A (Not So) Brief Beginner’s Guide to Harlequin Category Lines
Harlequin Category Romances have been a staple in the romance genre since the late 1950s. The company has undergone various changes, including the discontinuation of specific lines like Kimani and Historicals. Despite these shifts, Harlequin continues to publish around 50 books a month, maintaining its popularity in the market.
- ▪Harlequin began as a packaging company in 1949 and started publishing romances in the late 1950s.
- ▪By 1980, the majority of Harlequin's revenue came from their romance lines.
- ▪The company has made controversial decisions, such as ending the Kimani line dedicated to Black romance.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:00 +0000 |
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Kissing Books A (Not So) Brief Beginner’s Guide to Harlequin Category Lines Here's a guide to some of the most popular Harlequin category lines, including Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Romance, and Harlequin Special Edition. Jessica Pryde May 18, 2026 <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e59088452aa1acc346434e5fd55bfb01?s=160&d=blank&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e59088452aa1acc346434e5fd55bfb01?s=320&d=blank&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-160 photo' height='160' width='160' decoding='async'/> Jessica Pryde Contributing Editor Jessica Pryde is a member of that rare breed that grew up in Washington, DC, but is happily enjoying the warmer weather of the desert Southwest.
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