What Are Contemporary Romance Novels?

Whether you are familiar with the genre or entirely new to the game, romance novels surprise some in that these love stories cover a wide range of topics. Romance novels can be dramatic, comedic, dark, or all the above. The label of "contemporary" denotes a love story that occurs in modern day with current themes. Examples would be The Notebook, Fifty Shades of Grey, or The Kiss Quotient.

Contemporary romance novels typically include themes of love loss, love won, and sex. Romance novels like other books are also targeted towards specific demographics, with the books for older adults having heavier sexual themes. Romance stories are great for people who enjoy reading stories about characters searching for identity and companionship.

A good book in the genre can be hard to find. If you take a look at the job feed on websites like Upwork, you will notice many contemporary romance novels are actually written by ghostwriters. If the author isn't creating their own work, how can you identify the best books? Keep reading to find good tips to help you discover your next contemporary romance book for sale.

Research Contemporary Romance Novels

Maybe you have an idea of what contemporary romance novel you want to read next or maybe you are unsure, either way the first step is to research. Searching the web for recommendations is a great way to discover which romance books are trending. This will give you a chance to read customer reviews. Reviews are helpful for understanding the content of the story and whether or not the book is worth reading.

Despite the fact that ghostwriters are often asked to sign NDA's (Nondisclosure Agreements), word gets around. With enough research you will find out which books have potential ghostwriters and which do not. This is mostly important if you are reading any contemporary romance novel series. Different authors means the writing will likely vary book to book, which can be jarring for some readers. Once you've finished your research, you can begin you searching for your book on sale.

Finding The Right Sale

Searching "contemporary romance novel for sale" online will definitely yield results, but none specific to your desired book. Instead, the better approach is to search for your specific book on sale. Remember, there are tons of books online, especially with many being self-published in places like Amazon. In fact, most online  book purchasing is done through Amazon. Don't get bogged down by the number of books in any catalog. First identify the book you want, then the sale you want. With your desired book in mind, you can start searching various book stores and online stores.

Check for Deals

Some stores offer discounts for multiple purchases. Stores like Amazon will negate their shipping fee if your purchase reaches a certain amount (only from specified sellers). This option is especially favorable if you are buying any sort of contemporary romance novel series.

Check for Trade-in Offers

Some people don't know, but there are stores like 2nd and Charles that offer trade-in discounts. If a store such as this has a book on sale, then you will get even more money off if you can add a trade-in bonus. Be aware that the benefit of a trade-in is not always offered in conjunction with a book being on sale.

After you have identified your best method of purchasing your contemporary romance novel, of course it's time to read. Feel free to get lost in the pages, that is of course, until you are ready for a new book.