Current Events > How come Romance novels for straight male readers isn't more of a thing?

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Zikten 06/15/21 6:03:05 PM #1:	Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something? Actually on this very board like 10 years ago I remember someone wrote a short story they posted that was literally that. I always wished it was an official published book. It was Twilight but gender reversed. A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention <cite>Zikten posted [p:955059609] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something? Actually on this very board like 10 years ago I remember someone wrote a short story they posted that was literally that. I always wished it was an official published book. It was Twilight but gender reversed. A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AldousIsDead 06/15/21 6:03:43 PM #2:	Cause porn exists. --- In simplicity, utility. Through utility, simplicity. <cite>AldousIsDead posted [p:955059637] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Cause porn exists. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 6:05:44 PM #3:	AldousIsDead posted... Cause porn exists. Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking <cite>Zikten posted [p:955059725] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>AldousIsDead posted...</cite> <quote>Cause porn exists. </quote> Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkDaLunatic 06/15/21 6:07:09 PM #4:	because if anyone tries, women will just tell them the girl in the book is objectified and a disgusting male fantasy it will result in tons of backlash and outrage culture will kick into full gear <cite>LinkDaLunatic posted [p:955059779] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>because if anyone tries, women will just tell them the girl in the book is objectified and a disgusting male fantasy it will result in tons of backlash and outrage culture will kick into full gear </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MJOLNRVII 06/15/21 6:08:10 PM #5:	Zikten posted... A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention I think Japan probably shits one of these out every second. I don't read LN's though. --- https://i.imgtc.ws/WBp3VHL.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/aGc8opg.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/tQBwJ35.gif <cite>MJOLNRVII posted [p:955059829] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention</quote>I think Japan probably shits one of these out every second. I don't read LN's though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kriztov1 06/15/21 6:17:51 PM #6:	If there was any money to be made by it, it would absolutely exist. --- Dear diary, I'm the prettiest girl in school and they're all jealous... <cite>kriztov1 posted [p:955060277] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>If there was any money to be made by it, it would absolutely exist. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:18:42 PM #7:	cause dude's ain't gonna read them in large enough numbers i bet you can find this kind of shit self published on amazon though --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955060320] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>cause dude's ain't gonna read them in large enough numbers i bet you can find this kind of shit self published on amazon though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/15/21 6:20:20 PM #8:	The Trent posted... cause dude's ain't gonna read them in large enough numbers i bet you can find this kind of shit self published on amazon though This, but also, there's plenty of fanfiction out there. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:955060380] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>cause dude's ain't gonna read them in large enough numbers i bet you can find this kind of shit self published on amazon though</quote> This, but also, there's plenty of fanfiction out there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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The Trent 06/15/21 6:24:31 PM #10:	backflip headshots does sound bad ass --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955060563] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>backflip headshots does sound bad ass </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 06/15/21 6:25:44 PM #11:	I remember reading parts of a romance novel an aunt left behind, as a kid, and I remember thinking, "this is porn!" --- https://imgur.com/mApEnf3 <cite>g0ldie posted [p:955060618] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>I remember reading parts of a romance novel an aunt left behind, as a kid, and I remember thinking, "this is porn!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NightRender 06/15/21 6:26:29 PM #12:	Zikten posted... Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something? Actually on this very board like 10 years ago I remember someone wrote a short story they posted that was literally that. I always wished it was an official published book. It was Twilight but gender reversed. A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_and_Death:_Twilight_Reimagined ? --- Dedicated to D - 4/15/05 <cite>NightRender posted [p:955060659] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something? Actually on this very board like 10 years ago I remember someone wrote a short story they posted that was literally that. I always wished it was an official published book. It was Twilight but gender reversed. A guy found himself suddenly with a supernatural harem of women all vying for his attention</quote> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_and_Death:_Twilight_Reimagined ? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssjevot 06/15/21 6:32:03 PM #13:	This is basically an entire genre of manga/light novels. --- Favorite Games: BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Bayonetta, Bloodborne thats a username you habe - chuckyhacksss <cite>ssjevot posted [p:955060900] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>This is basically an entire genre of manga/light novels. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 06/15/21 6:33:06 PM #14:	Zikten posted... Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking Then watch ones with foreplay --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:955060946] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking</quote>Then watch ones with foreplay </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 6:33:08 PM #15:	NightRender posted... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_and_Death:_Twilight_Reimagined ? I didn't know about this. Maybe I'll check it out. <cite>Zikten posted [p:955060947] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>NightRender posted...</cite> <quote> https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_and_Death:_Twilight_Reimagined ? </quote> I didn't know about this. Maybe I'll check it out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 6:34:13 PM #16:	ssjevot posted... This is basically an entire genre of manga/light novels. I used twilight as an example but it doesn't have to all be harem stuff. I'd also be interested in just a realistic 2 person story. I think society just assumes men don't care about romantic stories <cite>Zikten posted [p:955061008] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>ssjevot posted...</cite> <quote>This is basically an entire genre of manga/light novels. </quote> I used twilight as an example but it doesn't have to all be harem stuff. I'd also be interested in just a realistic 2 person story. I think society just assumes men don't care about romantic stories</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 06/15/21 6:37:44 PM #17:	AldousIsDead posted... Cause porn exists. This Zikten posted... Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking Read Penthouse Letters or some shit --- Oda break tracker 2021- 3 (3) \| THE Ohio State: 7-1 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 8-8 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:955061164] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>AldousIsDead posted...</cite> <quote>Cause porn exists. </quote> This Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking</quote> Read Penthouse Letters or some shit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Compsognathus 06/15/21 6:43:26 PM #19:	Zikten posted... I used twilight as an example but it doesn't have to all be harem stuff. I'd also be interested in just a realistic 2 person story. I think society just assumes men don't care about romantic stories If there is one thing American media is truly amazing at it, it's selling people shit until the market is completely saturated. The fact that male romance novels aren't a big thing has a pretty simple answer: There isn't a particularly big market for them. Books really only become profitable at scale. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:955061427] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>I used twilight as an example but it doesn't have to all be harem stuff. I'd also be interested in just a realistic 2 person story. I think society just assumes men don't care about romantic stories</quote>If there is one thing American media is truly amazing at it, it's selling people shit until the market is completely saturated. The fact that male romance novels aren't a big thing has a pretty simple answer: There isn't a particularly big market for them. Books really only become profitable at scale. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 06/15/21 6:46:03 PM #20:	It only takes a paragraph or two at most to explain the situation of a stepsister being stuck in a dryer. No need for a whole novel. --- PSN: Jiek <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:955061545] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>It only takes a paragraph or two at most to explain the situation of a stepsister being stuck in a dryer. No need for a whole novel. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 6:46:11 PM #21:	Anyway people mentioned Amazon.... I actually got a new kindle last week and got back into reading.... I did look around for stuff like this. I found a few books sortof like what I was thinking but not exactly. Usually they are like a fantasy story with some romance added to it. Like I found a trilogy about a human man that gets captured sneaking in elven lands and ends up in a relationship with an elf lady But your stereotypical "Romance Novel" if you search those on kindle store, it's overwhelmingly books with shirtless men on the cover <cite>Zikten posted [p:955061556] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Anyway people mentioned Amazon.... I actually got a new kindle last week and got back into reading.... I did look around for stuff like this. I found a few books sortof like what I was thinking but not exactly. Usually they are like a fantasy story with some romance added to it. Like I found a trilogy about a human man that gets captured sneaking in elven lands and ends up in a relationship with an elf lady But your stereotypical "Romance Novel" if you search those on kindle store, it's overwhelmingly books with shirtless men on the cover</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:48:05 PM #22:	wow so are you against interracial relationship literature in general or just don't like humans mixing with elves specifically --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955061632] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>wow so are you against interracial relationship literature in general or just don't like humans mixing with elves specifically </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 6:49:44 PM #23:	The Trent posted... wow so are you against interracial relationship literature in general or just don't like humans mixing with elves specifically Wait what? I have that elf book downloaded on my kindle right now. I like that kind of thing. I'm saying there isn't enough enough it though. But also my main point was that usually "male romance stories" have to be a different primary genre and the romance aspect is added on as secondary <cite>Zikten posted [p:955061703] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted...</cite> <quote>wow so are you against interracial relationship literature in general or just don't like humans mixing with elves specifically </quote> Wait what? I have that elf book downloaded on my kindle right now. I like that kind of thing. I'm saying there isn't enough enough it though. But also my main point was that usually "male romance stories" have to be a different primary genre and the romance aspect is added on as secondary</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:50:23 PM #24:	ooohh okay sorry i misunderstood --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955061721] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>ooohh okay sorry i misunderstood </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 6:51:09 PM #25:	Zikten posted... Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something? Do you realize a lot of those romance books are targeted towards gay men too? Recently, some of the best selling ones are about two dudes who get together. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955061759] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Romance novels are like 90% intended for a female reader. Why doesn't someone write a "Twilight for guys" or something?</quote>Do you realize a lot of those romance books are targeted towards gay men too? Recently, some of the best selling ones are about two dudes who get together. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:51:56 PM #26:	i wish i had a boyfriend who would romantically take me to baseball games and buy me cool shoes --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955061793] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>i wish i had a boyfriend who would romantically take me to baseball games and buy me cool shoes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 06/15/21 6:53:04 PM #27:	They're called dating sims --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:955061851] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>They're called dating sims </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 06/15/21 6:54:04 PM #28:	ZannoL posted... Do you realize a lot of those romance books are targeted towards gay men too? Recently, some of the best selling ones are about two dudes who get together. ~~the gay novels are also targeted towards women~~ --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:955061899] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>ZannoL posted... </cite> <quote>Do you realize a lot of those romance books are targeted towards gay men too? Recently, some of the best selling ones are about two dudes who get together.</quote> the gay novels are also targeted towards women </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 6:54:09 PM #29:	This book has sold like hot cakes. https://www.advocate.com/books/2021/5/14/casey-mcquistons-red-white-royal-blue-still-making-history <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955061900] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>This book has sold like hot cakes. https://www.advocate.com/books/2021/5/14/casey-mcquistons-red-white-royal-blue-still-making-history </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 06/15/21 6:54:18 PM #30:	Most mainstream media includes romance for guys, look at Ready Player One. It's almost a default that the male MC of a show gets a gf --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:955061905] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Most mainstream media includes romance for guys, look at Ready Player One. It's almost a default that the male MC of a show gets a gf </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KingWhiteKnight 06/15/21 6:55:25 PM #31:	Every other anime is basically a male harem waifu simulator <cite>KingWhiteKnight posted [p:955061950] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Every other anime is basically a male harem waifu simulator </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 6:56:38 PM #32:	This gay historical romance is still selling like crazy despite coming out in 2011. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955062002] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>This gay historical romance is still selling like crazy despite coming out in 2011. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:57:14 PM #33:	does achilles fuck --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955062024] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>does achilles fuck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Korey 06/15/21 6:57:50 PM #34:	Zikten posted... Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking Indeed, but not at the expense of visuals. --- https://imgur.com/PpxZDof \| https://imgur.com/xMGLcGE https://imgur.com/nsBw6Sy \| https://imgtc.com/i/sBYBaew.png <cite>The_Korey posted [p:955062044] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Porn isn't the same as a real romantic story. Sometimes a guy wants something more than just fucking</quote> Indeed, but not at the expense of visuals. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 06/15/21 6:58:03 PM #35:	The Trent posted... does achilles fuck heard he fucks Uphisten Don --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:955062057] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>does achilles fuck</quote> heard he fucks Uphisten Don </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 6:58:15 PM #36:	The Trent posted... does achilles fuck Achilles fucks ~~Patroclus in that book, yeah~~ <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955062067] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>does achilles fuck</quote>Achilles fucks Patroclus in that book, yeah </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:59:20 PM #37:	how many times --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955062108] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>how many times </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 6:59:50 PM #38:	how big is patroclus' broadsword --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955062127] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>how big is patroclus' broadsword </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 7:01:14 PM #39:	Trent stop Im at work and shouldnt be thinking about all this right now <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955062184] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Trent stop Im at work and shouldnt be thinking about all this right now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 06/15/21 7:02:11 PM #40:	keep it together man we're just trying to have a book club here --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:955062218] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>keep it together man we're just trying to have a book club here </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 06/15/21 7:02:44 PM #41:	ZannoL posted... This gay historical romance is still selling like crazy despite coming out in 2011. Interesting. I almost want to read that even though I'm not gay.... is it good describing ancient Greek life? <cite>Zikten posted [p:955062243] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>ZannoL posted...</cite> <quote>This gay historical romance is still selling like crazy despite coming out in 2011. </quote> Interesting. I almost want to read that even though I'm not gay.... is it good describing ancient Greek life?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IMNOTRAGED 06/15/21 7:03:11 PM #42:	Japanese LNs/manga are probably gonna be your best bet. --- https://imgur.com/kkm3QaD "Be ruthless with systems; be kind to people." <cite>IMNOTRAGED posted [p:955062263] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Japanese LNs/manga are probably gonna be your best bet. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 7:25:46 PM #43:	The Trent posted... keep it together man we're just trying to have a book club here Okay okay Zikten posted... Interesting. I almost want to read that even though I'm not gay.... is it good describing ancient Greek life? Yes. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955063218] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>The Trent posted... </cite> <quote>keep it together man we're just trying to have a book club here</quote>Okay okay Zikten posted... </cite> <quote>Interesting. I almost want to read that even though I'm not gay.... is it good describing ancient Greek life?</quote>Yes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 7:26:16 PM #44:	Another super popular gay romance is a comic book called Heartstopper. It has won a lot of awards and has a ginormous following, Its being made into a Netflix series right now. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/heartstopper-comics-netflix-series-adaptation-4118739/ <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955063236] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>Another super popular gay romance is a comic book called Heartstopper. It has won a lot of awards and has a ginormous following, Its being made into a Netflix series right now. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/heartstopper-comics-netflix-series-adaptation-4118739/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZannoL 06/15/21 7:29:18 PM #45:	IMNOTRAGED posted... Japanese LNs/manga are probably gonna be your best bet. Yes. A lot of stuff for straight men. My best friend loves that stuff. <cite>ZannoL posted [p:955063351] in How come R... [t:79515480]...</cite> <quote>IMNOTRAGED posted... </cite> <quote>Japanese LNs/manga are probably gonna be your best bet.</quote>Yes. A lot of stuff for straight men. My best friend loves that stuff. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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