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It's that time of the year in the northern hemisphere when the sun is higher in the sky and the days become longer and hotter. It's all about "the heat."
Every romance novel has a heat level; be it a tender kiss only or a love scene. I thought I'd take a look at the different levels of romantic heat that you can weave into your story.
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In the world of Romance writing there are varying degrees of "romantic heat," or just how physical a couple gets. They are:
Sweet
Sensual
Sophisticated/Intense
Erotic
Sweet Romance 
In a sweet romance, the same intense, emotional pull is there between the couple, but they may only share a tender kiss or a gentle caress. The physical intimacy between the couple hardly goes past a kiss.
What's appealing in a sweet romance? Some readers may feel uncomfortable reading anything more than this. The same for the writer, they may simply feel uncomfortable about writing a stronger intimacy. The type of intimacy in the writing focuses on the romantic, emotional connection the couple makes and allows the reader's imagination to go deeper if they want.
Sensual Romance
In sensual romance, the physical intimacy is deeper between a couple. They may share a heated kiss or probing intimate touches. His hand may skim over her stomach or her fingers may twine into his hair, tugging him closer so their bodies press together.
With sensual romance, while you get more heated exchanges, the writer may close the door to the bedroom, leaving the reader to imagine the physical act.
Sophisticated/Intense Romance
In this type of romance, the physical intimacy culminates in a love scene. The writer opens the door to the bedroom. The love scene is depicted, but there are "standards." It is usually between two people who are in love. The love scenes are tasteful, relying more on sensual element than erotic ones.
Erotic
Erotic or Erotica is considered it's own genre. Physical intimacy is explored, no holds barred. It is graphic and rarely tasteful. Erotic writing rarely allows the couple to make a deep, emotional connection. Instead, the focus of the story is on the act and not the emotions involved.
Readers who enjoy romance will usually factor in the heat levels when they select books or stories. Some readers, and writers, don't want to be in the bedroom at all. Some want to go there. It's all about the comfort level for both the reader and writer.
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LJPC - the tortoise
Thanks, Steph, for giving me a lot of information that I didn't know -- that's why I get the NL after all.  -- Laura
Hope I helped.
Incurable Romantic
I loved your newsletter on what works and what doesn't in a romance tale. And I sure didn't expect to see the first chapter of the bio as a pick, but I sure appreciate that. Hopefully when they go there, they'll see the forward and get the background on us too. That'll fill out the characters for them. Another great newsletter, with sound advice. And thanks for picking the bio.
You're welcome.
chihuahua
This is my 2nd romance newsletter, but I'm interested. If only I can get over my severe writer's block.
Ouch! Writer's block is never easy. I very rarely have it. Anyone have any tips? I'll see if I can't work this into a future Newsletter.
Doug Rainbow
I am not sure I agree that the lovers can't hate each other. Maybe not "hate," but often a strong antipathy works at the beginning. This is seen in the classic Romeo and Juliet theme of forbidden love. To build and resolve tension in the story there should be some obstacle to the love relationship. You can have your happy ending when the lovely couple overcomes the obstacle. Love-hate resolved in favor of love often works.
Oh, I agree there needs to be an obstacle, but I don't think a strong antipathy is it. It's a challenge or a problem the couple have to face.
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