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    In the name of love: This Valentine’s Day, romance authors reflect on the genre's importance

    In between the stolen glances and witty banter are thoughtful discussions of everything from dating with a disability to sex and consent.
    Feb 14, 2022 3 minutes
    Left to right: "People We Meet On Vacation" by Emily Henry; "The Heart Principle" by Helen Hoang; "Beach Read" by Emily Henry; "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang. (Courtesy)

    Can you smell love in the airwaves?

    On this Valentine’s Day, Here & Now thought it would be fun to take a little trip to the wonderful world of romantic fiction.

    While romance novels are often dismissed as “cheesy,” the genre has provided a much-needed escape to many bookworms during the pandemic. And in between the stolen glances and witty banter are thoughtful discussions of everything from dating with a disability to sex and consent.

    New York Times best-selling authors author of “, and author of and discuss all things love and romance.

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