Along with the Romance Beats, which is the STRUCTURE. The Trope which is the particular PATTERN to follow. The Universal Fantasy, which is the WHY we love that trope. There is also The Heartbeat Moments which is the actionable EVIDENCE of falling in love.
A Heartbeat Moment in romance storytelling is a nuanced, often subtle interaction or gesture that de…
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