Romance: It’s the most popular fiction genre in the world.
And the competition isn’t even close.
Romance rakes in as much dough as the Crime/Mystery and Religious/Inspirational genres combined, which make up the 2nd and 3rd most popular genres respectively.
It is the undeniable leader of fiction, but the genre is a curious one. There are tight tolerances on what constitutes romance. Fans of the genre have very clear expectations when they sit down to read, and if those elements aren’t there,
