The cover, as you can see, showcases the hero and heroine mostly, although the Australian cover also includes the gorgeous setting, which I love. It also tells you that there’s going to be an Italian setting, and that the heroine is escaping from something. The title often has the most obvious clues for instance, my latest release from Harlequin Mills & Boon, Italian Escape with her Fake Fiancé, tells you instantly that this is a book that follows the ‘Fake Relationship’ trope. ![]() And that’s a good thing, because it means that our readers are easily able to find the sort of books that they enjoy and want to read. When a reader picks up a category romance novel, they already know from the title, the cover and the blurb what sort of a romance to expect. Why do tropes matter to romance readers – and writers?
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