You Need to Read Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses
Or "How I Fell in Love with Faeries—and Why You Will Too."
5 Simple Rules for Redeeming a Fictional Villain
Every villain is the hero of their own story. But making that story sympathetic can pose some challenges.
First Read: The Republic of Love, by Carol Shields
The Pulitzer Prize winner's novel is a celebration of love in all its wild, weird, and wonderful glory.
When Balancing Your Life Feels Like Skating on Thin Ice
In "Slammed," Dixie and Eli must manage their careers and their personal lives—a delicate balance the author is all too familiar with.
“It’s All About Love”: How Romance Author Sandra Kitt Found Her Story
The author’s debut romance book tells an interracial love story—something not commonplace in 1995.
First Read: Fear of Flying, by Erica Jong
Jong's ferocious take on female sexuality, independence, and infidelity is still striking to new readers, 44 years after it was first published.
The Dangers of the Savior Complex in Relationships
Being a knight in shining armor doesn't always lead to a happily ever after.
The Steamy Real-Life Relationship That Inspired Romance Novel Trail of Secrets
"He was handsome, brave, and cut a fine figure on horseback. I was newly single and hot to trot. Literally."
