Physical Expressions of Love
Today we’re going to discuss the physical expressions of love. In Romance Writing, there are three: Sweet Romance (no sex), Steamy or Sexy Romance (sex but usually in the context of an enduring love), and Erotic Romance. For Readers, this should clear up the categories of romance books.
Sweet Romance
Sweet Romance novels are usually all about the courtship, the gestures, the love tokens, and the getting to know each other without sex. There is hand holding, hugs, and kisses. Even if circumstances happen that they should spend the night together, nothing sexual happens.
Most Regency-era historical romance novels have the wedding and the couple disappearing into the bedroom–end of book. The reader doesn’t see what’s going on behind that door. Georgette Heyer is great example of historical sweet romance.
Among modern-day books, EverWarm and EverNight are great examples of paranormal adventure sweet romance/fantasy adventure romance. If you love dragons, Lady Fallon’s Dragons is another of my books that meets the sweet romance definition.
Sexy or Steamy Romance
I also write what is considered sexy/steamy romance because the couples in my books do have evolving relationships that include sex. They are all in loving enduring relationships. In my books, I do write somewhat explicit scenes. Because of that at conventions, I have carded teens who wanted to buy my steamy books. I say for 18+ only. A great example of one of my steamy books is Vampire King of New York. One reviewer said that King Max was quirky. I say that Max is very individual and fun! On occasion even funny but he is always memorable!
I have over 13 books now and 10 of them are sexy/steamy.
Because I write paranormal adventure romance/fantasy adventure romance, the adventure plays a huge part in my books. I only write Happily Ever After tales of romance, because that’s how I am. In my books, the couple even if they don’t start off well together, when danger and/or destruction threatens their city, country, or world, they must find a way to save it together.
Erotic Romance
Since I don’t write erotic romance, I am going to refer you to an expert Sylvia Day! She explains erotic romance as well as the other genres which focus on sex. https://www.sylviaday.com/extras/erotic-romance/
Be safe, warm, happy and cozy! Keep the ones you love close! More Love Concepts to come!
Truly,
Susan
Susan Hanniford Crowley
https://susanhannifordcrowley.com
https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Hanniford-Crowley/e/B004YXOGXG
New Release: David & Laura: A Vampire Christmas Story: An Arnhem Society Special Edition
is available on Kindle and Amazon Paperback (Note: a steamy novella)
EverNight for ages 13-113 is now available on Kindle and Amazon Paperback.
EverWarm for ages 13-113 is now available on Kindle and Amazon Paperback.
Lady Fallon’s Dragons for ages 13-113 is now available on Kindle and Amazon Paperback, Nook, Kobo, Smashwords, BAM online bookstore sells the paperback, Scribd, and in paperback in the UK at Waterstones, also on Amazon around the world.
The Vampire with a Blanket of Stars, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 3 is available in Amazon Print and Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple, Walmart ebooks & Smashwords.
Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and Print! Walmart Bookstore Online
Vampire in the Basement, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 4 available on Kindle.
Poseidon’s Catch(mythology romance) is available on Kindle.
Mrs. Bright’s Tea Room (steampunk romance) is available on Kindle.
A Vampire for Christmas, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 3 available on Kindle.
The Stormy Love Life of Laura Cordelais, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 2 available in Kindle and Print and Barnes and Noble Print
When Love Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 is available on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Smashwords, and iBooks (on Apple devices).
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