Romance novels have lined the shelves of book-lovers everywhere long before any shades of grey entered the scene.
Though their rise to popularity involved a lot of bodice-wearing sirens and Fabio feather-painted covers, they have since grown to accommodate more unconventional female fantasies. Really, the level of subgenres under the romance novel umbrella have become nearly prolific as your Netflix suggestions.
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Whether you're looking for literature that's out of this world or feel a little need for speed, there really is something out there for everyone.
These new books of Mormon have been dubbed "clean romance" since they contain absolutely no hanky panky.
Produced by romance novel masterminds Harlequin, these official NASCAR-sponsored novels are full of steamy car puns.
Before you go there, these are more Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken than Equus. Think: rodeos, pony shows and romance.
For when you've given up on terrestrial temptations entirely, but you still want to believe. Or you just really like that Katy Perry song.
As a facet of the historical romance genre, these Nordic heart-crusaders have waned in popularity.
Ok, this one might be a little more Equus than Wild Hearts Can't Be Tamed...
Nothing helps you understand the impending doom of your own mortality like letting its personification take you on a really fancy date, y'know.
When researching, other "male romance novels," the results included several John Green books, so this might need to be taken with a grain of salt.