Mystery and

Romance Genre
ERIKA JOY G. DE MANUEL
ST. MARGARETH OF HUNGARY
 MYSTERY GENRE

A mystery film is a genre of film that revolves

around the solution of a problem or a crime.
SUB-GENRE OF
MYSTERY
Amateur Sleuth
This subgenre usually involves a non-law enforcement
character without ties to a detective or sleuthing agency
who tries to solve a crime that has been committed against
someone close to him or her. It is a subgenre of cozy
mystery.  Literary Examples: small town spin and prose and
cons
Bumbling Detective
A subgenre in which a character makes a lot of mistakes in
solving a mystery, but manages to solve it anyway. There is
usually a lot of comedy involved in the process and the
protagonist misses important clues, making the process of
solving the crime more difficult than it should be. Often,
the plot is intricate. Literary Examples: 
The Spellman Files: Document #1, 
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia
de Luce Mystery, Heat Wave
Child in Peril
A subgenre of mystery in which a child is kidnapped
or disappears. Often, it is the child's parents (or
other guardians) who come to the child's rescue.
There is often great focus on the parents' anguish
and loss as they play a role in finding their child.
While there may be violence, it is rarely seen or very
understated if toward the child. Literary Examples: 
Home, The Couple Next Door, The Boy in the Suitcase
Children's Story
A subgenre of mystery intended for a young audience
who are not yet classified as young adult (typically 6 –
12 years old). There is usually a child protagonist who
solves a mystery, often with the help of his/her friends.
Violence is minimal if it exists at all, and there are
often life lessons learned. Literary Examples: 
Three Times Lucky, 
The Secret of the Old Clock: Nancy Drew #1, The
Westing Game
Culinary
A subgenre in which a professional chef is involved,
usually as the protagonist. Murder and/or other
elements of crime are often combined with food and
recipes. Common settings or themes include
bakery/dessert, barbeque, chef, coffee/tea, cooking
class, farm/orchard, cheese, chocolate, food
clubs/critics, organic food, pizza, restaurants, and
wine/vineyards. Literary Examples: Catering to Nobody, 
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Prime Cut
Disabled
A subgenre in which the detective has a
disability that helps him/her solve a
crime
Literary Examples: 
The Question of the Dead Mistress, 
For Whom the Minivan Rolls, 
The Question of the Felonious Friend
Doctor Detective
A subgenre of mystery in which a physician
plays the role of a detective to solve a
murder or crime.
Literary Examples: 
Diagnosis Murder: The Dead Letter, 
The Doctor Digs a Grave, Blood Dancing
Furry Sleuth
A subgenre in which a dog or cat investigates a
crime. It is most often told from the animal's
point of view, depicting them as fully intelligent
and able to communicate with each other.
Most books that qualify as furry sleuth
mysteries are subgenres of cozy mysteries in
their tone. Literary Examples: Tail Gait, 
Downton Tabby, The Bark Before Christmas
Locked Room
Also known as puzzle mysteries, this is a subgenre of
mystery in which a crime is committed in a location
that seems impossible to enter/exit without being
noticed. The protagonist must use careful observation
and extraordinary logic to solve the mystery. Edgar
Allen Poe is considered to be the first writer in this
subgenre with his 1841 short story "The Murders in the
Rue Morgue." Literary Examples: 
And Then There Were None, The Sign of Four, 
 ROMANCE GENRE
A romance novel or romantic novel generally
refers to a type of genre fiction novel which places
its primary focus on the relationship and romantic
love between two people, and usually has an
"emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending
Billionaires
Steadily growing in popularity, this is a subgenre
of romance focusing on a relationship with a
wealthy and/or powerful lover. There is often an
aspect of being a "Cinderella story," and the
woman is often of a lower socioeconomic class
than the man.
Writing Prompts: Billionaires
Literary Examples: Fifty Shades of Grey, 
The Marriage Bargain, Bared to You
Fantasy Romance
A subgenre in which the relationship between
lovers occurs in a fantasy world that contains magic
(and/or magic creatures). There is often adventure
that occurs and common tropes such as time travel
or superhuman abilities.
Writing Prompts: Fantasy Romance
Literary Examples: Sin & Magic, White Stag, 
Nightchaser
Holidays
A subgenre of romance in which lovers meet or unite
during the Christmas or Hanukkah season. Common
tropes are family, restoring past heartache, and
returning to holiday tradition, as it was experienced in
childhood.
Writing Prompts: Holidays
Literary Examples: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, 
Unwrapping Her Perfect Match: A London Legends Chris
tmas Romance
, Baby, It's Cold Outside
Inspirational
A subgenre of romance in which a religious or spiritual
connection is an important part of a relationship. In
these novels, there is a spiritual journey that the
characters take that is an inherent part of their
connection and romance. They can be set in any
context or belief system.
Writing Prompts: Inspirational
Literary Examples: What the Wind Knows, 
LASS: A Friends to Lovers Standalone Romance, 
Down a Country Road
Romantic Suspense
A subgenre involving suspense or mystery elements
that add to the romantic plot. While the focus of these
stories is on the romance itself, they contain common
tropes to mystery novels such as stalkers, crimes to be
solved, kidnapping, or even murder.
Writing Prompts: Romantic Suspense
Literary Examples: A Merciful Fate, 
Moonlight Scandals: A de Vincent Novel, 
You Will Suffer
Science Fiction Romance
A subgenre that is set in the future and often involves
aliens. In many cases, there is a romantic relationship
between humans and aliens. There are also common
tropes that are shared with science fiction, such as
technological innovation, space exploration, and living on
other planets/worlds.
Writing Prompts: Science Fiction Romance
Literary Examples: Nightchaser, Angie's Gladiator: A SciFi
Alien Romance, Rising From the Depths
Sports
A subgenre of romance in which one or both of the
lovers is involved with sports, such as a football player or
race car driver. Much of the romantic interaction takes
place during practicing or performing this sport, and
there are often elements of action combined with
romance.
Writing Prompts: Sports
Literary Examples: Ruthless King, Overnight Sensation, 
Fired Up
Time Travel
A subgenre of romance in which a character travels through time to
encounter his or her love interest. A recurring theme in this
subgenre is the conflict of falling in love and making the decision to
stay in the alternate time or return to the time the protagonist came
from. Some time travel romance settings are set in present day, and
the character travels to the past. In others, the character travels to
the future.
Writing Prompts: Time Travel
Literary Examples: Outlander, The Time Traveler's Wife, 
A Knight in Shining Armor