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Romance Deep Dive 8

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Top Read Romance Stories since Deep Dive 7

Top 2 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance

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

  1. Jody and the Team by KKirk In Process
  2. Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete

Top 2 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance

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

  1. TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process
  2. Velvet and Venom by ASH PHOENIX Temporary Hold

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance

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

  1. Misaligned by Laura S. Fox In Process
  2. Down In The Holler by CasualWanderer82 Complete
  3. Peter's Story by Connectwriter Complete
  4. How the Coronavirus Jump-Started my Sex Life by KKirk Complete
  5. Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox Complete
  6. The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold
  7. The Mardi Gras Murders by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process
  8. DJ by Doug Spencer Long-Term Hold
  9. A to Z by Parker Owens Complete
  10. An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete

Top 10 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.

  1. Begin Again by Tony S. Complete
  2. Essence of Life by W_L In Process
  3. Oceanbank by quokka In Process
  4. The Seasons change in Colbyn by Celian In Process
  5. Spring And A Ring by Griz Complete
  6. Not Emily in Paris by Rafy Complete
  7. Love in Disguise at Halloween by Rafy Complete
  8. Les Jardins de la Mendoubia by William King Complete
  9. When Your Exes Marry, Don't Kiss Your Fake Date by Rafy Complete
  10. Saltwater Playlist by Rafy Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - General Romance

Stories that focus on relationship

  1. Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
  2. The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
  3. Down In The Holler by CasualWanderer82 Complete
  4. I'm Gay: A Nifty Story by Jeff Burton In Process
  5. Begin Again by Tony S. Complete
  6. Noah's Adventure by AquariusGuy In Process
  7. Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process
  8. Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete
  9. Kandanga Falls by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete
  10. Tyler's Dilemma by Jason Rimbaud Complete

Top 4 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

  1. Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete
  2. Coyote vs the Mistletoe by Topher Lydon In Process
  3. 12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete
  4. The Hailsham Illuminations by Topher Lydon Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Historical Romance

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

  1. The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
  2. Peace of Amiens by Mark Arbour In Process
  3. Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
  4. Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
  5. Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
  6. Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
  7. Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
  8. A Summer in Iowa by Altimexis Complete
  9. 9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
  10. TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Paranormal Romance

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

  1. Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
  2. Beyond the Veil by Laura S. Fox In Process
  3. BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete
  4. Oregon in the Fall by drown Temporary Hold
  5. Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
  6. The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
  7. Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
  8. Cernunnos by astone2292 Complete
  9. Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
  10. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete

Top 5 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

  1. Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete
  2. St. Vincent by Mark Arbour Complete
  3. HMS Belvidera by Mark Arbour Complete
  4. Master and Commander by Mark Arbour Complete
  5. The Wardroom by Mark Arbour Complete

Top 3 Most Read Romance - Rock Star Romance

Romantic stories involving characters in the music or entertainment industry.

  1. Do You Ship Us? by Littlelovestories Complete
  2. Rising Stars by Littlelovestories In Process
  3. Roadie In Love by Lee Wilson Complete

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.

  1. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
  2. The Librarian and the Assassin, a Sapphic Romance at the End of the World by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  3. Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
  4. Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete
  5. To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete
  6. Wicked Little Town by ValentineDavis21 Complete
  7. The Legend of Amberfell - Book 1: Kindling Flames by PrismaFox In Process
  8. A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui Complete
  9. Incandescence by Demiurge Complete
  10. Farley & Wolf by kbois 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.

  1. Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
  2. BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete
  3. Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete
  4. Tyler's Dilemma by Jason Rimbaud Complete
  5. Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Complete
  6. Love is... 2 (Gus and Rex) by Tony S. Complete
  7. Just Keep Swimming by JJQuinn Complete
  8. Lovesquatch: A Culinary Cryptid Romcom by Rafy Complete
  9. Not Emily in Paris by Rafy Complete
  10. Ben Gay by Inkognito Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Sci-Fi

Blends romantic elements with futuristic or science fiction settings.

  1. Denied by Cia Complete
  2. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
  3. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  4. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  5. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  6. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
  7. Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
  8. Goon by dkstories Complete
  9. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  10. Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Western

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

  1. Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete
  2. LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete
  3. THROUGH IT ALL by vanalas In Process
  4. Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
  5. Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete
  6. Journey to Salvation by Headstall Complete
  7. Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete
  8. Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Long-Term Hold
  9. Spring And A Ring by Griz Complete
  10. Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Slow Burn Romance

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

  1. Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
  2. Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process
  3. Best Man At My Brother's Wedding by StoriesByTroy In Process
  4. Rising Stars by Littlelovestories In Process
  5. A Homecoming at Thanksgiving by chris191070 Complete
  6. Deeds of Their Past by mcarss Complete
  7. The Lost Key to Avalon by Jeff Burton In Process
  8. The Roaming Sea by mcarss Complete
  9. A Grave So Haunting by solemnity Temporary Hold
  10. 12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete

Top 3 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.

  1. Rókus by E K Stokes Complete
  2. The Lost Jock by Edged Bound Temporary Hold
  3. Taming the New Guy by Edged Bound Temporary Hold

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.

  1. The Field of Love by Enoch In Process
  2. The Best Year by Krista Complete
  3. Jody and the Team by KKirk In Process
  4. Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
  5. Tuct Side by Westley D. Long-Term Hold
  6. Lee: Lessons in Adulting by Bndmetl Temporary Hold
  7. Raven's Secret Crush by BendtedWreath Complete
  8. Waiting for the Sign by dkstories Complete
  9. G-rowing Pains by WritersBlock404 Long-Term Hold
  10. Ice Fairy by stephanie l danielson Complete
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chris191070

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Thanks @Myr for this deep dive.

It showcases some fantastic stories, from some of our amazing authors.

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Jeff Burton

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I can't believe my satire trash piece has 4th place on General Romance.  Like seriously? 😂 

Well that was unintentional. 

I don't know if I should be worried or impressed. I'll think about it for a while and get back to you.

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centexhairysub

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Ugh, love is in the air, how sweet.  LOL

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Jason Rimbaud

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13 hours ago, Jeff Burton said:

I can't believe my satire trash piece has 4th place on General Romance.  Like seriously? 😂 

Well that was unintentional. 

I don't know if I should be worried or impressed. I'll think about it for a while and get back to you.

I can't believe it either. Number four, pish posh. 

It should've been number #1. Who is this littlebudda person think they are? :P. 

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Daddydavek

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13 hours ago, Jeff Burton said:

I can't believe my satire trash piece has 4th place on General Romance.  Like seriously? 😂 

Well that was unintentional. 

 

The esoteric title grabbed them!

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W_L

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Yay, I made it onto #2 in Cozy Romance.

Time for folks to kiss the chef :P 

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