It didn't feel inherently romantic but as someone who has never DMed before it was a great starting point! I was able to improvise a bit more romance into the story and my husband (who normally DMs and was so happy to just get to play) enjoyed the game. We finished it in about 2 hours, which was perfect for an after-bedtime-routine date. The cafe scene was a bit weird to work through, but with some adjustments (and the addition of a barkeeper) we succeeded.