Best Romance Novels

The newest romance novels rated 5 stars (or hearts, books, etc.) from The Wild Rose Press are listed here.

Click title to find the book, or stars to read the review. For a description of ratings, please click here.

NEW POLICY: Well, the day has come…I knew I could not continue this blog indefinitely as I’ve done for over a year, for it simply takes too much time. Unfortunately, I’ve been neglecting several important things, including my website, www.bestromancenovelstoday.com, because I don’t have time to keep up with it. Starting next week, I’ll post only books (from any publisher) that meet Best Romance Novels Today’s criteria (see "New Policy" in the sidebar). This will accomplish two things—I’ll actually start keeping up with my website, and my blog posts here will get considerably shorter, which is what I need, for sanity’s sake.

It is hard for me to admit I can’t do everything I want to do! I love The Wild Rose Press, and all of its wonderful authors, and I wish I could continue to solely promote this fantastic press, but I can’t. I will still continue to post Wild Rose Press books, of course, but only those which meet BRNT’s criteria. If an author has a book that meets these criteria, please feel free to email me at reviewfinders@yahoo.com, and I will be happy to post it.

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Jennette

Best Book
Familiar Strangers, by Allie Standifer ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Louisiana born and bayou bred Galen Matthews doesn’t usually care about other people’s problems, but when one of his few friends calls needing a favor, against his better judgment he agrees. He had no idea the favor was going to be protecting the feisty and slightly flighty Regin Neff, without her knowledge. Little did he know how far accepting this new job would send his world careening out of its perfectly ordered existence. More…

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Top Pick
Fire Eyes, by Cheryl Pierson ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), hot

Beaten and wounded by a band of sadistic renegades that rules the borderlands of Indian Territory, U.S. Marshal Kaed Turner understands what the inevitable outcome will be for him: death. But Fate and a war party of Choctaw Indians intervene, delivering him instead to a beautiful angel with the skill to heal him. Jessica Monroe has already lost a husband and a brother to the outlaws who tortured Marshal Turner. As the rugged lawman lies bleeding on her bed, she faces a difficult decision. More…

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Reviewer Top Pick
Meant to Be, by Donna Marie Rogers ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

She's running from her past, he's unsure about his future. Maybe together they can figure out what was MEANT TO BE. … Officer Garrett Jamison is at the lowest point in his life. He’s lost faith in his ability as a police officer after unwittingly setting his sister up with a dirty cop. Garrett ended up getting shot, and his sister's son kidnapped right out of his own bed. He takes a leave from the force, in need of some time to make a decision about his future. Too bad he can't get a decent night's sleep thanks to his sexy new neighbor and her howling cat. More…

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Also Read Long and Short’s Review…
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Ashton’s Secret, by Liana Laverentz ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

From the moment he’d caught her snooping on his property, Meghan Edwards knew Nicholas Hawkinson was the man she’d been looking for. But would this dark, secretive stranger help her solve the mystery of her sister's death? More…

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Dancing with Dragons, by Tiarie Vaughn-Lazzar ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

When Dorothy agreed to go fix up her grandmother's family home she decided to try and solve the old family murder mystery. She is determined to discover who killed her grandmother's twin. She just didn't expect to fall in love with the grandson of the main suspect, or that the killer was still alive, gaining her trust little by little.

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Babies in the Bargain, by Mona Risk ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

With only one year left to complete her medical training in Neonatology, Dr. Holly Collier vows not to let anyone mess up her sacrosanct schedule. Especially not the drop-dead gorgeous Dr. Marc Suarez who broke her heart seven years ago. More…

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The Dance Lesson, by Jocelyn Saint James ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, sweet

Caught in the throes of middle age and balancing life's responsibilities, Doreen never imagines that a trip to her daughter's dance studio would be the start of an adventure. When she reluctantly joins Andrew's ballroom dance class, she realizes that ballroom dancing isn't all she has to learn. Can she trust her heart to follow her feet and make the right moves?

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Enter the Parrot, by Kiki Lon ☆☆☆☆☆
Young Adult, sweet

Meet Jade, the White girl in the Wong family. On the surface, Jade fits in perfectly. But just below the surface lurks the fragrance of ginger, ginseng, and a secret kung fu society. When her crazy grandpa’s deluded parrot goes missing, Jade must dive deep into the seedy underbelly of Chinatown to find him, keeping secrets from her best friends and her cute eco-mentor, Cedric: aka the hottest guy in school. More…

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Getting Personal, by Diane Amos ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Sometimes good intentions aren't enough. No one knows that better than Monique St. Cyr, parochial school dropout, dieter extraordinaire, and sucker for wounded animals. By day she writes obituaries for the local newspaper. By night, this investigative reporter wannabe with pit bull tenacity has a habit of leaping headlong into things, with both eyes closed. To liven up things a tad, her mother, an erotic fiction author, enlists Monique's help with research for her next book about online dating. More…

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Marrying Minda, by Tanya Hanson ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

Mail-order bride Minda Becker arrives in Paradise, Nebraska and eagerly marries the handsome man who meets her stagecoach. His wedding kiss melts her toes. Too bad he's the wrong bridegroom. Having honored his brother's deathbed request to marry Minda, Cowboy Brixton Haynes can't deny he'd like a wedding night with the eastern beauty. But the last thing he needs is to be saddled with a wife and the three children his brother left behind. First chance he gets, he'll be back point riding along the Goodnight. More…

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Mayhem, Marriage, and Murderous Mystery Manuscripts, by JL Wilson ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, sensual

Bea Emerson has finally married the cowboy of her dreams, but her honeymoon with L.J. Remarchik is cut short when Bea finds the body of an aspiring writer on Halloween, killed by a trick-or-treater. She and L.J. are soon pulled into a deadly search for a killer who is hiding among authors, agents, and publishers at a writing conference in a remote resort in Minnesota’s North Woods. Will their dreams of a life together be cut short before it can begin?

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Miner in Petticoats, by Paty Jager ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

Shouldering the burdens of his family and the mining community, Ethan Halsey devotes himself to providing for the growing families of his brothers. However, Aileen Miller, a widow, also looking out for her family’s interests, refuses to part with the land he needs. As they battle—one to push his dream to reality and the other to prove no man will hurt her again—their lives become enmeshed and their hearts collide.

Read The Romance Studio’s Review...
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More than Great Riches, by Jan Washburn ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

Tracy Dixon is an unwitting suspect in a high-profile jewelry theft. The NYPD warns her not to leave town. But Tracy gets word that her beloved brother, Jeff, is barely clinging to life, seriously burned in an automobile accident. Although she had vowed never again to set foot in her hometown, Tracy throws caution to the wind and rushes back to Allerton. More…

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Noble Blood, by Linda J. Parisi ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

A Law Broken:
Tamara Duncan has just been made into a True Noble and left with no memory of her former self. Nicholai Valentin accuses her of trying to kill his brother and destroy his House by using the Water. Is she part of a plot, or simply a pawn in something bigger than either of them can imagine? More…

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Summer Lovin’, by Dara Edmondson, Laurie J. Edwards, Mona Ingram, Kimberlee R. Mendoza, Sydney Shay, and June Sproat ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (Anthology), sweet

From a rich Southern country club to a Midwest ranch and all the way to the cool beaches of the Pacific Northwest, this sweet collection of summer love stories revels in the magic of first love.

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A Summer’s Hope, by Amber Leigh Williams ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, sensual

Briar has spent half her life upholding the family business. As another summer rolls around, it looks like her luck is running dry and she’s dangerously close to losing the only thing that matters, Hanna’s Inn, her late mother’s bed and breakfast. Amidst deep financial difficulty, a shaky relationship with her estranged father, and a non-existent social life, hope is all she has left. Enter Cole, a new guest at Hanna’s. Fresh from the turmoil of a bitter divorce and haunted by his mistakes, he’s desperate for escape. More…

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Taking Advantage, by Larry Hammersley ☆☆☆☆☆
Vintage, sweet

Zack Thompson has been crazy about Gloria Garner ever since she came to Sheffield High in their freshman year. She's been elected basketball queen four years running and only dates the three top athletes. How can Zack compete for Gloria's hand when he's no good at sports and lacking in the looks department? And as if that weren't enough, Gloria has a super strict mother who has to approve her daughter's every date. Does Zack's excellence in academics and his gentlemanly conduct count for anything?

Read WRDF’s Review…
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Best Reviewed Romance Novels

The newest romance novels rated 5 stars (or hearts, books, etc.) from The Wild Rose Press are listed here.

Click title to find the book, or stars to read the review. For a description of ratings, please click here.

NOTE: What a number of wonderful reviews this week! In an effort to shorten the blog, and also to save myself quite a bit of time while putting this lengthy post together, this week I’ll only include a link to the review, instead of posting a quote from it.

Recommended Read
I Bid One American, by Amy Corwin ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, sweet

She’s an American heiress nobody wants; he’s a Duke every woman is after. When Nathaniel, Duke of Peckham, meets Charlotte, he’s suspicious of her indifference. Too many women have sought—and failed—to catch him. However, Charlotte is more interested in dead pharaohs than English dukes. More…

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Recommended Read
Letters from Home, by Jo Barrett ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Letters from home lift John Caldwell’s spirits during his tour of duty in Iraq. Phoebe Honeycutt, otherwise known as Aunt Bee to all the kids in the neighborhood, fills an empty place in his life through her letters and cookie care packages after the death of his grandmother. But what John doesn’t realize is that Phoebe isn’t the doddering old lady he believes her to be. And when they come face to face at last, her delicious cookies aren’t the only things he wants to sample

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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Recommended Read
Troubled Hearts, by Donna Hatch ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, sweet

Desperate to escape her estranged husband and a home enshrouded with death and despair, Julia flees in the middle of the night. Little does she know that her determined husband is in pursuit. Along the journey, she discovers a telling revelation. But will it be enough to banish the ghosts of the past and soothe her troubled heart?

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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All or Nothing, by Ashley Elizabeth Ludwig ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

RuthAnne Newcomb, a young widow starting over, nearly dies on the perilous winding road to Tucson, Arizona in 1876. The accident is a cover-up for a heinous crime at the hand of the murderous bandit El Tejano. Robbed and left for dead, all that remains for RuthAnne is her faith and her God-given talents. She needs both to endure the handsome, vengeful cavalry captain who saves her life. More…

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Babies in the Bargain, by Mona Risk ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

With only one year left to complete her medical training in Neonatology, Dr. Holly Collier vows not to let anyone mess up her sacrosanct schedule. Especially not the drop-dead gorgeous Dr. Marc Suarez who broke her heart seven years ago. More…

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Blind Sight, by Susan Shay ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Cassie Reynolds is channeling the dreams of a serial killer. But without the resources to stop him—if she's able to discover who he is—how can she succeed? Only cynical Keegan Flynn, who believes in nothing and no one, has the tools needed to complete her gift. Will Cassie be able to make Keegan believe in time, or will Christmas this year be murder?

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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A Convenient Cowboy, by Shari Thayn ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Nina Randall needs a change. Her career as an ad exec is in a shambles and she has no personal life to speak of. She has one last chance to prove herself—a soda pop commercial in a Western setting. The thought of rough, rugged cowboys positively beckons. More…

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The Daddy Issue, by Melissa Beck ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, sensual

The last souvenir small-town girl Gretchen expected from her Chicago vacation was getting pregnant from one night of delight. The sexy, successful CEO she hooked up with told her he wasn't interested in a family, so she never revealed what had happened. Five years later, Daniel is at the top of his game in both business and womanizing, but he's shaken off his pedestal when a friend hints that he might have a daughter. More…

Read You Gotta Read’s Review
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Dibs, by Lisa Wells ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Everyone knows there are three things you don't take away from a woman. Her chocolate, her wine or her ability to have an orgasm. When fantasy coordinator Lacey Valentine finds herself in the unfortunate situation of not being able to reach the big O, she sets out on a mission to get it back. Hunky musician Covey James has just inherited millions of dollars. His wish is to live the life of a playboy. His grandmother's wish is to see him and his two brothers settled down while she's still living. More…

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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Enter the Parrot, by Kiki Lon ☆☆☆☆☆
Young Adult, sweet

Meet Jade, the White girl in the Wong family. On the surface, Jade fits in perfectly. But just below the surface lurks the fragrance of ginger, ginseng, and a secret kung fu society. When her crazy grandpa’s deluded parrot goes missing, Jade must dive deep into the seedy underbelly of Chinatown to find him, keeping secrets from her best friends and her cute eco-mentor, Cedric: aka the hottest guy in school. More…

Read You Gotta Read’s Review
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From a Distance, by Jo Barrett ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (Western), sensual

One business consultant, one cowboy, and two thousand miles between them. Can their love survive the distance?

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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Krysta’s Curse, by Tara West ☆☆☆☆☆
Young Adult, sweet

Everything about Krysta Richards is wrong, from her short height to her unmanageable hair. Her ability to talk to spirits doesn’t help things, either. Her physical flaws don’t seem to matter to Bryon, her lab partner. Just as the chemistry between them is about to ignite, a homicide detective asks her to summon a murder victim, her drunk father suddenly takes an interest in her life and her dead friends enlist her in a crusade to save their decrepit cemetery. More…

Read Night Owl Romance’s Review
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Miner in Petticoats, by Paty Jager ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

Shouldering the burdens of his family and the mining community, Ethan Halsey devotes himself to providing for the growing families of his brothers. However, Aileen Miller, a widow, also looking out for her family’s interests, refuses to part with the land he needs. As they battle—one to push his dream to reality and the other to prove no man will hurt her again—their lives become enmeshed and their hearts collide.

Read Love Western Romances’ Review
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Mixed Blessings, by Diane Amos ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

When Monique St. Cyr's mother, erotic fiction author Ann Marie, leaves on a three-month honeymoon, Monique is certain her life is about to improve: that is, until old-fashioned Aunt Lilly and deaf Gramps move into the duplex next door—boxes of her mother's ripped erotic books show up on Monique's doorstep with threatening notes—and her aunt and her best friend end up pregnant. While Monique struggles to balance her career and her romance with gorgeous cop, Jake Dube, his ex-fiancée announces she wants him back. More…

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The Rosemary Thief, by Fiona Law ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, sweet

Meagan is passionate about cooking and goes to great lengths to obtain the right ingredients for her recipes. She prides herself on turning out perfect dishes. Desperate for fresh rosemary she plunders a bush belonging to a witch. Caught red handed by Brock, the witch’s enigmatic henchman, she finds herself working off her theiving in the witch’s kitchen. More…

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Shadows in the Fog, by Doris Jean ☆☆☆☆☆
Vintage, sweet

Amanda yearns for adventure--to drive an automobile or ride in a flying machine--but her parents expect her to marry well. When she won’t cooperate, they order her to a mountain spa to cure her 'nervous disorder.' Unhappy and alone, Amanda watches out her window every day as a solitary stranger appears at the foot of the mountain like a shadow in the fog. Amanda knows nothing about him except she must meet him. More…

Read Fallen Angels’ Review
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That Wyoming Wind, by Jo Barrett ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

The weather had never been so strange, but Jodi Parker didn't give it much thought since she'd lost everything to her lying cheating boyfriend. That is until a dust devil picks her up and drops her in a different time and place. One with a few too many handsome cowboys.

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Truths Unveiled, by Kimberly Alan ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

How do you deal with someone you can't avoid and who makes it their business to constantly irk you? And how do you forgive yourself for getting involved with them in the first place? How do you forgive yourself for surviving a fatal accident when deep inside, you believe you were the cause, and then someone unknown to you exploits that belief in order to keep you from discovering the truth?
Pam Harrington and Tom Jarrod shared a past that tore them apart fourteen years ago. Since then, they have separately struggled to right the individual wrongs they’d committed. More…

Read The Romance Studio’s Review
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Latest 5 Star Romance Novel Reviews: Special Edition 2

This week I'm posting part two of this special edition of "Find a Great Romance." I've gone through all my files for the last year and gathered a list of the best of the best from the Wild Rose Press. Each novel has received three (or more!) 5 star reviews from official review sites. Twelve were posted last week, and the final twelve are posted this week.

I'm sure you'll find a great romance novel to read here!


Losing Patience, by Kara Lynn Russell ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

Shaun Thiesen’s jealous nature and quick temper drove his wife Patience away. Since then he’s been through counseling with Pastor Isaac and gotten involved with the church. Now he’s just waiting for his second chance. When he learns Patience is visiting her parents for Thanksgiving, he thinks this may be it. In only a few precious days he has to win back his wife, and suddenly the stakes are raised when Patience tells him he’s going to be a father. Can Shaun show convince her they deserve a second chance?

“Losing Patience is a romance with a difference. Sweet and inspirational, this story runs the full gamut of feelings from despair to love.” – Orchid, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“Ms. Russell has scored another winner with Losing Patience….I highly recommend this book, as well as this author, as one of the best. This is definitely not to be missed.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

“Ms. Russell writes a story with such emotion that it’s hard not to fall in love with her story and her characters.” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance …full review
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Love, Lilies, and the Unbroken Straw,
by Teri Wilson ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, sweet

Christabel Wilde’s life has just turned upside-down. With little more than the clothes on her back and her newly rescued Chihuahua tucked under her arm, she makes a pledge to start over and applies for a job as a groom at a horse rescue farm. Nevermind that she’s never been up close to a horse before, she has a bigger secret to hide. More…

“A wonderful romance with a dash with of magic, LOVE, LILIES AND THE UNBROKEN STRAW is a great read….Kudos to Teri Wilson.” – Raakhee Suryaprakash, WRDF Reviews …full review

“Love, Lilies, and the Unbroken Straw is a sweet, sensitive story which shows the full range of Christabel’s feelings for her amazing gift, the horses and most of all Declan.” – Orchid, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“I loved the sweet, tender way that the characters treated both each other and the animals under their care while still being able to have fun, tease and (please forgive the pun) horse around.” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips & Kritiques …full review
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The Making of a Country Doctor,
by Patrice Moore ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, sensual

It’s hard to attract doctors — and women — to rural areas. Physician Ben Taylor, temporarily confined to a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident, desperately needs help running his medical clinic in remote Jasper, Idaho. But he never expected his new Resident Doctor, Julia Chambers, to be an exotic beauty. Julia is traumatized after losing a maternity patient during her emergency room rotation in Portland, Oregon, her trauma compounded by the desertion of her fiancé. She is seeking a place to hide and recover from her ordeal. She has no interest in developing a relationship with Ben. More…

“Ms. Moore tackles the topic of running scared with ease and humor. You can’t help but identify with Julia and her troubles. There are moments where the story takes a dark turn, but Ms. Moore’s emotional writing keeps the reader entertained and glued to her seat.” – Tiger Lily, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“Ms. Patrice Moore has penned a great story with a spellbinding plot….The ending of the book was quite surprising. I highly recommend this book for anyone regardless of age or preferred genre.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

“I loved how Ms. Moore told the story and weaved messages of hope, love and renewal throughout the pages. I highly recommend this story and it’s a definite keeper in my library.” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance …full review

“…The Making of a Country Doctor is a very good book.The characters grew and matured, and the plot was well paced and satisfying.” – Jade Ryan, WRDF Reviews …full review
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Out of Her League, by Kaylea Cross ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Christa Bailey is one cut away from making the Olympic softball team when threats from an obsessed fan jeopardize her dream, and her safety. Forced to put her life on hold, she reluctantly turns to ERT officer Rayne Hutchinson for help, praying the police catch her stalker before she is cut from the team or does something stupid, like fall in love with her unattainable protector. More…

“The author provides lots of tension and edge-of-your-seat action. The final resolution is a true nailbiter.” – Lynn Bushey, The Romance Studio …full review

“I was so impressed by the depth of the story and how each different layer was carefully pulled together in the end. Truly one of the most remarkable stories I have read.” – Laura, Simply Romance Reviews …full review

"Ms Cross writes well, with smoothness and polish and her ability to create sub plots means that she makes a rather hackneyed theme refreshing. Go for it- this is a super read." -- Vasiliki Scurfield, WRDF Reviews ...full review
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Rogue’s Challenge, by Jo Barrett ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal (Time Travel), spicy

He made a vow to fetch the woman back through time. 'Twas a task not taken lightly. But he had not predicted her stubbornness or her beauty. More…

“Jo Barrett has written such a fun story. The constant banter between these two great characters kept me turning the pages to find out what their next battle of words would be about and who would win this round.” – Sandra, The Romance Studio …full review

""Rogue's Challenge", the sequel to "Highlander's Challenge", is a great all around read. The story of Jenny Maxwell and Ian Southernland is so well written I was disappointed when the book ended." -- Magnolia, Long and Short Reviews ...full review

Rogue's Challenge also received a 5 star review from "Simply Romance Reviews," but that website has apparently closed down.
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Said the Spider to the Fly, by Miss Mae ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, sweet

Mona Murphy returns to Copper Springs to attend her grandfather's memorial service. His passing appeared ordinary enough—the official report stated he'd tripped and fallen down the staircase. Yet Preston Hitchcock, the insurance agent who'd sold a half million-dollar policy to Mona's grandfather days before the old man died, isn't convinced, especially when bloody towels are discovered in the backyard. More…

“I loved this little romance mystery!... The story had an old fashioned feel to it that made me think of a small town “genteel” era.” – Martha E., You Gotta Read Reviews …full review

“Miss Mae has skilfully woven a web of intrigue and danger that draws you in and introduces you to characters who may or may not be what they seem.” – Andrea, WRDF Reviews …full review

“At first, this book appeared to be a sweet romance with nothing out of the ordinary to make it special. Not so!” – Orchid, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“This is a nifty little puzzle with a shocker of a solution.” – Lynn Bushey, The Romance Studio …full review
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Saving Grace, by Patrice Moore ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Detective Patrick Hess is on a mission to find Margo, the missing ex-wife of a powerful man in Buffalo, New York. His search takes him to rural Oregon, where he focuses on a woman named Grace McNeal. Circumstantial evidence makes him believe that Grace is the woman he is seeking?but he's not quite sure. If Grace is indeed Margo, then she's done a remarkable job of altering not only her circumstances but her appearance as well. More…

“This overwhelming tale of heartache, spousal abuse, betrayal, and trust pulls the reader deep into the lives of Grace and Patrick, and holds firmly long after the story is over. They will live in my heart always.” – Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews …full review

"Patrice Moore has created a wonderful, suspenseful tale of survival in the face of astounding odds." -- Sandra, The Romance Studio ...full review

"I Joyfully Recommend Saving Grace because of the detail, sensitivity, and compassion intricate to Grace’s experiences as a victim of abuse and the hardships she faced on the road to recovery." – Beth Anne, Joyfully Reviewed ...full review
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The Sweetheart Dance, by Patti Ann Colt ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Although Echo Falls high school teacher Meg Applegate aches to belong to Bret Cara body and soul, he maintains a hands-off policy. She is wife material and violates his no relationship philosophy based on years with combative parents. But when a practical joker spikes Meg’s drinks at the Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance, Bret comes to her rescue – and she astounds him with a hot, sensual kiss. Assisting the police department in tracking teen felons, Meg takes the opportunity to snag the handsome cop’s attention and they launch an affair based on Bret’s ‘no strings’ rules. But each searing encounter conflicts with her beliefs and dreams. She cannot maintain More…

“I quickly fell in love with the town of Echo Falls and the family of Meg Applegate, a high school teacher who longs for police officer Bret Cara…. The Sweetheart Dance is a wonderful story that I have no reservations about recommending.” – Lilac, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“The Sweetheart Dance is well-written and full of interesting characters that I hope to see again in the future.” – Jacquelyn R. Ward, The Romance Studio …full review

“A Top Read, THE SWEETHEART DANCE is a simple plot that packs a solid punch.” – Raakhee Suryaprakash, WRDF Reviews …full review
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There’s Only Been You,
by Donna Marie Rogers ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Malicious lies, drugs and a videotape are the reasons young lovers Sara Jamison and Mike Andrews have spent the last eight years apart, each believing the other betrayed them. Sara has no clue where Mike's been all these years, but she knows where she's been busy raising their son. More…

“A well-thought-out story with an all-too-appropriate title, There's Only Been You has enough twists and turns to throw readers for a wild ride, but authoress Donna Marie Rogers does an excellent job of making it flow and keeps us turning pages one right after the other with her effortless prose and heartfelt characters.” – Sweet Pea, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“Saying that I enjoyed THERE’S ONLY BEEN YOU would be putting it mildly. Especially when I stayed up half the night to finish it, glued to the story.” – Ali, Wild on Books …full review

“Donna Marie Rogers has another hit. You can’t miss THERE’S ONLY BEEN YOU!” – Becky Gaede, Dark Angel Reviews …full review
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A Trail of Love, by Bess McBride ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sensual

Kerrie is on the run from a painful past, and she hides in plain sight as a summer employee in the majestic setting of Glacier National Park. Lonely and isolated from the family and friends she left behind, she dreams of the day when a kind and gentle man will say to her: “I fell in love with you the first time I saw you across the room.” More…

“This was an awesome read, filled with a great mixture of romance and suspense.” – Dawn, WRDF Reviews …full review

"I can’t recall the last time I read a book that left me on the edge of my seat, shushing my kids and husband, dying to find out how each of the characters would react to the twists and turns that molded them into who they are." -- Laura, Simply Romance Reviews ...full review

"Ms. McBride wrote this story from the heart and she even had me laughing at loud during some of the scenes." -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance ...full review
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A Train through Time, by Bess McBride ☆☆☆☆☆
Vintage, sweet

College teacher Ellie Standish thinks she’s on a sleek modern train heading to a conference on women’s studies in Seattle, but she awakens from a night’s doze to find herself on a bizarre historical train full of late Victorian era reenactors who refuse to come out of character. When the leader of the group—one handsome, green-eyed Robert Chamberlain—finally convinces her the date is indeed 1901, a skeptical Ellie decries any eccentric theories of time travel and presumes she is smack dab in the middle of a very interesting historical dream. More…

“For this mix of historical detail, romance, and suspense, this reader found reading A Train Through Time a thoroughly enjoyable experience.” – Whitney, Fallen Angel Reviews …full review

"Bess McBride brings the past to life in her fabulous rendition of a time travel story where love conquers all." -- Rebecca Savage, WRDF Reviews ...full review

"Ms. McBride did a wonderful job of transporting me back and forth through time with Ellie." -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance ...full review
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The Valentine Edition, by Robin Lee Shope ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

The last place in the world Jodi Williams wanted to live was Turtle Creek, Wisconsin, but when her stepdad refused to put in a good word for her at the Chicago paper, she had no other choice than to accept the first job offer that came her way. Josh Thomas was Turtle Creek's veterinarian, but he also happened to be single and quite handsome. His life was pretty peaceful until a pretty, young stranger came to his clinic with a dog that had been hit by a car. More…

“I can’t wait to read the other books in this series if THE VALENTINE EDITION is typical of the Turtle Creek Editions.… A definite keeper!” – Raakhee Suryaprakash, WRDF Reviews …full review

“The Valentine Edition is a real treat, better than chocolates in a heart-shaped box - well, almost.” – Kara Lynn Russell, Novel Editions …full review


“Robin Schope did a beautiful job in this inspirational romance….The Valentine Edition is a great book and definitely shows that people do deserve a second chance whether in love or in life.” – Melinda, Night Owl Romance …full review
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Latest 5 Star Romance Novel Reviews: Special Edition

I'm away from my desk--however, for the next two weeks I've prepared a special treat! I've gone through all my files for the last year and gathered a list of the best of the best from the Wild Rose Press. Each novel has received three (or more!) 5 star reviews from official review sites. Twelve books will be posted this week, and twelve next week.

I'm sure among these books, you'll find a great romance novel to read!


Between the Lines, by Kathy Otten ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

Anxious to escape the confines of her loving, but overprotective family, Meg Greyson travels to Wyoming Territory to marry the man of her dreams. Only she discovers Brendan Kelly is nothing like the gentleman rancher who penned her beautiful letters. More…

"Brendan is the perfect tortured hero. I wasn’t sure if I should cry over the injustice of his past or swoon over his quiet strength." -- Bella, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review

“This marvelous book is one which requires reading the very last word before all questions are answered. I loved it and highly recommend it.” -- Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

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Blood Wine and Pale Roses,
by Denysé Bridger ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Eden Colbourne has spent most of her life pursuing dreams that never quite came true. Running from yet another failed relationship, she seeks solace in the familiar surroundings of England's countryside, and her art. Drawn to the remnants of the abbey, she spends her days sketching the face of a man she believes is a ghost haunting both the abbey and her heart. The reality is even more disturbing... More…

“For being a short read may I just say WOW! The amount of passion and description in this story rocked my world.” – Kersyn, Bitten by Books …full review

““Blood Wine and Pale Roses” kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page.” – Amaranth, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“Blood Wine and Pale Roses is an excellent book for both paranormal fans and those looking for something new and different to read.” – Melissa C., Fallen Angel Reviews …full review
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Caribbean Dreams of Love, by Bess McBride ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, sensual

Daisy and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Lilly, are embarking on a Caribbean cruise. She isn't looking for anything special on the cruise other than a pleasant break from her humdrum existence as long-time divorced single mother to a busy teenage girl. She certainly isn't prepared for an enigmatic man named Peter whose idiosyncrasies in dress and speech mark him as an eccentric person to avoid. But Daisy can't avoid him. In fact, she begins to obsess about him from the first moment she catches him staring at her in the cruise ship terminal. More…

“The book cleverly weaves a tale of pirates, the beauty of the Carribean and the cultivating of friendships that begin in the most unlikely of places.” – Laura, You Gotta Read Reviews …full review

“This is such a heart warming book!….This is a must read for dreamers and to those who never stop looking for true love.” – Amylove, WRDF Reviews …full review

“Ms. McBride has outdone herself yet again. I absolutely adored this story!” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Reviews …full review
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The Commander’s Desire, by Jennette Green ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, sensual

Princess Elwytha wants revenge on the monster who murdered her brother. In a false exchange for peace, she offers herself in marriage to the enemy Prince. The plan? Kill the Prince’s battle-scarred Commander—the man who ended King Thor’s life with one filthy sword thrust through the back. To her horror, the Commander agrees to take Elwytha as his bride… More…

Top Pick
“Ms. Green’s portrayal of the Commander was refreshing. He was kind and caring without being wimpy, and it takes a talented author to bring that out in a character without losing the effect of being a strong alpha warrior while keeping the reader's interest at the same time....THE COMMANDER'S DESIRE is definitely a keeper.” – Sheila Smith, Romance Reader at Heart …full review

“A very nice play on my favorite Beauty And The Beast theme, THE COMMANDER'S DESIRE pairs a beautiful warrior-princess with an ugly giant who is a gentle dear underneath all that muscle. It is a touching and wonderful tale.” – Stephie, Cupid’s Library Reviews …full review

“The Commander’s Desire is a historical novel that reaches you deep down to your soul….Simply stated, I loved this book. No matter what genre you read or what heat level you enjoy, you will be enthralled with The Commander’s Desire.” – Cindy K. Green, WRDF Reviews …full review
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Courting Trouble, by Renee Knowles ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, spicy

Lord Anthony Darby is determined to marry a wife with an exemplary reputation. Then he sees his childhood companion, gorgeous, scandalous, Lily Kennyon again. And all he wants is her in his bed. He decides to avoid her. Until her father makes him an irresistible offer... More…

"Courting Trouble simmers with emotion." -- Kimber, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review

"Sedate Anthony and Fiery Lily light up the pages with their witty repartee and steamy courtship....Full marks for COURTING TROUBLE, as they court each other Anthony and Lily will win your hear too!!!" -- Raakhee Suryaprakash, WRDF Reviews ...full review

"Renee Knowles did an amazing job with this book. A simple story line, full of passion and emotions, I was drawn in immediately." -- Amaranth, Long and Short Reviews ...full review
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Do You Hear What I Hear?, by Teri Wilson ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, sweet

As a child, Simone Littleton adores the European folktale that animals are given the gift of speech at midnight on Christmas Eve. She makes a wish to talk to animals "forever and ever" and, when her pet Dalmatian asks her for a biscuit, she discovers her wish has been granted. Now Simone is all grown up and she uses her unique gift to rehabilitate unwanted horses. When racehorse trainer Chet Wallace rolls into San Antonio, with chocolate eyes and dimples blazing beneath his black Stetson, romantic sparks fly. More…

“This is a fantastic, emotionally stimulating, Christmas romance story that will leave you believing in the magic of Christmas and love!” – Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews

“I was totally charmed by this book from the first page. Teri Wilson creates a wonderful slate of characters, human, canine and equine, that grab your heart and won’t let go.” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

“I loved how the author came up with the creative storyline of Simone being able to communicate with animals and I was truly heartbroken with how she was treated by most people because of her special gift.” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance ...full review
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Dragonstone, by Michelle Young ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Lady Katerina is the independent, headstrong heir to the Latharian throne, the one to fulfill the prophecy and defeat Black magic. When betrayal and a violent Awakening transforms her own magical Dragonstone Black, she vanquishes it, rendering her virtually powerless. Now, after a three year sojourn, she returns to claim her crown and discovers sinister forces are working against her. Though able to handle a weapon as well as any man, Katerina reluctantly agrees to a personal guard. Amongst the candidates, one man emerges, the handsome but infuriating knight, Sir Logan Shepherd. More…

“Dragonstone sparked my imagination in the first few moments and kept me reading through the night…. Fabulous!” – Jaded, Bitten by Books …full review

“This is one fine story of magic, of fantasy, love, and belief….Dragonstone is definitely a recommended read, a guaranteed satisfaction and a fantastic book.” – Amy Love, WRDF Reviews …full review

“Michele Young takes the reader into a land of dragons, elves, trolls, and giants. The characters are so lively that you can’t help but become connected with them.” – Lynn, ReviewYourBook.com …full review
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Finding Joy, by Kara Lynn Russell ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

Shy Joy Harper, the organist for Orchard Hill Community Church, has long been overlooked by Pastor Isaac. Then Pansy Parker announces she’s retiring and Joy is asked to fill in as secretary. With an unusually large number of weddings coming up and the Christmas holidays looming, Joy and Isaac put in a lot of hours together and he discovers a beautiful and caring woman beneath Joy’s reserved façade. Can he convince her that the only gift he wants for Christmas is her heart?

“I sure “found joy” in this book and heartily recommend not only FINDING JOY but also the entire Orchard Hill series.” -- Raakhee Suryaprakash, WRDF Reviews …full review

“[Kara Lynn Russell’s] style is upbeat, sometimes comical, and always romantic.” -- Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

“This book could have been a bit too sweet, but it wasn’t. Instead the feelings of Isaac and Joy were treated with tenderness and understanding.” – Orchid, Long and Short Reviews …full review
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First Sight to Last, by Sharon Horton ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, sensual

Confident and self-reliant, Special Agent, Singer McLaine believes earning the elite Point Four status will be as routine as all her other assignments have been.… It's because of her abilities, that when two police detectives are missing in action, Singer's skills are called upon. Proficient in her craft Singer finds the detectives, and in one of them, Evan Wolcott, thinks she's found a kindred spirit. She thought wrong. More...

"FIRST SIGHT TO LAST is a must read romantic suspense by Sharon Horton that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end." -- Becky Gaede, Dark Angel Reviews ...full review

"With a great plot, sensational secondary characters, and intrigue that bites, this is one story that I found excellent." -- Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review

“Sharon Horton has done a superb job crafting this story.” – Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio …full review
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Forever from Paris, by Nicola Beaumont ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational (Contemporary), sweet

The Desire of her heart... Finally, a man who doesn't think Marie is a bumbling fool for not being able to articulate her thoughts. Kind, thoughtful, attentive...handsome: He's definitely the answer to her prayer for a devoted husband. A promise of forever... Observant, funny, shy...gorgeous: Martin is tempted by the thought of a lifetime with Marie, but he must put aside his desire, for his heart is not free to love another woman. More…

“This short story by Nicola Beaumont is totally unique and beyond cataloging into a normal romance subgenre.” – Kara Lynn Russell, Novel Editions …full review

"Forever from Paris is a forever love story and one that brought tears to my eyes." -- Rose, Long and Short Reviews ...full review

"Nicola Beaumont has deftly written a beautiful, bittersweet story of true love....This inspirational story is a pleasure to read." -- Jaye Dee, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Forty Something, by Mary Eason ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sweet

Some mistakes are easy to forget, while others can become glaring reminders of past failures that stand ready to haunt you for the rest of your life. For Laney Winters, life is full of glaring reminders. Starting with the fact that she's pregnant at forty-one, has just been divorced by her louse of an ex-husband who has a fetish for his secretaries, and, to top it off, has been forced by financial circumstances to move back home to live with her two very eccentric, matchmaking old-maid aunts.
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“Mary Eason has crafted a romance novel that sparkles with emotion and verve from start to finish….I highly recommend this book.” – Black-eyed Susan, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“I truly enjoyed this book. It was not at all what I was expecting and was not all smooth sailing. However, the poignant storyline endeared it to me and I won’t soon forget it.” -- Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

"I really enjoyed this book....For those who wonder, this is a sweet romance that has no graphic love scenes, but which is full of heart-warming love." -- Jean, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Let Nothing You Dismay, by Linda Swift ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sweet

Kala’s position as a tour guide at a Kentucky Welcome Center isn't enough to cope with huge debts left by her late husband's illness, but she manages to make ends meet…until her car quits running. To save money on repairs, she enrolls in an auto-maintenance class taught by Rex, a handsome part-time instructor whose broken heart needs repairing, too. More…

“Ms. Linda Swift has excelled in this fast-paced work set around the holiday season….I highly recommend this book.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review

“Linda Swift did an amazing job with Let Nothing You Dismay….I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a sweet romantic story.” – Violet, Long and Short Reviews …full review

“Beautifully written, there is warmth exuding from this book that makes you feel happy: it is a winner; a book to keep and read over and over again.” – Andrea, WRDF Reviews …full review
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