![]() ![]() ![]() And then, when someone's read the book and loved it, I tell them they've been reading a romance novel: At the core of the story, there is love. Love can change the world.īut just what makes a romance novel? Is it the entwined couple on the cover? Or can it be a book with a huge romantic arc that just doesn't happen to be shelved with romance at the bookstore? Because authors like Marisa de los Santos, Rainbow Rowell, Joshilyn Jackson and Jojo Moyes are often the ones I turn to when I'm trying to convince more literary readers to give romance a try. ![]() If these characters can overcome obstacles, become better people, and prove that they deserve each other, then love prevails. Sometimes when I'm talking about romance novels, I try to explain that one of the main reasons I love a good love story - indeed, why many romance fans love them - is because they give us a sense of hope. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Precious One Author Marisa De los Santos ![]()
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