London Christmas Romance: Can It Survive January?
A festive fling with a panto prince in London has this writer questioning if love built on Christmas magic can endure the January blues. Discover the reality behind the fairy lights.
A festive fling with a panto prince in London has this writer questioning if love built on Christmas magic can endure the January blues. Discover the reality behind the fairy lights.
The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama Heated Rivalry reveals women's desire for romance without misogyny. Explore the cultural phenomenon.
Discover 'The New Years', the Spanish miniseries on Mubi offering a raw, authentic portrayal of modern love. Fans of Normal People and One Day will adore this relatable on-off romance.
The HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry' has caused a major shortage of its source novels in Australia, with booksellers comparing demand to 'Bridgerton'. Discover the details of the publishing rush.
Sky Atlantic's queer romance 'Heated Rivalry' packs in constant sex scenes between ice hockey rivals, but critics say more character development was needed. Read our full review.
Alyssa Moore and Jacob Randell's romance blossomed in secret on tour with Gravity & Other Myths. Discover how a shared love of condiments and a spooky Paris bridge led to their 'moment they knew'.
Sky Atlantic's 'Heated Rivalry' serves a steamy, queer love story set in the macho world of ice hockey. Discover why this Canadian import is more than just a sports bodice-ripper.
A UK journalist compares Rachel Reid's 'Heated Rivalry' book to its TV adaptation, revealing why the novel offers deeper character insight and a richer story. Discover the key differences and where to stream.
Discover your 2026 love life tarot horoscope. Kerry King reveals the three-card forecast for each zodiac sign, from fiery Aries to dreamy Pisces. Read your romantic destiny now.
Discover how a new generation of readers, connected online, is transforming the UK's literary scene with romance and 'romantasy' novels, creating vibrant communities and events.
My Chemical Romance announce 2026 UK stadium tour. Fans can secure tickets from just £46 on resale sites for Wembley, Liverpool & Glasgow dates. Act now for the best deals.
Our review of the 2025 TV phenomenon 'Heated Rivalry' cuts through the hype. Is the steamy ice hockey romance worth the buzz? Stream on Sky and NOW from January 10, 2026.
Andrew Ngeh and Kath Oliver's love story began while volunteering in the South Pacific. From a paddleboard kiss to surviving a cyclone, discover their decade-long journey to marriage and parenthood.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has gone public with his new partner, 27-year-old model Oliver Cole. The couple shared a Christmas selfie, with friends saying they are 'very much on the same wavelength'.
Romance fiction sales have surged to a record £69m in the UK, doubling in the US. Discover why this genre, from Emily Henry to 'romantasy', offers vital connection in turbulent times.
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
Beatriz Bernal's pioneering 1545 knight's tale, the first Spanish novel by a woman, is reborn in an illustrated adaptation. Discover the strong female characters that predate Don Quixote.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
The X-rated Canadian drama 'Heated Rivalry', hailed the sexiest show of 2025, is finally set for a UK release. Get the latest on the forbidden hockey romance that has fans hooked.
A fraudster who targeted single mothers on dating apps, stealing nearly £1 million, has been jailed for 17 years. Read the shocking details of the UK's longest romance fraud sentence.
Rapper Aitch has clarified his relationship with EastEnders star Shona McGarty after I'm A Celebrity 2025, calling her a 'good friend'. Get the latest jungle gossip and final updates.
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.
Tracey Kasongo, 33, swapped her London life for a Brooklyn apartment via Kindred and found love with a filmmaker. Her story mirrors the classic rom-com 'The Holiday'. Read her magical New York tale.
Discover the Guardian's top romance picks for 2025, featuring witty wedding dramas, literary love affairs, and surprisingly sexy takes on Brexit. Find your next favourite read.
British TV fans are devastated as the hit sports romance series Heated Rivalry remains unavailable in the UK. Find out why this 'masterpiece' has the world hooked and when it might finally arrive.
Katy Perry opens up about being 'battered and bruised' by criticism of her Blue Origin space flight while navigating legal disputes and a surprising new romance with Justin Trudeau.
From ICU meet-cutes to holiday romances, discover how five couples found lasting love this year. Heartwarming stories that prove romance is alive and well.
Luc Besson's romantic reimagining of Dracula starring Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz brings ambition and panache to the Gothic classic. Available on digital from December 1.