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Romance novels have the unique distinction of being one of the most popular genres, but also the least respected one.
To illustrate this point, a friend of mine once told me that she reads romances, but she felt the need to add an explanation “I read romance novels – not just for the love story, but for the story line between the love scenes.” Here’s my take on it: You don’t have to justify your reading choices.
It’s OK to read romance novels for the love stories. Read what makes you happy. Originally introduced as Romantic Fiction several centuries ago as books that focus on the lives of female characters, the romance genre has evolved over the years to include many subgenres to appeal to a wide variety of readers.