Paranormal romance is a subgenre of both romantic fiction and speculative fiction that focuses on romantic love while including elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, drawn from the speculative fiction genres of fantasy, science fiction and horror. It ranges from traditional romances set in paranormal worlds to fantasy or science fiction plots carrying a romantic subplot, and its recurring subjects include romantic relationships involving vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts and other supernatural beings.
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Notable ExampleThe Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer 1 Defining TraitBlends conventional romantic-fiction plot structure with speculative elements beyond scientific explanation, such as vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts or psychic abilities, drawn from the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. 1 Connections
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1. Paranormal Romance (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section, first paragraph
It focuses on romantic love and includes elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, from the speculative fiction genres of fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
Lead section, third paragraph, list of authors
Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series.
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