There is a whole generation of romance readers and writers who suffer from what I like to think of as 'Thorn Birds'… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Even in 2014, when romance heroes are as varied as their genre, somewhere in them you can still always find the alpha male. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
The trick to great romance is in overcoming adversity. In realizing that love is worth some uphill climbs. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Boring heroines are, in my opinion, the most common romance mistake. We loathe hanging out with women who define themselves purely through… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
No doubt, much of the joy of a great romance is the moment when these stoic heroes crack open and reveal themselves… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
In fiction, as in real life, love might inspire acts that are at best foolish and at worst life-threatening, but in the… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“We cannot marry,' she said softly. He kissed the top of her head. 'Sleep with me tonight, and let me convince you… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
By the time I was 10 or 12, I had discovered the lure of the romance genre - and the dusty copy… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
The best romance writers know there's nothing that builds conflict or makes a gentleman of a rogue more quickly than responsibility. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Gone are the days when heroes are emotionally locked away from the world until the end of the book, and thank goodness… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Romance readers love a wealthy hero, and why not? There's value in a man able to hire a helicopter, a coach and… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
As a romance novelist, I have a rather skewed view of babies. You see, they don't typically fit into the classic structure… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I think there’s a ton of fear in the perception of romance in part because there’s something very realistic in great romance… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“I think romance is maligned in large part because at first glance, love seems so pedestrian. It’s all around us. It’s in… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“You realize that is you allow me to court you, all your opposition to marriage is going to have to be reconsidered."… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Like so many others, I came to romance during the golden age of it - Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
There is perhaps no more rewarding romance heroine than she who is not expected to find love. The archetype comes in many… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
No matter how troubled a character's history, romance novels tell us, love can be built upon it, and happily-ever-after can result. What's… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
Here's the thing about romance novels: The moment when the hero and heroine discover that they're perfect for each other is often… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
At the heart of every successful romance novel lies the evolution of its characters. Through love, heroes and heroines grow not only… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
In real life, I'd say that your commitment-phobe/narcissist/bad boy boyfriend is a lost cause, but romance is shelved in fiction for a… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
One of the most common criticisms of romance is that the genre is too prescribed: If every romance novel ends happily ever… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
I think back on that day when 16-year-old me scribbled on some silly piece of paper for some long-forgotten high school career-day… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
I'm so thrilled to have won the RITA. The award is particularly special because it is given by other romance authors. It's… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share Image
“You think my feelings toward you apathetic? You think you bore me?” “Don’t I?” He shook his head slowly, continuing toward her, stalking her… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
I never met Colleen McCullough; if I had, I probably would have cried and made a fool of myself. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
He raked his fingers through his hair. "She doesn't need me." Ralston smirked. "You are laboring under that mistaken impression that it is their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“Do you love him?' Isabel paused at the question ... She caught a glimpse of herself in a long looking glass, noting her shape… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
I practice loving-kindness meditation, which cultivates compassion and equanimity. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“What do I win?” she whispered in his ear. He grinned. “What would you like?” “You.” So simple. So perfect. “I am yours,” he… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
By the time I was 10 or 12, I had discovered the lure of the romance genre - and the dusty copy of 'The… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
You plan to be a challenge, do you?" Juliana smiled angelically. "I agreed to remain, my lord. Not to remain silent. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“She leveled Penelope with a look. “Penelope, you must think, darling! When your father dies! What then?” Lord Needham looked up from his pheasant.… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
In books by women and for women, it should come as no surprise that heroines are the heroes of the action, finding themselves, their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
“She did not know how long he stood caressing her before he lifted her hand to his lips and pressed his mouth to the… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
As winter approaches - bringing cold weather and family drama - we crave page-turners, books made for long nights and tryptophan-induced sloth. — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
No doubt, much of the joy of a great romance is the moment when these stoic heroes crack open and reveal themselves to their… — Sarah MacLean Copy Share
