Contemporary Romance

Contemporary romance, which is set after World War II, is often what people mean when they refer to a romance novel. Contemporary romance novels—the largest subgenre—are set in the time when they are written, and usually reflect the mores of that time. Heroines in contemporary romances prior to 1970 usually quit working when they marry or have children—while heroines after 1970 usually have, and keep, a career. As contemporary romance novels have grown to contain more complex plotting and more realistic characters, the line between this subgenre and the genre of women’s fiction has blurred.

5.0
17 Jan

Review: Giving It All by Christi Barth

Contemporary Romance

Logan Marsh never stays in one place for long. Is love enough to keep him home?

5.0
03 Jan

Review: Getting Inside by Serena Bell

Contemporary Romance

This story proved to me that you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy a sports related romance.

5.0
15 Dec

Review: Road-Tripped (Ad Agency #1) by Nicole Archer

Contemporary Romance

What’s worse than driving across country in a phallic-shaped RV with a coworker you hate? Falling in love with them.

4.0
08 Dec

Review: Shut Up and Kiss Me by Jessica Lemmon

Contemporary Romance

“Stay with me,” he murmured. He pulled me close, one hand threaded into my hair as he forced our faces closer, the light scruff on his jaw scratching my chin. I stayed with him.

5.0
22 Nov

Relaunch & Review: Summer Fling by Jerica MacMillan

Contemporary Romance

One summer is all they have …Lance is a notorious player on and off the football field who never sees a girl more than twice. Abby comes from a world where men don’t stick around. Will Abby be able to maintain her distance? Or will they both be heartbroken when the summer ends?

5.0
21 Nov

Review: Holiday with a Twist by Shannon Stacey

Contemporary Romance

Years ago Croy was in love with Leigh’s best friend until Leigh caused them to break up. He got over that a long time ago but never in his imagination did he think that he’d end up falling for Leigh.

5.0
15 Nov

Review: His to Cherish by Stacey Lynn

Contemporary Romance

Can two hearts entwined by hardship move on to form a healthy bond?

5.0
30 Oct

Release Blitz, Excerpt, Giveaway & Review: Managed Hearts by Jerica MacMillan

Contemporary Romance

Three years ago Hannah met a sexy surfer while on vacation in Westport, WA. After a whirlwind summer romance, he ghosts. She’s tried to move on, but no other guy has ever measured up. And now she comes face to face with him on the first day of her new internship.

5.0
29 Oct

Review & Excerpt: A Mate’s Forgiving Touch: Black Hills Wolves #57

Contemporary Romance

Tired of running from the past, Connor Burrows is working his way home to Los Lobos. He knows he needs to face his family and finally come to terms with the horrors of their shared past. When he stops in the small town of Franklin, the last thing he expects to find is a lone wolf who smells like perfection and takes no prisoners.

5.0
17 Oct

Review: Forever Rome by Brittney Sahin

Contemporary Romance

Maggie Lane, a sports columnist and diehard football fan, is not exactly enthused when her editor-in-chief sends her to Rome, Italy, to write a feature story on Italian soccer star Marco Valenti. But her job becomes a lot more appealing after meeting a sexy Italian man on her first night there.

5.0
14 Oct

Review: Fight by Molly McLain

Contemporary Romance

Colton and Taylor’s story continues – Velocity #2

5.0
12 Oct

Review: Taming the Curator by Fifi Flowers

Contemporary Romance

Chloe Erikksen, museum worker by day and burlesque singer by night finds her world completely turned upside down as her life is taken over by a man who most women would say was unattainable… untamable.

5.0
12 Oct

Review: Star Crossed by Emma Holly

Contemporary Romance

When Hollywood star Luke Channing hires A.J. Hoyt, he’s looking for more than her ability to save his ass from danger. He hasn’t forgotten their one night together five years ago, and he wants more.

10 Oct

A Happy Book Birthday Celebration With Isabelle Peterson!

Contemporary Romance

Ditching the Dream is now 3 Years Old! And to celebrate, Isabelle is putting the first book …

4.0
06 Oct

Review: Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

Contemporary Romance

Predictable and sweet; classic Debbie Macomber.