Why Are Romance Novels So Popular? by Author Christina Tetreault
Whether a sweet contemporary or a steamy historical, romance is in my opinion the best genre out there. By why is that, you may be wondering?
Romance novels unlike other types offer you a chance to fall in love with the characters while they fall in love with each other. Despite whatever events occur during the novel, you the reader, know that in the end there will be a happy ending. And everyone loves a happy ending. Didn’t all of our favorite Fairy Tales end with “And They Lived Happily Ever After”.
I also believe that romance novels are so spectacular and popular because there are so many types of romance novels available. Readers can find everything from sweeping historicals, to sweet contemporaries and paranormals to steamy eroticas.
Every romance readers journey and tastes are different so I am going to take a minute and tell you a little about mine.
An avid reader and writer since about the age of 10, I discovered the world of romance novels a little late. I picked up my first romance novel A Gentle Rogue by one of my all time favorite authors, Johanna Lindsey during my freshman year of college. And I was immediately hooked. Soon I found myself scouring the book shelves at Walden Books and Walmart looking for another great romance. In no time I fell in love with other historical romance authors like Julie Garwood, Stephanie Laurens, Julia Quinn, and Hannah Howell. Not long after that I discovered great contemporary romances by authors like Jessica Bird, Kristan Higgans, and Christine Flynn. Next I found the whole paranormal world of romance by authors like Lynn Kurland and Jessica Andersen.
Today I read almost entirely romance romance novels from various sub-genres depending on my mood.
In addition to reading romance, I began writing them around the time I got married. For me it was just a natural progression. Besides what could be better than writing about two people meeting, falling in love and living happily ever after? Nothing, right? My first romance came out in March of 2012. A sweet contemporary, The Teacher’s Billionaire is the first in my series The Sherbrookes of Newport. The second in the series, The Billionaire Playboy, came out in September.
While getting The Teacher’s Billionaire was a dream of mine, it never would have happened with out the support of my family and OTHER ROMANCE AUTHORS. I don’t know about authors from other genres, but those who write romance are the best. They are supportive and giving. They are always willing to offer helpful advice or a kind word. And I am thankful to every romance author I have worked with along the way.
Author photo done by Anne Roselli. www.anneroselliphoto.com
I live with my husband, three beautiful daughters and two dogs in Massachusetts. Whenever I have a free moment you’ll find me either reading a romance novel or working on my most current story.
The Teacher’s Billionaire available now
The Billionaire Playboy available now
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October 19th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I agree that romance is the best genre out there. I was sort of late to start reading romance as I always read westerns when a teenager. I love the happoly ever after as well. Life is not always happy and to know you can find a happy ending in a book just makes my world more bearable at times. thanks for sharing with us. Diana
October 19th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Romance books are the number one best selling books in the world as far as I am concerned… I cut my teeth on authors like Nora Roberts, Kathleen E Woodiwiss and Beatrice Small and I have been reading romance every since my teens.. They have been around for ever and I don’t think they will ever go out of style.
October 19th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
As a reader of both romance and fantasy books… I always come back to my romance books. And I love how some fantasy books has just that touch of romance to feed my dual needs. I’ve been a reader of romances since junior high, and my mother felt no guilt for buying my books because it kept me out of trouble
October 20th, 2012 at 2:57 am
I read mostly romance novels myself. To me, the optimism and happiness found in them is a treat.
October 20th, 2012 at 8:36 am
My feeling is that in a romance book it’s the added bonus over all other kinds of reads. Gothics got me interested but it was Kathleen Woodiss that really got me hooked on romances.
October 20th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Can’t agree more with your post. I am happily married and love reading romance for the vicarious fall into love.
April 15th, 2013 at 4:08 am
I’d like to retire in the English countryside
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