Romance Deep Dive 7

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Entry posted by Myr in Genre Deep Dives September 9

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Top Read Romance Stories Since Romance Deep Dive 6

Top 0 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance

Romance set in STEM, academia, or featuring scientists/engineers;

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Top 1 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance

Romances involving wealthy protagonists, often with power imbalances and glamorous lifestyles.

Velvet and Venom by ASH PHOENIX In Process

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance

Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings.

The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold
An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete
Cards on the Table by Headstall Long-Term Hold
Desert Dropping by DomLuka Complete
A to Z by Parker Owens Complete
Belovéd by Don H Author Passed Away
Noah's New Plan by Rob Colton Complete
New Kid In School by Comicality Author Passed Away
The Long Way by DomLuka Complete
18 Weeks of Twoey by skinnydragon Author Passed Away

Top 2 Most Read Romance - Cozy Romance

Low-conflict, feel-good romantic stories often set in small towns or involving comforting professions like bakers, bookshop owners, or teachers.

12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete
When Your Exes Marry, Don't Kiss Your Fake Date by Rafy Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - General Romance

Stories that focus on relationship

Breakdown by Archangel_of_Pain Complete
Keep Me As An Apple of Your Eye by Mac Rountree Complete
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
Clovers End by Wolffang Long-Term Hold
Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
The English Year by Jwolf Long-Term Hold
Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Complete
Tommy - A Life by RolandQ Complete
The Best Year by Krista Complete

Top 1 Most Read Romance - Grumpy and Sunshine Romance

A romance trope pairing a brooding, serious character with a cheerful, optimistic one. Frequently found in rom-coms

12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Historical Romance

Set in a specific historical period, often featuring historical events and figures.

Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
The Freshmen by Mark Arbour In Process
Millennium by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Valiant by Mark Arbour Complete
Streak by Mark Arbour Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Paranormal Romance

Involves supernatural elements such as vampires, werewolves, or witches in romantic relationships.

Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold
Cernunnos by astone2292 Complete
Lost Inside by Cia Complete
Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
Hypnotic by Cia Complete
Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete

Top 6 Most Read Romance - Regency Romance

Regency romances are a subgenre of romance novels set during the period of the British Regency (1811–1820) or early 19th century. Regencies usually feature a great deal of intelligent, fast-paced dialogue between the protagonists and very little explicit sex or discussion of sex

Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete
Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete
The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete
Carême in Brighton — a mystery novel by AC Benus Complete

Top 2 Most Read Romance - Rock Star Romance

Romantic stories involving characters in the music or entertainment industry.

Roadie In Love by Lee Wilson Complete
Do You Ship Us? by Littlelovestories In Process

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantasy

Romantic Fantasy (Romantasy) - A blend of fantasy and romance, often involving magical worlds, powerful love interests, and emotional high-stakes. Popularized by authors like Sarah J. Maas.

Warming The Cold One by garfwiz Temporary Hold
Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
Higher Education by WolfM Complete
Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete
Incandescence by Demiurge Complete
Caesura by Aditus Complete
To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete
The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Lust and Chastity by HinderToyBL Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com)

Focuses on love stories with humorous elements. Films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "Crazy Rich Asians" exemplify this genre.

BigPaws by Jack Poignet In Process
Tyler's Dilemma Part One by Jason Rimbaud Temporary Hold
Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Complete
He's a Bastard by Thirdly Complete
Just Keep Swimming by JJQuinn Complete
A Christmas Coincidence by Ticklishboy30 Complete
A Holiday Adventure by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Studs, Spurs, and Stephanotis by JJQuinn Long-Term Hold
Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete
Busted by Thirdly Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Sci-Fi

Blends romantic elements with futuristic or science fiction settings.

Denied by Cia Complete
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
Crave by LitLover Complete
Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
Goon by dkstories Complete
The Experiment by Cia Complete
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
Adverse Effects by Cia Complete
Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Western

Romantic stories set in the American West during the 19th century.

Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Long-Term Hold
Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete
Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete
Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete
Boundaries: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
A Love to Last by vanalas Complete
The Mistress by vanalas Complete
Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete

Top 3 Most Read Romance - Slow Burn Romance

A romantic story where the relationship develops gradually, building tension and emotional connection before any physical intimacy.

Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete
The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete

Top 0 Most Read Romance - Spicy Contemporary Romance

Modern romance stories with explicit sexual content, focusing on emotional intimacy and popular tropes like enemies-to-lovers or fake dating.

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Top 10 Most Read Romance - Sports Star Romance

Sports star romance features at least one main character who is an athlete or involved in the sports industry. These stories typically combine romance with drama, competition, and passion, as the characters face challenges both on and off the field. Some common themes in sports star romance are enemies to lovers, opposites attract, and second chances.