“A good part of the physical attraction [between the hero and heroine of a romance novel] comes to life during these exchanges… — Julie Tetel Andresen Copy Share Image
“Sorry, Sam, but I call 'em like see 'em. When you hire a nanny for the kids, you hire Mrs. Doubtfire. When… — Jennifer Shirk Copy Share Image
“I expect a report on his abs. Real details, not romance novel nonsense.” — Katie McGarry Copy Share Image
“Do you remember when I first told you that we were different--that we were meant to be together?" Emma nodded. "Nothing has… — Chantelle Nay Copy Share Image
“She had no idea how long they kissed—and kissed—but she didn’t think about stopping until she ran out of air. Breathing hard,… — Jill Shalvis Copy Share Image
He looked as if he'd stepped straight off the cover of one of those romance novels she ordered from Amazon.com so she… — Karen Marie Moning Copy Share Image
“Dialogue in a romance novel serves a larger purpose than simply to provide exposition and demonstrate character. What is said between the… — Linda Barlow and Jayne Ann Krentz Copy Share Image
I started out writing romance novels, and that's a side of publishing that's very female oriented. 99.9% of the writers are women,… — Marjorie M. Liu Copy Share Image
“In that moment, I finally figured out what kind of handsome he was. He was fiction-handsome. Romance novel handsome; but not the… — Penny Reid Copy Share Image
“Skip your fancy talk, Captain Lord Blackthorn. If I do your bidding, and I’m still discussing that with the Almighty, it will… — Jina Bacarr Copy Share Image
“As we stood there, chest high in water, I felt like I was in the middle of my own romance novel.” — Em Bailey Copy Share Image
“The hero in a romance is the most important challenge the heroine must face and conquer. The hero is her real problem… — Jayne Ann Krentz Copy Share Image
“I wish I could say when Michael's dark eyes met mind, I was completely cool and collected about seeing him again after… — Meg Cabot Copy Share Image
Certainly, light fiction exists and encompasses mysteries or second-class romance novels, books that are read on the beach, whose only aim is… — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
“Friendly fire was never friendly, and it was coming. Operation Stand-and-Watch was over. Did that mean Operation Bust-His-Balls was on deck?” — Cristin Harber Copy Share Image
“One should not chug an entire glass of wine at an elegant dinner party. I start hacking and coughing, having practically water-boarded… — Lisa Daily Copy Share Image
“Owen folded his arms around Morgan to steady her when she crashed into him, and was enveloped by her scent, her warm… — Kristen Casey Copy Share Image
“If there was one thing a former sniper could do well, it was wait. Patiently. Quietly. Without a sound. Barely a movement.… — J. Rose Black Copy Share Image
I keep waiting for the day in which everyone who loves 'Downton Abbey' will realize they were actually watching a historical romance… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You know, nice guys finish last, don't you?" "I guess I'll finish last.” — Jalpa Williby Copy Share Image
Suddenly his expression turned to alarm. He sprinted toward us. For a moment I had an absurd vision of myself on the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“This many pretty girls in the room, all watching you boys like you’re a wedding-reception one-night stand waiting to happen—” — Cristin Harber Copy Share Image
“She giggled. Giggled. Her cheeks pinked, and goddamn, if this plane didn’t get to the gate and un-board them, he was going… — Cristin Harber Copy Share Image
A romance novel should leave readers joyous. My books all have happy endings. — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
