If you’ve ever finished a historical romance and found yourself thinking about it for days—the way the heroine claimed her power (for better or for worse), the way another time and place burst off the page—you already know what makes this genre extraordinary. Maybe you’ve debated whether the title Duke is overused, have strong feelings about pining in second-chance romances, or still remember exactly how it felt the first time you read K.J. Charles for the first time or swooned over the latest Julie Anne Long. If that sounds like you, then you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Many of you have said you miss seeing more historical romances reviewed at AAR. I miss it too. The good news is that we can change that—together. I’m looking for a few new reviewers who love historical romance and want to write about it for a community that genuinely cares. You don’t need professional writing experience–almost all of our reviewers were our readers first. You just need to read widely in the genre, be willing to think critically and kindly, and want to talk about what makes these books matter. You’ll get access to advance copies (often well before publication), and I’ll work with you to help shape your reviews into something thoughtful and distinctly yours.

AAR has always been built by its readers. The site exists because so many of us believe romance deserves serious attention—and joyful attention, too. If you’ve ever finished a book and wanted to talk about it in detail, or if you’ve wished more people were reading the authors you love, maybe it’s time to be part of the conversation in a new way. Send me a note to dabneygrinnan@allaboutromance.com. I’d love to hear from you.