Fantasy Romance Books Stories

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9 of Our Favorite Magic Systems in SFF

From metals to tarot cards and lines drawn in chalk, almost anything can inspire a unique magic system. 

12 Irresistible Enemies-to-Lovers Fantasy Books

You won't be able to deny how these books make you feel. 

Slow-Burn Romances in Science Fiction and Fantasy

These speculative love stories will set your heart racing. 

19 Fantasy Romance Books That Are Sure to Satisfy

Fantasy stories with a side—or full serving—of romance.

10 Magical Retellings of the Tam Lin Folktale

In the Scottish ballad, a woman rescues her true love from the Queen of the Fairies.

10 Lush Books Like Kushiel's Dart

Delve into the rich fantasy worlds of these sensual stories.

Susan Krinard on Pouring Her Love for Real-Life Wolves into Paranormal Romance

In this special essay, Krinard reveals the inspiration behind her shifter fiction. 

12 Epic Books Like Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

These novels have all the magic, adventure, and strong female characters you could ever wish for.

5 Genre TV Love Triangles Fans Will Never Get Over

These are some of the most controversial sci-fi and fantasy love triangles ever. 

Love Among the Stars: Twisting Tropes Through Queer Sci-Fi

It can be dark and gritty in space — but for writers of queer romance, sci-fi settings also bring newfound freedom.

11 Werewolf Romance Books to Sink Your Teeth Into

In the mood for a little lycanthropy? These fantasies will have you howling at the moon.

A Vampire Fledgling Gets a Taste of Her Dangerous New World

In Berni Stevens' paranormal romance, newly-turned Ellie realizes she's already gained a few blood-sucking enemies.

Sherrilyn Kenyon Talks Coloring Outside the Lines

The genre-defying bestselling author explains why she's drawn to fantasy, romance, horror—and everything in-between. 

You Need to Read Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses

Or "How I Fell in Love with Faeries—and Why You Will Too."