Tracy Buchanan

This blog post explores romance tropes like grumpy x sunshine and forced proximity, and why they have such a powerful pull for romance readers. It looks at how tropes work as emotional shorthand, helping us name whether we’re craving comfort, tension, slow-burn romance or a little spicy heat. And because emotional payoff matters, it also includes a quick quiz to help you discover which romance trope you’re leaning into right now, and what kind of romance novel might just nourish your soul.

This blog post looks at why small-town romance feels like coming home for so many readers. It looks at how cosy settings, close-knit communities and slow-building love stories create a sense of belonging, emotional safety and warmth. And don’t forget the simmering tension beneath the surface! In this post, I look at why readers return to small-town romance again and again, especially when we’re craving comfort, connection and stories with heart and heat.

When I’m writing my small-town romances, I can’t always just sit down and expect the vibe to arrive. Solace Springs doesn’t always show up on command. I have to invite it in. These are the little rituals that keep me anchored in that cosy but spicy small-town love story vibe... Walking my own small town I try to go for a walk most days. I live in a smallish town in the UK, and walking through it often does more for my writing than staring at a screen ever could. I love saying hello to...