Emily Henry, Kennedy Ryan, Abby Jimenez, Nalini Singh, and Cat Sebastian know how to get audiences all hot and bothered.

The Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy protection following several years of infighting and allegations of racism that fractured the organization, causing many of its members to flee.

By Jennifer Harlan These novels feature cross-cultural connections, charming banter and plenty of heart. By Sarah Wendell Bookstores once shunted romance novels to a shelf in the back.

In 2016, there was exactly one bookstore in America dedicated to romance novels. Now, there are more than 20 across the country, and romance authors like Colleen Hoover, Rebecca Yarros ...