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...

“Solace” – a new poem

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

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...

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…

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…

National Poetry Month Feature: J. Simon Harris and Neruda’s TWENTY LOVE POEMS AND A SONG OF DESPAIR translation

Hi, readers! It's time once again to celebrate National Poetry Month here on ILRB. Yay! 😀 Recently, I decided to mark this special occasion by letting J. Simon Harris come visit us and feature the brand-new English translation of Pablo Neruda's romantic poetry. Why? Well, do you actually need a reason to honor poetry about…

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…

Passion – The Motivator and Energizer for Our Lives: a guest post by author Bonnie McCune

Passion: The Motivator and Energizer for Our Lives The spine-tingling kiss. The intense desire. The longing to be with a special person. We’re all familiar with romantic passion. But passion can do so much more for us in everyday life. We’re fortunate if we find lasting and positive romantic passion. We’re even luckier if we…