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Harlequin Announces 2024 Mentorship Recipient

We are excited to announce that author Simone Sims is the recipient of the 2024 Harlequin Romance Includes You Mentorship. Her debut novel will be published by Harlequin Intrigue in spring 2026…

Posted on: October 8, 2024
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150 Aspiring Authors Apply for Romance Includes You Mentorship

We’re excited to announce that we received 150 submissions for the mentorship opportunity by the May 31 deadline. High fives […]

Posted on: June 4, 2024
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What Sparks Chemistry? Harlequin Authors Explain

Whether your romance novel is spicy, tender or wholesome, creating palpable chemistry between your characters is the heartbeat of the […]

Posted on: May 22, 2024
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Setting the Tone: 6 Irresistible Locations for Romance Novels

Disappearing into a romance novel lets readers escape to another world, if only momentarily. Whether it’s a glamorous New York […]

Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Character Essence: Why It Matters to the Story

“A romance driven by your leading characters is key to keeping your plot from becoming episodic. To put it simply, […]

Posted on: March 26, 2024
Harlequin Author Spotlight featuring four books: Playing the Sicilian's Game of Revenge by Lorraine Hall, An Innocent's Deal with the Devil by Tara Pammi, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission by Lisa Dodson, and Texas Law Lethal Encounter by Jennifer Bokal
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Intimate Details: Authors Dish on Bringing Emotion to the Reader

There comes a moment in a romance novel when the world stops and nothing else matters – the first kiss, a long look, or a deep and certain feeling that they’ve met someone truly special. We asked Harlequin authors to they created these ultra romantic moments in their new releases.

Posted on: January 23, 2024
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What’s In A Scene? Harlequin Authors Explain

We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about a favorite scene in their new release. They explained what the action says about the characters, how certain scenes propel the story forward, and why they were fun to write.

Posted on: December 21, 2023
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What Authors Find Fun About These Classic Tropes

We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about the romance tropes in their latest releases and what they love about writing romance stories with them.

Posted on: November 28, 2023
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Authors Share Their Favorite Character Traits

Feisty duchesses, determined detectives, evil exes, or grumpy chefs — characters are the heart of every story. Creating vivid characters […]

Posted on: September 26, 2023