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...

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!

What Most People Don’t Know about Romance Novels: a romance blogger post by multi-genre author Marie Lavender

I’ve debunked the top myths about romance books before, but today I’d like to discuss facets of the genre that many of us don’t always think about...

Poetry Spotlight: David Russell on Mysterious Sensuality

Now and then on the I Love Romance Blog, I recognize poets and their wonderful, romantic poems. Today David Russell has stopped by to showcase some of his work for us...

Historical Romance – Personal Not Just Factual: a romance blogger post by multi-genre author Marie Lavender

Let’s talk about books. There’s nothing I love more than cracking open a volume, going to the first page and diving into a great story. As writers, we hope to create characters and worlds that truly resonate with readers...

How to Write in Different Genres and Juggling Multiple Careers: a guest post by multi-genre author Jennifer Conner

How to Write in Different Genres and Juggling Multiple Careers by Jennifer Conner Right now, in this time of Covid, we are lucky if we can keep our heads from blowing off, but writing helps keep our brains embedded in our cranium for a few more days. I am a writer, but also a publisher…

Exclusive Interview with author team Amber Anthony, plus a look at action/adventure romance, ROMAN’S REVENGE!

Hi, readers! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our twenty-ninth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews then switched over to the author’s take on it, but this approach is a…

Exclusive Interview with author J.D. Bass, plus a look at family holiday book with a touch of romance, TALE OF THE WINTER LANDS!

Hi, readers! For those who are still hankering for a good holiday read, 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 twenty-eighth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character…

To Your Health and Happiness in 2021 – with a Small Look Back at 2020

Happy New Year, everyone! To honor our frontline workers who’ve battled the Coronavirus this year, I decided to take a moment and list some of the top bestselling medical romances which I found on Amazon. After that, I’ll give you an overview of all the I Love Romance Blog posts from 2020, divided by respective category. Just in case you missed any of them! Sound good?