A professor in a college creative writing course once told his class that every story is a love story. At first, this may seem like an overstatement, but when you step back and analyze storytelling, it rings true. Love exists in every story—whether it’s love for another person, a country, God, or even an idea. This means that no matter what fantasy story you’re writing, romance in fantasy will likely find its way into your narrative. While those seeking an overt love story may turn to the romance genre, romance is not exclusive to it. Many fantasy books incorporate romance…