Paranormal romance books are centered around paranormal phenomena and paranormal characters. OwnVoices romance books feature characters who represent the same marginalized identities as their author. It often focuses on adults in the college years but not exclusively. This relatively new romance sub-genre was created to fill the gap between young adult romance and adult romantic fiction. The new adult romance sub-genre includes romance books written about characters in the 18-30 age bracket. It includes MM romance books and gay romance novels, FF lesbian/sapphic romance books,and others. Romance books that include main characters who identify as LGBTQ+ fit this romance sub-genre.
Historical romance book time periods may include: The historical romance sub-genre includes romance novels where the timeframe of the novel takes place sometime before the 1950s. The setting of fantasy romance books typically takes place in a different world or alternative universe though some fantasy romance books also take place in our contemporary world as well. These elements could include witches, warlocks, fairies, or include fantastical plotline elements such as time travel.
Fantasy Romanceįantasy is a romance subgenre that includes fantastical, magical, supernatural and/or science fiction elements that are integral to the story, setting, plot and characters. Without this intimacy, the storyline to the romance book would be damaged. Erotic RomanceĮrotic romance is the category of romance book in which the intimacy between characters is central to the main characters growth and relationship. These romance sub-genres give an overarching categorization to the romance book and include the following: Contemporary RomanceĬontemporary romance is a romance book that is contemporary with the time of the writing of the book. Within the romance genre, there are several sub-genres that organize romance books by specific categories. I guarantee some will surprise you! What Are the Romance Sub-Genres? I actually share 20 reasons why I read romance novels so check out that post if you’re curious or need some motivation. Regardless of the story or setting, as long as the book is centered around a love story and ends with a happy ending, you’ve got a romance book! Why Should I Read Romance?īesides reading a story with a guaranteed happy ending, there are several reasons to read romance and why I highly recommend it! an emotionally satisfying, happy endingĪs the Romance Book Writers of America states, romance books can “have any tone or style, be set in any place or time, and have varying levels of sensuality – ranging from sweet to extremely hot.”.a central love story between characters.The romance genre is defined by two aspects that can be found in every romance book or novel:
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