All Tropes
Browse 127 tropes, archetypes, microtropes, and vibes.
Tropes
The classic setups and dynamics that drive romance stories.
academy/school settingage gapalien romanceamnesiaarranged marriagebest friend's siblingbet or darebodyguard romanceboss/employeebrother's best friendbully romancecaptor/captivecelebrity/normal personchildhood sweetheartscollege/universitydad's best frienddragon romanceenemies to loversfae romancefairy tale retellingfake datingforbidden romanceforced proximityfound familyfriends to loversfriends with benefitsholiday romanceinsta loveisland/beachlove trianglemafia/organised crimemarriage in troublemarriage of conveniencemilitarymistaken identitymonster romancemotorcycle clubmythology retellingnanny romanceone night stand to loversonly one bedopposites attractportal fantasyreturn to hometownrevenge romancerivals to loversroad triproommatesroyal romancesecond chancesecret babysecret identitysecret relationshipshifter romancesingle parent romanceslow burnsmall townsnowed insports settingstalker romancestrangers to loversstuck togetherteacher/student (adults only)time traveltournament/trial/competitionunrequited lovevampire romanceweddingwidow/widower romanceworkplace romance
Character Archetypes
The heroes, heroines, and personality types readers love.
alpha maleathletebad boybadass heroinebillionaire/wealthyblack cat heroinebookish heroinecinnamon roll herocowboy/rancherferal heroineferal mmcgolden retriever herogrumpy x sunshineinnocent heroinemorally grey heromorally grey heroinenerd/geekreluctant herorockstar/musiciansunshine heroinetattoo artistviking/highlandvillain romancewallflower heroine
Microtropes
Specific moments, dynamics, and details that make readers swoon.
fated mates/soulmatesgood girlgrand gesturegrovelhe falls firsthurt/comfortjealousymutual piningonly soft for herpossessive but not toxicpraise kinkprotective heroright person wrong timeshe falls firstsize differencethird act breakuptouch her and dievirgin herovirgin heroinewho did this to youyearning/pining
Vibes
The emotional atmosphere and reading experience.