So many books...so little time. Yes, there are so many books available to read at bargain prices that it's difficult to know where to start or what to pick.
By the same token, many wonderful books go undiscovered by the vast majority of readers.
Most readers like a certain kind of romance, but they have to read dozens of blurbs before taking a chance on a book.
READER ASSISTANCE HERE
I thought I'd lend a helping hand by spotlighting books with various Romance Themes, or Tropes as Authors call them.
Each Thursday, I'll feature a few books that meet requirements for a specific Romance Theme in a Romancing the Weekend post.
SECOND CHANCE ROMANCEI'm kicking this feature off with romance novels that are called Second Chance Romance. This kind of romance is about a couple who once were in love, but something happened to break them apart.
They meet at a later time and find the attraction, that spark, is still there. Circumstances or other people may bring them together again, and they begin to wonder if they should give the relationship a second chance.
You'll find this kind of Romance Trope in every genre of Romance: sweet, spicy, contemporary, historical, paranormal, romantic comedy, romantic suspense, Women's action adventure, mystery romance, and women's fiction. (I'm sure I left out a few.)
Readers, if you enjoy this type of content, please let me know with a Comment.
Authors if you want to have a book featured here, email me using the Contact Page.
Where there’s smoke there’s fire…
Third grade teacher Jenifer Nichols is getting her life back on track. The widowed single mother has worked hard to regain her pride and independence while carrying the guilt of her estranged husband’s death.
Career firefighter Matthew Barnes missed the kind of childhood other kids had. Proud of his job protecting others, he longs to have a family, but a childhood accident means he can't have kids of his own. Then, just as sparks are turning into flames with Jenifer, his past suddenly threatens to turn his dreams of a bright future into ashes.
Defining what it means to be a family can be complicated. Jenifer and Matt have both been burned by love before. Taking a second chance will take courage and commitment. But their happily ever after could go up in smoke before it has the chance to catch fire.
A YEAR OF FIRSTS
Syd Cavanaugh is beginning a “year of firsts” with the road trip she’d promised her husband she’d take after his death.
"I loved this book! If you haven't read JUST ONE LOOK, you're missing out on a great story. It's humorous, sexy to the max, and just plain entertaining." —Netgalley
What would you do if the gynecologist subbing for your regular doctor turned out to be your first love from high school?
Unfortunately, her running away makes conscientious Dr. Matt Penrose conclude she has some kind of sexual hangup. For her health, he's determined to refer her to another doctor, but she refuses to take his calls. He wants to find a way to talk to her so he can suggest counseling for what he thinks are emotional problems.
Jennifer never wants to see him again. Dallas is a big city. What are the odds that she'll run into him again? Even money when Fate lends a hand.
TAKEAWAY TRUTH
I love that you’re highlighting tropes, what they are, and different books written in specific tropes. I’m a second chance romance fan. Friends to lovers too. Thank you for including Burned!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne. I want to help readers find the stories that really speak to them. We all favorite story lines so point your friends and readers to this Thursday feature. I am happy to include you at any time.
DeleteI’ll keep sharing!
DeleteThanks for the shout out, Joan, and I love being in such good company!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liz. I hope we can make this a popular feature so authors can gain exposure for their books.
DeleteInteresting that you are featuring tropes. Some cover all types of romance. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI want to help authors gain more exposure for their books. With thousands published every day, it's difficult for readers to connect with books other than the top tier bestsellers. Feel free to submit a book. Next week will be Grouchy Curmudgeons / Pollyanna Sunshine. I blogged about tropes here: https://slingwords.blogspot.com/2022/10/give-me-trope-any-trope-if-its-romance.html and here https://smartgirlsreadromance.blogspot.com/2022/10/top-10-romance-tropes-for-2022-joan-reeves.html. Grouch / Sunshine is in the latter post.
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