Subgenres of the Romance novel: from friends to lovers to sports romance

There are many subgenres of romance novels that have emerged in recent years, perhaps because it is more fashionable than ever although it has never ceased to be.

And they all come with their own anglicism, also very fashionable since we make use of them in any given field.

Let’s take a look at the most successful ones, the result of the many male authors, and even more female authors, who have come out thanks to publishing platforms, promotion on social networks and word of mouth. This success that has been a total smash among younger readers, but not exclusive to them. Let's see:

Literally, from "friends to lovers": puts the focus on love stories that begin with a friendship between the protagonists, who share a great connection in all aspects and, as time goes by, fall in love. All in all, it makes readers identify with these stories.

Some famous titles of this subgenre are “Antes de diciembre,” by Joana Marcús, “El arte de ser nosotros,” by Inma Rubiales, and “¿Solo amigos?” by Ana Álvarez.

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