Racism in the romance fiction industry is a known problem that experts have studied since the 1980s. Romance novels with main characters of color were not published in the United States before 1969 and were not widely included in mainstream romance fiction until 1980. Books with Black main characters were often sold in different ways and, as of 2021, are still sometimes placed in separate sections of stores.
A sensitivity reader is a person who is hired to check for offensive material, stereotypes, and unfair treatment in a book. They then write a report for the author or publisher that suggests ways to improve the work. Some authors and members of the public have criticized the use of sensitivity readers, especially when changes are made to books that were published before.
Omegaverse, also called A/B/O or α/β/Ω (short for “alpha/beta/omega”), is a type of fiction that imagines different worlds and relationships. This genre suggests that humans have a social system similar to that of wolves and other wild dogs, with three groups: dominant “alphas,” neutral “betas,” and submissive “omegas.” In the Omegaverse, this system influences how people behave in romantic, emotional, and sexual situations. While themes from Omegaverse appeared in books from the 1960s, the genre officially began in the 2010s as a part of erotic fan fiction focused on same-sex relationships.
Alchemised is the first fantasy novel written by American author SenLinYu. It was released in September 2025 by Del Rey Books in the United States and by the Penguin imprint Michael Joseph in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. The book is described as dark fantasy, horror, and gothic romance.
A point-of-view shot, also called a POV shot, first-person shot, or subjective camera, is a film method where the camera shows what a character sees from their eyes. Traditional shots, such as establishing shots, wide shots, medium shots, and close-ups, show the scene from an outside view. In contrast, a POV shot shows the scene from the character’s own viewpoint, helping viewers see what they see.
Heated Rivalry is a Canadian television series about sports and romance. It was created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. The show is based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid.
A romance or romantic novel is a type of story that focuses on the love between two people, usually ending with a happy or hopeful conclusion. Important authors who helped shape this genre include Samuel Richardson, Frances Burney, Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, and Anne Brontë. Romance novels include many types, such as bodice ripper, fantasy, contemporary, historical romance, paranormal fiction, sapphic, and science fiction.
Revolution is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction television series that aired from September 17, 2012, to May 21, 2014, when it was cancelled by NBC. The show is set in the year 2027, 15 years after a worldwide, permanent electrical-power blackout began in 2012. Created by Eric Kripke and produced by J.
Harlequin Enterprises ULC, commonly known as Harlequin, is a company that publishes romance books, women’s fiction, and other types of books under different imprints. It was started in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1949. In the 1960s, it became the largest publisher of romance fiction worldwide.