The romance genre owes a major debt to the Middle Ages. That's where we get the word, the genre, and most of its tropes.

The romance genre isn't where you'd expect to find shocking plot twists, but it's actually home to some of the best ever put on screen. When people think of the best movie plot twists, their minds go ...

Romance novels have “dominated” the publishing industry in recent years. What is it that makes readers fall in love with romance?

When I was scrolling through Goodreads last week, I came across Shailee Thompson’s debut novel, How To Kill a Guy in Ten Dates, released in early February. The cover is pink and red, a seemingly ...

Let’s set the scene… because yours truly, your ever‑stylish Curvy Content Queen, knows this moment well. You’re curled up on the couch, the book you’re reading is whispering secrets to your heart, ...

Friends become lovers. Enemies become lovers. Former lovers get a second chance together. Arranged marriages generate real feelings. A human falls in love with a high lord of the fae. These are just a ...

More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear - but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?

Thanks to distinct design, fresh approaches to the genre and the if-you-know-you-know factor, 831 Stories is catching the eye of readers and investors. Thanks to distinct design, fresh approaches to ...

The CW has joined forces with Harlequin to bring modern romances to broadcast. But did they deliver in that endeavor? If Montana Mavericks is an indication of what this partnership could deliver, then ...

With film and TV adaptations of best-selling novels like Heated Rivalry and People We Meet on Vacation surging in popularity, the romance genre is ...

We're kicking off our year-long series celebrating 25 women in honour of 25 years of ELLE Canada with these five talented ...