The Pros and Cons of Including a Prologue or Epilogue in a Romance Novel

If you're a writer (or sometimes a reader), then you probably know what front and back matter are, the extra stuff publishers add to a book - copyright page, introduction, author information and acknowledgments, maybe even brief summaries of other books they recommend. Well, the prologue and epilogue are the front and back matter of a story. These little additions don't always need to be there, but they can be fun to read and write! 😉 Today, I'm going to list some pros and cons to having prologue or epilogue in a romantic story...

Guest Book Review: Sarah’s impression of Reva’s River by Virginia Babcock

Hi, readers! Please welcome Sarah B., our guest book reviewer, to ILRB! She’ll be hanging out with us today, taking the time to give us her take on a cool romance novel!  Let’s give her a hand… Sarah, take it away and show us what you have for today. Reva's River by Virginia Babcock...

Ten Tips for Managing a Long Distance Relationship: a guest post by Emily Moore

10 Tips for Managing a Long Distance Relationship -- Waiting for that special someone to get home? Be it your new bae or your old one, you’d want them to feel how much they mean to you. Even if you live far from each other, long-distance relationships (LDR) can be surprisingly easy. From keeping the flame alive through regular chats and video calls to planning romantic getaways, an LDR doesn’t have to be so isolating. In this blog, we’ll provide tips for managing a long-distance relationship – whether it’s your first or sixth. Whether yours is a short-term arrangement or something longer-term, these tricks will make distance relationship love messages easier on both of you...

Blog Tour Feature: Her Thrilling Fling by Susie Warren, and Amazon gift card giveaway!

FEATURED -- Will their stark differences fuel their growing passion, or will they go their separate ways when their bargain ends? I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by Susie Warren, an author I met during my journey! Congratulations on your adult contemporary romance novel!  When a new book comes out, it is always an exciting time for authors. Plus, here at the I Love Romance Blog, we love discovering romance novels! Let’s hear a little about this great book…

Why Men Should Read Romance: a guest post by Rebecca A. Corio

Let’s talk about romance novels for a minute. Romance novels come with a specific stigma. They’re “cheap, cheesy, trashy, not real literature”… Do any of these sound familiar? Then, there’s the fact that romance novels are written for women only. Aren’t they? Maybe once upon a time. Now? That would be debatable. But consider, at least for the purpose of this post, that romance novels aren’t specifically written, NOT for men. Men read. As a matter of fact, men read a lot. And contrary to popular belief, a lot of men read.

Exclusive Interview with author Jess Michaels, plus a look at steamy historical romance, TO KISS A KING

Hi, readers! For those who are still hankering for a good romance just in time for Valentine's Day, look no further! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our 30th official author interview on this romance blog! We have a real treat for you, readers. Today we get to speak one-on-one with a talented author. Please join me in welcoming Jess Michaels to ILRB! Nice to chat with you…

Ghosts of 2021: Romance Past, Present, and Future – New Year’s Eve Post

As the end of the year drifts toward us and we look toward tomorrow in hopes of better days to come, it behooves us to look at a mixture of the past, present, and future in preparation for the new year ahead. I guess that’s why I’ve chosen a time travel theme this year for the new romance books I’m spotlighting in this annual post. Without further ado, here they are!

Blog Tour Feature: Side Effects by L.J. Greene, and Amazon gift card giveaway!

New Release - Who can you trust? I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by L.J. Greene, an author I met during my journey! Congratulations on your adult contemporary romance novel! When a new book comes out, it is always an exciting time for authors! Plus, here at the I Love Romance Blog, we love discovering romance novels! Let’s hear a little about this great book…

Blog Tour Feature: The Dream Keepers by Ali Lucia Sky, and Amazon gift card giveaway!

NEW RELEASE -- This World is just one of thousands of Worlds the Makers have created. The Universe and Makers are playing with those who live on it… I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by Ali Lucia Sky, an author I met during my journey! Congratulations on your new adult paranormal romance novel! When a new book comes out, it is always an exciting time for authors! Plus, here at the I Love Romance Blog, we love discovering romance novels! Let’s hear a little about this great book.

Blog Tour Feature: Speeding Hearts by Claire Wilder

NEW RELEASE - Will they risk their friendship to take a chance on love? I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by Claire Wilder, an author I met during my journey. Congratulations on your contemporary romance! When a new book comes out, it is always an exciting time for authors. Plus, here at the I Love Romance Blog, we love discovering romance novels! Upon returning to his hometown, Dean Hughes makes a deal with his best friend Stella Archer. However, the more time they spend together the more the lines between friendship and romance blur...