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From the Ashes: Love in a Post-Apocalyptic World

thomas_b | March 24, 2010

If you haven’t picked up a Futuristic Romance lately, you might have no idea that the world is about to end. But according to a growing number of romance writers, that’s exactly what’s in store for us - and it’s coming up fast! Taking a page from classic SciFi, these inventive writers have zeroed in [...]

Current Inspirational Romance: Faith, Hope, Love - and Purity

thomas_b | March 24, 2010

If you’re a fan of inspirational romance novels, you’ve probably noticed that your TBR - “to be read” - list has suddenly gotten longer. No, you’re not imagining it. The romance category really is growing that fast - so fast, in fact, that it’s a challenge to keep up with all the new titles, imprints, [...]

Romance Fiction Review: All Those Fabulous February Festivities!

K_Ramsdell | February 11, 2010

There really is such a thing as having too many choices; and when I had to decide what to write about this month, that was precisely my dilemma. Although February is the shortest month of the year, it is certainly one of the busiest. (Actually, I’m waiting for August to reach across the calendar and [...]

A Few Romance Highlights from 2009

K_Ramsdell | January 14, 2010

Although most of the news of 2009 centered on the ongoing military conflicts and the current economic crisis, fortunately for our sanity, everything was not just about war and money; there was a lot going on in the romance fiction world, as well. The details could easily fill a book, but in the interests of [...]

Genre Links for 5/20: Paranormal Romance

BNA_Daily | May 20, 2009

As the weather heats up and American flags are hung for Memorial Day, we can’t help thinking about this summer’s beach reads.  Romance is the classic “guilty pleasure” beach pick, but now there’s a sub-genre that’s growing faster than the rest – paranormal romance.  Paranormal romance combines science fiction, horror, and romance to create love [...]