A hero and a heroine to fall in love A problem that creates conflict and tension between them and threatens to keep them apart A developing love that is so special it comes about only once in a lifetime A resolution in which the problem is solved and the couple is united
GUIDE TO HELP READERS RECOGNISE WHICH
TEXTS ARE A PART OF ROMANCE.
Both the hero and heroine WILL be likeable
The hero and heroine WILL meet early in the story. A barrier WILL keep the hero and heroine from finding true love together until the end The romantic tension will be strong and gradually increase throughout the book. The romance will come to a satisfying conclusion (aka happily-ever-after)