Black historical romance novelist Beverly Jenkins is known for centering Black love throughout history. This month, her work ...

Jenkins will visit the Lilly Library on Feb. 13. She spoke with The Herald-Times about her career, creative process, and the "Black romance" label.

But with those looking to explore more diverse romance options, I would like to introduce you to Black romance. Black romance refers to the realm of romance novels that are written by Black authors, ...

By Sarah Wendell These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite The book, the third in a series ...

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Janie Crawford’s journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in the early 20th century South is a masterpiece of African ...

Romance novels generated almost US$1.5 billion in revenue in 2022, with 82% of readers being women. Because crime-romance is relatively new, little research exists as to how many readers it ...

Look on any “As Seen on BookTok” table at your local bookstore, and you’re likely to find them: Romance books that seem demure with cursive fonts and illustrated couples on the cover but ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...

In the past, the genre’s commercial value was widely accepted — romance books have always been big sellers. But now the genre's literary merit is getting more recognition. "A lot of folks are ...