Recently, while at a talk about the business of romance, I found myself talking with a very enthusiastic retired rabbi/marriage counselor who said he thought the reason women loved romance was because it made them anticipate sex/caring/love in a fictional context. He explained that neuroscientists have discovered that the anticipation of sex is more erotic…
I am so excited to be here at All About Romance to share with you a little about my latest release, Final Siege, which is the second book in my Navy SEAL Love Over Duty series. One of the great things about writing a new series is deciding where to set it. Sometimes, the setting…
There are two types of romance readers in the world. Readers who hear the words ‘grumpy hero’ and go on with their day, and the readers who hear ‘grumpy hero’ and stand to attention and yell TELL ME EVERYTHING. I’m a tell me everything kind of girl. When I say grumpy heroes are my jam,…
Decades: A Journey of African American Romance by Wayne Jordan Years ago, Harlequin in its American Romance line published a 12-book series, A Century of American Romance. Each story was set in the 20th century and told a love story with a background that focused on events within each decade. In these stories there were…
I was a thousand feet above the ground with blood seeping from a scrape along my elbow when I finally told my close friend the secret I had been carrying for months now: I had written a book, and in six months I would be a published author. “Romance?” she said. “That doesn’t sound like…
Earlier in the week, I told you the story of Adam and Eve, the adult toy company that makes the world a better place with every sale. And I promised I’d share some of their products I enjoy. Given that this article is about sex toys, it’s explicit, complete with anatomical terms. If that isn’t…
It starts with the question “What inspired you to write this novel?” And the answer might very well be the author had a similar experience with one of the characters. Or used some personal feelings about a subject as a setting or the basis of the conflict. As authors we hear all the time, ‘Write…
When it comes to the gay romance I like them best with at least a touch of magic; it can make for fascinating worlds and thrilling conflict. But sometimes it’s tough to find a book that’s just right. That’s when picking up an anthology is the perfect solution. So when I considered the selection of…
This weekend only, Harlequin has put 500 of its bestsellers on sale for 1.99 each. It’s at all vendors. (Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.) The AAR staff picked a few of their favorites and we’d love to hear what yours are too. Enjoy! Defying Her Billionaire Protector by Angela Bissell The Prince’s Nine…
When I’m asked to describe the idea behind One Summer Night, I say that it’s a modern day Romeo and Juliet story, but with a happier ending. It is a romance after all! I was a teen when I discovered Shakespeare’s tale of woe and something about it appealed to me . . . until…
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