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.. but I've only ever written epic fantasy with romance as the subplot. I've also mostly read fantasy, romantasy, and historical romances, but the story in my mind is a modern romance.
So what romance books do you recommend I read before I begin?
Spicy or clean romance? I spent the last year reading over 180 romance books. All mostly spicy. I recommend Pippa Grant, Meghan Quinn, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, and Lucy Score.
Well I personally feel you should should indirectly involve your personal romantic life in the book. That way every emotion will be relatable. A humble suggestion though