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What does slow burn mean?
A romance that develops across many chapters — sometimes many books — with longing looks, almost-kisses and emotional restraint instead of a quick payoff. Fanfic readers will sit through 200k words for one hand-graze.
"It's a slow burn, they don't even kiss until book two — but god, when they do."
Frequently asked questions
What does slow burn mean?
It's a romance that takes its sweet time getting going.
How do you use slow burn in a sentence?
"I love a good slow burn where the couple doesn't get together until the final chapter."
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