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Coastal Romance Holiday
Sometimes a coastal romance is right on our doorstep. In Fremantle, Western Australia, there’s a Boxing Day tradition of picnicking beneath shady pine trees, eating Christmas leftovers while the kids hit the water to try out their presents. But go back a few decades and this same quiet area just south of Fremantle city centre…
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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…
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Jobs for Coastal Romance Heroes
Alpha heroes don’t have a boss — or else they have one that they ignore. They are independent, powerful and capable. Whatever they encounter, they can master — except their women. And that’s a lot of the fun of a well-written romance. With Coastal Romance there is the theme of freedom that fits well with…
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Monica Donnelly – In Love With Coastal Romance
The first wave on the beach in my new series of guest posts is Monica Donnelly. I approached Monica to launch “In Love with Coastal Romance” because her books capture the magic of living by the sea and finding the courage to change your life. Monica also writes women’s fiction under the name Monique McDonell which…
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Coastal Romance News
I have some fun things coming up for this blog. Next month — and I know next month starts tomorrow. Eek! Has anyone else noticed how close Christmas is? *hyperventilates* Anyways, I’m starting a new series of guest posts in November: “In Love With Coastal Romance: [Fabulous Author Star]”. Guest authors will chat about what…