What are the different kinds of romance novels?

So in this first post in my “So You Want to be a Romance Author” series, I want to discuss the different types of romance novels.

Maybe you’ve already started or finished writing your romance book or perhaps you’re looking for a place to begin. Most likely, you’re wondering how to categorize your novel or what to write.

When I first started writing, I had a defined idea of what I wanted – that’s because I love reading romance novels too! I knew my stories would have werewolves in them, so I immediately knew I would be writing a paranormal romance.

But, if you’re not sure where to start, let’s take a look at the different kinds of romance books by genre