The core tenet of a romance novel is its HEA, or happily-ever-after.
Almost equally as important, though, is the voice it lends it protagonists, particularly its heroines.
Romance is a revolutionary genre because it is one written predominantly by women and for women.
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This translates to one of romances other most core values: self-discovery/self-love.
Here are our five titles for July.
Fed up with dick pics and caddish men, Mel Strickland creates Jerk Alert (.biz!
HarperCollins
), a website for women to vent their frustrations and expose the biggest jerks lurking on dating apps.
Even worse, shes determined to keep it a secret from her new boyfriend, dreamy co-worker Alex Hernandez.
That doesnt make it any less winning and vital.
Zebra Books
?Grade: B+
Too Sweet to Be GoodBy K.M.
?Grade: B
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