Good point, @mariannewest! Many excellent romances have endured the test of time, Jane Austen for one, but I've read too many formula novels full of cliches and two-dimensional characters. Feisty redhead, anyone...? Arrogant, handsome cad who has no respect for women until the one captures his restless heart?
"Outlander" reminded me that romance novels can have lots of depth, history, richness, and brutal realism.
You inspire me (and humble me!) - thank you Marianne!!!