Romance novels were different—their covers, often resembling movie posters, featured images that directly connected to the plot. The genre was first popularized in the U.K. during this era ...

Pop some popcorn, slip into something more comfortable and heat things up with these old Hollywood movies that pair perfectly with sultry new romance reads.

Romance movies come in many shapes, sizes, and genres. But if Netflix is a barometer of what people really want out of their romance movies, then rom-coms are by far the most popular selection.