A reference tool for plotting Bet/Dare/Wager romance stories - covering all romance genres. How do we create fresh stories using this popular romance trope? Are you stuck trying to come up with new and interesting scenarios for your characters? Stories written with a bet, dare or wager as the initial hook have an intrinsic element of suspense that readers love. They enjoy it when you create a plot that has them sitting on the edge of their seat, anticipating the outcome—an outcome that may be life-changing for the characters involved. And there is always a keen market for stories with high conflict and suspense. But these types of stories can be a challenge to write! Modern romance writers are faced with the dilemma of trying to think of original scenarios for their characters—to ensure readers keep buying their books, and then can’t put them down. Romance writers must therefore equip themselves with the knowledge and resources required to ensure they’re able to keep producing fresh, appealing stories that will satisfy the appetite of modern-day readers. Romance Tropes: Bet/Dare/Wager will give your writing inspiration by providing numerous examples of stories written using a bet, dare or wager as one of the tropes. With this wealth of knowledge, you’ll be able to come up with innovative plot scenarios for your own stories. Plus you’ll get lists of stories organised into topics that cover common plotlines, showing you how other authors have created their own unique twists on this popular trope. Also included are guidelines for writing bet/dare/wager stories as well as general tips for writing romance. Every romance writer should have this valuable writing resource in her craft library. Karen Winter is the author of the popular book series Romance Writers’ Bookshelf – essential craft books for the serious romance author. As a writer herself and an avid reader of rom