#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.

We Need a Horror Romance Sub-Genre

With Halloween on the way, one reader considers why we don't have a horror romance subgenre, and why a genuinely scary romance is so hard to come by.

10 Critical Texts About Romance Novels

Love romance? You might want to check out these 10 great critical texts about romance, too!

14 (er, 18) Places for Newbies to Start in Romance

One Rioter offers 14 places to start for anyone looking to dip a toe (or jump fully) into the world of reading romance books!

10 Reasons Why Women Read Romance Novels

It's a pointless question. But if you're a romance reader you've probably been asked it at least once: Why do you read romance novels?

Which Romance Novel Should I Read? A Newbie Quiz

Want to get into the world of romance novels but don't know where to start? Take Book Riot's Which Romance Novel Should I Read Quiz and find out!

My Emotional Education: On Reading Romance and Naming Feelings

Rioter Dana has been teaching her toddler all about feelings, but when she looks at her own reading life, she sees that emotional education is for all ages.

50 Must-Read Gay Romance Novels

A list of 50 of the best gay romance novels, featuring a diverse array of protaganists, many #ownvoices authors, and all the queer happily ever afters.

An Interview with Eloisa James, Author of BORN TO BE WILDE

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James discusses diversity, historical accuracy in romance novels, and her latest book Born To Be Wilde.

Quiz: What Should Be Your Next Steamy Read?

Are you in the mood for some steam and don't know where to start looking? Take this quiz and you will find your next favorite steamy romance novel!

Quiz: Find Your Romance Audiobook Match

Overwhelmed by the variety of the romance genre and don't know where to go next? Take this romance audiobook quiz!