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In a room with no view of the sea, he held her hand.
The next morning, he wrote just one line on a blank, white sheet of manuscript paper.

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Writing Between Cultures: Crafting Romance Through a Cuban-American Lens

Stephanie Hope elaborates on writing between cultures and how it impacted her process of crafting romance through a Cuban-American lens.
The post Writing Between Cultures: Crafting Romance Through a Cuban-American Lens appeared first on Writer's Digest.
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📚 The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang

When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who believed they’d fi...

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📚 House of Earth and Blood by: Sarah J. Maas

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investi...

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📚 Quicksilver by: Callie Hart

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.

Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen’s reservoirs for as long as she can...

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📚 Brimstone by: Callie Hart

Duty. Blood. Honor. Power.
Saeris Fane doesn’t want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court’s lips, but now that she’s been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a queen’s life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her...

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It’s a Bad Romance: How I Got Romance Wrong in My Crime Novel (And How I Fixed It)

Author Cate Quinn shares how she got romance wrong in her first crime novel and then how she got the romance in crime fiction right.
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In Praise of Romance: Why “Comfort Reads” Carry Culture

When I was about eighteen or nineteen, my uncle gave my sister, Sarah, and me five hundred Harlequin romances. My father was horrified, but we were delighted. We read every single one of them. For every book I finished, Sarah read four — so you can imagine how quickly she made her way through the stack, and how many late-night conversations we shared comparing plots, heroines, and rogues. Eventually, we passed the books along for others to enjoy, but I sometimes wish I had kept a few of those vintage Harlequins. They were part of a season in our lives, a shared sisterly adventure that still makes me smile.

Fast forward to this summer, when I read Stephen Akey’s essay ‘The Rakish Rogue Who Loved Me” in The Hedgehog Review. In it, Akey introduces us to Elizabeth, a well-known New York editor who lives in an apartment lined not with the Booker winners or Pulitzer shortlists, but with row upon row of romance novels. She loves them unapologetically.

For Elizabeth, romance reading is not a step down from “serious” literature; it is an alternative to the self-consciously difficult books that dominate award lists and critical acclaim. Where some novels demand labour and solemnity, romance offers pleasure, connection, and hope. Elizabeth reminds us that joy is just as valid a literary aim as complexity.

Stephen Akey confesses that her example unsettled him:

“In considering Elizabeth’s reading life, I can hardly avoid thinking about my own. Inevitably, if unintentionally, she unsettles virtually every one of my assumptions about reading. It’s a chastening experience. Must I always read with care and deliberation?”

That question stayed with me.

For months, I had Julie Garwood’s “Ransom” waiting on my Kindle. Inspired by Elizabeth’s reading life and Akey’s reflection, I finally opened it. Within minutes, I was swept into the medieval Highlands—into a story of loyalty, justice, and courage wrapped in the irresistible pace of a romance. I understood, once again, why these novels are addictive.

Romance novels endure because they offer more than entertainment. They give hope. In times of uncertainty, the promise of a happy ending is not trivial—it is radical. They provide community. From Harlequin shelves to on-line reading rooms, readers find belonging through these stories. At the same time we can recognize that courage, trust, forgiveness, and love reflect the story of humanity.

For too long, romance has been dismissed as unserious or even shameful. Yet, what could be more serious than love, or more essential than hope? Romance, far from being escapist fluff, is one of the most deeply embedded cultural forms we have.

My takeaways from the article from Stephen Akey can be distilled into these thoughts:

Romance novels are a form of cultural storytelling that carries hope across generations. They remind us that joy, courage, and compassion belong in our reading lives as much as “serious” deliberation.

Romance is rarely read in isolation. My sister Sarah and I proved that with our five hundred Harlequins, racing each other through the pages and comparing notes late into the night. The books became a shared language between us — a way to laugh, debate, and dream together. That, to me, is the hidden strength of the genre: it builds community. From sisters sharing shelves, to friends swapping titles, to strangers connecting over on-line reading room recommendations, romance reminds us that love is never solitary — it is always relational.

Until the next page turns,

Rebecca

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📚 A Court of Wings and Ruin by: Sarah J. Maas

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom no...

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“I scamper to my room and lock the door behind me, praying to any god that will listen: Please don’t let this be my future too.”

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“The horror!” Brighton continued to lament. “The indignity! The unfairness of life! Why? Why, goddess, why?”

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Romance Drives Fiction Boom and Audiobooks Surge: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Tis the season to celebrate audiobook growth, it seems. So what better way to mark the solstice—when the city is full of folk dancers and the countryside is full of all manner of people doing all manner of things to mark the…
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“Excuse me,” Iris said, ready to get off this Willy Wonka roller coaster. “But what the hell is happening?”

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“I’m wondering if chaos is less a consequence of actions that sends a life careening off any discernible path and more a curse afforded to the unlucky at birth. And I am very, very unlucky. Or just a dickhead.”

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Lydia, a cautious woman navigating home while feeling unwell. As she walks, her path is obstructed by three threatening men, but a young officer intervenes
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“I mean if you’re not willing to risk an FBI investigation, is it even really revenge?”

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“Weren’t librarians meant to care about educating kids? So what if that education was about dark magic?”

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Ghost stories have been with us for centuries, tapping into our innate curiosity about the unknown and the afterlife. They evoke a sense of thrill and suspense, allowing us to confront our fears in a safe environment. They hold a profound message that speaks to our sense of destiny – our destiny. These tales bring us themes of loss, love, and the unresolved, which resonate with our own experiences and emotions. I remember sitting around a campfire where ghost stories were told – some over and over again. Every family has a ghost, don’t they? For mine family, it was a woman, in pilgrim dress, that came for a great-great uncle who died during the 1918 flu epidemic.

“Real love isn’t blind, it sees everything and has an endless capacity for forgiving.”

R.A. DICK, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR

My favourite ghost story: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Author: R.A. Dick (aka Josephine Aimee Campbell Leslie)
Genre: Gothic/Romance

My favourite ghost story is “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir”, a heartwarming novel that masterfully blends romance, humour, and the supernatural. Set in the picturesque seaside of early 20th-century England, R.A. Dick (the pen name of Josephine Aimee Campbell Leslie) introduces us to Lucy Muir, a young widow seeking independence and a fresh start after the death of her husband.

When Lucy moves into a quaint cottage that turns out to be haunted by Captain Daniel Gregg, the former owner, what begins as a tale of fright transforms into a strong partnership. Initially apprehensive of the ghost, Lucy soon finds him to be a kindred spirit who offers her companionship and guidance. Captain Gregg is portrayed as a roguish yet appealing figure, whose interactions with Lucy bring both emotional depth and delightful comedy to the narrative.

R. A. Dick’s writing elegantly captures the nuances of love, loss, and personal growth. The relationship between Lucy and Captain Gregg evolves, highlighting themes of destiny and the profound connections between souls, living or dead. Lucy’s journey toward self-discovery and empowerment resonates deeply with readers.

The novel achieved even greater recognition when it was adapted into the beloved 1947 film starring Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney. The film captured the spirit of the book, bringing the story of Lucy and Captain Gregg to life for a new audience.

One of the standout aspects of “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” is its insightful commentary on love. As Lucy grapples with her new life, she learns that “Real love isn’t blind, it sees everything and has an endless capacity for forgiving.” This quote is the heart of the novel, reminding us that love transcends boundaries, whether they are earthly or ethereal.

“Because, as I have told you so many times, I have no words to make you understand,” said the captain. It’ s all the beauty and serenity and nobility you have ever experienced on earth. It’s all your grandest and most generous feelings, and the finest sunsets and greatest music- and then you’ re only on the fringe of understanding.”

R.A. DICK, THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR

https://rebeccasreadingroom.ca/2024/10/31/happy-halloween-with-the-ghost-and-mrs-muir/

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October Ferry to Gabriola

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X’ed out

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Daphne du Maurier’s 1941 Frenchman’s Creek can be described as a swashbuckling romance novel. Basically a bodice-ripper with some adventure and good suspense. If you like the sound of that combination you'll like it. It is insanely romantic.

My review: https://vintagepopfictions.blogspot.com/2020/01/daphne-du-mauriers-frenchmans-creek.html

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I had no idea that Peter O'Donnell, the creator and writer of the Modesty Blaise comics and novels, wrote a stack of gothic romance novels under the name Madeleine Brent. And won romance fiction awards for them!

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Florence Stonebreaker's Reno Tramp (1950) is one of those salacious sensational American sex and sin pulp novels that were so popular in the 50s. At the time they were considered to be very racy indeed although today they obviously seem very very tame. It's like a combination of noir and romance fiction with a grown-up attitude towards sex. Highly entertaining.

My review: https://vintagepopfictions.blogspot.com/2020/05/reno-tramp.html

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