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Jodi McAlister, Senior Lecturer in Writing, Literature and Culture, Deakin University

From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what’s the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?

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Outside of classics like Pride and Prejudice, romance fiction has not historically been adapted often for the screen, despite its immense popularity.

The success of Bridgerton (2020–) led to countless articles about what romance novels should be adapted for the screen next when it first premiered.

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