It is, by far, the best part of a romance novel or movie, isn’t it? The HEA. Okay, maybe it comes in a close second after the sexy bits 😉

It’s funny because I’ve come to learn that readers really want a big HEA, not just a happily ever after for now, which is what I’ve done in some of my books—I like to leave that door open a little bit, sometimes. But for my new book, Never Be Tamed, it wraps up in a big, red swoon-y bow, I promise!

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Some of my favorite Happily Ever Afters include:

Harry Potter—Yeah, I know this is controversial but I like Harry and Ginny together.Twilight—doesn’t get much better than this.

16 Candles—Jake Ryan does not disappoint!Any Nora Roberts’ novel—she does the best HEA

Sweet Home AlabamaYou’ve Got MailAn Officer and a Gentleman

And the best of all time?

DIRTY DANCING, of course!

The worst? CMT Nashville, I’m looking at you! Oh, and don’t get me started on Me Before You…

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Clare James writes steamy contemporary romance and new adult stories, penning nearly a dozen novels. Her Entangled Brazen debut, CAUGHT, was a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Romance Series, and the touching family drama, Two-Hour Truce, also hit #1 as a category bestseller on Amazon. Clare is fan of spunky women, gorgeous guys, and super-hot romance, and spends most of her time lost in books. When she’s not reading, you can find her locked away writing. Clare is also a former dancer and still loves to get her groove on—mostly to work off her beloved cupcakes and red wine. She lives in Minneapolis with her two leading men—her husband and young son—and is always on social media chatting with readers.

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