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Romance isn’t a genre, it’s a global obsession. People don’t pick up a romance novel because they want polite handshakes and “mutual respect.” They want tension so thick you could cut it with a butter knife, banter that crackles like electricity, and payoffs that leave them kicking their feet and screaming into their pillows at…

Romance readers don’t just like tropes, they’re absolutely feral for them. They see fake dating or enemies to lovers in a blurb and it’s already an instant one-click. Tropes aren’t clichés when they’re done right. They’re the catnip that keeps readers kicking their feet, screaming into pillows, and staying up way too late because they…

Romance may be one genre, but it wears a hundred different outfits. Some readers want a cowboy sweeping them off their feet under the stars. Others want a vampire biting their neck in a candlelit crypt. And plenty are just here for messy small-town drama where everyone’s grandma has an opinion. That’s where subgenres come…

So you’ve written a book (or you’re halfway through and already plotting your dramatic cover reveal). One thing’s certain: readers really do judge a book by its cover. Especially in romance. And extra especially in spicy romance. Your cover isn’t just decoration — it’s a neon sign flashing “this is the fantasy you’ve been waiting…

Not to sound too dramatic but names can make-or-break the reading experience for people. You can’t please everyone (obviously). There will always be people who can’t read your book because their cousin-twice-removed’s son’s name is Hunter and so is your MMC. But there are SOME rules you can follow to make naming your characters easy(ish)…

Let’s be real—the original fairy tales were way darker than the Disney versions we grew up with. We’re talking curses, betrayal, and the occasional gruesome ending. That’s why they’re the perfect playground for authors looking to dive into something bold, gritty, and wildly creative. If you’re considering penning a darker, more seductive twist on these…

Looking for great words to describe the moon and stars in your current WIP? Luckily, there are plenty of awesome (completely non-boring!) options out there for you. Whether you’re looking to enchant your audience, or you want them to vividly picture the night sky, these are some of the best words to describe the moon…