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Erotic romance with a dash of humor for Aussie readersFor readers who want their steamy scenes served with a side of snort-laugh, erotic romance with a dash of humor offers the best of both worlds. The genre…
The Pros And Cons Of A Love Triangle In RomanceA love triangle can turn a straightforward romance into an emotionally charged story about choice, timing and personal growth. Two potential partners create…
Contemporary Romance That Nails the Small-Town VibeThe best small-town contemporary romance makes a close-knit community feel like a living character. The bakery knows everyone’s order, the pub becomes an…
Five Paranormal Romance Novels with Angels and DemonsParanormal romance becomes especially compelling when celestial beings bring their impossible rules into ordinary human lives. Angels may be protectors, rulers…
Historical Romance Heroines Who Live Behind A MaskA heroine in disguise gives historical romance an immediate source of tension. She may be posing as a man to inherit an estate, travelling under a false name…
What I Look for in a Romantic Suspense HeroineA memorable romantic suspense heroine needs to do more than survive a dangerous plot. She must have an inner life, clear desires and the emotional strength to…
Romance novels that put disability and desire at the centreRomance novels featuring characters with disabilities offer love stories where access, autonomy and attraction belong in the same emotional landscape. These…
The best friends-to-lovers stories with a twistFriends-to-lovers romance begins with an emotional advantage: the central couple already knows each other. They have shared jokes, old wounds, favourite…
A Guide To The Most Popular Romance TropesRomance tropes are familiar story patterns that help readers recognise the emotional journey ahead. They might promise a slow-burn attraction, a second chance…
Why Some Romance Novels Deserve a Six-Star RatingMost romance novels are reviewed on a five-star scale, yet some stories create an experience that feels larger than any standard rating can express. They may…
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About Jasmyn & Laurie
The two reviewers behind the hobby blog formerly known as Bitten by Paranormal Romance.
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Romance with minimal sexual content, including titles like Sacrifice of Mine.
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