There are also those rare cases where the end is tragic. Perhaps due to some scandal or a jealous rival. In these novels, one of the characters might die or the relationship ends in a very messy and heart - breaking way. However, this is not as common as the happy or bittersweet endings because readers generally prefer more positive outcomes in romance novels.
Most often, they end happily. The couple overcomes all the obstacles like paparazzi, career differences, and misunderstandings, and they end up together. For example, in many such novels, the celebrity and the non - celebrity love interest finally get married and live happily ever after.
Some celebrity romance novels end bittersweetly. Maybe the couple realizes that their lifestyles are just too different to be together long - term. So, they part ways but with a sense of love and respect still lingering. It's a more realistic take on how relationships between celebrities and non - celebrities might actually end in real life. For instance, one of them might have to move to another country for their career, and the long - distance becomes too much to handle.
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.
Often, they end with the couple getting together. The bet, which might have been the initial source of conflict or connection, is resolved, and the two characters realize their love for each other.
Many reincarnation romance novels end with a sense of closure regarding the karmic cycles that the characters have been through. This could mean that they have learned their lessons from their past lives and are now able to have a more harmonious relationship. They might also have a new understanding of their love that transcends time and space, and the ending shows them moving forward together in this new state of enlightenment. In some cases, if the story has a more tragic bent, one or both of the characters might sacrifice themselves for the other's spiritual growth or to break a cycle of bad karma, but still, there is a sense of resolution in the end.
Often, they end in heartbreak. Since affairs are usually outside the bounds of traditional relationships, they can't be sustained easily. For example, in many novels, the lovers might part ways due to guilt, family obligations, or society's pressure.
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.
Some end with the couple reconciling. They work through their issues and find a new level of love and understanding for each other.