Years ago, when I read a historical Western romance with a mail-order bride trope, I realized I needed to write my version. Because I love space, it felt natural to set my book there. I then filled the book with more of what I love: forced proximity, inhospitable environments, power imbalances, hurt/comfort, found family, a cinnamonContinueContinue reading “Gael and Bram are back!”
Tag Archives: science fiction romance
Stuck Together
Next up on the trope hit list: Forced Proximity. Although I love this trope—and its cousins, fake relationship and marriage of convenience—I don’t really like the name. Stuck Together sounds better, whether the situation is forced or not, and I do love writing couples who are stuck together—just ask Marc and Henry! The Counting seriesContinueContinue reading “Stuck Together”
By the Tropes: Hurt/Comfort
I didn’t even know Hurt/Comfort was a trope until I started writing romance. Actually, I was writing my fifth book before I discovered that two of my previous titles included hurt/comfort situations. In retrospect, it should have been obvious. I had one character in hospital and the other character comforting them. I had not realizedContinueContinue reading “By the Tropes: Hurt/Comfort”
Where To Find My Books
I often forget to post sales updates on my blog. I’m apparently too busy writing about video games and kale! So, I thought I’d put together a current list of where to find my books, as in which titles are currently available through Kindle Unlimited, which books are now in paperback, and which series areContinueContinue reading “Where To Find My Books”
LGBT Mystery Romance Giveaway!
18 authors have teamed up to give away 19 books, all free! Start the New Year with a cozy, crime, suspense, or paranormal mystery, or download all of them! Included in the selection is my science fiction novel, Uncommon Ground. Visit http://bit.ly/kmkjensen to get started!
Kelly Jensen 