I like my romance books like I like my snacks: satisfying, and salty-sweet. The Wife Situation delivered. The plot? Fake marriage. The vibes? Spicy. A feel-good escape.
Contemporary Romance
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Contemporary romance is a broad term for any realistic fiction with a strong romantic thread that’s set in the modern day. It features relatable protagonists with mundane jobs and problems to which we can all relate. Many romances in these contemporary settings being written today touch on things like dating apps and the political climate.
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