Second Subgenre

Second Subgenre

Romance – Paranormal

Of all Romance subgenres, paranormal looked the most odd and curious to me. But after I thought of it, I realized that some popular television series can fit right into this category. One can think of True Blood for example, in which vampire, human and sex are not only interwoven but they are the selling points. The factors appeals are very similar to romance in general; a passionate story line with an erotic and amorous language and tone. The setting and characters can be a little bit different for the paranormal subgenre, with an accent on supernatural beings and mysterious setting. Romance in general is not known for having unexpected and shocking plot, the reader usually knows where the story is going. The paranormal subgenre has the possibility to have a touch of surprising element within the story, it’s easier when supernatural element can appear at any moment during the book.

Examples:

 

 

  Siren’s Call by Jayne Castle

In a different world, the Island of Rainshadow is full of secrets and dangers. Rafe is hired to make the island safe again, before strange creatures started to lure human and kill them. To do so, he asked his old flame, a singer and a siren, to help him out. Working together can reactivate old feelings and desires, especially among dangers and mysteries.

 

Flight from death by Yasmine Galenorn

A blue dragon is exiled from her land and forced to work for a paranormal extermination and investigation agency. Not only she has to acclimate to human culture, but she has the hot for the owner. When a new patron call for help, many wishes and wants will be set free.

 

Bad Wolf by Jennifer Ashley

Broderick, a wolf shifter, has a busy schedule, and on top of that he is taking care of his three younger brothers. Meanwhile, he tries to impress a female human, Joanne. They cannot be more opposite. While Broderick is a fighter and like manual jobs, Joanne is shy and a computer programmer. Despite they differences, they are draw together and when Broderick is in trouble, Jeanne will use her skills to save him.