#Romance/Erotica

New romance books are coming out every week, and we’re here to help you find the best, no matter which genre of romance novels you’re into. Regencies, contemporaries, queer romance from all time periods, paranormals—you name it, we’re reading it. Read on to find the most compelling romance novels out there, for all steam levels! Go on, get your trope on.

I Only Read Queer Romance and I Feel Great About It

An avid reader of romance talks about her decision to exclusively read queer romance, and the prevalence of straight stories in publishing.

6 Places to Find Free Romance Audiobooks (At Least Temporarily)

Six places to find free romance audiobooks and stories, including podcasts, subscription services with free trial periods, libraries, and more.

35 Harry Potter Erotica Fanfics to Fulfill Every Fantasy

No matter what your interests, if you’re a Harry Potter fan (and who isn’t?), there’s a Harry Potter erotica fanfic that’s right for you.

On Romance: Who Gets To Be A Critic?

Who gets to write about romance, you ask? Well, not everyone.

I Love Romance Because It’s Predictable and I’m Not Sorry

In every romance novel I’ve read so far, I know what’s going to happen: two (or more) people want to be together, and in the end, they will be.

My Frustrations with First Person Jacket Copy in Romance

When it comes to descriptions, one reader explains why she avoids first person jacket copy when browsing books.

Great Bisexual Representation in Romance

If you're looking for romances with positive bisexual rep and characters in a variety of relationships, these books have it!

Forget Escapism: I Read Romance for the Badass Heroines

The genre's light-reading reputation can undermine the importance of the multi-dimensional characters romance writers are adding to the fictional landscape.

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.

NYT’s Romance Coverage Indicates a Bigger Problem

The New York Times' dismissive treatment of romance readers and writers feeds into some of the most pervasive stereotypes of the newspaper.