Where are the non-stereotypical Asian and Hispanic/Latino and indigenous North American characters in mainstream romance fiction? 

The greater frequency of inter-species couples over interracial couples in bestselling mainstream romance fiction says what about publishing trends and their reflection of present-day society? 

What are the reasons why black characters who are featured in a mainstream romance series usually get their happily-ever-after toward the end or in the last book of the series? 

In what ways does women’s fiction reinforce expectations shaped by traditional gender roles through character development, language, and story arc evolution?