Eight films have been produced under the existing partnership, but the new venture will enable Harlequin to raise its equity stake in the films and give Brain Power Studio further access to the collection and increase the number of films it produces each year.

The collection includes original movies adapted from the voluminous catalog of Harlequin, which currently releases more than 100 books each month in 34 languages.

“We are excited to fortify this partnership that has been very prolific since 2017,” says Beth Stevenson, executive producer and founder, Brain Power Studio.

“Working ground floor with the creative team at Harlequin in choosing the books and shaping the adaptations has been a dream,” says Brent Lewis, executive vice president, Harlequin. “We look forward to further exploring Harlequin’s wide and varied imprints and bringing the works of their very talented authors to life. Harlequin is thrilled to be elevating our relationship with Brain Power Studio, bringing our authors’ stories to film and delighting our readers. Brain Power has been incredible to work with, and I’m looking forward to expanding our relationship as we develop more films for fans to enjoy.”