A recent study from romance fiction platform Galatea surveyed over 2,000 readers about explicit romance, also known as smut.

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 ...

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 books are the most popular genre in the publishing world, and for good reason. Love stories appeal to everyone, from teenagers to great-grandparents, and romance novels offer escape with the ...

Even if you don't read romance novels, you probably think you know romance novels. From the Harlequin books of the 1980s through the bodice-rippers prominently featuring Fabio (or Fabio-adjacent) ...

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 ...

Bridgerton, Netflix’s lush adaptation of Julia Quinn’s historical romance series, has been viewed by 63 million households since its December 25 premiere, and is Netflix’s fifth biggest original ...

"The Love Hypothesis" originated as a viral “Star Wars” fanfic on Archive of Our Own, the world’s largest and most popular fanfiction website. For decades, fans of iconic media franchises have been ...

Here & Now's Kalyani Saxena reviews the year in books, starting with fiction and non-fiction recommendations from "The Stacks" host Traci Thomas. Then, Saxena talks with author Rebecca F. Kuang speak ...

Regina Black. Grand Central, July 29 ($29, ISBN 978-1-5387-6752-8) After a washed-up Black country star is thrown back together with the woman whose lyrics he stole for his biggest hit, she offers him ...

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 ...