The time for romance was past and yet to come.
However, she always seemed able to find time for romance.
But who could make time for romance, with a husband or anyone else?
There was certainly no room in her life for romance.
There was little time for romance in such a life.
If something did happen, well this was the place for romance, after all.
In fact, done right, it can be a bit like looking for romance.
He needed the sort of character who has no room for romance.
He had found little time for romance since his marriage ended.
If you're looking for romance in science, that's where you might find it.