{"product_id":"epic-romance-darby-briar-9798992145991","title":"Epic Romance: Crafting Romance Stories That Are Anything But Vanilla","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomance writing doesn't have to be plain, predictable, or vanilla\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eThe best love stories are like sundaes-layered with emotional depth, bursting with flavors of storytelling, and topped with just the right blend of heat and sweetness. Think steamy hot-fudge chemistry, a swirl of suspense and chaos, and a handful of happy sprinkles. All the ingredients for an epic romance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis no-nonsense guide is your roadmap to crafting the kind of love stories readers devour at 3 a.m\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Darby Briar-romance author, storyteller, and chaos-loving creative-pours years of experience, trial, error, and triumph into these pages. She dishes out the secret ingredients behind unforgettable romance: the zig-zag patterns of love and conflict, the emotional beats that make hearts race, the world-building that makes settings come alive, and the art of slow burns that keep readers hooked until the very last page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten for every romance writer who refuses to settle for cookie-cutter love stories, this guide will help you create narratives that linger long after \"The End\".\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Whether you're drafting your first enemies-to-lovers novel or mapping a sprawling saga, you'll find practical strategies, sharp insights, and just the right mix of humor and inspiration to fuel your creativity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause writing epic romance isn't just about tropes-it's about craft, heart, and a willingness to layer it all together.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Darby's here to guide you with insight, wit, and a spark of humor-and the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003echerry on top\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e...plenty of examples you can sink your teeth into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darby Briar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992145991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Darby Briar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Darby Briar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170521293055,"sku":"9798992145991","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/epic-romance-darby-briar-9798992145991","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}