She Met Him on Vacation
She met him on vacation. A vacation that was years overdue A vacation she promised herself would be everything she needed it to be and then some. And it was. She relaxed, she had a fling with a handsome local, she ate and drank and finally got back to a place of...
Decidedly Unhappy
Your heroine is a therapist. She specializes in helping people feel happy and content with their lives. It was the perfect job for her, she loves to help people and she's always been genuinely happy. Until he showed up...Now she's discontent and decidedly unhappy....
Twin Powers
Your heroine is a twin. Her sister has come into her powers, married her soulmate, and is living the life she was destined to live. Your heroine is null. She hasn’t come into the powers she was supposed to, she’s been on one bad date after another, and she hates her...
50 First Dates – Contemporary Romance Story Starter
Did you see the movie 50 First Dates? It was cute. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. She has short term memory loss and doesn't remember their dates. He's smitten and keeps trying. It's a good Rom Com and if you want something lighthearted, it's a good go to movie. In...
Double Trouble Cop
Your hero is a police officer. He's pretty straight and narrow. His new partner is a woman and someone he finds attractive, but he doesn't believe in crossing that line so right now as they're getting to know each other, he's super awkward. Kind of a jerk sometimes,...
Did He Kill Her?
Your heroine's best friend has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It happened shortly after she met a man, had a whirlwind romance, and married him. Your heroine cannot help but be suspicious. She decides to investigate her friend's death and heads to...
A Cryptic Code
Your heroine receives a piece of paper with a cryptic code on it. As she deciphers the code, it leads her to....? Who gave her the piece of paper? Describe the situation she's in when she receives/finds the paper? How does she decipher it? What does it say? Where does...
Death & Dismay
Your heroine is called home to arrange a funeral for her father. Settling back into her childhood home, a lot of painful memories are coming up and they all bubble to the surface when she runs into her first crush who is now the town’s first female sheriff. Her dad...
Motivational Romance Writing Quote of The Week
Does this quote resonate with you? All writers are connected in that they each have their own process and that writing, while it can be both fun and rewarding, is difficult. It's hard! I've collected a book of writing affirmations to help you get through the...
Around the World to Meet You Again
Your hero/heroine is recovering from the tragic loss of their spouse/partner. To help them start life again, they take off on a trip around the globe, going to all the places that feel wild, free, and speak to their heart. During their travels they run into a long...
Switch Surprise
Your heroine has made a deal. In exchange for getting her heart's desire she has to live in the body of a stranger for one year. She does get to choose the stranger. She chooses a woman who looks well put together and about the same age. The woman dresses nicely,...
Happy National Pride Month!
Happy National Pride Month! In honor of this amazing month, every Romance Story Starter will focus on the LGBTQIA audience. Stay tuned!
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