it with. They had a lot to…

BookTribFebruary 4, 2025

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Love and Loyalty Are Tested in Romantic Crime Novel

Joy Fortuna’s Even Dusk Has Its Dawn is the thrilling second installment in the Max Rossi Series that blends crime, romance, and suspense with finesse. Following the events of In the Shadow of Dusk, this book delivers a gripping narrative that explores justice, loyalty, romance, and the intricate fight between…

Natalia KavaleFebruary 5, 2025

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Romance

Catch Up With Tessa Bailey About “Dream Girl Drama,” Her Steamy New Forbidden Romance

Tessa Bailey, the queen of contemporary romance, has captivated readers worldwide with her swoon-worthy characters, their fun witty banter, and characters that represent what it means to have heart-pounding chemistry. It’s no surprise that the author has gained a loyal legion of fans who eagerly wait for her upcoming releases. Known…

Aurora DominguezFebruary 3, 2025

Fiction Listicles Romance

Six Riveting Sports Fiction Books That Score Big

Sports make a great backdrop for a book. Many of us have played a sport at one time or another in our lives. We likely know the thrill of a score. The camaraderie of being on a team. The thrill of facing an opponent. The joy of a win. The…

Jenni L. WalshJanuary 15, 2025

No Stone Circle No Problem Cure Your Outlander Hangover

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9 Time Travel Romances to Cure Your “Outlander” Hangover

With season 7 of Outlander swiftly coming to an end, many may find themselves in that oh-so melancholic state of wallowing and internally screaming “What do I do with my life now?!” Well dinna fash! I scoured the internet and found 9 swoon-worthy timeslip romances to help fill that Outlander-sized…

Katie BloomerJanuary 8, 2025

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5 YA Holiday Romances to Warm Your Heart

How is everyone? By the time this posts, those who are celebrating Christmas, or are in communities where holiday preparations are at their peak might either be bursting with excitement or exhaustion. Our to-do lists might seem impossible to overcome, our schedules packed to the brim. But we have books—print,…

Tif MarceloDecember 23, 2024

Fiction Romance

Mafia Romance Meets a Fractured Fairy Tale in Emily McIntire’s “Hexed”

Emily McIntire is known best for her stories that give fairytale characters a new, dark and romantic spin. Her books are captivating and will make your head spin as she weaves contemporary representations of these stories and shows them in a new light. Her Never After series has gained the…

Aurora DominguezNovember 20, 2024

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

Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

Love and Loyalty Are Tested in Romantic Crime Novel

Six Riveting Sports Fiction Books That Score Big

9 Time Travel Romances to Cure Your “Outlander” Hangover

5 YA Holiday Romances to Warm Your Heart

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