However, some revenge based romance novels end tragically. The pursuit of revenge might lead to the destruction of the relationship or the characters themselves. Maybe the character gets so consumed by revenge that they lose the love they could have had, like in some darker interpretations of the genre where the cycle of vengeance is inescapable and ruins everything.
There are also endings where the revenge and the romance are both somewhat muted. The characters might not fully achieve their revenge goals, but they also find a new kind of peace in their relationship. It's a more bittersweet ending where they accept the situation and move forward with a different kind of love, one that is based on understanding rather than pure passion or revenge.
Sometimes, the hero may find that revenge is not as fulfilling as they thought. In some novels, they might realize that revenge has cost them too much, like their own humanity or the relationships they could have had. They may then try to find a different path or redemption at the end. This is a more complex and less common ending but can be very thought - provoking.
Often, revenge love novels end with either forgiveness or a form of reconciliation. The characters who were seeking revenge realize that love is more important than holding grudges. For example, in some novels, the person who was wronged may forgive their lover who once betrayed them and they start anew.
Revenge based novels often start with an injustice. For example, in 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Edmond Dantes is unjustly imprisoned. Then, the character who has been wronged spends time planning their revenge. They might gain new skills or knowledge during this time, like Dantes does while in prison. As the plot progresses, they start to execute their plan, usually in a very calculated way, and this leads to a series of confrontations with the people who wronged them. Finally, there is often a resolution where the revenge either brings satisfaction or leads to unexpected consequences.
Often, the avenger either succeeds in getting their revenge fully or partially. For example, in 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Edmond Dantes manages to ruin the lives of those who wronged him. But sometimes, the avenger realizes the futility of revenge in the end. Like in some modern stories where the character might choose forgiveness instead.
Often, they end with the main couple getting married or reaffirming their commitment to their marriage. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy get married and are shown to be happily in love. In 'The Notebook', Noah and Allie die in each other's arms, still deeply in love after a long marriage.
In other cases, the mistress relationship may end in heartbreak. The mistress might be left alone as the man she was involved with returns to his original life. These endings can be quite tragic and are often used to show the consequences of engaging in such complex and often frowned - upon relationships.
In a few cases, the end of a scandal romance novel may be open - ended. The scandal is still somewhat unresolved, leaving the reader to imagine what might happen next. This can be a clever way for the author to keep the readers thinking about the story long after they've finished reading.
Some end with a bittersweet note. For instance, the couple might realize they are better off as friends and co - parents rather than romantic partners. They decide to focus on raising the child amicably. In these cases, while there is no romantic union in the traditional sense, there is a sense of growth and acceptance.
Most matchmaking romance novels end happily. The characters who were brought together through matchmaking usually fall in love and decide to be together. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy end up getting married after all the misunderstandings are cleared up.
Rebound romance novels often end in different ways. Some end happily with the characters realizing that their new relationship is the real deal and they are truly in love. For example, in many contemporary romance novels like 'The Hating Game', the couple overcomes all the odds and gets together in the end.