Company Overview
Harlequin Enterprises Ltd is a book publishing company specializing in romance and commercial fiction. It is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates as a division of HarperCollins, a subsidiary of News Corp. Harlequin publishes thousands of titles annually across multiple imprints and formats.
History and Ownership
Founded in 1949, Harlequin began as a Canadian paperback publisher and later expanded internationally. The company was acquired by News Corporation in 2007 and later became part of HarperCollins. For more details on its corporate structure, see https://www.harpercollins.com/.
Products and Digital Strategy
Harlequin publishes romance, women's fiction, mystery, and young adult titles through imprints such as Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Romance, and Harlequin Love Inspired. The company offers print books, ebooks, and digital subscriptions, and distributes content through major retailers and its own platforms.
