Romance novels are one of the most popular genres in literature. Some people argue that they are even more popular than crime novels. The popularity of these books is easy to understand. They offer an escape from reality, a chance to live vicariously through the characters, and a happy ending.

This guide will explore some of the best romance novels ever written and discuss some of their defining features.

Best Unusual Romance Stories

Romance stories are the most popular genre of books in the world. They are a great source of entertainment and inspiration for many people. The best thing about romance novels is that they tell you a story about two people who fall in love, overcome obstacles and find happiness in each other's arms.

Today, we want to share with you some unusual romance stories that will make you laugh and cry simultaneously. These are some of the best love stories that have captured the hearts and minds of our readers.

Balancing Act by Paule W. Daum

About The Author

Paule was raised in Brooklyn, New York, by Jewish immigrant parents. Paule always was a rebel and hung out in Greenwich village while attending college. Her father named her the original “Beatnik!”

As soon as she was old enough to make this change on her own, she legally changed the

spelling of her name from Paula to Paule, mainly because she was told she couldn’t do that. She finished her undergraduate work and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Psychology. Paule and her husband moved to Boston, MA where he continued his education. She took a position with the City of Lexington School System, where she was a Psychologist for more than 25 years.

Paule loved museums and libraries and spent much time reading or visiting her favorite museums in Boston. She enjoyed traveling and cooking and was a philanthropist to the Arts.

Plot

Lorna and Richard lived just outside Boston, MA raising their son Stephen until Richard’s untimely death when Stephen was 10 years old. Lorna was a social worker at a mental health facility outside Boston. Being widowed put the sole responsibility of raising Stephen on her. She loved her job and her son, but something was missing. She needed someone who would be there for her. Who would be an ally, be there, but not too much. What was the likelihood of being able to find a man who would be warm and loving, share her interests in culture and aesthetics, especially art and literature, put up with and be supportive of an emerging teenage boy, and yet not intrude on her need for solitude. She needed that no matter what. But how

long had it been since she’d had loving arms around her? Is it possible for a single mom to have it all?

Fictional romance novels are a dime a dozen, but the ones that actually captivate readers the moment they start reading are few and far between. Balancing Act - A Novel by Paule W. Daum is a compelling read that you will definitely love.