💞 Welcome to Between the Tropes!

We’re so excited to have new faces joining us—whether you’ve been reading romance since birth or you’re just testing the tropey waters, you’re in the right place. 💗

Founded by romance bookstagrammer All in with A, Between the Tropes started as a way to bring together romance-loving humans in the Raleigh-Durham area—and has since grown into a joyful, welcoming community of readers and friends.

📚 How It Works:

🌟 General Meetings

We meet once a month at 7 PM, typically at a local coffee shop, restaurant, or brewery—unless someone offers to host at home!

At each meeting, anyone can pitch a romance (or romance-adjacent) book, and the group votes on what we’ll read next.

👯‍♀️ Small Group Meetups – Amelia’s Faves

In addition to our main meeting, we host a cozy bonus night at Amelia’s house. While we love our group picks, this smaller gathering is a chance to explore one of Amelia’s personal favorite reads—often lesser-known gems that didn’t make the vote, but totally deserve their moment.

🧳 Retreats & Girls’ Trips

We plan 3–4 retreats or girls' trips per year! Destinations and price points vary to keep things accessible. You’re never obligated, but always welcome. Past trips have included mountain cabins, beach weekends, and festive holiday outings.

🎉 Social Events

From wine nights to holiday parties to spontaneous hangs, we also host regular social events to build connection beyond the page.

💬 Community Guidelines:

We’re here for thoughtful conversation, shared joy, and a love of romance in all its forms.

We recognize that intention does not equal impact—our members come from different lived experiences and perspectives. Please bring an open heart, a kind spirit, and a willingness to listen.

🚫 Bullying or degrading comments based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, culture, or identity will not be tolerated. This is a space where everyone should feel safe, seen, and respected.

💸 Membership & Support:

Being a member is completely free, and general book club meetings are always open to all!

We also offer optional contribution tiers to help support event planning, materials, and community extras:

Tier 1: Free
Tier 2: $3/month
Tier 3: $5/month
Tier 4: $7/month

✨ Contributing gets you early sign-ups for retreats, insider info on author visits, and the chance to help shape future socials and trips. Choose whatever level feels right—no pressure, ever.

👭 Invite Your Friends:

Love romance novels? Love community? You belong here. The more the merrier!

Welcome to Between the Tropes. We’re so glad you’re here. 💕

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