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We share the heart of each story, not just what's popular.

Whether you're looking for your next unforgettable romance or exploring a new trope, you're in the right place.

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Review Policy

Honest Reviews. Thoughtful Evaluation. Editorial Independence.

At Romanceaholic, every review begins with one question:

Did the love hold?

Our reviews are built on thoughtful reading, honest reflection, and a genuine love for the romance genre. Whether a book comes from a bestselling author, an indie writer, or a debut novelist, every story is evaluated using the same editorial standards.

We believe every love story deserves a fair chance and every recommendation should be earned.

Our Editorial Philosophy

Romanceaholic exists to help readers discover the heart of every story, not simply what's trending.

Our reviews focus on the complete reading experience, including:

Emotional impact
Relationship development
Character growth
Chemistry and tension
Storytelling and pacing
Overall emotional satisfaction

We don't review books based on popularity, social media trends, or bestseller status.

Every book is approached with curiosity, fairness, and respect.

The Romanceaholic Review Framework

Every review asks the same fundamental question:

❤️ Did the Love Hold?

That question guides our evaluation of every romance, regardless of genre or trope.

We consider:

Did the relationship feel believable?
Was the emotional journey earned?
Did the characters grow together?
Did the romance deliver on its emotional promise?
Did the ending feel satisfying?

Because great romance isn't measured by hype.

It's measured by how deeply the story connects with its readers.

Review Copies

Romanceaholic may accept:

Advance Reader Copies (ARCs)
Digital review copies
Print review copies

Receiving a complimentary copy never guarantees:

A review
A positive review
Publication within a specific timeframe
Placement in Carmen's Keepers or any other editorial distinction

Reviews are published solely at Romanceaholic's editorial discretion.

Purchased Books

Many books featured on Romanceaholic are personally purchased.

Whether a book is purchased or provided for review has no influence on the final review or recommendation.

Every book is held to the same editorial standards.

Carmen's Keepers

A Carmen's Keeper is Romanceaholic's highest editorial distinction.

Books and series earn this recognition by leaving a lasting impression through thoughtful storytelling, unforgettable emotional resonance, and romances that truly hold.

A Carmen's Keeper cannot be purchased, requested, or influenced by promotional partnerships, publisher relationships, advertising, or marketing campaigns.

Every Keeper recommendation is earned.

What Romanceaholic Reviews

Romanceaholic celebrates romance in all its forms.

We welcome stories across a wide range of romance genres and subgenres, including contemporary, historical, fantasy, paranormal, romantic suspense, small-town, sports, dark romance, indie romance, traditionally published romance, and many more.

We believe every romance deserves to be considered on its own merits.

Review Requests

Authors, publishers, and publicists are welcome to submit review inquiries.

Submitting a request does not guarantee acceptance or coverage.

Books are selected based on:

Editorial fit
Reader interest
Scheduling availability
Personal reading capacity

Our goal is to feature stories that align with Romanceaholic's mission and serve our readers.

Our Commitment to Readers

Romanceaholic exists first and foremost for readers.

Our responsibility is to provide honest, respectful, and transparent reviews that help readers discover stories they'll genuinely enjoy.

If a book earns our recommendation, it earns it honestly.

If a review includes criticism, it will always be expressed respectfully and with consideration for the work and the people behind it.

A Final Note

Romance is one of the most diverse and emotionally rich genres in literature.

Every reader brings different experiences, preferences, and expectations to a story.

A review reflects one thoughtful reading experience, not the only way to experience a book.

Our hope is not to tell readers what to love.

Our hope is to help them discover the stories that may become unforgettable.

Because at Romanceaholic, we share the heart of each story, not just what's popular.

© 2026 Romanceaholic. Every love story deserves to be discovered. Every recommendation is earned.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

Welcome to Romanceaholic ("Romanceaholic," "we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy matters, and we're committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used when you visit Romanceaholic.

Information We Collect

When you visit Romanceaholic, certain information may be collected automatically through website analytics and cookies. This may include:

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If you choose to subscribe to the Romanceaholic newsletter or contact us directly, you may also provide:

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How Your Information Is Used

Information is used to:

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Your personal information is never sold to third parties.

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

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If you subscribe to the Romanceaholic newsletter, your email address will only be used to send the content you've requested.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

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Romanceaholic may use trusted third-party services, including website analytics, email marketing providers, and social media platforms. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and process information.

Links to external websites, including retailers, publishers, author websites, and social media platforms, are provided for reader convenience. Romanceaholic is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

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Romanceaholic is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

If you have questions about your information or this policy, please contact us using the email address listed on our Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be published on this page.

Thank you for being part of the Romanceaholic community.

Disclosure Policy

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

At Romanceaholic, honesty and editorial integrity are at the heart of everything we publish.

Our mission is simple:

We share the heart of each story, not just what's popular.

This Disclosure Policy explains how Romanceaholic operates and how editorial decisions are made.

Editorial Independence

Every review, recommendation, and editorial feature reflects our genuine reading experience and honest opinion.

Books are never recommended simply because they are popular, heavily promoted, or provided for review.

Our editorial decisions remain independent at all times.

Review Copies

Romanceaholic may receive complimentary review copies, advance reader copies (ARCs), or digital review copies from authors, publishers, publicists, or approved review services.

Receiving a complimentary copy does not guarantee:

A review
A positive review
Coverage on a specific date
Placement within Carmen's Keepers or any other editorial distinction

All opinions remain entirely our own.

Purchased Books

Many books featured on Romanceaholic are purchased personally.

Whether a book is purchased or received as a review copy has no influence on our editorial standards.

Affiliate Links

When Romanceaholic uses affiliate links, they will be clearly identified where appropriate.

Purchases made through affiliate links may result in a small commission at no additional cost to the reader.

Affiliate relationships never influence reviews, recommendations, rankings, or editorial opinions.

Sponsored Content

From time to time, Romanceaholic may partner with authors, publishers, or brands on clearly identified sponsored content.

Sponsored content will always be disclosed.

Sponsorship does not guarantee editorial endorsement or influence our independent opinions.

Carmen's Keepers

A Carmen's Keeper is Romanceaholic's highest editorial distinction.

Books and series earn this recognition by leaving a lasting impression through thoughtful storytelling, unforgettable emotional resonance, and romances that truly hold.

A Carmen's Keeper cannot be purchased, requested, or influenced by promotional partnerships, publisher relationships, advertising, or marketing campaigns.

This distinction is reserved for the stories I believe in wholeheartedly—the ones I would recommend without hesitation to every romance reader searching for their next unforgettable love story.

Every Keeper recommendation is earned.

Accuracy

We strive to ensure that all information published on Romanceaholic is accurate at the time of publication.

Publishing details, release dates, and book information may change over time. If an error is discovered, we will correct it as promptly as possible.

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Questions regarding this Disclosure Policy or our editorial standards are always welcome.

Please visit the Partner With Romanceaholic or Contact page for inquiries.

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