title: New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction: Critical Essays
author:  Sarah S.G. Frantz 
description: "a fascinating, history of scholarship on popular romance fiction. All scholars of popular culture should read this sophisticated and rigorous volume...the essays in the volume are refreshing"--<i>The Journal of American Culture</i>.
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  Praise for Nina Bocci
  
  
  ON THE CORNER OF LOVE AND HATE
  
  
  * A Goodreads “Most Anticipated Romance Novel of 2019” *
  
  
  * A _Hypable_ “20 Most Anticipated Summer Book Releases for 2019” Pick *
  
  
  * A _Bustle_ “21 New Rom-Com Novels to Spice Up Your Summer Reading” Pick *
  
  
  “Romance at its finest with a colorful cast of characters and a couple to root
  for.”
  
  
  — _New York Times_ and _USA Today_ bestselling author Sylvain Reynard
  
  
  “Emma’s everywoman appeal lends charm to the story, and her self-deprecating
  humor is a plus. This is a fun bit of fluffy entertainment.”
  
  
  — _Publishers Weekly_
  
  
  “I flew through _On the Corner of Love and Hate_. Written with wit, quick
  banter, and heartfelt moments, I wished and rooted for Emma and Cooper’s
  happily-ever-after, for that opposites-attract heat to smolder and catch fire.
  And Nina Bocci delivered!”
  
  
  —Tif Marcelo, author of _The Key to Happily Ever After_
  
  
  “Fans of Hallmark Channel rom-coms will flip over this sassy love story. …
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