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mmc/fmc

What does mmc/fmc mean?

Shorthand for the romance leads. MMC = the love interest you're meant to obsess over, FMC = the heroine whose head you're inside. BookTok reviews and ratings live and die by these two acronyms.

"FMC is a grumpy assassin, MMC is a sunshine baker. I'm sold."

Frequently asked questions

What does MMC/FMC mean in romance novels?

MMC and FMC stand for Male Main Character and Female Main Character in a romance novel.

How do you use MMC/FMC in a sentence?

"The MMC is a grumpy duke and the FMC is the governess who won't put up with him."

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