Romance Subgenres
Romance has many subgenres. Many of these genres often overlap, and many stories can belong to multiple categories or have elements from various genres. The romance genre is incredibly diverse, allowing for a wide range of storytelling possibilities and unique subgenres.
Contemporary Romance
Historical Romance
Paranormal Romance
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Suspense
Erotic Romance
Young Adult Romance
Fantasy Romance
Science Fiction Romance
Inspirational Romance
LGBT+ Romance
Multicultural Romance
Regency Romance
Western Romance
Gothic Romance
Time Travel Romance
Romantic Drama
Medical Romance
Amish Romance
Military Romance
Sports Romance
Second Chance Romance
Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
Friends-to-Lovers Romance
Forbidden Romance
Marriage of Convenience Romance
Billionaire Romance
Small-Town Romance
Holiday Romance
Workplace Romance
Rockstar Romance
Celebrity Romance
Mail-Order Bride Romance
Beauty and the Beast Romance
Cinderella Romance
Bodyguard Romance
Fake Relationship Romance
Age Gap Romance
Single Parent Romance
Amnesia Romance
Opposites Attract Romance
Nanny Romance
Geek/Nerd Romance
Historical Western Romance
Highlander Romance
Vikings Romance
Steampunk Romance
Romantic Thriller
Artistic Romance (e.g., musicians, artists)
Travel Romance
