Quick Sparks, Big Feels: Fast-paced Romance Novels Some romance plots are like a scenic route—winding, picturesque, and delightful. Then, there are romance plots on the fast track in which attraction is instantaneous and scenes zip by in a flash. Let’s talk fast-paced romances. Fast-paced romances tend to consist of the following: Meet-cutes with more sexual undertones Intense emotional or physical attraction from the get-go Typically higher levels of sensuality Greater sense of urgency Main characters are more willing, initially, to ignore the obstacles keeping them apart Next-to-no will they/won’t they More frequent interactions between the main characters Intimacy/vulnerability between main characters develops rapidly High-stakes relationships Subplots tend to be somewhat muted since romance is all-consuming Fast-paced romance books are ideal for quick-read scenarios such as vacations, one-sitting reads, getting a romance fix, and trying to complete a reading challenge or goal. Also, they’re simply great for any romance fan out there! Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan Hendrix Barry has a fabulous life. Your vision board? She’s probably living it. But when tech mogul, Maverick, gives chase—pursuing her, spoiling her, understanding her—is it time to let herself have something more? From their first charged glance, I knew I was in