why women read crime-romance novels
- Written by Lisa J. Hackett, Senior Lecturer, Sociology & Criminology, University of New England
Wirot/ShutterstockThe thrilling, morally dubious world of crime fiction and the emotionally charged realm of romance novels may at first glance seem incompatible. But the blending of these two popular genres makes for compelling reading.
Romance novels generated almost US$1.5 billion in revenue in 2022; with 82% of readers being women. Because...





