Being a writer in the romance genre, I hear the term "Bodice Ripper"
occasionally. Today's writers don't care for the term too much and are quick to
correct the person who uses the phrase.
"Bodice Ripper" is considered a derogatory term for all romances. It was
inspired by some early historical romances that featured rape fantasies or
included rape as part of the plot. This term is used most often by people who do
not read romance books.
Today's romance is sensitive to the needs and emotions of women. Rape is
not part of today's storylines! Romance writers focus on the emotion and
sensuality between characters; providing the reader a chance to escape from
every day life into a variety of plots and a world of passion.
Erotic romance sometimes referred to as "romantica", is a story at the more
erotic end of the romance spectrum. These adventures will include intense
details of sexual liaisons that may happen frequently between the main
characters and are vital to the plot. These stories are usually very sensual and
emotional as a strong relationship develops between the
characters.
Take a break this Humpday and check out an erotic romance. If you
hear somebody call it "a bodice ripper" tell them to read one... they'll be
hooked! Passion is such a wonderful word and so much, much more.
I think we all would like to have this sort of passion in our lives... but
we certainly don't want our bodices ripped! We prefer them to be slowly undone
with tender kisses and soft caresses.
