definition of a romantic novel

A romantic novel is a work of fiction that revolves around a love story as its central theme. These novels explore the complexities of romantic relationships, often showcasing themes of passion, desire, and emotional connections. They are known for their emphasis on emotions and the development of relationships between characters. Romantic novels encompass a wide range of subgenres, including historical romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and more.

One renowned example of a romantic novel is "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Set in 19th-century England, the story follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates societal expectations, family dynamics, and inevitable romantic entanglements. Austen's insightful and witty portrayal of love, marriage, and social class continues to captivate readers worldwide.

Another beloved romantic novel is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Time travel, passionate encounters, and historical elements intertwine in this epic tale of Claire Randall, a strong-willed nurse who finds herself transported from 1945 to 18th-century Scotland. Against a backdrop of political unrest and danger, she becomes torn between two charismatic men, igniting a passionate love triangle that spans centuries.

For readers seeking contemporary romance, "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks is a cherished choice. This heartwarming and bittersweet novel chronicles the enduring love between Noah and Allie, two individuals from different social backgrounds who fall deeply in love in the summer of 1946. Their love is tested by separation, societal expectations, and the passage of time, making for a deeply emotional and unforgettable story.

In addition to these popular novels, numerous online platforms offer a vast selection of romantic novels to suit every reader's preferences. Websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and BookBub provide valuable recommendations, user reviews, and author profiles, helping readers discover their next favorite romantic read. Whether you're a fan of swoon-worthy historical romances, steamy contemporary tales, or even paranormal love stories, the world of romantic novels is sure to offer something for everyone.
The Great Author of the System Fiction
The Great Author of the System

There are always people saying that Jiang Huisheng's mother married into a wealthy family because of her talented son, but little do they know that she merely obtained the Dream Weaver system by chance. From then on, her life rose to great heights, filled with wealth and glory... teasing steamed buns, playing with scumbags, life is just like that, with a loving husband, children, and a warm home. (Purely intended to write a delightful and satisfying story. The values in this story may not align with traditional beliefs, so please be cautious if you are a purist. As it involves parallel timelines, there will be elements of book plagiarism, book plagiarism, book plagiarism—important things must be said three times! Those who dislike 'getting something for nothing' should exercise caution!)

519.50 Million words | 2022-06-08 02:50Update

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Yin and Yang Psychic Fiction
Yin and Yang Psychic

She is the heiress of Baicao Group, kind and intelligent, but suffering from plant allergies since birth. Later, she develops the ability to see the yin and yang. In the midst of her family's struggles, a misjudgment from the judge leads to her father's untimely death, with the truth remaining unknown. Reborn into a parallel world, her memories from two lives coexist as she takes over the identity of the deceased second young miss from the Qi General's residence. The unfortunate girl met her demise at the hands of others and was dumped in a desolate pool. With the same name and a similar fate, she possesses the ability to wither any plant she touches, earning her the reputation as the ominous one. While on the run, she encounters a man by chance and unexpectedly gains an inconspicuous plum blossom silver hairpin, which is actually a soul imprisoning hairpin. Utilizing her yin and yang eyes, she gathers several soul generals and acquires extraordinary powers, inadvertently getting involved in the Wind and Cloud Ranking. The wanted criminals on the Wind and Cloud Ranking are all extraordinary people, a total of seven. What awaits her in her future destiny? Stay tuned!

543.24 Million words | 2020-11-10 00:01Update

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Aurora Fiction
Aurora

They met on the streets of Paris and had a holiday romance. They didn't ask about each other's past, their identities. They agreed to separate at the end of the holiday. Meeting again, he became a successful businessman with a beautiful fiancée. She became a talented violinist with an excellent suitor. He claimed to love her but caused harm to her only relative, took away her inheritance, and became entangled with her sister. She claimed to love him but pointed a gun at him, became a stranger, and eventually married someone else. They just met too late, loved too early. The one thing Zhan Feng hated the most in his life was being called nouveau riche. However, his greatest wish was to hear Qi Rui calling him nouveau riche. He described her as a woman who lived in a cubicle, rigid and even had a standard curve for her smile. So, he taught her to run away from home, taught her to race cars, and took her to eat street food. In the end, he himself learned what it means to be responsible, obey traffic rules, and how to peel shrimp for a woman. And he never dared to imagine that one day this woman would ask him, will you marry me?

0.03 Million words | 2023-02-21 23:33Update

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Marriage as It Is, Old Love Runs Deep Fiction
Marriage as It Is, Old Love Runs Deep

Gu Xia has a notorious reputation in the city, having given birth to an illegitimate child and resorting to ruthless measures. She disowns her own family, but every man in the city wants her. Pei Dongyang is considered an unconventional figure in the city's prominent circles, often getting into fights and ending up in jail, yet every woman in the city desires his favor. He tells her, 'We are a perfect match, everything is just right...'

502.82 Million words | 2021-05-21 08:24Update

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Shu Rong Fiction
Shu Rong

Heatstroke and then...transmigration? Seriously? Come on, can't it be more reliable! Never mind, let's first see what settings are there. An unreliable but kind-hearted father, a seemingly friendly but ruthless stepmother, a vain and arrogant elder sister, a lively and cute younger brother, and intermittent madness... What in the world is this! Luckily, my deceased mother left some land in our hometown, so I've decided to stay away from family dramas and go back home to farm. However, who are you, suddenly appearing like this? Some guy: Guess who! Female lead: ... [Friendly reminder: Although the title, cover, and introduction seem serious, this story is not...cute at all! There's no family drama or farming, just a foolish and tomboyish girl transmigrating into a sarcastic daily life with intermittent madness.] PS: Thanks to Yaoyao's technical support for the cover, and the base image is taken from the work of artist Henshu.

69.62 Million words | 2022-05-24 21:44Update

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The Inverse Energy Master: The Ultimate Pampered Waste Wife Fiction
The Inverse Energy Master: The Ultimate Pampered Waste Wife

The waste couple defies the heavens and declares: encountering a waste can lead to a lifetime of mistakes. They believe that the ultimate task of a waste is to outwit all the geniuses and restore the reputation of waste. Male lead: From being a prodigy to becoming a waste overnight, he faces abandonment and betrayal but refuses to give in to depravity. Female lead: Reincarnated and gifted with dual advantages, she starts off as a lowly individual, foolish and useless. She suffers from bullying, deception, and almost falls victim to humiliation. One day, a waste marries a waste, forming a formidable duo. Together, they annihilate all the talented individuals in the continent!

590.86 Million words | 2023-06-04 09:02Update

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Warrior Dragon: Yino's Love Fiction
Warrior Dragon: Yino's Love

After sealing the Dark Death Dragon, the warrior dragons were attacked by remnants of the enemy. They were saved by the six guardian dragons and the elders, who transported them to the human world. When they woke up, they found themselves in a wealthy family's home, having lost their memories of each other and their own identities. Mie hopes that everyone will continue to support me. Thank you.

463.13 Million words | 2020-12-13 09:49Update

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The Spoiled Heiress of a Noble Family Only Loves Studying [Transmigration] Fiction
The Spoiled Heiress of a Noble Family Only Loves Studying [Transmigration]

The Spoiled Heiress of a Noble Family Only Loves Studying [Transmigration] - For a detailed summary of the novel, please refer to the novel information page. If you find 'The Spoiled Heiress of a Noble Family Only Loves Studying [Transmigration]' interesting, please kindly share it with others. Thank you!

278.28 Million words | 2022-09-08 22:53Update

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Billions of Cute Pets: The Best Strategy for eloping Fiction
Billions of Cute Pets: The Best Strategy for eloping

He, the emperor of Dubai's business world. She, the ordinary nine-to-five little white rabbit. A chance encounter during a trip, she became his fiancée. 'Dear Mr. Boss, now that you have found your fiancée, please spare me, a helpless girl in a foreign land.' A certain man looked down at her and said, 'Tomorrow's wedding happens to lack a bride. If you dare not show up, even if you flee to China, I have countless ways to make you obediently return to my side.' Mu Xiaoran wanted to cry. How did she end up encountering such a domineering rascal? She was determined not to succumb to his tyranny and 'escape'.

464.55 Million words | 2021-05-26 15:51Update

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This Novel is Not Funny Fiction
This Novel is Not Funny

I am a high school student who just got out of prison a year ago, living in a coastal city eternally covered by clouds. I only wanted to live an ordinary life and not let my family worry anymore. However, everything changed since my father's funeral. Because I encountered them... the so-called 'spirits'... of life. They... overturned everything for me. At this moment, once again, I hear in my ears... damn it! 'Everything has its destiny, everything...'

346.54 Million words | 2023-03-30 15:28Update

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Love Imprisoned Fiction
Love Imprisoned

Suspenseful Romance Series - Love Imprisoned: Waking up one morning, she discovers that she has become a bride. But she, a recent college graduate without even a boyfriend, has never seen her groom. On the night of the wedding, she realizes that the man forcing himself on her is her prospective brother-in-law! Her sister, who grew up with her, disappears on the eve of her marriage, and her father and stepmother, desperate to save their failing company, send her into the bed of her brother-in-law. She endures his torment, determined to protect her father's company, but can she bear the abandonment of her fiancé? With a sinister smile, he whispers, 'Since your sister betrayed you, you can be her replacement! I won't let your sister off the hook, and I won't let you go either!'

166.56 Million words | 2022-08-30 11:15Update

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Ordinary You Fiction
Ordinary You

Qing is an ordinary journalist, but in a hurry! One day, she transmigrates into a baby, which is already quite a shock! Does it really benefit you to look anxious as a woman? (PS. Are you in a hurry to grow up for XXXX?) Ouyang Zixin: How can you seduce an iceberg if you don't look anxious? Yun Tianmo: Well, looking anxious is good, so the iceberg melts in advance, can't wait. Ning Zhiyuan: Should I create someone who looks so anxious? Ouyang's parents: Daughter, did we create you to look so anxious? It's not a big deal to look anxious, the real deal is to use other people's tricks, play black-bellied, and pretend to be weak before striking. Haha, why worry about life not being exciting, why worry about life not being high-end! The update time is uncertain, as long as Ouxin is in good spirits, daily updates of tens of thousands of words are not a problem, please rest assured to join the pit! The heroine looks so anxious, aren't you anxious to collect and subscribe? Kou Xin is flipping the table~.

466.65 Million words | 2022-06-28 03:07Update

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My Ultimate Millennium Corpse Girl Fiction
My Ultimate Millennium Corpse Girl

Received a delivery at midnight, it was a doll-like beauty. Surprisingly, the doll is a millennium corpse girl, she... she's alive! Uh, be my girlfriend, okay? You don't have to say anything, just consider it agreed. Hehehe... Shh! It's late at night. Readers under 18, please do not read this book without parental supervision. Readers above 18, please read this book with the companion on your back and don't cover its eyes! (Note: Don't look back now, because it has also read this text.)

394.65 Million words | 2023-02-16 16:32Update

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The Slaughter of Sister Eight Fiction
The Slaughter of Sister Eight

In today's era, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law battle has reached an all-time low. They play small conspiracies and tricks without any limits. Let's open the door for mother-daughter fights. No more plots, just straight strategies. Start cursing and fighting without any reason. If they can break up a couple, they will. Don't agree? No problem, we'll gift you two tofu blocks to crash and die! Watch the showdown between Tofu Beauty and the Eighth Miss Jiang, who is spicier...

33.27 Million words | 2021-02-07 07:39Update

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The King of Radiance Fiction
The King of Radiance

[[Fantasy Contest Entry of Star Creation Award]] This is a story of a young boy becoming powerful. There are no bloodsucking beauties with exaggerated curves, no extraordinary fiesty young girls, and no ladies with an aristocratic air. We hope you believe...hehe..

326.72 Million words | 2021-09-28 04:29Update

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Once Flirtatious Fiction
Once Flirtatious

When Mu Zhuohua first met Liu Yan, the scene was extremely awkward. The man's clothes were half undone, covered in scars, and he was burning hot all over. Mu Zhuohua was indignant: to be forced to entertain guests in her old age and declining beauty, Qin Gong's mother is too ruthless! Liu Yan: ... Later, when Mu Zhuohua was asked about her relationship with King Ding, she sighed softly: Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen, Dongguo Lao and the wolf, Mu Zhuohua and King Ding... Everyone was curious: what kind of relationship? Mu Zhuohua sighed heavily: a medical dispute...

194.83 Million words | 2021-06-23 16:41Update

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Awakening of Ancient Martial Arts in the Metropolis Fiction
Awakening of Ancient Martial Arts in the Metropolis

During the Tang Dynasty, a martial arts grandmaster, together with his beloved martial arts, broke through the void and accidentally reincarnated in the modern era a thousand years later. As international mercenaries, Japanese ninjas, inheritors of Chinese martial arts, and others with extraordinary powers, they set off a new round of bloodshed and violence in a dark world. As the protagonist, who was once a master of martial arts, what kind of changes and opportunities can he bring to his country?

321.71 Million words | 2020-08-20 01:59Update

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The Cold King's Wrongly Married Concubine Fiction
The Cold King's Wrongly Married Concubine

One day, a martial arts actress named Su Shiyuan crossed over and became the sickly young lady of the prime minister's mansion. Unexpectedly, due to a mistake, she became the faraway concubine of the remote prince instead of the empress. It is rumored that the third prince of the Chu Kingdom, Chu Lin, is ambitious and decisive, the prime candidate for the crown prince, and the most handsome man in the Seven Kingdoms. Despite having no concubines, he dotes on the seemingly useless Su Shiyuan with the intention of making her his. The court officials and the people say that the concubine of the remote prince is ugly and sickly. However, little do they know that she is a stunning beauty who can overthrow nations, a martial arts expert who can control the tides, the number one female merchant who is wealthy beyond measure, and the mysterious lord famous throughout the land for his military and strategic prowess. Are you the remote prince? On the wedding night when the bridal veil is lifted, Su Shiyuan is dumbfounded to see that the handsome bandit leader who once kidnapped her to the mountain is none other than her husband. It turns out that he led an army of a million soldiers to fight against the Qin Kingdom, not for the sake of the nation, but for her! The mistaken wedding carriage? It had long been under his control.

228.01 Million words | 2023-03-21 19:19Update

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Stars in the Day Fiction
Stars in the Day

After experiencing a series of family upheavals, Xia Youran drifts through the streets and encounters someone who changes the course of her life. She has always believed that she cannot fall in love with someone until years later when she meets a classmate she had secretly admired during their school days. Does she still love that person, or has her heart already belonged to someone else...

289.33 Million words | 2023-03-04 15:14Update

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The Years I Ran a Zoo Fiction
The Years I Ran a Zoo

Listen, listen, listen. Duan Jiaze, who was as poor as a beggar, inherited a private zoo after graduation and signed a contract, welcoming "animals" like Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Monster. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, he worried about the number of visitors in his dreams. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, the first zoo with a grading system appeared, and children under a certain age couldn't visit Lu Ya. Listen, listen, listen. From then on, the demons, monks, and Taoists of the Dharma-ending age were all excited. Listen, listen, listen. Many years later, Duan Jiaze and Lu Ya performed a sketch at the annual meeting. Listen, listen, listen. Duan Jiaze: Lu Ya never attended primary school and was an unemployed wanderer for thousands of years. Later, he found a job as an animal in the Lingyou Zoo. Listen, listen, listen. Lu Ya: Listen, listen, listen. Pointing and defusing mines: Updated every day at 8 o'clock. Main character receives various perks, including an exciting plot and emotional struggle of the author. Stay or leave, it's up to you. Listen, listen, listen. If you readers think "The Years I Ran a Zoo" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo! The latest chapter of "The Years I Ran a Zoo" has no pop-up ads. You can read the complete story online.

488.17 Million words | 2022-06-22 04:44Update

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