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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Historical Author Maggie Weston

Debut author Maggie Weston’s Widows of West End trilogy will launch with One Night with a Duchess, releasing in October […]

Posted on: March 4, 2024
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What We’re Reading | The Winter List

Winter can sometimes feel like the longest season, but there is no better time to curl up under a blanket […]

Posted on: March 1, 2024
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Standing Out from the Crowd: Authors Reveal What Makes Their Story Unique

When writing a romance novel, you need two essential things: a meet-cute and a happily-ever-after. The fun begins when you […]

Posted on: February 27, 2024
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A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Harlequin aims to publish a wide variety of diverse and inclusive stories so that readers see themselves reflected in the […]

Posted on: February 26, 2024
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In Conversation with Afterglow Author Stacey Kennedy

USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy has written more than fifty romances, including her newest title, The Devil in Blue […]

Posted on: February 22, 2024
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Turning Up the Heat: How to Craft a Sex Scene

Let’s talk about sex! To be specific, crafting sex scenes in romance books. First, let’s back it up. A great […]

Posted on: February 14, 2024
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Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship Opens for Submissions on May 1, 2024

Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship is back! Again in 2024, we are calling for story submissions from debut romance writers […]

Posted on: February 13, 2024
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Celebrate Black History Month with Darby Baham

To celebrate Black History Month, Harlequin author Darby Baham shares her reading recommendations, not only for the month, but all […]

Posted on: February 2, 2024
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In Conversation with Yahrah St. John

Harlequin launched Afterglow Books, its new spicy romance line, in January. Today, we’re presenting author Yahrah St. John in conversation […]

Posted on: January 25, 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