PNR stands for Paranormal Romance which is defined as a literary subgenre of the romance novel. A type of speculative fiction, paranormal romance focuses on romance and included elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, blending together themes from the genres of traditional fantasy, science fiction, or horror. Paranormal romance may range from traditional category romances, such as those published by Harlequin Mills & Boon, with a paranormal setting to stories where the main emphasis is on a science fiction or fantasy based plot with a romantic subplot included. Common hallmarks are romantic relationships between humans and vampires, shapeshifters, or fantastical beings (the Fae, Elves, etc.). Novels of the genre include the Dark Guardian series by Rachel Hawthorne, and Paranormalcy by Kiersten White.
Beyond the more prevalent themes involving vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts, or time travel, paranormal romances can also include books featuring characters with psychic abilities, like telekinesis or telepathy.
Paranormal romance has its roots in Gothic fiction. Its most recent revival has been spurred by turn of the century technology, e.g. the internet and electronic publishing. Paranormal romances are one of the fastest growing trends in the romance genre.
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My To Be Read List (All books I have on my shelves)
(remember these are in the category I best see fit for them)
All links go to the books Goodreads page to learn more. :)
Once a book is read I will try to take it off the list.
Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon
Beautiful Dead: Jonas by Eden Maguire
Beautiful Dead: Summer by Eden Maguire (Arc received from Khadija)
Beautiful Dead: Arizona by Eden Maguire
Vesper by Jeff Sampson (also stated as a mystery)
Desires of the dead (2nd book) by Kimberly Derting (mystery-ish)
Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
The Witches Of East End by Melissa De La Cruz (UF also)
Juliet Immortal by Stacey jay
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