How should you kill a character in a romance novel you are writing?

Answer 1

You can kill a character any way you like -- you're the author!

The best way is to make the death logical to the story. For example, if your plot involves a river, you might have the character drown in a flood or die trying to rescue someone else. Try not to have some sort of weird sudden death just pop out of nowhere -- be sure to foreshadow the death so the reader isn't totally surprised when someone dies.

Also keep in mind that readers are not going to be happy if you've developed a character and gotten them to like him or her only to kill them off at the end.

Answer 2

Consider an unexpected or tragic event that adds emotional depth to the story, such as a fatal illness, accident, or sacrifice that showcases the depth of the characters' love. Approach the death with sensitivity, focusing on the impact it has on the surviving characters and how it shapes the trajectory of the novel.