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We read BookTok, Goodreads, Reddit and Amazon all day so romance authors can make one good decision at a time. Here's what the data keeps telling us — and how to use it before you write the book.

Trends · Editorial

Romance Tropes to Watch in 2026: Our July Editorial Read

An editorial read, written in July 2026, on which romance tropes looked strong, which lanes looked crowded and where the shelves looked thin.

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Craft · Marketing

How to Choose Comp Titles for Your Romance Novel (Without Guessing)

Comp titles decide your Amazon categories, your ads, and your blurb. Here's how to find comps that actually match your book — and the borrow/skip method that turns them into a plan.

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