Happily ever after. These three words form the backbone of the romance genre. Because no matter how fraught the journey, in romance, the protagonists will be together by the story’s end. This is the ...

Where have all the torsos gone? The photorealistic “clinch cover,” featuring lovers mid-embrace, is a critically endangered species. Fabio? Hasn’t been seen around these parts in years. But he hasn’t ...

Books can transport us into different worlds, mindsets, and lives—and with everything going on nowadays, it’s understandable if you’re looking for an escape right about now. And what better genre to ...

Romance novels thrive on familiarity and the promise of a happily ever after (or a happy for now), and their covers likewise play to readers’ expectations. A mystical object surrounded by vining ...

Looking for a swoony, feel-good read? Our romance columnist will be updating this list all year. Credit...The New York Times Supported by By Olivia Waite Olivia Waite, the Book Review’s romance ...

“I’m privileged to live and work in one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean,” says Cunningham, who hails from Jamaica. “I pull references from nature’s palettes and textures; you can always ...

If you’ve picked up a 1990s romance novel, chances are you know all about legendary Italian model Fabio. After working with esteemed fashion brands like Versace and Gap in the ‘80s, Fabio Lanzoni ...