What distinguishes romcoms from other romances?

A romantic comedy features a light tone, likable characters (or ones who become likable during the story), witty dialogue and a happy ending. Audiences love romcom movies starring such favorites as Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Cary Grant, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, and Eddie Murphy. Popular romcom authors include Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding, Rachel Gibson, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Jacqueline Diamond.

Why do readers enjoy tropes like enemies-to-lovers and fake fiancés?

The fast and funny dialogue that animates a romantic comedy springs naturally from situations that throw the hero and heroine into amusing conflicts. Situations such as pretending to be engaged or married, having to work with someone who rubs you the wrong way, or being surprised by parenthood stimulate funny scenes while giving the characters a chance to fall in love. The challenge, according to USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond, is imagining a fresh twist as in her novels Yours, Mine and Ours and Designer Genes.

Yours, Mine and Ours. She's the new nanny to her own triplets. And it's a surprise! "A laugh a minute!"--Affaire de Coeur. Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Apple, Smashwords, GooglePlay. Audiobook

Daddy, M.D. Her orphaned nephew wants a daddy for Christmas. What's wrong with the doctor next door? She has a list! Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Nook. Smashwords, GooglePlay Audiobook

Designer Genes. There's been a shocking mix-up at the sperm bank. This small-town mechanic's life will never be the same. 

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The Bride Wore Gym Shoes. Krista has a crazy plan to avoid a psychic's prediction that she'll marry Mr. Wrong. Kindle. Nook, Kobo, Apple, GooglePlay, Smashwords. Audiobook

The Cowboy and the Shotgun Bride. A desperado kidnaps the town sheriff at the altar. What if he steals her heart, too? Kindle, Nook, Smashwords, GooglePlay, Apple, Kobo   Audiobook

How She Married a Sheikh. Protecting her adopted daughter is No. 1 priority for Cathy--even if it means marrying a stranger in robes! Kindle, Nook, Apple, Smashwords or Kobo. 

Run, Run, Runaway Bride. Fleeing a crooked groom, the bride finds even more trouble! Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, Apple or Smashwords   Audiobook

More Than the Doctor Ordered. Small-town doctor Mimsy must save the population from an offbeat epidemic. But how will she save herself from a sexy stranger? Kindle, Apple, Nook, Kobo, GooglePlay or Smashwords   Audiobook

The Rancher's Unusual Nanny. She's a professor posing as a nanny until the rancher figures out there's a phony on the range! Kindle, Kobo, Apple, Nook, Smashwords, GooglePlay   Audiobook

The Cowboy and the Heiress. A bounty hunter captures the wrong blonde. Now she has to help him catch a killer ... at a marriage weekend! Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Apple,

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