Strong Female Characters in Romance Books
Let’s be honest: there’s something extra powerful about reading a romance story where the woman isn’t just along for the ride. She’s making big decisions, standing her ground, chasing goals, and falling in love on her own terms. At Galatea, we’ve seen hundreds of strong female leads across romance genres, from werewolf queens to fearless […]
What’s a One-Shot? And Why Do So Many Erotic Stories Use This Format?
If you’ve ever read a short story that made your heart race (or something else) you were probably reading a one-shot. A one-shot is basically a complete story told in one go. No sequels, no chapters to click through. Just one short, self-contained read. It might be a quick scene, a powerful moment, or a […]
What is Mermaid Aesthetic?
Mermaids are one of those mythical creatures that just never go out of style. Whether they’re sweet and romantic or mysterious and deadly, they show up in stories from all over the world. We’ve seen mermaids pop up in Galatea books in so many different ways—from powerful queens of the ocean to misunderstood sirens stuck […]