#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.

5 Books For Chesapeake Shores Devotees

Reading recommendations for fans of Hallmark's Chesapeake Shores.

I Drank Wine and Read the New York Times Romance Roundup

A romance reader responds to the tone deaf, condescending, baffling New York Times romance round-up. And maybe she's a little tipsy.

The Lack of Black Characters in Time-Travel Romance

A reader on the dearth of black characters in time-travel romance, and on the problem of time travel fiction specific to the black experience.

10 Excellent Romance Novels that Happen to be Self-Published

An excellent selection of romance novels that have found their readers through self-publishing.

20 Back to School Romance Novels

A list of romance novels set in the academic world.

Shocker – The NEW YORK TIMES’ New Book Desk Won’t Include Romance

Surprise, surprise. The New York Times' revamped book coverage still makes it harder for romance novels to receive mainstream coverage.

Why Don’t I Like Erotica?

I'm an omnivorous genre reader who's tried straight, bisexual, and lesbian erotica, and I am bored by it all. Why don't I like erotica?

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

New romance readers: cut your teeth on the historical romance genre with these books.

Romance Author Susan Mallery on Tulips, Settings, and “Women’s Fiction”

We chatted with Susan Mallery about her new book Secrets of the Tulip Sisters, set in rural Washington.