Scottish historical romance and erotic romance author Eliza, whose The Highlander's Conquest is out now, shares some of her favorite Highlander romances. Eliza: Thanks so much to Joyce and HEA for ...

So to me, romance novels are more than just a love story; I’ve seen these books change and save lives." Colleen Hoover is author of the upcoming Without Merit. Santino Hassell ...

Jenkins, in turn, points to the women who inspired her: "When my first romance 'Night Song' was acquired in 1993 and published in ’94, the two Black romance writers who opened the door were ...

Many historical romance novels take place in Regency-era England and authors like Jenkins face criticism that including people of color in that setting is inaccurate to the time period.

Once relegated to supermarket aisles, romance books are now mainstream. And authors, an often-maligned group within publishing, have found greater commercial success than many writers in other genres.