author of kink-positive romance novels with happily ever afters, could get behind. “So, my nine-to-five is in public policy.

“For many readers, romance novels work twofold: helping them escape to a dreamy other world and inspiring them to keep believing in a happy ending,” said Hagen. “There’s something enticing ...

They should have happy endings, uplifting themes and characters whose ... Meanwhile, beach reads and romance novels may elicit a tear or two, but they’re usually happy tears.

and many readers — like myself — find the “second chance” angle inspiring. I’m an avid reader, and there is a wealth of second-chance romance books I recommend. However, below are the ...

Life and Love on Mouse Island, the second novel by author Andrée Jannette , has been awarded the esteemed Literary Titan ...

She writes queer historical romance, fantasy and critical ... its protagonists with royal lineage and awe-inspiring powers, but sometimes we find books that take the ground-up view rather than ...

Sarah says she wants to challenge the critics of romance fiction - often men - who diminish what she describes as "really high-quality writing" by saying "it's just smut". "A lot of these books ...

On Thursday, Oct 10, the romance publisher announced ... The movies will be "uplifting romantic entertainment" adapted from a selection of Harlequin books with the intent to create "one cinematic ...

And today, the bestselling romance author — whose latest book, Story of My Life ... can’t help but dish over with a friend, she’s uplifting other authors or forming community both at ...