Iām an author of over seventy romance books and have been a romance reader all my life. I think the first book I wrote (at the age of eight) featured a kiss. Yes, I was precocious, but in my defense, I was spying on my much older sister and her boyfriend at the time. Reading and writing romance is my passion, and I love spending my days creating independent, intelligent, and feisty heroines and hot, smart, modern men. Iām lucky enough to spend my days doing what I love. I hope you love the books on my list, and that they bring you as much pleasure (and an escape from reality) as they did me.
Can you even call yourself a romance reader if you donāt like Jane Austen or havenāt read Pride and Prejudice?
Pride and Prejudice is widely regarded as the first romantic comedy published. Lizzy is a strong heroine, Darcy a strong, silent alpha male. They both have awesome character arcs and a happy ending. Itās a fantastic book, written by a groundbreaking author.
(PS: The BCC production of Pride and Prejudice from 1995 is also brilliant.) Sigh.
Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason, and above all the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated by Hugh Thomson and features an afterword by author and critic, Henry Hitchings.
A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride andā¦
Weāve all watched The Bridgetons on Netflix, but the books are better!
This is Anthonyās story, and my favourite of Quinnās Bridgerton series. Itās witty and wonderful, with a strong heroine and a swoony hero! Anthony had made up his mind to wed Kateās sister, but Kateās not having any of it!
In her opinion, reformed rakes are not good husband material! Kate and Anthonyās rocky road to love is brilliant, witty, and wonderful.
The inspiration for season two of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Anthony Bridgerton in the second of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family.
ANTHONY'S STORY
This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. London's most elusive bachelor Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry-he's even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield-the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad withā¦
In the bigoted milieu of 1945, six days after the official end of World War II, Bess Myerson, the daughter of poor Russian immigrants living in the Bronx, remarkably rises to become Miss America, the first āand to date onlyā Jewish woman to do so. At stake is a $5,000ā¦
This is a contemporary book I have read and reread, I absolutely adore it. Itās also the winner of Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense.
When single mother Isobel moves the body of a murdered man from the beach outside her house, she lands herself in a world of trouble. She approaches ex-military man Callum for help, but Callum has issues of his own. This book is full of heart and humour, with a very sexy hero and a lovely heroine. I canāt recommend it highly enough.
Callum McKay was an SAS officer when a car bomb took his legs. After his recovery, he became partner in the international security firm that dealt with the things governments weren't able to deal with. As far as Callum was concerned, he was still the same able, competent and commanding guy he was before his accident. And then, he was proven wrong. After a screwed up mission in South America, Callum realized he wasn't an asset to his team. He was a liability. With his purpose and faith in his abilities shattered, Callum turned his backā¦
Another romantic suspense, this is a fabulously nuanced exās-reunite book.
Callie Dunbrook is an archaeologist on a dig on land that is said to be cursed. She has to unravel the history, and the mystery, while dealing with her irritating ex-husband Jake. The book has several sub-plots, with interesting characters. It deals with some tough subjects cleverly, and I think itās Ms. Roberts's best book.
When five-thousand-year-old human bones are found at a construction site in the small town of Woodsboro, the news draws archaeologist Callie Dunbrook out of her sabbatical and into a whirlwind of adventure, danger and romance.
To begin with she must try to make sense of the cloud of death and misfortune that hangs over the dig - fuelling rumours that the site is cursed. She must also cope with the presence of her irritating - but still irresistible - ex-husband, Hake. But when a stranger appears, claiming to know a secret about her childhood, Callie is forced to also questionā¦
Winner of the 2024 New Mexico - Arizona Book Award.
In this deeply researched novel of America's most celebrated outlaw, Mark Warren sheds light on the human side of Billy the Kid and reveals the intimate stories of the lesser-known players in his legendary life of crime. Warren's fictional composerā¦
This is a seriously funny book full of great dialogue. Itās also a great premiseā¦the hero who makes a bet with his friend to sleep with said friendās very cranky ex-girlfriend.
Min has just been recently dumped by a man she didnāt love, but sheās not in the mood to deal with any manās ****. Cal is stupidly handsome, successful, and charming, but he needs to be brought down a peg or ten. This is opposites attract romance with lots of heart!
Hallmark Christmas movie vibes with gingerbread spice.
Sutton Alsop hates Christmas. So much so, when confronted with a house that looks like Santa himself vomited Christmas all over it, she accidentally (drunkenly) destroys every fairy light, fake reindeer, and candy cane in sight. Unfortunately for Sutton, this house belongs to none other than Gus Langston, single dad and owner of the villageās year-round Christmas shop ā aka Mr. Christmas himself. But Mr. Christmas has a secret only Sutton knowsā¦ With the two of them forced together for the holidays, the sparks between them are hot enough to melt even the coldest of hearts!
The Hunt for the Peggy C is best described as Casablanca meets Das Boot. It is about an American smuggler who struggles to rescue a Jewish family on his rusty cargo ship, outraging his mutinous crew of misfits and provoking a hair-raising chase by a brutal Nazi U-boat captainā¦
Can a free-spirited country girl navigate the world of intrigue, illicit affairs, and power-mongering that is the court of Louis XIVāthe Sun King--and still keep her head?
France, 1670. Sixteen-year-old Sylvienne dāAubert receives an invitation to attend the court of King Louis XIV. She eagerly accepts, unaware of her motherāsā¦