Beach Books and Romance

If you've a reader, you know that summertime reading is usually hailed as beach book season. You also know romance novels are promoted as beach books.

It's as if the world thinks it's okay to read romance novels if you're on vacation. Of course, the subtext of that is that it's not okay to read romance the rest of the year.

SERIOUSLY? 

It's especially weird when you consider the romance genre is the biggest selling genre in  North America—in ebooks and print.

The romance genre is so huge that it gave birth to sub-genres of every possible variation.

It's not just a North American phenom. Romance is also popular in Europe, the UK, and Australia. Romance novels are published in more than 90 languages even though most of the authors are from the UK and the USA.

Yet, people—other than readers who love romance novels—feel free to denigrate those who read—and write—"that kind of book." That's literary snobbery, and I've never understood it. 

Critics—other people you will meet in life—will praise novels filled with explicit descriptions of serial nurders or depressing novels filled with emotional trauma, adultery, and characters who never seem to deal with their personal angst.

Yet, these same readers y turn their respective noses up at a  romance novel with the themes of desire and love that usually result in fidelity and commitment.

If you want great stories with plots that make sense and characters who learn lessons from their emotional baggage, consider a romance.

Most people just want to love and be loved. That's what romance novels are all about. The need to connect is a part of the human DNA. So read books that show people learning from their past mistakes and taking a chance on love.

So many people say that romance novels are fantasy because love doesn't last. They tout statistics that say 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But that means that 50% of marriages succeed.   

Looking for a  good book? Look at a popular romance novel. You'll find a romance sub-genre with the kinds of stories that push your buttons: humor, mystery, suspense, family relationships, historicals, and so much more.

My writing friends and I all have books on sale this summer. Visit our Facebook group to see some of thebooks and meet some great authors: Romance Gems...Where Authors and Readers Meet.

MY CURRENT 99¢ EBOOK SALE

JANE (I'm Still Single) JONES has lots of southern charm, a 10-yr old betrayal, and a man and a woman who should have ended up together.

Maybe they just need a second chance?

This spicy romantic comedy, set in a small town during a high school reunion, is  available at Apple, Barnes & Noble, Everand, Kindle, Kobo, Smashwords, and other online ebook sellers.

“I loved this book.” 5 Stars —Netgalley.

Also available in Print and Audio. (Available in French as 

Jane-Cœur-à-prendre-Jones.) 

Get your copy of JANE (I'm Still Single) JONES, one of my most popular romantic comedy novels while offer lasts.

I'll be putting other books on a 99¢ sale throughout the summer so be sure you check my blog for the dates of each sale or subscribe to my newsletter, I LOVE READING.

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

It's hot outside! Stay cool inside and read Romance, the Optimistic Genre.

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