Longbourn by Jo Baker is proof that new work based in an homage can be so much more than the wish-fulfillment and bizarre tangents of fan fiction. A lot of literature provides alternate perspectives of a known works and Baker took Pride and Prejudice, a novel known so well by so many, and used it …
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Lessons in Love Series: The Rake and England’s Perfect Hero by Suzanne Enoch
GOD DAMN IT! When will I learn with Suzanne Enoch? WHEN? It always goes so well and then falls apart. The Rake This was published less than 10 years ago and yet with 1970s Maid of Honour dress. The conceit of this historical romance series is that three friends decide that men need to be …
With This Ring Series: Reforming a Rake, Meet Me at Midnight, and A Matter of Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
More B+ romance from an author I go to in a pinch and only if the price is right. Suzanne Enoch is almost really good. Her romances leave something to be desired, but I can never quite put my finger on what. It may be that she’s not good at conveying passion, or maybe intimacy, or even besottedness. …
Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
About a week ago, I woke up and all I wanted to do was read a romance novel. I am not proud, but I am trying to own my shame. I blasted through the two books I had in the guest room closet and have moved on to both the library and the bookstore for …
Castles Ever After Series: Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare
Tessa Dare’s latest Regency romance series is called The Duchess Deal and I would recommend its first book, Girl Meets Duke, over Do You Want to Start a Scandal? This crossover story between Dare’s Spindle Cove and Castles Ever After novels, features the youngest of the Highwood sisters and longtime troublemaker, Charlotte, who has both eldest sibling Diana’s desire for a loving home …
So You Want to Read a (Historical, Contemporary, New Adult, Paranormal) Romance …
Alternatively: The Worst Romance Novels I Have Ever Read This recommendations list is gleaned from at least 80 authors and over 500 books. Ten Great Romance Novellas to Get You Started Looking for something specific? Here’s a list of authors I’ve read enough to see thematic consistencies and it’s hard to go wrong with these …
A Princess in Hiding Series: The Duke of Olympia Meets His Match
Despite the wonderful writing and Juliana Gray’s consistent ability to create interesting characters and throw in some excitement, I couldn’t fully enjoy the Victorian romance novella The Duke of Olympia Meets His Match, but I didn’t mind. I paid a reasonable sum for the book, and since I borrowed all of her other novels from the library, …
Romance Authors and Their Themes
The link in the author’s name will take you to either a summary of their catalogue or a relevant review. Carla Kelly – People are inherently good and their kindness will surprise you. Caroline Linden – Fortune favours the bold. Cecilia Grant – Live life on your own terms and be willing to accept the consequences. Christina Lauren – …
Bar Sinister by Sheila Simonson
Short Version: Long on historical, short on romance. This novel came to me through a recommendation on my list of books sorted by author with a comment from Jorry saying she/he thought someone was missing from my reading list: Sheila Simonson. Always willing to look into a suggestion, I found one of this new-to-me author’s …
The Complete Reading List by Author
Short Version: Recommended books are in bold, reviewed books are linked, these are ruthlessly streamlined recommendations lists – So You Want to Read a (Historical) Romance… Ten Great Romance Novellas to Get You Started Plus just for funsies: The Worst Romance Novels I Have Ever Read I have more content based lists over there on the right …
Mrs. Julien Presents 