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The Seven Tropes of Paranormal Romance
I read a LOT of paranormal romance. I also write it. So I’m sitting here at the keyboard trying to boil it down into seven tropes: the seven things that aren’t so much over-used as instantly recognisable and definitive of the subgenre. Or to put it another way: what do I like to see in…
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Romance Novel Tropes
Coastal romance uses the same tropes as other romance novels, so I thought I’d share my list of story-starters. Please add those I’ve forgotten, or discuss your favourites, in the comments. Secrets – every family has them Secret baby – don’t tell daddy Amnesia Treasure hunt Competition Enemies to lovers Friends to lovers Love…