Friday, November 26, 2010

Best Romance Novels

Welcome!

Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today, is dedicated to posting the best romance novels we can find.

We scour the web, searching independent review sites for the best romance novels. We consider books from large publishers, and also gems from the small presses. Each book posted has earned a five star review from a respected reviewer. In addition, we check that novel's average star ranking on Amazon. If a book earns 5 stars from both sources (or averages 4 1/2 stars with at least 20 reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best contemporary romance, call me mrs. miracle, debbie macomberCall Me Mrs. Miracle
Debbie Macomber
Mira, 2010
Contemporary romance

This Christmas, Emily Merkle (call her Mrs. Miracle!) is working in the toy department at Finley's, the last family-owned department store in New York City. And her boss is none other than…Jake Finley, the owner's son.

For Jake, holiday memories of brightly wrapped gifts, decorated trees and family were destroyed in a Christmas Eve tragedy years before. Now Christmas means just one thing to him—and to his father. Profit. Because they need a Christmas miracle to keep the business afloat. Holly Larson needs a miracle, too. She wants to give her eight-year-old nephew, Gabe, the holiday he deserves. Holly's widowed brother is in the army and won't be home for Christmas, but at least she can get Gabe that toy robot from Finley's, the one gift he desperately wants. If she can figure out how to afford it… More...

CALL ME MRS. MIRACLE is a perfect holiday romance.” – Susan Barton, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

Available at Amazonbest contemporary romance, call me mrs. miracle, debbie macomber


best paranormal romance, ecstasy in darkness, gena showalterEcstasy in Darkness
(Alien Huntress, Book 5)

Gena Showalter
Pocket Star, 2010
Paranormal romance

Growing up poor on New Chicago’s meanest streets, Ava Sans had two options: be the predator or be the prey. No contest. Now, working for Alien Investigation and Removal, she’s been ordered to capture the biggest, baddest warrior of all—a vampire too beautiful to be real, with the ability to manipulate time. Once the leader of the entire vampire army, McKell has been deemed savage and unstable, spurned even by his own kind. More...

Recommended Read
Ecstasy in Darkness is a rip-roaring, laugh out loud a minute wild ride...” – Katie, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review

Available at Amazonbest paranormal romance, ecstasy in darkness, gena showalter

Friday, November 19, 2010

Best Romance Novels

Welcome!

Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today, is dedicated to posting the best romance novels we can find.

We scour the web, searching independent review sites for the best romance novels. We consider books from large publishers, and also gems from the small presses. Each book posted has earned a five star review from a respected reviewer. In addition, we check that novel's average star ranking on Amazon. If a book earns 5 stars from both sources (or averages 4 1/2 stars with at least 20 reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best historical romance, the accidental wedding, anne gracieThe Accidental Wedding
Anne Gracie
Berkley, 2010
Historical romance, hot

When Nash Renfrew wakes in the bed of lovely Maddy Woodford, he thinks he's dreaming. Then he learns of his accident and the loss of his memory. But when it returns, Nash has no desire to leave Maddy's side and continues pretending he has amnesia. With each passing day, Nash's attraction to Maddy grows. But he's a diplomat and she's just a country girl.... More...

“...a story that is fresh and new and interesting.” – Nanette Donahue, All About Romance …full book review

Available at Amazonbest historical romance, the accidental wedding, anne gracie


best paranormal romance, scoundrel, zoe archerScoundrel
(The Blades of the Rose)

Zoe Archer
Zebra, 2010
Paranormal romance

London Harcourt's father is bent on subjugating the world's magic to British rule. But since London is a mere female, he hasn't bothered to tell her so. He's said only that he's leading a voyage to the Greek isles. No matter, after a smothering marriage and three years of straitlaced widowhood, London jumps at the opportunity - unfortunately, right into the arms of Bennett Day. Bennett is a ladies' man, when he's not dodging lethal attacks to protect the powers of the ancients from men like London's father. Sometimes, he's a ladies' man even when he is dodging them. But the minute he sees London he knows she will require his full attention. More...

“Have you ever received a box of chocolates so good that you savored them, eating a little at a time...” – Lindsey Seddon, The Romance Reader …full book review

Available at Amazonbest paranormal romance, scoundrel, zoe archer

Friday, November 12, 2010

Best Romance Novels

Welcome!

Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today, is dedicated to posting the best romance novels we can find.

We scour the web, searching independent review sites for the best romance novels. We consider books from large publishers, and also gems from the small presses. Each book posted has earned a five star review from a respected reviewer. In addition, we check that novel's average star ranking on Amazon. If a book earns 5 stars from both sources (or averages 4 1/2 stars with at least 20 reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best inspirational romance novel, doctor in petticoats, mary connealyDoctor in Petticoats
(Sophie's Daughters)

Mary Connealy
Barbour Books, 2010
Inspirational romance

Doctor Alex Buchanan is a wanted man--a deseter from the army stalked by a bounty hunter--but he'd rather be dead than inflict any more pain on his patients. Beth McClellan is idealistic, believing the nursing training she received will be enough to help her serve as doctor to her home town in West Texas. When Alex and Beth meet in a stagecoach accident, they find that they work well together. More...

“...Doctor in Petticoats is a fast-moving entertaining story...” – Trudy, Once Upon a Romance …full book review

Available at Amazonbest inspirational romance novel, doctor in petticoats, mary connealy


best paranormal romance, urban fantasy, play of passion, nalini singhPlay of Passion
(Psy/Changeling)

Nalini Singh
Berkley, 2010
Paranormal romance, hot

In his position as Tracker for the SnowDancer pack, Drew Kincaid must rein in rogue changelings who've lost control of their animal halves- even if it means killing those who've gone too far. But nothing in his life has prepared him for the battle he must now wage-to win the heart of a woman who makes his body ignite... More...

“There is no finer storyteller around!” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review

Available at Amazonbest paranormal romance, urban fantasy, play of passion, nalini singh

Friday, November 5, 2010

Best Romance Novels

Welcome!

Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today, is dedicated to posting the best romance novels we can find.

We scour the web, searching independent review sites for the best romance novels. We consider books from large publishers, and also gems from the small presses. Each book posted has earned a five star review from a respected reviewer. In addition, we check that novel's average star ranking on Amazon. If a book earns 5 stars from both sources (or averages 4 1/2 stars with at least 20 reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best paranormal romance, city of ghosts, stacia kaneCity of Ghosts
(Downside Ghosts, Book 3)

Stacia Kane
Del Rey, 2010
Paranormal romance

IT’S A THIN LINE BETWEEN ALIVE AND UNDEAD.

Chess Putnam has a lot on her plate. Mangled human corpses have started to show up on the streets of Downside, and Chess’s bosses at the Church of Real Truth have ordered her to team up with the ultra-powerful Black Squad agency to crack the grisly case. Chess is under a binding spell that threatens death if she talks about the investigation, but the city’s most notorious crime boss—and Chess’s drug dealer—gets wind of her new assignment and insists on being kept informed. More...

“...for me, this book was an all-around winner just for addressing Chessie and Terrible's relationship problems...” – Alexandra Cenni, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review
Available at Amazonbest paranormal romance, city of ghosts, stacia kane


best inspirational romance, historical, while we’re far apart, lynn austinWhile We're Far Apart
Lynn Austin
Bethany House, 2010
Historical, Inspirational romance

In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother. Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war. More...

“...a stunning novel about finding hope during desperate times...” – Chandra McNeil, RT Book Reviews …full book review

Available at Amazonbest inspirational romance, historical, while we’re far apart, lynn austin