By Sarah Wendell These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite The book, the third in a series ...

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So, if you’re in the mood for a swoony romance that’s not too sugary, or you’re craving something with a bit more depth but still a satisfying ending, this list has you covered. These books ...

Saavedra had always been a big reader, but the onset of the pandemic thrust her into the romance reading community. Before Steamy Lit, she had created Steam Box, an online book subscription ...

Look on any “As Seen on BookTok” table at your local bookstore, and you’re likely to find them: Romance books that seem demure with cursive fonts and illustrated couples on the cover ...