May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're using this opportunity to spark a conversation about mental health in the romance community. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's time we start talking about it openly and honestly.

As readers increasingly seek authentic, emotionally resonant love stories, these underused tropes provide fertile ground for creating the meaningful connections and genuine character growth that form the heart of truly satisfying romance fiction. Whether you're a writer looking to experiment with fresh narrative structures or a reader searching for something different within your favorite genre, these tropes deserve a place on your radar.