We’ve
already talked about tropes
on Romance Gems. But I’m going to do it again! Most romance novels have one
or more tropes.
Definition: Tropes are plot
devices, characters, images, or themes that are incorporated so frequently in a
genre that they’re seen as conventional.
Bestselling
author Mindy Klasky has a huge list of romance
tropes on her website.
Here
are a few favorites:
- Billionaire
- Cowboy
- Friends to lovers
- Marriage of convenience
- Mistaken identity
- Opposites attract
- Return to hometown
- Reunion
- Runaway bride/groom
- Secret baby
Maybe
because I’m of a certain age (cough, gasp) I like writing about mature heroes
and heroines. I have several books staring the Baby Boomer generation and Gen-Xers.
Facebook even has groups for readers and writers who like seasoned characters.
One group is planning a multi-author sale this week (40 books).
It's never too late to fall in love! Grab some amazing romances
for just 99¢ from 4/10-4/12 during the #SeasonedRomancesSale!
My book Liz: The Montana
McKennas is part of the sale. This cowgirl is fifty-something. She’s not
only getting a second chance, but a third chance at love!
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Check out the Monthly
Giveaway tab to learn how to play this month’s
game.
Use the “Contact the Romance Gems” link on the left sidebar to send us your answer. Include the place you found it, the color of the egg, and either the author's name or date of the post.
Best of luck!
Some people don't like it, but I've always liked the younger guy trope. I don't like dating older men IRL so it works for me. Though the age gap isn't THAT significant.
ReplyDeletep.s. Your BookBub link leads to Facebook! D:
Liked&followed all the social media links. ^_^ Will add you on BB later.
Thanks, Lavender. I will go in and change it!!!!
Deletei always love those tropes. They guarantee a great read.
ReplyDeleteI prefer my heroes and heroines to be at least in their mid-30s or older. I can't relate to new adult. I think as the romance fan base ages, so will their taste in the genre.
ReplyDeleteI find it crazy how popular the "virgin girl in her 16-20 years makes a much older billionaire guy fall head over heels" story is.
ReplyDeleteIn real life people mature and change a lot from their teens to their 30s, so true love usually comes later in life.
I can only relate with heroines in their 30s or older (because I'm 30). Nancy is right.
*relate "to" heroines... Sorry!
DeleteIris, I am re-reading Jane Eyre. I read it first in high school, and I'm actually surprised that I got through the book. It is difficult! Jane is 18, I believe, and I read last night Mr. Rochester is 35. Interesting.
DeleteThose were different, harder times for women! It's hard to be a woman today (we are all judged by our youth and looks), but it was even harder in the past!
DeleteJane Eyre is a great book!
This scavenger hunt is getting harder day by day... unless the eggs are what I think they are, right in front of me. Hmm *finger on chin*.
ReplyDeleteEven older people need love too! I'm actually not a fan of the characters being too young. YA and NA isn't what I go for when I read a book. I like my characters responsible adults and out of their parents' house ( unless they are taking care of them or there is another reason they need to be there other than they haven't moved out yet.) It's nice to see more books about more mature characters being accepted.
ReplyDeleteSo glad we have the choice to read what we enjoy. I never did enjoy reading about virvins with an older, experienced man.
ReplyDeleteI find the youngest u like to go on romance is older twenties-thirties. College-age/ new adult is harder for me to relate to.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Jan. Recently I read an article by a psychologist in which she related a story about a 70-year-old friend. He'd fallen in love with an older woman--75 I believe--and he was surprised by how giddy they both felt. The point she made is that love is love. The way one feels doesn't change just because of age. I often have secondary love stories with people in their 40's and much older in my books. I've often received great emails from readers saying how how much they enjoy those story lines.
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