Romance

According to the Romance Writers of America, "Two basic elements comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying and optimistic ending." Both the conflict and the climax of the novel should be directly related to that core theme of developing a romantic relationship, although the novel can also contain subplots that do not specifically relate to the main characters' romantic love. Other definitions of a romance novel may be broader, including other plots and endings or more than two people, or narrower, restricting the types of romances or conflicts. ...more

  • Hell's Heresies by Kat D. Coffin
    Hell's Heresies

    Release date: Oct 07, 2025
    For fans of dark humor, supernatural adventure, and steamy demon romance, this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud paranormal romp will keep you hooked
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  • For Whom the Dragon Cries by Zsolna Ugron
    For Whom the Dragon Cries: The Life of the Enchanting Lady Anna Báthory
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    Release date: Nov 03, 2023
    The captivating life of the enchanting Anna Báthory. A tale of epic love, adorned with splendour, and dappled with the enigmatic shadow of intrigue.

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