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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

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

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

Recommended Romance

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Author Spotlight

Discussing the Complexity Behind a Great Love Story and Being “The Man” in Romance

His work has been likened to The Notebook and Where the Crawdads Sing. Those are comparisons sure to grab the attention of any literary connoisseur. For romance author Buck Turner, it’s validation of a career shaped by complicated characters placed in compromising situations and faced with choices that can rewrite…

BookTribJanuary 14, 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

The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold

Megan BeauregardJanuary 7, 2025

Fiction

Amnesia Made Her Forget a Decade — Now She Has a Second Chance at Love and Life

Australian author and journalist Emma Grey’s debut adult novel The Last Love Note alternately broke and uplifted hearts with its moving story about a grieving widow’s struggles to cope after the death of her barely middle-aged husband from early onset dementia while juggling a challenging career and raising their toddler.…

Linda HitchcockJanuary 3, 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

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

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

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

Love and Loyalty Are Tested in Romantic Crime Novel

Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

Six Riveting Sports Fiction Books That Score Big

Discussing the Complexity Behind a Great Love Story and Being “The Man” in Romance

9 Time Travel Romances to Cure Your “Outlander” Hangover

The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold

5 YA Holiday Romances to Warm Your Heart

They Have One Year to Pretend … Or Risk Losing Everything

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