Along with Lisa Kleypas (and Julia Quinn and Nora Roberts, both of whom we’ll get to soon), Sarah MacLean is essentially a founding mother of the historical subgenre as we know it today. Landish specializes in “sexy-as-hell book boyfriends,” as she says on her Goodreads page — one look at her rippling-muscle covers and you know you’re in for a good time. Which would be inconvenient indeed, since she doesn’t even like the guy. The Color of Heaven follows Sophie Duncan, a woman whose life goes off the rails when her daughter is diagnosed with leukemia and her husband cheats on her. Wife By Wednesday introduces us to Samantha Elliot, the head of a matchmaking firm consulted by millionaire Blake Harrison… who’s intent on having Sam pose as his wife. Bybee began to write during her recovery, remembering the solace that romance books brought her when she was young — and eventually turned out some of best titles on the market today. Also, similar to Madison Faye, Alexa Riley’s books are best described as quickies: many are 100 pages or less, but what they lack in length, they make up for in heat. (It hasn’t been released yet, but look out for her upcoming novel The Right Swipe, about two rival dating app creators who fall in love!). Trust real people, not robots, to give you book recommendations. After purchasing Henry Adams on the Internet, Bernadine must work together with its stubborn mayor Trent July to bring the town back to its former glory… and perhaps find some glory in each other as well. Kindle Edition. Amelia Hathaway has an awful lot on her plate. Zane has been a prominent author in the erotic romance subgenre since 1997, when she started writing steamy stories for her own entertainment. So she dropped out to become one of the most eminent historical romance writers of her generation — and is still writing today! This Valentine’s special features a schoolteacher named Katie Lovely and a marine named Mark Gunner (did we mention that almost all Riley characters have hilariously tongue-in-cheek names?). We’ll round off this list with some good old-fashioned… erotica! Willig is most definitely one of a kind, and the rich history and complex characters in her books make for top-notch romance. It’s impossible to say that Born in Fire is the only Nora Roberts must-read, but it’s certainly one of her best. She soon meets Malcolm McCall, a Pinkerton detective who shares her motives to bring down the Confederacy… but their political inclinations aren’t the only mutual feeling between them. Just like so many of our couples, Livvy Kane and Nicholas Chandler have a deal. Of course, Livvy’s not going to let him slip away that easily. Riley is another big Amazon chart-topper — unusual for a romance author with mostly standalone and short-series books. Like Jenkins’ Bring on the Blessings, MacLean’s Color of Heaven series doesn’t exactly represent her larger body of work. Soon Charlotte’s growing attraction to him makes her wonder if she even wants to complete their mission…. The final historical romancer on our list, Lauren Willig has been writing since 2005. This Regency twist on the “fake relationship” trope will definitely make classic romance fans swoon. In the early nineties, she decided to attend medical school; as she studied for the necessary prerequisites, she started writing romance novels on the side. Alyssa Cole is a uniquely impressive contributor to the historical romance subgenre. As the Nora Ephron of romance novels, Phillips is an essential addition to any self-proclaimed romance lover’s reading list. Read and vote for your favorites on the discover feed. Susan Elizabeth Phillips has been hot on the romance scene since the early eighties, and is credited with creating “sports romance,” in which the characters and plot revolve around some sort of athletics. Tessa Dare is another NYT bestseller, but in a very different category: classic “bodice rippers” that focus more on smoldering sexual tension itself than the resolution of said tension. So to help you get a handle on the genre, we’ve compiled this guide to the 25 best romance authors, along with the books they’ve written that are sure to make you swoon. So when Cassie needs help renovating her childhood home, it’s only natural that she turn to Caleb. Hailed as “quick and filthy,” these white-hot erotic romances will just about melt your Kindle clean away. Discover the best African American Romance in Best Sellers. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. But after a terrible accident, Sophie’s eyes open to everything she does still have, and she embarks on a newly buoyant journey of life, love, and revelation. Julianne MacLean (not to be confused with the next entry on our list) writes primarily historical romance, though she’s also branched out into contemporary on occasion. This one is part history, part mystery, part romance! Indeed, Dare’s titles clearly indicate her propensity for Regency romance — from Romancing the Duke to Say Yes to the Marquess, her books are the perfect form of escapism into another time and place. Or at least they start off that way. And when she asks him for help in a sticky situation, he can’t say no to her…. Thus begins their relationship as co-conspirators… which of course, soon turns into something more. Dane began writing in 2005 and has since turned out over 60 books. Lorraine Heath is an absolute staple of the romance genre. These books follow the members of various families in mid-19th century London as they attempt to find love in one way or another. Books by Black Authors to Add to Your Shelves in 2019. But while their deal is supposed to be all appearances, Sam finds herself confusingly attracted to Blake, which spells double trouble when his ex gets involved. On the contrary, Jay’s misogynistic attitude gets Maria all riled up, and Maria’s apparent ditziness causes Jay to dismiss her. Earn Me: A Second Chance Romance Nia Arthurs. This remarkable hybrid of paranormal romance and science fiction establishes the world of the “Psy”: a ruling race that prohibits emotions (sort of like in The Giver, but much worse). Join us in celebrating the redesign of our blog, Harlequin Ever After, your source for all things Harlequin and reading romance! Laden with passion but also profound emotion, Hate to Want You is Rai’s superb answer to sexy yet realistic romance. Of course, as Callie and Gabe grow closer, she realizes that she might not be such a nontraditional girl after all. However, Jenkins makes a point of not writing exclusively about slavery. With the notable exception of Shondaland, even the most acclaimed, topical and popular romance novels by black writers tend to be overlooked and under-sung as cultural touchstones, even within media circles that celebrate black authors.Neither the excellent Zora Canon, for example, nor Essence's recent list of 24 Books by black authors to read this winter made much room for romance. (Yes, you read that correctly!) Bybee is the queen of Amazon’s contemporary romance charts, with her bestselling Weekday Brides and Not Quite series (and their spinoffs). And while she may work with glass for a living, Maggie is not easily shattered — until she meets money-minded gallery owner Rogan Sweeney, who wants to manage her career. 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