Romance Never Goes Out of Style: Battle of the Tropes

28sep3:15 pm4:00 pmRomance Never Goes Out of Style: Battle of the TropesHarlequin Celebrates 75 Years: 1949 - 20243:15 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Event Details

Be a part of romance history as bestselling Harlequin authors battle it out to crown the definitive romance trope for the ages! In honour of Harlequin’s 75th Anniversary, hear why their favourite romance tropes should be on every reader’s TBR list, see sparks fly in the rapid-fire round, and cheer for the most beloved trope that should live happily ever after. Test your romance trivia knowledge for swoon-worthy prize packs.

Don’t miss this rare gathering of romance authors in Toronto: BJ Daniels, Heather Graham, Brenda Jackson, RaeAnne Thayne, Nina Crespo, Caitlin Crews, Renee Daniel Flagler, Addison Fox, Mindy Obenhaus and Catherine Tinley.

Speakers for this event

  • Addison Fox

    Addison Fox

    Addison Fox is a lifelong romance reader, addicted to happy-ever-afters. She loves writing about romance as much as reading it. Addison lives in New York with an apartment full of books, a laptop that’s rarely out of sight and a wily beagle who keeps her running. You can find her at www.addisonfox.com, facebook.com/addisonfoxauthor or on Twitter (@addisonfox).

    URL https://www.addisonfox.com/

  • B.J. Daniels

    B.J. Daniels

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, B.J. Daniels lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, and two springer spaniels. When not writing, she quilts, boats and always has a book or two to read. Contact her at www.bjdaniels.com, on Facebook at B.J. Daniels or through her reader group the B.J. Daniels’ Big Sky Darlings, and on twitter at bjdanielsauthor.

    URL https://www.harlequin.com/shop/authors/22888_b-j-daniels.html

  • Brenda Jackson

    Brenda Jackson

    Brenda Jackson is a New York Times bestselling author of more than one hundred romance titles. Brenda lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and divides her time between family, writing and traveling. Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.

    URL https://www.brendajackson.net/

  • Caitlin Crews

    Caitlin Crews

    USA Today bestselling, RITA-nominated, and critically-acclaimed author Caitlin Crews has written more than 130 books and counting. She has a Masters and Ph.D. in English Literature, thinks everyone should read more category romance, and is always available to discuss her beloved alpha heroes. Just ask. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her comic book artist husband, is always planning her next trip, and will never, ever, read all the books in her to-be-read pile. Thank goodness.

  • Catherine Tinley

    Catherine Tinley

    Catherine Tinley is a multi award-winning writer of witty, heartwarming Regency Romance. Her first novel, Waltzing with the Earl, won the Rita(R) Award for Best Historical Romance 2018, and she has since won the 2021 RoNA award, the 2021 HOLT medallion, and the 2022 RoNA award for Best Historical Romance. She lives in Ireland with her family and can be reached at www.CatherineTinley.com and on social media at https://linktr.ee/CTinley 

    URL https://catherinetinley.com/

  • Heather Graham

    Heather Graham

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than a hundred novels. She’s a winner of the RWA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. For more information, check out her websites: TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com, eHeatherGraham.com, and HeatherGraham.tv. You can also find Heather on Facebook.

    URL https://www.theoriginalheathergraham.com/

  • Mindy Obenhaus

    Mindy Obenhaus

    Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups and countless cattle. She’s passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her in the kitchen, spending time with her grandchildren or roaming the ranch in search of inspiration. She’d love to connect with you via her website, mindyobenhaus.com, or on Facebook.

    URL https://mindyobenhaus.com/

  • Nina Crespo

    Nina Crespo

    Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing. Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel. Let Nina’s sensual, award-winning stories satisfy your craving for love, romance, and happily ever after.

    URL https://ninacrespo.com/

  • RaeAnne Thayne

    RaeAnne Thayne

    New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website.

  • Renee Daniel Flagler

    Renee Daniel Flagler

    Award-winning author Renee Daniel Flagler has written novels and poetry, and she has taught creative writing throughout the New York City Department of Education and served as a Writer in Residence at the Langston Hughes Library. Renee received an MFA in Creative Writing from The College of New Rochelle, where she obtained the graduate program’s inaugural Creative Writing Division Award for Excellence in Writing and Commitment to the Profession. Renee also created a scholarship for students pursuing studies in writing disciplines in higher education. Renee hails from the suburbs of New York City, where she lives with her husband and children. Connect with her at ReneeDanielFlagler.com.

    URL https://www.reneedanielflagler.com/

Books

A Murderer Among Us

AuthorHeather Graham

PublisherHarlequin

Hidden Secrets Between Them

AuthorMindy Obenhaus

PublisherHarlequin

Miss Isobel and the Prince

AuthorCatherine Tinley

PublisherHarlequin

Pregnant Princess Bride

AuthorCaitlin Crews

PublisherHarlequin

Renegade Wife

AuthorBJ Daniels

PublisherHarlequin

The Cottage on Pelican Bay

AuthorBrenda Jackson

PublisherHarlequin

The Fortunes of Texas: Expecting a Fortune

AuthorNina Crespo

PublisherHarlequin

Threats in the Deep

AuthorAddison Fox

PublisherHarlequin

Unlikely Neighbours

AuthorRenee Daniel Flagler

PublisherHarlequin

Willowleaf Lane

AuthorRaeAnne Thayne

PublisherHarlequin