The Happily Ever After Society

Behind the Happily Ever Afters — A Love Letter to the Romance Genre

Romance novels have long been dismissed as “smut” or “un-serious,” yet they’re among the most widely read and culturally influential stories in modern fiction. The Happily Ever After Society is a celebration of the genre, the authors, and the readers—built to give romance the respect and spotlight it deserves.

What’s inside

• Portraits + interviews with 41 romance authors, featuring legendary voices and rising stars
• Portrait photography by Chandra Wicke, capturing the creators behind today’s modern love stories
• Cinematic thematic spreads by acclaimed photographer Mari Trancoso, bringing five romance novels to life through lavish, story-forward photo sequences

These pages explore inspiration, craft, and what it takes to build a writing life—while honoring the emotional power of romance: stories centered on connection, growth, joy, and hard-won hope.

“This book is a love letter to a genre that has given me comfort, laughter, and companionship for the last 30 years. My hope is that in making something I want to exist in the world, I’m making something for you, too.”
— Chandra Wicke, Photographer & Creator of The HEA Society

Standard Edition details

• Format: 9" x 12" hardcover (hardback)
• Length: 288 pages
• Cover: de-bossed lettering
• Finish: velvet scuff-resistant lamination (scuff resistant)