The Romance Novel: History, Formats, Subgenres, Awards

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. This is a guide to the history and concept of the romance novel. Historical aspects include a look at some of the first romance novels, their authors and publishing companies. Explores the different romance novel formats and the following subgenres: contemporary, historical, suspense, paranormal, fantasy, time-travel, erotic, and more. Also includes chapters on the Romance Writers of America organization, RITA awards, and romance as a literary genre. Enjoy!

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