Friends to Lovers Bookstore, 103 S St Asaph St. Five years ago, the first romance bookstore opened in Los Angeles: The Ripped Bodice. Today, there are 16 bookstores focused on romance across the ...

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.

New romance bookstores have opened across the country from Tampa to New York as the genre has garnered more respect and many spots on bestseller lists.

She opened Friends to Lovers, a romance-themed bookstore inspired by Meet Cute, a romance bookstore in her hometown of San Diego. Friends to Lovers celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 14.

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.