Romance Deep Dive 9

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Entry posted by Myr in Genre Deep Dives April 7

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Top Read Romance Stories Since Deep Dive 8

Top 2 Most Read Romance - Academia / STEM Romance

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

Jody and the Team by KKirk Complete
Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete

Top 4 Most Read Romance - Billionaire Romance

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

TRAVISTY by Mark Arbour In Process
Collateral by Laura S. Fox Complete
Velvet and Venom by ASH PHOENIX Temporary Hold
Sibylline Morning After by Kreston Bach 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
Cards on the Table by Headstall Long-Term Hold
Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Complete
A to Z by Parker Owens Complete
Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete
An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete
Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
Misaligned by Laura S. Fox Complete
A Good Place by Mark Ponyboy Peters 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.

Begin Again by Tony S. Complete
Essence of Life by W_L Complete
Oceanbank by quokka Complete
Seaside Entries by ObicanDecko In Process
There's Always Time by Paladin Complete
Snow? Never heard of it! by Kileoli Complete
The Seasons change in Colbyn by Celian In Process
12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete
When Your Exes Marry, Don't Kiss Your Fake Date by Rafy Complete
Spring And A Ring by Griz Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - General Romance

Stories that focus on relationship

The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgnomie Complete
Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
Endings by Headstall Complete
The English Year by Jwolf Long-Term Hold
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
Stockroom Secrets by Mark Ponyboy Peters Complete

Top 10 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

Granny's Got a Plan by Topher Lydon Complete
Flying Otters - Tackled by Team Heat by Soren Kraft Complete
Nude Pics Please! by Laura S. Fox Complete
Sliding into Secrets by Soren Kraft Complete
Grumpy Gym Regular by Soren Kraft Complete
12 Seconds To Forever by Rafy Complete
Coyote vs the Mistletoe by Topher Lydon Complete
Bringing Up Himbo by Boy Mercury X Complete
Sparks for Nyx by Myr Complete
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.

The Freshmen by Mark Arbour Complete
Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete
Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete
Northern Exposure by Mark Arbour Complete
Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
9.11 by Mark Arbour Complete
Timothy by CLJobe Long-Term Hold
Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
Odyssey by Mark Arbour Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Paranormal Romance

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

Shadow Effect by kbois Complete
The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete
Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
Oregon in the Fall by drown Long-Term Hold
Death in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete
Cernunnos by astone2292 Complete
Love in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
Rising in the Shadows by astone2292 Complete
A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui 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

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

Top 6 Most Read Romance - Rock Star Romance

Romantic stories involving characters in the music or entertainment industry.

Do You Ship Us? by Littlelovestories Complete
Roadie In Love by Lee Wilson Complete
Rising Stars by Littlelovestories Complete
Shooting Stars by Littlelovestories In Process
Between Love and Fantasy by unilive Complete
Robbie and Mark: Latest chaos by unilive 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.

The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
Higher Education by WolfM Complete
Gone Away, Gone Ahead by Mawgrim Complete
Incandescence by Demiurge Complete
A Thousand Years of Hope by lilansui Complete
To the Weyr by Mawgrim Complete
Threadfall by Mawgrim Complete
Spirit of Fire by Stellar Complete
Warming The Cold One by garfwiz Temporary Hold
Caesura by Aditus 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.

Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
BigPaws by Jack Poignet Complete
Tyler's Dilemma by Jason Rimbaud Complete
Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete
Just Keep Swimming by JJQuinn Complete
A Holiday Adventure by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Ash's Marriage Trigger by Thirdly Complete
The Secret Lies of Schoolboys by Topher Lydon Complete
A Christmas Coincidence by Ticklishboy30 Complete
Tuesday Staff Meetings by Thirdly Complete

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Romantic Sci-Fi

Blends romantic elements with futuristic or science fiction settings.

Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp Temporary Hold
Denied by Cia Complete
Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
Crave by LitLover Complete
It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Long-Term Hold
Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
Two for One 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
Echoes of the Heart by vanalas Complete
Lone Wolf Ranch by Justin4Fun Long-Term Hold
Where Love Lies: Book 2 by vanalas Complete
LEGALLY BOUND by vanalas Complete
Silent Heartbeats by vanalas Complete
Groom for Rent by vanalas Complete
Mr & Mister Danvers: Initiation by LJCC Complete
THROUGH IT ALL by vanalas In Process
Where Love Lies: Book 1 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.

Circumnavigation by C James Complete
Swing for the Fences by LittleBuddhaTW Complete
Medellín by LittleBuddhaTW In Process
Deeds of Their Past by Mike Carss Complete
The Roaming Sea by Mike Carss Complete
Another Time by Celian In Process
Harry Potter and the Destiny of Prophecies by dkstories Complete
Rising Stars by Littlelovestories Complete
Best Man At My Brother's Wedding by StoriesByTroy Temporary Hold
Frozen Peaks, Burning Heat by Soren Kraft Complete

Top 10 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.

Collateral by Laura S. Fox Complete
The Asset and the Liability by Topher Lydon Complete
Taming the New Guy by Edged Bound Temporary Hold
I'll Kiss You in the Rain by William King Complete
Rókus by E K Stokes Complete
Frozen Peaks, Burning Heat by Soren Kraft Complete
The Lost Jock by Edged Bound Temporary Hold
Flying Otters - Tackled by Team Heat by Soren Kraft Complete
Nude Pics Please! by Laura S. Fox Complete
My Valentine Came With a QR Code by Soren Kraft Complete

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.