Christmas looks different depending on where you are. For many readers, “cozy Christmas” evokes softly falling snow, frosted rooftops, and crackling fires – but for readers Down Under, Christmas may bring blazing sun, sandy beaches and barbecues under gumtrees. Whether you’ll be wrapped in scarves or slipping into flip-flops, there’s a holiday romance that will feel just right.

The enemies-to-lovers trope is one of the most loved in romance fiction. Readers know what’s coming – the bickering, the stolen glances, the explosive chemistry – and yet it never gets old.

Let’s break down why this trope is so addictive and why it keeps readers turning the pages late into the night.

There’s something irresistible about a single-dad romance. Maybe it’s the way vulnerability meets strength, or how love blossoms not just between two people but into a family. From small-town charm to laugh-out-loud rom-coms, these stories offer heartfelt journeys, swoony moments, and happily-ever-afters worth staying up late for.

A trope is the reason romance readers buy romance books. It’s what they expect to find inside the covers, and if it’s not there, you’re likely to get a bad review (and no indie author wants a one-star review!)

When writing copy such as blogs, social media content, newsletters and lead magnets (the list is endless) – you want to educate, advertise to and engage your target audience. To do this, your copy needs to be clear, concise and to the point. It needs to stand out, hook your reader and keep them on the page.

Driven by personal sadness and the longing to create something meaningful after Mum passed, I embarked on a journey that allowed my grief to pour onto the pages and eventually become my debut novel, published by Harlequin’s Escape Publishing.

What is it about a small town that sparks so much romantic energy and excitement? Here are four reasons why you are drawn to the small town romance time and time again.

Romance novels are more than just tales of passion; they hold the potential to enrich your life in unexpected ways. Explore these five unexpected perks!

Are you constantly on the lookout for new authors who can inspire the romantic in you? Look no further!

It all begins with an idea.