Verve Romance

Verve Romance, formerly known as Book+Main, operates as a social network and book discovery platform specifically for romance readers and authors. The company's primary service connects readers with writers, offering a space to find new books and engage with bonus content such as excerpts, deleted scenes, and other exclusive materials. The platform was designed by readers, for readers, to foster a community around the romance genre.

Launched approximately eight years ago, Verve Romance aimed to create deeper connections within the literary community. In September 2021, the company raised $1.5 million in a seed round. A significant milestone occurred on April 5, 2024, when Verve Romance merged with Prolific Works. Following this, the parent company, Verve Reads, announced it would shift resources from the original Verve Romance platform to develop new projects for the romance community. Verve Reads now serves as a broader platform that includes properties like Prolific Works, Book Club Connection, and Heybeta, collectively serving millions of readers and thousands of authors by facilitating ebook delivery, author promotions, and beta reader organization.

The platform's business model centers on creating a dedicated ecosystem for the romance genre. It provides free access for readers to join and follow authors, read exclusive content, and connect with other fans. For authors, it serves as a tool to engage with their audience and promote their work. While the Verve Romance app and community were free to join, the broader Verve Reads portfolio includes various services for authors, suggesting a business model that may involve author-paid promotional services and matchmaking for book clubs. Keywords: romance novels, book discovery, reader community, author platform, social book platform, bonus content, book excerpts, Prolific Works, Book+Main, literary community, reader engagement, author promotion, book club, social reading, digital books, publishing tech, book marketing, fiction community, online reading, author services