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Swashbuckling pirates, dashing historical cads, amorous vampires, and down-to-earth single dads next door. Though diverse and ever changing, romance is still one of the most popular and beloved genres in the world. That said, being a champion of romantic fiction doesn’t come without its issues. Here are 10 problems you fellow romance lovers will probably understand. 1. Falling desperately in love with the hero (or heroine!). The most prevalent and hard to treat problem of a romance reader is the tendency to fall hook, line and sinker for the romantic lead. There are few words that can describe the all-encompassing depression once you acknowledge a love affair with a real swashbuckling pirate on the high seas is improbable. Found yourself haunting the local aquarium just to feel a little closer to your fictional fellow? Switch to contemporary romance ASAP – your sanity depends upon it.

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