One of the hottest growing segments of the romance genre is male-on-male (M/M) romance--gay romantic fiction mostly written and read by straight women. Featuring traditional romance conventions, including mistaken identities, star-crossed lovers, and happy endings, these stories show both physical and emotional intimacy between men. M/M builds on…

This brief article discusses romance literature that has paranormal or fantasy elements, and its growing attraction from publishers. The author discusses the equal interest from fans and the possible reasons for the popularity of this literature.