Erin McCoy

Erin is a coffee shop explorer and yogi who moved to Minnesota a decade ago. She’s had the pleasure of studying both music theory and student development theory on her quest to earn degrees in music and academic advising. Erin owns an inordinate number of romance novels, coffee mugs, and bottles of vodka distilled in the Midwest. She lives with her husband, daughter, and a dog named Dixie.

Trending Now: Paranormal Romance Spinoffs

A reader discusses paranormal romance spinoffs published in the last 12 months that are stand-alone series or supplemental series.

7 Children’s Bookstores to Follow on Instagram

Follow the bookstagrams of these independent children's bookstores to find beautiful book displays, general cuteness, and book recommendations.

My Thanksgiving Tradition: Holiday Romance Anthologies

After the turkey is eaten and the football is over, it's time for holiday romance anthologies.

Shield-Maidens, Valkyries, and Immortal Warriors: Viking Romance Novel Recommendations

It’s not surprising that in the past few years there has been a boom of Viking romance novels published. Here's some of the best.

6 Reasons to Adore Audible’s New Romance Package

Check out the features of Audible's new unlimited audiobook package for romance readers.

Ripped Bodice’s Racial Diversity in Romance Report Reveals Grim Numbers

The Ripped Bodice, the country's only romance-only bookstore, has released a report about the state of racial diversity in romance.

5 Books For Chesapeake Shores Devotees

Reading recommendations for fans of Hallmark's Chesapeake Shores.

Children’s Book Recommendations for Freestyle Rappers

Ludacris started it by freestyle rapping Anna Dewdney’s LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA; let's keep it going with more children's books made for freestyle rapping.

Conflicting Emotions About Signed Books

Is finding signed books in the used bookstore the same as getting the book signed in person?

Historical Romances for New Romance Readers

Cut your teeth on the historical romance genre with these books.