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I do worry about books on the far other end of the romance spectrum – the swoony kind, where men are seeping women off their feet. I agree with other commenters that shame and sex don’t belong together. Like, the point in reading a book like this is more about experiencing the descriptions of sex and less about the story, which isn’t my goal in reading a book. This book feels like it’s ABOUT sex, in the same way you could say 50 Shades was about sex (which I haven’t read, so I guess I really shouldn’t say). Like, why do I need to know this? How does it serve the story? Meaning, in a literary or even contemporary fiction book, you might find a sex scene that is described even in vivid detail, but the focus I usually on what the characters are feeling about it or on how the interaction is advancing the story. What I’m wincing at are the generous and gratuitous descriptions of throbbing body parts and the use of their hardcore names. I don’t think I’m a prude as I can handle descriptions of sex in books when I feel it fits in the story. I’m finding the story and the characters interesting enough, but I’m finding some of the more “sexy time parts,” (channeling Jamie Golden) kinda cringy. I don’t read romance, but I thought I’d take a chance on The Bride Test, because the author’s backstory interested me. With these, I’m just a hopeful reader, excited about the books on her stack, hoping to find something great.Įnjoy today’s list and let me know in the comments section about your relationship with romance novels and which of these you’ll be reading this summer. I can’t vouch for these titles the same way I can for those in the guide. Today’s list of romance reads includes some titles I enjoyed but didn’t find right for the guide, some much-buzzed books I haven’t read yet, and some that come out too late in the season to include in the guide. And if you don’t want there to be anything more than kissing, then look for romance described as “chaste.” (Sometimes readers ask for “clean” books, but this is a term I, along with many writers and readers, prefer not to use, because it implies books with sex are then dirty- although plenty of authors writing along these lines still use the term.) But here’s a helpful guide: if you prefer sex scenes to be minimal or only hinted at, look for “closed-door” romance if you want your romance to be more explicit, then “open-door” romance is perfect for you. What I find steamy, someone else might find tame, and vice-versa.

Yet I’ve learned that’s a very subjective question. I hear this, because I don’t read much that is, shall we say, spicy. When I mention romance novels, people often ask about the heat level. It’s no wonder romance readers are some of the most loyal and passionate out there! I’ve come to admire the way romance writers excel at plot and story. (My friend Leigh Kramer wrote a great post that I now think of as Romance 101: read it here.) And, according to the conventions of the genre, it must have a happy ending. If you like love stories, good news! The first category in this year’s Summer Reading Guide is “Wholly Unexpected Love Stories.” But a romance goes a step further, in that to meet the conventions of the genre, it must have a central love story.

But a few savvy readers with great taste convinced me that a good book is a good book, good writing is good writing, and romance writers are some of the best writers out there.Ī romance novel isn’t just a love story.

And it’s true the genre is (sadly) much aligned. I didn’t used to read romance, largely because I (wrongly) assumed serious readers didn’t. So far I’ve shared the 2019 Summer Reading Guide with subscribers, my Minimalist Summer Reading Guide, and 20 hot new releases everyone will be talking about this summer. Readers, it’s been so much fun helping you fill up your summer TBRs.