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.
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Guest Book Review: Sophia’s impression of Blood and Hunger by Stephanie Marks
Please welcome Sophia Zaccaria, 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! Thanks. Blood & Hunger by Stephanie Marks is a paranormal urban fantasy romance as seductively lush and delightfully dark as its title implies!
Heroes in Disguise: a guest post by Kelle Z. Riley
The concept of disguises dates back much further than our Man-of-Steel. Nearly every culture has elements of disguise in their rituals and religious expressions, as well as in their forms of entertainment. From morality plays to masquerade balls, Samhain to Shakespeare, disguised figures exist in both culture and entertainment. Disguise, apparently, has deep psychological things to say about us, too.
Eight Book Promotion Strategies You Can Learn from Best-Selling Romance Authors: a guest post by Hayley Zelda
8 Book Promotion Strategies You Can learn from Best-Selling Romance Authors Romance is one of the most popular and beloved book genres. In 2017 alone, nearly 21.5 million books in romance were sold. What’s even more impressive is that the romance market is only growing. Every year, more romance books get published, purchased, and… Continue reading Eight Book Promotion Strategies You Can Learn from Best-Selling Romance Authors: a guest post by Hayley Zelda
Why Erotica Is the Missing Ingredient in Your Romantic Life: a guest post by Gabi Levi
Why Erotica Is the Missing Ingredient in Your Romantic Life First, I want to explain what I mean by ‘romantic life.’ I don’t mean to sound like the beginning of a cheesy maid of honor speech, but the definition of romantic is an idealized view of reality. Inherently, a ‘romantic life’ is something that we align… Continue reading Why Erotica Is the Missing Ingredient in Your Romantic Life: a guest post by Gabi Levi
Top 10 Chocolate Ideas for Wedding Favors or A Newlywed Couple’s Thank You Gifts: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
Top 10 Chocolate Ideas for Wedding Favors or A Newlywed Couple's Thank You Gifts People all over the world love chocolates. Chocolates are ideal for all types of celebrations, be it festivals, birthdays, and weddings. They add sweetness to the event and bring a smile to everyone's face. While gifting chocolates as a wedding… Continue reading Top 10 Chocolate Ideas for Wedding Favors or A Newlywed Couple’s Thank You Gifts: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
Three Ways to Add Romance on Your Trip: a guest post by Angela Burks
3 Ways to Add Romance on Your Trip The excitement of going somewhere new or revisiting a favorite destination and finally taking a break from the “normal” are things we all look forward to when it comes to an upcoming vacation. Even more so, when we get to share this experience with our significant… Continue reading Three Ways to Add Romance on Your Trip: a guest post by Angela Burks
Top 7 International Winery Destinations Every Couple Must Visit This Valentine’s 2020: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
Top 7 International Winery Destinations Every Couple Must Visit This Valentine’s Day Wine is the perfect accompaniment on date night with a partner, a celebratory evening, brunch with friends, or for a wedding. When taken in moderation, it is beneficial for your health too. It promotes a healthy heart, prevents cancer, is suitable for… Continue reading Top 7 International Winery Destinations Every Couple Must Visit This Valentine’s 2020: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
Top Seven Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
Top 7 Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Spice Up Your Valentine's Day After a long January, the month of love is finally here and everyone is all set for Valentine’s Day. While we are certain that you have all the plans in order to spend the 14th of February with your dear one, there… Continue reading Top Seven Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
7 Most Ideal Ways to Plan Your Honeymoon: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers
7 Most Ideal Ways to Plan Your Honeymoon There is no better way to spend quality time with your spouse than going on your honeymoon. It is also the only place where you get to reboot and refresh yourself after the stress you have had the past couple of days. You should, however, keep… Continue reading 7 Most Ideal Ways to Plan Your Honeymoon: a guest post by Rebecca Siggers