Romance novels sometimes get a bad rap as not having enough ‘meat’ or substance to them. While there are some common themes, I have found that romance novels can tend to reflect a lot of those themes we see in our real lives -- they just may do it in a more interesting setting with more interesting characters!I am a sucker for a good romance novel. There is something comforting and soothing about seeing our heroine find love and having that happy ever after.