I didn’t always consider myself a romance reader. Growing up, I read widely across different genres, but it wasn’t until about three years ago that I truly fell in love with romance. Since then, I’ve devoured books across the genre—contemporary romance, dark and taboo romance, romantasy, paranormal romance, and the occasional rom-com. Each subgenre brings something unique to the table, but what they all have in common is what keeps me coming back: deep, emotional storytelling centered on characters and connection.