Excerpt: From Bedroom to Boardroom

Romance novels court changing fancies and adorable profits

Tips from Gallen Books on Writing Romances

HEROINE: 18-30, spirited, intelligent, may have problems to overcome: selfishness, jealousy, imagined figure problems. Should have a career in a glamorous industry or want one. Need not be a virgin. HERO: older than heroine, but not by more than 15 years, PLOT: a love story between two dynamic people. Obvious padding not permitted, LOVE SCENES: within first 50 pages; we want to see foreplay, during play and afterplay. Euphemisms essential below the waist. Rape not recommended. Should it...

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