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 at least one 5 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, we post it here.

We're sure you'll find some wonderful books to read. Enjoy!

Pitch Black
A Black CATs Novel
Leslie Parrish
Signet, 2009
Romantic suspense

Former profiler Alec Lambert would give anything to catch The Professor, a serial killer who lures his victims with Internet scams. Now working with reclusive scam expert Samantha Dalton, he finally has his chance. But as they draw ever closer to discovering The Professor's identity and stopping his murderous rampage, they realize Sam is the psychotic killer's new obsession-and possibly his next target...

“If I had to sum up Pitch Black with a single phrase, it would be this: really, really good.” – Katie Mack, All About Romance …full review

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Seduced by A Stranger
Eve Silver
Zebra, 2009
Historical romance

The vast, dense forest and murky lake that surround Cairncroft Abbey aren't the only menacing elements that envelop the estate. For a dark history lies behind its walls - where secrets and evil still linger...Catherine Weston arrives at Cairncroft Abbey to visit her childhood friend Madeline St. Aubyn whose health seems to deteriorate with each passing day. Even stranger, Madeline appears to grow more nervous whenever she is in the presence of her cousin, Gabriel. But Gabriel has quite a different effect on Catherine… More...

“This is as much a thriller as a romance, standing the hairs on the back of your neck…” – Lototy, Coffee Time Romance & More …full review

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Who Do I Talk To?
(Yada Yada Series)
Neta Jackson
Thomas Nelson, 2009
Christian Women’s Fiction

When Gabby loses custody of her sons and nearly all of her worldly possessions, she's surprised to discover what she's really made of. Now if she can just get her sons back . . .

Gabby Fairbanks's husband locks her out and disappears with her sons, leaving her homeless and stunned. With her frail mother and a mutt named Dandy, Gabby must take refuge at the women's shelter where she works, trying to salvage the shattered pieces of her life. More...

“Who Do I Talk To? is an aptly named book that stresses the importance of talking to God, in good times and bad.” – Laura, A Romance Review …full review

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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 at least one 5 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, we post it here.

We're sure you'll find some wonderful books to read. Enjoy!

All The Right Reasons
Sandy James
BookStrand, 2009
Contemporary romance

Can love heal all wounds? Lucas Mitchell returned from Iraq a bitter, changed man, wracked with guilt over his friend's death. He buys an old mansion and deals with his injuries and grief by restoring his new home and rehabilitating retired racehorses. Joy Kovacs falls in love with Lucas at first sight. Descended from gypsies who are still influenced by the lingering effects of the Holocaust, her family follows the traditional ways. A husband has already been selected for her, and her father insists she work at their ethnic restaurant. More...

“ What an emotional story, filled with anger and bitterness, love and joy, heartache and pain, acceptance and trust.” – Matilda, Coffee Time Romance & More …full review

Available at Amazon


Breath of Fire
Tammy Kane
Love Spell, 2009
Paranormal/Fantasy romance

When the dragon came to claim him, Karl knew his great plan had gone horribly wrong. If he had known the creature was real, he wouldn’t have scoffed at the villagers…and he certainly wouldn’t have been so quick to let them chain him to a rock…. More...

“What a very unique treat Breath of Fire was.” – Amanda, Manic Readers …full review

Available at Amazon


Murder at Eagle Summit
Virginia Smith
Steeple Hill, 2009
Inspirational/suspense romance

A romantic ski resort seems the perfect place for a wedding. Until a murder on the slopes turns everyone on Eagle Summit into suspects. Liz Carmichael, the bride's cousin, saw a shadowy figure on a chair lift in the middle of the night. But was it the victim or the killer? Liz goes to the policeand finds herself giving the report to her exfiancé, Deputy Tim Richards. More...

Best Book
Long and Short Reviews
“This author threw in an amazing number of twists and events in this story...” – Gloxinia, Long and Short Reviews …full review

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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 at least one 5 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, we post it here.

We're sure you'll find some wonderful books to read. Enjoy!

Enemy Of The King
Beth Trissel
The Wild Rose Press, 2009
Historical romance

1780, South Carolina: While Loyalist Meriwether Steele recovers from illness in the stately home of her beloved guardian, Jeremiah Jordan, she senses the haunting presence of his late wife. When she learns that Jeremiah is a Patriot spy and shoots Captain Vaughan, the British officer sent to arrest him, she is caught up on a wild ride into Carolina back country, pursued both by the impassioned captain and the vindictive ghost. Will she remain loyal to her king and Tory twin brother or risk a traitor's death fighting for Jeremiah? More...

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Enemy of the King. Not only are the characters memorable and the setting beautifully described, but the action is riveting and the romance between Meri and Jeremiah is tender.” – Poinsettia, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Available at Amazon


Turning Thirty-Twelve
Sandy James
BookStrand Publishing, 2009
Contemporary romance

Jackie Delgado didn't want a new man in her life until a dreaded blind date turns out to be more exciting than she'd ever imagined. When her youngest son leaves for college, Jackie is hit hard by empty nest syndrome and pours herself into her work as a teacher. Bowing to pressure from friends, Jackie agrees to a blind date. But when Mark Brennan calls, she realizes the date won't be "blind." He's the father of one of her students. More...

Best Book
Long and Short Reviews
“ Ms. James did an outstanding job writing Turning Thirty-Twelve. I most definitely did not see the twists and turns coming. This book grabbed a hold of my heart and did not let go until the very last page.” – Violet, Long and Short Reviews …full review

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Waiting for Tomorrow
Debbie Alferio
AuthorHouse, 2008
Inspirational romance

Honesty is the best policy. That's the philosophy Mitch Tarrington has always lived by and the principle upon which he bases his marriage to Dana. He would never think of telling her a lie--until a situation arises in which he knows the truth might destroy the sacred bond they share. Even when the guilt of his deception becomes too much to bear, he chooses to continue believing 'what Dana doesn't know won't hurt her.' He couldn't be more wrong. More...

“With some very realistic conflicts that go from everyday life, to married life, to becoming a first time parent, Ms. Alferio has written the perfect novel to keep you interested.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance …full review

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