RBT is a clothing brand created for romance readers who want apparel that feels grown, comfortable and personal. I design everything myself. Some pieces are subtle with a small text. Others are a bit bold or playful when the design needs it. I use embroidery, prints and different garment styles so every collection stays fresh without losing the overall RBT look.

RBT also offers officially licensed merch for authors I love such as Sadie Kincaid, Lola King, Rina Kent and Shantel Tessier. Each piece is approved and created with care so you can wear something that quietly connects to your favorite stories.

The goal of RBT is simple. Clothing that feels good, looks clean and fits the energy of the romance reader world. Not overly themed, not generic, but something in the middle that feels right. Something you can wear at home, to the bookstore, or out with friends without feeling like you are in costume.

If you are the type of reader who knows her comfort tropes, re reads favorite chapters, buys books faster than she can finish them and wants apparel that fits that life, you are in the right place.

Thank you for being here and for supporting this small corner dedicated to romance readers.

About me

Hi, I am Athina, the face behind Romance Bookish Things. I live on a small Greek island and spend way too much time thinking about fictional men, book tropes and which hoodie is the softest to read in. I read mostly sports and dark romance. Some of my favorite authors are Luna Mason, Rina Kent, Lola King, and Chelsea Curto. 

I started RBT because I could never find clothing that matched my taste, especially in Europe. Everything felt too girly or too edgy, or it did not feel like something a romance reader would actually want to wear in real life. I wanted pieces that were simple, stylish and still had personality. Nothing childish, nothing overly dramatic. When I could not find it, I created it myself.

Your order is made on demand through production partners in Europe or the United States. This keeps quality high and avoids unnecessary waste. It also prevents almost all customs issues and keeps delivery times normal, which is very helpful because I live on a Greek island. Shipping everything from here would be slow and expensive, so this system works much better for everyone.

If you ever want to talk about books, new merch ideas or a character who has no business being that attractive, my inbox is always open.

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Athina