So at some point, you kind of just expect to see some sort of romantic subplot which I think also makes me not so annoyed about it anymore, if it’s done well. I also think romance is mostly unavoidable because it’s the most commonly used form of relationship in books. I personally prefer romance as a subplot in a book, and rarely read novels that are just romance. This is a subjective question, because some people love reading romances, and some others don’t. Is romance better as a subplot or as a main plot? If it turns into a love triangle though (and a ridiculous one that’s drawn out for the entirety of the book, or even worse, for more than one book) then no, I don’t like it, and would prefer a story without it. But sometimes I don’t mind having a story with a romance if it’s not overwhelming and doesn’t take over the plot. Right now, I’m kind of preferring books without romance, just because I want to read more action books without a romance becoming a main focus. It’s more frustrating than having a completely bland plot.ĭo you prefer stories without any romance in them? If you’re going to write a story with a subplot of romance, please don’t write it just to give a boring book some “drama” or “tension”. I like drama, but I hate that kind of drama. It’s also sometimes very unnecessary and just used to create drama. It can also introduce a very nice and very wonderful side character who makes the story better overall.īut sometimes having romance is super annoying because it’s not done well, and it makes the character become worse personality wise. Sometimes it adds to it and can help the character grow and become a better person. I actually hadn’t thought about it that way before, but I think it’s a logical explanation for why it happens, even if it can be frustrating at times.ĭo you think romance subplots take away from the main story, or add to it? Since books are based on our real lives with new stories, plots, and worlds, that romance element will spill into books as well. but at some point in your life, there usually is some sort of romantic situation that happens. Yes, you have a busy life, you’re the CEO of a major company, or a small bookstore owner, or a student, etc. I think it’s the most common subplot because in real life, that is the most common thing that happens to people. Well, I really hope that my recommendations would be of help to someone.Why do you think romance is the most common subplot? The only drawback could be that the books contain a little profanity here and there, but in my opinion, not so much as to spoil the overall ambience.ģ) Jane Jeffry Mystery Series By Jill ChurchillĤ) Angie Amalfi Mystery Series By Joanne Penceĥ) Flower Shop Mystery Series By Kate CollinsĦ) Domestic Bliss Mystery Series by Leslie Caine and the romance part is also good as the protagonist is happily involved with a steady partner. The mysteries are finely plotted, the writing is polished and entertaining. This series features Annie Laurance, proprietor of the 'Death on Demand' book store, located in the fictional South Carolina island community of Broward's Rock. The romantic element is unsettled in the first few books in the series, but after that it is wonderful as the protagonist becomes happily involved with a steady partner who both respect and appreciates her.Ģ) Death On Demand Mystery Series By Carolyn G. The writing style is both refined and entertaining, with a desired amount of decent humour, and the language is clean. Especially the protagonist comes across to me as a smart, caring and loyal person. This series features Olivia (Ollie) Paras, White House assistant (later, executive) chef, in Washington DC.Ī wonderful Cozy Mystery Series, in my opinion.! Mysteries are finely plotted with satisfying conclusions. and eventually the protagonist should be happily involved with a steady partnerįor people who prefer the same criterion as me, I would like to recommend the following series:ġ) White House Chef Mystery Series by Julie Hyzy and the romantic relationship should move forward and become stronger as the series progresses but there should not be a prolonged love-triangle with few ups and downs in all the phases. a little romantic development and progression. it should be discrete with intimate details avoided the romance should be present, but should not overwhelm the mystery element My opinion of a good romantic sub-plot in Cozy Mystery would be: Hi, I hope I am not too late with a recommendation.!
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