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My Real-Life Instalove Love Story Why do I write fast burn instalove

Why do I write fast burn instalove romances?

I believe in that moment when two people lock eyes across a room and just *know*? That crazy, inexplicable certainty that you've found your other person, although everyone else would think that's way too soon.

I believe, because it happened to me.

Ten years ago, six months after ending it with my ex husband, I was nervously on my way to a date. I'd connected with a man on Plenty of Fish, and after exchanging a few back and forth messages, I'd agreed...

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Shot by Cupid’s Arrow: How Short Instalove, Love at First Sight, and

Short instalove romances really feel like being shot by Cupid’s arrow, don’t they? One moment, the protagonists are barely aware of each other, and the next, it’s all-consuming passion—love at first sight in its purest form. But the magic of this quick-flame attraction doesn’t stop with strangers. Friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, and even second-chance romances can have their own version of that sudden spark. Sometimes two childhood friends realise they’ve actually been each other’s...

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Hot Heroes in Instalove Shorts Making Your Alpha Heroes Stand Out in

Making Your Alpha Heroes Stand Out in Instalove Romance

Ever wonder why readers can't get enough of those over-the-top, head-over-heels-in-love alpha heroes? As someone who's written their fair share of instalove romances, I've learned that while these heroes might seem similar at first glance, it's the unique details that make readers fall in love.

Let's talk about those classic alpha types we all know and adore – and how to make each one memorable.

The Billionaire CEO might be a romance...

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