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Book tropes are the heart of every romance story. From enemies to lovers and celebrity romance to small town charm, explore the most addictive romance book tropes here.

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  • Elle Kennedy The Score interview
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    Elle Kennedy The Score interview: Her Favorite Scene to Write

    January 12, 2016May 2, 2026 Updated onMay 2, 2026

    A 2016 Elle Kennedy The Score interview where she talks about Dean, Allie, and the Off Campus series she had no idea would end up on Amazon Prime. Her favorite scene to write and why she loves new adult.

  • The Score by Elle Kennedy man chest cover
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    The Score by Elle Kennedy review: Dean and Allie totally work

    January 12, 2016May 2, 2026 Updated onMay 2, 2026

    What starts as a rebound gets messy fast in The Score by Elle Kennedy. Here’s why Dean and Allie kept me hooked. Read my original review.

  • Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery
    Contemporary Romance Books Book Reviews Celebrity Romance Books Holiday Books Small Town Romance

    Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery – Cozy Small-Town + A-List Holiday Love Story

    December 23, 2015November 23, 2025 Updated onNovember 23, 2025

    Looking for a heart-warming holiday romance? Read my review of Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery to see if this celebrity-meets-small-town love story delivers.

  • The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan recommended read
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    Review: The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan, Flirty and Fun

    May 5, 2015May 5, 2026 Updated onMay 5, 2026

    Gray and Ivy start as texting strangers, the friends to lovers. My review and read an excerpt of The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan.

  • the hook up by Kristen callihan
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    The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan, Spicy Sports Romance

    May 4, 2015May 3, 2026 Updated onMay 3, 2026

    A hot football romance, a hero who falls hard, and a heroine who doesn’t make it easy. My review of The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan.

  • The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
    New Adult Books Book Reviews College Romance Hockey Romance Books Sports Romance

    The Mistake by Elle Kennedy review: Logan absolutely won me over

    April 28, 2015May 2, 2026 Updated onMay 2, 2026

    My review of The Mistake by Elle Kennedy, a sexy and surprisingly sweet college hockey romance with friendship, second chances, and major Logan redemption.

  • The Deal by Elle Kennedy
    Book Reviews College Romance Hockey Romance Books New Adult Books Recommendations Sports Romance

    Is The Deal by Elle Kennedy Worth the Hype?

    February 24, 2015May 2, 2026 Updated onMay 2, 2026

    A fun, swoon college hockey romance, The Deal by Elle Kennedy is a must read even if you’re not a big new adult romance reader. Check out my full review of why Garrett and Hannah just work.

  • Rule by Jay Crownover
    Contemporary Romance Books Book Reviews Friends to Lovers Romance New Adult Books Recommendations

    Is Rule by Jay Crownover worth the hype? My take

    January 3, 2014February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026

    I side-eye new adult, but Rule by Jay Crownover won me over. Here’s why the romance hit and the drama mostly worked.

  • Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
    Finished Book Series FBI/Detective Queer Books Romantic Thriller Books

    10 Reasons to Read Abigail Roux Cut and Run Series

    April 8, 2013October 1, 2025 Updated onOctober 1, 2025

    Why your latest BookTok binge needs to be Abigail Roux Cut and Run series? FBI agents, suspense, true enemies-to‑lovers sparks.

  • When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
    Historical Romance Books Book Reviews Friends to Lovers Romance Julia Quinn Recommendations Regency Romance

    Is When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn the Most Emotional Bridgerton Book?

    February 24, 2012January 28, 2026 Updated onJanuary 28, 2026

    Years of silent yearning, devastating loss, and scorching passion define When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn, the most emotional Bridgerton romance.

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