Popular Romance Tropes in This Rapidly Growing Book Genre Romance books are red-hot, and we’re not just talking about spicy connections and intimate moments. From enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity and forbidden love tropes, romance is one of the fastest-growing genres in the publishing industry. According to data from Booketic, over 51 million romance novels are sold in the U.S. annually, accounting for roughly $1 billion in revenue. Sales have nearly doubled in the past few years, which is great news for mainstream and indie authors as well as book lovers like you. Today, romance novels account for roughly one in five adult fiction books sold. Why are they so popular? Romance books offer something for everyone! And that’s largely due to the impressive range of tropes that readers can choose from, whether they’re seeking a novel that’s sweet, spicy or sassy. Let’s dig into some of the most common romance tropes in books as well as some popular contemporary romance authors who are entertaining readers today. What Is a Romance Trope in Novels and Books? In romance books, a trope is a literary device or recurring theme that shapes the plot, character and/or setting. The patterns that tropes provide become familiar