Romance fiction has one of the most recognisable brands in book culture. It is known for a handful of attributes: its happy-ever-after endings, the pocket Mills & Boon and Harlequin editions, the ...

Forbidden Fiction Bookshop is a woman-owned bookstore in Oceanside, dedicated to the genre of romance, and supports local indie writers and readers who support "morally gray characters".

The problem with genre fiction is the unfortunate stereotypes and assumptions about what subset appeals to what audience. Call something “science fiction,” and it’ll inevitably be marketed to men.

Romance fiction has been developing a stronger relationship with new and longtime readers. Even more so, this literary genre has encouraged bibliophiles to open independent bookstores throughout the ...

Each new anime season brings fresh new offerings to romance anime fans, and many of the most recent debuts are already ...

831 Stories is a romance-focused entertainment company that seeks to create a more immersive experience for readers. The company publishes their own romance novellas, as well as themed merch that ...

This is a love story. But like many, it’s long and lopsided. Kathy Lyons loves writing romance novels. And the romance novel industry — which claims a sizable percentage of the fiction bought in this ...

I opened a library book the other day and a little bit of love fell out. It was an anniversary card, with a cute picture on the front and a sweet handwritten message inside, beginning “I love you with ...

Two new romance bookstores opened recently on W. North Ave., about 12 blocks apart. The Well Red Damsel in Wauwatosa and Thirst Books in Milwaukee both had strong opening weekends. The bookstores are ...