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'''Harlequin American Romance''' debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, American Romance addressed many issues facing modern American women. The first [[African-American]] title published by any [[Harlequin]] imprint was [[Jackie Weger|Jackie Weger's]] [[A Strong And Tender Thread]], [[Harlequin American By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #5]]. | '''Harlequin American Romance''' debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, American Romance addressed many issues facing modern American women. The first [[African-American]] title published by any [[Harlequin]] imprint was [[Jackie Weger|Jackie Weger's]] [[A Strong And Tender Thread]], [[Harlequin American By The Numbers|Harlequin American Romance #5]]. | ||
| − | Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love". Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. | + | Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love". Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. |
| + | The imprint ended in 2018. | ||
* [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers]] - A numerical listing of [[Harlequin American Romance]] titles. | * [[Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers]] - A numerical listing of [[Harlequin American Romance]] titles. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:25, 25 November 2022
Harlequin American Romance debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, American Romance addressed many issues facing modern American women. The first African-American title published by any Harlequin imprint was Jackie Weger's A Strong And Tender Thread, Harlequin American Romance #5.
Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love". Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. The imprint ended in 2018.
- Harlequin American Romance By The Numbers - A numerical listing of Harlequin American Romance titles.
- Harlequin American Authors - Listing of authors who have written for the American imprint.
- mini series A Century Of American Romance
Other Resources
- Harlequin American Authors - Blog maintained by various Harlequin American authors.
