The Contemporary Romance Subgenre
Modern stories of love and passion set in today's world. Relatable passion and modern connection.

What Defines Contemporary Romance Romance?
Every great romance story needs a world that breathes. The Contemporary Romance subgenre provides more than just a background—it sets the rules, the stakes, and the specific kind of tension that drives the relationship forward.
In Contemporary Romance fiction, readers expect modern stories of love and passion set in today's world. This subgenre is beloved for its ability to relatable passion and modern connection.
With our custom story maker, you can explore the Contemporary Romance subgenre by choosing from a variety of settings and character archetypes designed specifically for this style of narrative.
Explore Contemporary Romance Story Templates

Doctor's Orders
ER doctors {NAME1} and {NAME2} have been professional rivals for years. Locked in the hospital's private lounge during a security protocol, their competitive energy transforms into a high-stakes, sweat-drenched physical connection.

City Hall Scandal
Political rivals {NAME1} and {NAME2} are forced to share the City Hall archives overnight to finalize a debate. Their professional battle and mutual hatred ignite in a high-stakes, sweat-drenched physical connection.

The Firefighter's Flame
Paramedic {NAME1} and firefighter {NAME2} are trapped in a remote ambulance station during a severe storm. As they wait for the roads to clear, the high-tension atmosphere of their service life transforms into an intense, physical surrender that defies the cold rain outside.

The Urban Awakening
Student {NAME1} and architect {NAME2} are trapped in a high-tech city library during a blackout. Their forced proximity leads to a high-heat physical connection that neither expected.

The Bookstore Bond
Best friends {NAME1} and {NAME2} are closing their shared bookstore for the night. A long-awaited confession leads to an intimate, heartwarming encounter among the stacks of their favorite novels.

The Mountain Man's Claim
{NAME1} takes refuge in a remote mountain cabin during a blizzard, only to find the owner, {NAME2}, is a man who has rejected society. His protective instincts transform into an intense, possessive obsession with the woman he saved.

The Summer Contract
Startup founder {NAME1} and intern {NAME2} are working on a high-stakes launch from a Hamptons estate. Their professional bargain and the summer heat lead to an intense physical connection.

The Wedding Arrangement
To survive her ex's wedding, {NAME1} hires her rival {NAME2} to be her fake fiancé. Stranded in a luxury vineyard for the weekend, their 'pretend' relationship turns into a very real, high-heat passion that neither expected.

The Startup Spark
Tech founders {NAME1} and {NAME2} are finalizing their biggest acquisition. The stress of the deal and the history of their partnership ignite in a slow-burn physical encounter that rewrites the future of their company.

The Vineyard Vow
Sommelier {NAME1} and vineyard owner {NAME2} are finalizing the year's vintage in the private cellar. Their professional connection and the age-gap tension ignite in an intimate, sensory encounter.

The Forbidden Fix
{NAME1} seeks help from her brother's best friend, {NAME2}, to fix her classic car. In the privacy of his workshop, their forbidden attraction transforms into a high-heat physical connection.

The Trainer's Program
Sunshine blogger {NAME1} signs up for a transformation program with grumpy trainer {NAME2}. Their early morning sessions and late-night check-ins in the empty gym lead to an intense, physical exploration of power and discipline.