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Friday, December 23, 2011

Top Category Romance Novel: Kisses on Her Christmas List by Susan Meier

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best category romance, kisses on her christmas list, susan meierKisses on Her Christmas List
Susan Meier
Harlequin, 2011
Best Category Romance

Shannon's Christmas Wish List

1. A gorgeous billionaire to buy her store…enter Rory Wallace—swoon!
2. The magic of Christmas…Rory and his little girl need to know that it still exists.
3. Willpower…because kissing Rory under the mistletoe would be a Very Bad Idea.

Shannon Raleigh can't believe that both Rory Wallace and his little girl dislike Christmas so much and she's determined to make her favorite season as magical as possible! But working with handsome Rory every day proves challenging, because Shannon finds herself longing for Christmas kisses with the man she can never have…. More...

Top Pick
Gold Star 2011 Nominee
“... a pure delight...” – Roseann Marlett, RT Book Reviews …full book review

Friday, December 16, 2011

Best Christian Romance Novel: Hearts in Flight by Patty Smith Hall

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best inspirational romance novel, hearts in flight, patty smith hallHearts in Flight
Patty Smith Hall
Love Inspired, 2011
Best Inspirational romance,
Historical romance

Serving her country as one of the Women's Army Special Pilots is Maggie Daniels's dearest wish. But there are obstacles to overcome above and beyond the enemies in the Pacific, including her overprotective family, skeptical fellow pilots—and handsome, distant squadron leader Wesley Hicks. Whatever it takes, Maggie will prove herself to Wesley, until she succeeds in winning his admiration…and love.

Wesley can see that Maggie's a first-class pilot. She's also too fearless by half. The war has cost Wesley so much already. Can he let go of his guilt for a chance at happiness... More...

Recommended Read
“...Patty Smith Hall hit one out of the park...” – Crystal, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full book review

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Best Historical Romance Novel: The Black Hawk, by Joanna Bourne

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

Another great romance novel for this week is historical romance, The Black Hawk, by Joanna Bourne:

top historical romance novel, the black hawk, joanna bourneThe Black Hawk
Joanna Bourne
Berkley, 2011
Best Historical romance

Attacked on a rainy London street, veteran spy Justine DeCabrillac knows only one man can save her: Hawker, her oldest friend . . . her oldest enemy. London's crawling with hidden assassins and someone is out to frame Hawker for murder. The two spies must work together to find who's out to destroy them... More...

Top Pick
Also Gold Star “2011 Historical Romance of the Year Nominee”
“...powerfully written thriller.” – Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews …full book review

An "A" rating
“...one of the greatest romance authors ever.“ − Jean Wan, All About Romance...full book review

Friday, December 9, 2011

Best Paranormal Romance Novel: Unleashed, by Sara Humphreys

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best paranormal romance novel, unleashed, sara humphreysUnleashed
(The Amoveo Legend)

Sara Humphreys
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011
Best Paranormal romance

What if you suddenly discovered your own powers were beyond anything you'd ever imagined...

Samantha Logan's childhood home had always been a haven, but everything changed while she was away. She has a gorgeous new neighbor, Malcolm, who introduces her to the amazing world of the dream-walking, shapeshifting Amoveo clans...but what leaves her reeling with disbelief is when he tells her she's one of them... And shock turns to terror as Samantha falls prey to the deadly enemy determined to destroy the Amoveo... More...

Five Stars
Best Book
“...earned its Best Book rating in spades...” – Peppermint, Long and Short Reviews …full book review

Friday, December 2, 2011

Top Historical Romance Novel: The Viper by Monica McCarty

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

Here is another fantastic romance novel for this week: The Viper, by Monica McCarty. A sizzling read!

best historical romance novel, the viper, monica mccartyThe Viper
(A Highland Guard Novel)

Monica McCarty
Ballantine Books, 2011
Best Historical romance, hot

Prized for his snakelike stealth and deadly strikes, Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi is a warrior to enlist but not to trust. His only loyalty is to his purse, his indifference sealed by bitter betrayal. All that changes when Lachlan is tasked to protect and deliver Bella MacDuff to the king’s coronation—and the proud, lushly sensual countess unwittingly challenges him to his greatest battle yet: to love again.

Passionate and devoted, Bella has defied Britain’s king and her own husband to place the crown on Bruce’s head, and for this she pays a terrible price: Losing her daughter and her freedom to her husband’s vengeance. Imprisoned with barbaric cruelty, she vows to reclaim her child, even if it means selling her soul—and her body—to a dark, lethal warrior whose eyes glint like steel, but who makes her skin tingle and her breath race. Together they embark on a rogue mission with sinister twists and turns that threatens not only Bella’s gamble to save her daughter... More...

Top Pick
“...impossible to put down” – Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews …full book review

Five Coffee Cups
“...one of those amazing books...” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance and More …full book review

Top Paranormal Romance Novel: Shadow Walker by Allyson James

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

top paranormal romance novel, shadow walker, allyson jamesShadow Walker
Allyson James
Berkley, 2011
Best Paranormal romance

Stormwalker Janet Begay returns home only to have the ground collapse beneath her-literally. After tumbling two hundred feet underground, Janet is rescued by her dragon boyfriend, Mick. But something dark touches Mick while in the sinkhole, and Janet might lose him forever unless she recruits the most unlikely of allies to stop the growing shadow. More...

Top Pick
“...absolutely riveting.” – Shannon Johnson, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

Top Pick

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Best Historical Romance Novel: The Virtuoso, by Grace Burrowes

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

Here is another fabulous romance novel for this week: The Virtuoso, by Grace Burrowes.


best historical romance novel, the virtuoso, grace burrowesThe Virtuoso
(The Duke's Obsession)

Grace Burrowes
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011
Best Historical romance

Lord Valentine Windham is devastated when an injury makes it impossible for him to play the piano. Val's music was his greatest expression and also his salvation from the pressures of society.... Grief, loss, and loneliness threaten to overwhelm him, until he meets a beautiful young widow whose troubles are even deeper than his own... More...

Top Pick
“...a love story that is so fragile and tender...” – Melanie Friedman, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

Five Stars

Friday, November 25, 2011

Best Paranormal Romance Novel: Immortal Champion by Lisa Hendrix

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best paranormal romance, immortal champion, lisa hendrixImmortal Champion
(Immortal Brotherhood)

Lisa Hendrix
Berkley, 2011
Best Paranormal romance, hot

Part of a Viking crew of warriors cursed by an evil sorceress, Gunnar the Red must toil through eternity as half-man, half-beast, living out his days as a great bull, while his nights are spent in human form. And though he keeps mostly to the wilds, his heart yearns for the simple comforts of man--and the chance to redeem a tragic past. Only the magic of true love can release him. Though she is betrothed to another, could Lady Eleanor de Neville be his salvation?    More...

Five Stars
“... amazing to read.” – Tina, Two Lips Reviews/Manic Readers…full book review

Top Pick
RT Book Reviews

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Top Contemporary Romance Novel: Bring Me Home for Christmas

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

Here is another fantastic romance novel we've found for this week--a Christmas love story by Robyn Carr. Enjoy!

greatest contemporary romance, bring me home for christmas, robyn carrBring Me Home for Christmas
(Virgin River)

Robyn Carr
Mira, 2011
Best Contemporary Romance

This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list—getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago, Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. It's time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on.

So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother's men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters. More...

Top Pick
“...so cozy and comfortable...” – Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

Friday, November 18, 2011

Top Romantic Suspense Novel: Sweet Revenge

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

top romantic suspense novel, sweet revenge, christy reeceSweet Revenge
(A Last Chance Rescue Novel)

Christy Reece
Ballantine Books, 2011
Best Romantic Suspense

Jamie Kendrick went on a trip to hell at the hands of Stanford Reddington, a monster protected by money and power. Now, asking for Last Chance Rescue’s help, Jamie makes plans for her revenge. And Dylan Savage, one of LCR’s most skilled operatives, is given an assignment he despises but can’t refuse—to train the lovely Jamie but thwart her revenge plot at all costs.

With tender ruthlessness, he pries open her most intimate secrets, and the attraction they’ve both tried to deny explodes into a scorching love affair—an affair that Dylan has to end. Months after Jamie stormed away from Dylan and LCR, the two meet again—at the home of Stanford Reddington. In the grips of hurt, anger, desire, and undercover danger, Jamie and Dylan will risk more than broken hearts... More...

Five Stars
“... a fantastic tale.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance and More …full book review

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Best Historical Romance: Scandalous Desires

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

Here is another fabulous read for this week -- Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt!

Scandalous Desires
(Maiden Lane)

Elizabeth Hoyt
Grand Central Publishing, 2011
Best Historical Romance

Can a pirate learn that the only true treasure lies in a woman's heart?

Widowed Silence Hollingbrook is impoverished, lovely, and kind--and nine months ago she made a horrible mistake. She went to a river pirate for help in saving her husband and in the process made a bargain that cost her her marriage. That night wounded her so terribly that she hides in the foundling home she helps run with her brother. Except now that same river pirate is back...and he's asking for her help.

"Charming" Mickey O'Connor is the most ruthless river pirate in London. Devastatingly handsome and fearsomely intelligent, he clawed his way up through London's criminal underworld. Mickey has no use for tender emotions like compassion and love, and he sees people as pawns to be manipulated. And yet he's never been able to forget the naive captain's wife who came to him for help... More...

Recommended Read
“...one must read book...” – Katie, Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review

Friday, November 11, 2011

Best Christian Romance: A Harvest of Hearts

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

A Harvest of Hearts
(Amish of Seymour 2)

Laura Hilton
Whitaker House, 2011
Best Christian romance

A participant in a swap of Amish men, independent yet kindhearted Matthew Yoder can't wait to leave the vast farmland of Lancaster County and make a fresh start in Missouri, where he'll move in with the Stoltzfus family until he finds a place of his own. Strong–minded yet filled with compassion, Shanna Stoltzfus always dreamed of becoming a nurse, despite her father's threats to shun her. Determined to follow her heart, Shanna ran away and enrolled in college. But when her classmates embark on a medical mission trip that Shanna can't afford, she must turn to the last place she wants to go for help: home.

Even though Shanna still flirts with the people and practices of her Englisch life, Matthew is fascinated by the Stoltzfuses' prodigal daughter, and a close friendship soon blossoms between them. More...

Five Roses
“... a great read...” – Joy, A Romance Review …full book review

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Top Romantic Suspense: Sweet Justice by Christy Reece

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

Here is another fabulous romance book for this week--Sweet Justice by Christy Reece.

Sweet Justice
A Last Chance Rescue Novel

Christy Reece
Ballantine Books, 2011
Best Romantic Suspense

Honor Stone is a young, idealistic FBI agent when her path collides with Seth Cavanaugh. For a girl who has never walked on the wild side, the dark and dangerous Seth is a temptation she can’t refuse. But then Seth walks out the door and out of her life. Five years later, Honor is an operative with the elite Last Chance Rescue organization and Seth is a desperate ex-cop searching for his missing niece—one of many young women who have mysteriously vanished from college campuses. Going undercover, Honor will attract the maniacal cult leader behind the kidnappings and find a way to work with Seth—while steering clear of the passion and need that’s just one touch away from explosion. More...

Top Pick
“...I loved it...” – Christina Baker, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

“......gripping read....” – Publishers Weekly …full book review

Friday, November 4, 2011

Top Historical Romance: Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell

Welcome!

Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

Midnight's Wild Passion
Anna Campbell
Avon, 2011
Best Historical romance, hot

London's most notorious seducer, Nicholas Challoner lives solely for revenge . . .

The dashing, licentious Marquess of Ranelaw can never forgive Godfrey Demarest for ruining his sister—now the time has come to repay the villain in the same coin. But one formidably intriguing impediment stands in the way of Nicholas's vengeance: Miss Antonia Smith, companion to his foe's unsuspecting daughter.

Having herself been deceived and disgraced by a rogue—banished by her privileged family as a result and forced to live a lie—Antonia vows to protect her charge from the same cruel fate. She recognizes Ranelaw for the shameless blackguard he is and will devote every ounce of her intelligence and resolve to thwarting him. More...

Five Coffee Cups
“...passion fairly crackled...” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance and More …full book review

Top Pick

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Best Historical Romance: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron

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

Here is another fantastic romance novel that we've researched, and would like to post this week:

best historical romance, the many sins of lord cameron, jennifer ashleyThe Many Sins of Lord Cameron
Jennifer Ashley
Berkley, 2011
Best Historical romance

A renowned rake, Cameron Mackenzie doesn't care if Ainsley Douglas has a virtuous excuse for sneaking around his bedchamber. He only cares that she's at his mercy. One kiss at a time, he plans to seduce her. More...

Starred Review
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Recommended Read
“... I was absolutely enchanted...” – Michelle B., Fallen Angel Reviews …full book review

Friday, October 28, 2011

Best Paranormal Romance: Eternal Rider

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Are you looking for a great romance novel to read? This blog, in association with Best Romance Novels Today (bestromancenovelstoday.com) 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 15+ reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

best paranormal romance, eternal rider, larissa ioneEternal Rider
(Lords of Deliverance)

Larissa Ione
Grand Central Publishing, 2011
Best Paranormal romance

They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. More...

Top Pick
“Larissa Ione is on FIRE...” – Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart …full book review

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Best Paranormal Romance: Tempted

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

Here's another great romance novel for this week, Elisabeth Naughton's Tempted:

best paranormal romance, tempted, elisabeth naughtonTempted
Elisabeth Naughton
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011
Best Paranormal romance

DEMETRIUS-He's the hulking, brooding warrior even his fellow Guardians avoid. Too dark. Too damaged. And given his heritage, he knows it's best to keep everyone at arm's length.

Isadora is missing. The words pound through his head like a frantic drumbeat. For her own protection, Demetrius did all he could to avoid the fragile princess, his soul mate. And now she's gone-kidnapped. To get her back, he'll have to go to the black place in his soul he's always shunned. More...

Five Stars
“...thrilling...” – Dark Diva Reviews/Manic Reviews …full book review

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