Ep 271: All Hail the Queen — Exploring the Female Archetype in Romance

October 5, 2025October 6, 2025 Becky

On this episode, Becky is joined by Leah and Amanda as they dive into one of the most commanding archetypes in romance—the Queen. Regal, powerful, and often the one calling the shots, the Queen archetype shows up in so many ways across subgenres—whether she’s literally royalty, the boss at work, or simply the heroine who owns every room she walks into. We’ll be unpacking what makes her so compelling, the tropes that highlight her power, and why readers can’t get enough of these heroines who rule their own worlds.

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The Queen Archetype (in Romance):
The Queen archetype embodies authority, influence, and command—she’s a character who knows her worth, sets the rules, and often holds power over others, whether in her career, family, community, or even a literal throne. Queens are not defined only by status or wealth but by their ability to lead, protect, and inspire loyalty.

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Books Mentioned this episode

A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride
Alpha Night by Nalini Singh
Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer
The Ever Seas Duet and the Dragon Mage Series by LJ Andrews
Deliciously Dark Fairytales by K.F. Breene
Crown of Shards by Jennifer Estep

Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
Lush Money by Angelina M. Lopez
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adrianna Herrera
The Bombshell Effect by Karla Sorensen
Ride with Me by Simone Soltani
Fireball by Lainey Davis
A Reckless Memory by Marie Johnston
Bluewater Billionaires

Drake (Brienne Norcross) by Saywer Bennett

The Troubleshooter (Gia Norcross) by Anna Hackett
Hardly a Gentleman (Clara Vetry) by Eloisa James

Plus Sized Player (nina ford) by Danielle Allen
In Rides Trouble (Becky Reichert) by Julie Ann Walker

The Rebel Billionarie (Charlie WInters) By Ivy Layne

Tempted and Taken (Liza Moretti) by Mari Carr

The Dom Who Came In From the Cold (Maeby Vaughn) Lexi Blake

From the Heart (Violet) By Nora Everly

Hiding in the Smoke (Sofia) Ofelia Martinez
Always Meant of You (mable) by Krista Sandor
Trusted and True by Rhenna Morgan

Come Sundown by  Nora Roberts
Welcome to WInterville by Carrie Elks
What Hurts Us by Maggie Gates
Walk of Shame by Avery Flynn
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen – Aaliyah
When We Lied by Claire Contreras
Finding Home by Lauren Rowe
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
If You Need Me by Helena Hunting
“Reluctantly Royal” by Erin Nicholas
Lush Money by Angelina M. Lopez
Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan| The Kingmaker | The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan