A Dating Manual Disguised as a Rom-Com: The Surprising Audience for Anxious for Love

What happens when men start reading my rom-com written for women? Something surprising… Something I never would have imagined.

The men are actually enjoying it! One male reader devoured it in 12 hours and called it “a manual for dating disguised as a rom-com.” 😄
Here’s his video review

Honestly, I never expected men to be my target audience for Anxious for Love. When I wrote it, I wanted to explore the messy, funny, and hopeful side of modern love from a woman’s perspective. But hearing how men are connecting to it—especially as a kind of “dating manual”—has been both surprising and encouraging.

What I’ve learned is that good storytelling crosses gender lines. Whether it’s about communication, vulnerability, or second chances, people crave authenticity—and humor helps us face the awkward parts of love with a little more grace. But to have men say my book has opened up their eyes and they finally “get” how women think. That is more than I was expecting! See for yourself why men are anxious for love, too!

Curious why men are loving Anxious for Love? Grab your copy here.

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Gina Conroy

Gina Conroy

From the day I received my first diary in the second grade, I've had a passion expressing myself through writing. Later as a journalist and novelist, I realized words, if used powerfully, have the ability to touch, stir, and reach from the depths of one soul to another. Today as a writing and health coach, I inspire others to live their extraordinary life and encourage them to share their unique stories. For daily inspiration follow me on https://www.facebook.com/gina.conroy and check out my books here https://amzn.to/3lUx9Pi