Romance novel can be much less successful in a European market. Although Italy is the strongest foreign market for the chick lit sold by single-title imprint Red Dress Ink, in that country romance readers do not care to read books about cowboys, as this type of occupation was not common in their culture. The paranormal romance genre is not popular in countries such as Poland and Russia, although historical romance tends to be very successful. Inspirational romance does not sell well in Europe, where romances that feature babies are very popular. German readers enjoy reading more erotic romance novels, and some German
Young Adult Romance Literature Harlequin decided to solely publish romance novels. He marketed these books in different places, such as super markets and drug stores, where women could easily find them. This was the birth of a whole new era of romance novel enthusiasts. Although the formulaic romance novels still exist and are still quite popular, modern romance novels have evolved over time. The character of the heroine has become more independent, and sexual content has become far less taboo. This has created controversy and there have been issues with censorship, especially for young adults. The book "Forever", by Judy Blume, is a story