The Origins of Shifter Romance: From Folklore to Fated Mates
The origins of shifter romance, from folklore to fated mates, indie publishing and the Bride effect that brought a new wave of readers in.
What Is a Clinch Cover? A History of Romance’s Most Iconic Cover Style
What is a clinch cover? Explore the history of clinch romance covers, from vintage historicals and Fabio to stepbacks, shame, and their modern comeback.
The “Problematic Classics” Bodice Ripper Book Club That’s About to Ruin Your Sleep
Ripped & Ravished is our bodice ripper book club where we read one vintage romance every two months with a podcast discussion for each. Here’s the full 2026 schedule.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss: The woman who made historical romance a blockbuster
The complete Kathleen E. Woodiwiss author guide for romance readers: her life, why she changed historical romance, what her books are like, and where to start reading her.
8 Iconic 1980s Romance Novels That Defined a Generation
Step into the romance boom. From Judith McNaught to Johanna Lindsey, we explore the iconic 1980s romance novels that created the alpha hero, the power couple, and unforgettable love stories.
Why the 1980s Alpha Hero & Romance Power Couples Dominated?
Inside the 1980s alpha hero era. From Harlequin boardrooms to dusty ranches, see how obsession and control forged the power couple and rewired romance.
The Dark, Twisted History of Gothic Romance: Why It’s Haunted Readers for 200 Years
Why do women keep running into haunted mansions? Explore the dark, twisted history of gothic romance, from castles and Byronic heroes to Cold War paperbacks and modern revivals.
History of 1980s Romance Novels: Glamour, Drama, Alphas
Why did the history of 1980s romance novels change the genre forever? From billionaires to cowboys, step into the decade of drama.
1970s Romance Novels: When Romance Got Messy, Sexy, and Mass-Market
What made 1970s romance novels so groundbreaking? From bodice rippers to Harlequin’s mass-market takeover, this deep dive explores how the genre got sexier, darker, and wildly more popular.
The Romance Genre Evolution (And What’s Coming Next), According to Berkley’s Erin Galloway
Take a trip on the romance genre evolution from alpha-holes to romantasy? Get a behind-the-scenes look with Berkley Romance’s Erin Galloway, plus the top romance trends to watch for next.
