Romance Literature is a genre that has a reputation for cliché plots and characters. The Oxford dictionary defines a cliché as an overused phrase or opinion that betrays a lack of original thought.
Romance literature is one of the biggest literary genres despite its predictable plots, and its authors never run out of stories to print. Fans of this genre are never bored with the same storyline. They love the happy endings and crave the endorphins the stories give them.
Romance literature is not written for the cynical, pessimists, and skeptics. And with how these cliches are brazenly repeated, romance lit is not romance lit if these stereotypes aren’t there.
The idea that the most eligible bachelor could be attracted to the heroine is unbelievable to either one of the parties or third parties. There’s always disbelief when it is discovered that there is or was romance going on between the main characters, either because one of the parties is high on the social ladder or because there’s beef(i.e., mutual dislike).
One or both of our main characters have been victims of love gone wrong or no love entirely. This could stem from family or past romantic relationships. Wherever the cause, it makes our character doubt if they are worthy of loving and being loved, and doubt their potential love interest when the person has done nothing to deserve such mistrust.
To demonstrate that party A is made for party B, their every sexual encounter sparks. Our hero always knows where to touch our heroine to make her see stars. There are always mind-blowing orgasms, and this grade A chemistry sweetens the deal.
Apparently, in the world of romance literature, this is proof that you are meant to be. If you do not get such reactions, it’s a sign you’re not made for each other.
Sorry, good luck next time.
Regardless of this stereotype, you have to give it up for romance authors who create perfect men who are not clueless about pleasing a woman; gods could take cues from them.
Everything seems to be going well, but someone has not dealt with their previous trauma. What is true love if there are no demons to fight? These 21st-century demons are ghosts from the past. It could be an unstable ex, an absent dad, or trauma.
This is where the 2nd party in the relationship shows how much they care and are willing to stay to fight. Their ability to help their partner heal is the final seal or proof they are meant to be.
This is where the story ends. The lovers seal their love with an engagement or marriage, while the original “God when Foundation” members, the readers, are left to wonder if they will ever find love.
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Kamsamida
