by Guest Blogger, Rachel Milano

Isn’t it nice to just bask in the sweet story of romance novels and be carried away in the affection between the two main characters? I just love it when the story does not sell itself short and suddenly turn to an erotic and graphic direction. Clean romance novels exemplify the purity of love. Many people say that clean romance novels are boring. But if you allow yourself to see through the very essence of the novel you can surely conclude that is not the case. I am sometimes tempted to think that erotic love stories are just filling up a rather empty story line with explicit steamy scenes.

Clean romance books go straight to the real meaning of love. Respect, tenderness, care and loyalty are the foundations of the story being told in these books. Instead of just providing for detailed sex scenes, it provides inspiration and hope instead. To people who long for true love this is a better read. This will be worth your every minute.

If you are looking for intriguing and interesting plots this is often what you get from clean novels. Because it lacks the element of sexual gratification it often goes out its way to provide for an entertaining ride through the story. Storytelling skills are a must in these novels. Clean romance books capitalize on sound build up of characters, amusing plots and of course endearing exchanges of two people in love with each other – weathering the storms of their lives and finding that sweet ending of their journey.

There are known writers of clean romance novels like Alene Roberts (my personal favorite at the moment) who are not afraid to go against the usual take of romance books. These authors often have the courage to create value for their books through the basic idea that it stands on – to love and be loved. Scan through a clean romance novel and see the difference for yourself. Yes, a good book can be written without building up sexual tension.

by Guest Blogger, Rachel Milano

Mystery romance novels are simply one of the best books to read with pleasure. I just love it when I have all the time in the world to settle in my couch and slip under my comfy quilt and just lose myself in the thrill and excitement of these well written novels. Mystery romance novels just have endless surprises in every turn of the page. This is something that I look forward to all the time.

Best mystery romance novels are written with the intention to entertain. Complicated plots and unexpected twists and turns make the book very engaging. It just makes me want to read without stopping. Getting to the bottom of things is a very real compulsion for every reader. When you are after solving mysteries while coasting through the flow of a love story, you can surely understand why these books are irresistible to the very end.

Romance novels are here to stay because people are generally hopeless romantics. Only a few admits this though. Because of man’s desire to love and be loved, we are also drawn to ideal love stories. A Romance novel is a pleasure to read. They embody a storyline that we could only hope to be a reality in our own lives.

Like any other genres, romance books have also evolved through the years. Modern romance novels like the work of Mills and Boon, Danielle Steele, Judith McNaught and Nora Roberts are thriving and gaining a foothold on the preferences of many readers. Historical romance novels are also gaining attention with the books of Julie Garwood and Johanna Lindsey. Stephenie Meyer and Christine Feehan are leading in the world of supernatural romance sagas.

Mystery romance novels are my long time favorites. But I am a sucker of the romance genre as a whole. I have recently discovered the works of Alene Roberts and it made me aware of a new approach to writing stories. The self reflective style of this author makes her work my new favorite.