Love, LIT or AI? Romance Authors Test Bots, Facing Heart vs. Hustle

A romance author experiments with AI to rapidly churn out novels, discovering that bots can speed production but struggle with emotional nuance, sexual tension, and authentic representation. While some writers embrace AI to publish dozens of titles under multiple pen names, industry leaders warn of market floods and readers’ desire for human connection, highlighting ongoing debates over ethics, disclosure, and the evolving romance landscape as AI-generated books gain traction.