Romance readers love a wealthy hero, and why not? There's value in a man able to hire a helicopter, a coach and six horses, or a collection of werewolves to do his bidding - and the bidding of the lucky woman on his arm. Sarah MacLean armbidcoach share on social
Like so many others, I came to romance during the golden age of it - Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and Jude Deveraux were at the height of their historical domination. Without those women, I wouldn't be a romance novelist. Sarah MacLean agedeverauxdomination share on social
When it comes to love, the English language bears no shortage of cliches. Sarah MacLean bearclicheenglish Change image and share on social
No matter how troubled a character's history, romance novels tell us, love can be built upon it, and happily-ever-after can result. What's more, the darker the past, the brighter the future - and the better the read. Sarah MacLean brightbuildcharacter share on social
In real life, I'd say that your commitment-phobe/narcissist/bad boy boyfriend is a lost cause, but romance is shelved in fiction for a reason. Sarah MacLean badboyboyfriend Change image and share on social
I think back on that day when 16-year-old me scribbled on some silly piece of paper for some long-forgotten high school career-day project that my dream job was 'romance novelist.' Sarah MacLean backcareerday Change image and share on social
I never met Colleen McCullough; if I had, I probably would have cried and made a fool of myself. Sarah MacLean colleencryfool Change image and share on social
There is a whole generation of romance readers and writers who suffer from what I like to think of as 'Thorn Birds' Fever. Sarah MacLean birdfevergeneration Change image and share on social
No doubt, much of the joy of a great romance is the moment when these stoic heroes crack open and reveal themselves to their heroines - the only women strong enough to match them. Sarah MacLean crackdoubtgreat Change image and share on social
That first meeting - the one where the hero and heroine start the slow burn that takes the whole story to turn into true love - is the single most important part of the whole book. Nail it, and you've won yourself readers. Sarah MacLean bookburnhave share on social
