“Solace” – a new poem

New poem, 'Solace', posted on the I Love Romance Blog...

5 Tips on How to Have a Memorable First Date: a guest post by Amelia Ma

After a while, online dating can start to get a bit boring and tedious. The same pick-up lines. The same half-hearted rejections.  However, there are still various ways to make sure your first date is fresh and exciting. A little effort can go a long way! Check out this guide on how to have a memorable first date...

Five Adorable Young Adult Romances That Are Sure to Spark Joy: a guest post by Desiree Villena of Reedsy

Some of us could still use a small burst of joy to power through these next few weeks... not to mention some suitably breezy reading material for sunny days in the park. The good news is, YA rom-coms are just the ticket, and there are tons of amazing titles floating around these days. I’ve gathered five YA romances that will spark joy and provide a nice escape from the stress of daily life.

Top Wedding Themes for 2021: a guest post by Janelle Urrutia

Your wedding is the most important day of your life and it’s vital to have everything turn out the way you’ve always dreamed of. Choosing a wedding theme is more than just a color scheme- it influences your choice of decor, music, and of course, tells the love story between you and your partner. If you’re having difficulty choosing a wedding theme, you can get inspiration from the top wedding themes of 2021...

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...

Creative Things You Can Do on Valentine’s Day: a guest post by Maggie Holmes

When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day, there is nothing more important than making the day special for you and your loved one. Of course, you can go with traditional romantic ideas, but you can also do something more creative and surprise your significant other...

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…

Christmas Romance Titles for Your Reading Pleasure

Hey, ya'll! So...I thought that with the holiday season sneaking up on us, it might be apropos to randomly list some Christmas romance reads which just came out recently. I found these on Amazon, and they're all in the TOP 100 Bestseller Category. Let's see what cool, new books we can discover for the holidays!…

Couple’s Painting Party: a guest post by Bill Marcia

Couple's Painting Party   Introduction For many years now, date nights have always been about having romantic, candle-light dinners, or cuddling with each other at home watching a movie or a sitcom. Some couples do other things together, such as working out at the gym, learning new courses, et cetera. However, have you ever wondered…

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…