Fan Girl Friday
February 13, 2009 | Fan Girl Friday
Last Friday, I posted about what makes stories work for me, (you can find the post here).
Danielle asked about my favorite books. Over the years that list has grown and changed. But, for the moment here it is–in no particular order, but starting with romance.
Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Book one of the Cynster Series (regency romance) and still my favorite.
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
Her first published work, a contemporary love story unlike any other.
Morning Glory, by LaVeryle Spencer
Tortured souls, brave enough to overcome all odds for a love that was meant to be.
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
A simply perfect historical romance.
The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer
Heyer didn’t write anything bad, but this one is very special.
The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne
A fresh voice, elegant prose, and sensual romance.
Anybody But You, by Jennifer Crusie
Yes, she has many more recent books even stories with plots by this one has Fred and I’m a sucker for bad dog.
To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney
Historical romance with tortured characters and dangerous games-for me it was a given.
MacKenzie’s Mountain, by Linda Howard
IMHO the best thing she’s written so far. A simply perfect contemporary romance. Wolf MacKenzie is to-die-for but it is unlikely heroine Mary Elizabeth who really sells the story.
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath
The perfect western romance. A nervous mail order bride arrives to marry the man she’s corresponded with, due to an accident his wounded barely civil brother is dispatched to meet her train… It’s a long trip back to the ranch.
Untouched by Anna Campbell
Yet another slant on the endlessly fascinating regency romance. Tortured hero, determined heroine, vile relatives. Great stuff.
Forever Blue, by Suzanne Brockmann
The whole tall dark and dangerous series was wonderful but the first three stand out in my mind and this one most of all.
Splendid, by Julia Quinn
Ms. Quinn’s first regency–more complicated and darker than her later work.
Annie’s Song by Catherine Anderson
One of those books that has always stayed with me. Ms. Anderson’s heroes tend to be too good to be believed but her heroines….
Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster
Of all the enjoyable stories Ms. Foster has shared, this one holds it’s favorite status easily.
Flowers From The Storm, by Laura Kinsale
Another perfect regency romance.
Whitney My Love by Judith McNaught
Highstrung heroines and dark heroes, generous helpings of angst all around–a historical that has a permanent spot of affection.
The Dark Highlander, by Karen Marie Moning
The perfect blend of dark and tortured time travel.
The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
A thick book that opened new horizons with a love story spanning time itself.
Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs
An enchanting contemporary, a hero in hiding, a woman equal to healing him.
The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
Forbidden love between a lady and commoner set in the regency era.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
A near-future world where changlings, psys, and humans share an alternate reality. Ms. Singh writes sensual and absorbing stories.
Everything by J.R. Ward, but start with Dark Lover….
The Black Dagger Brotherhood is the perfect answer for lovers of dark fantasy romance. I simply pray she lives long and continues to write.
I’ll move on to thrillers, mysteries, and general fiction next….
Tell me about your favorites…
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A Scarlet Past, the story of Scarlet's parents is available on Amazon or Barnes and Noble for just 99 cents!
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
The Enyo Chronicles includes both Dalia's Choice and Joon's Tempation.
Three different stories, three dangerous men, and three women who deserve them.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
A reluctant reporter and a lone wolf undercover cop work to catch an extortionist, finding love requires the most dangerous risk of all.
Street-smart cop plays princess to catch deadly terrorists. Now,the only man she trusts is the one she can't resist.
What Sam doesn’t know may kill him--the love of his life is his worst nightmare--his enemy’s daughter.r.
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