What defines a comic love story book, and how does it differ from a traditional romance novel?

A comic love story book, often a graphic novel or a series, uses sequential art to tell a narrative centered on romantic relationships. It differs from a traditional prose romance novel by integrating visual storytelling, where character expressions, body language, settings, and key romantic moments are depicted through illustrations, panels, and speech bubbles, alongside written dialogue and narration. This visual component adds an immediate emotional depth and aesthetic dimension that prose alone cannot provide, making the romance unfold visually rather than relying solely on descriptive text.