Best Romance Novel Reviews

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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 for the best romance novels. We search independent review sites for their latest 5 star novel reviews. We consider books from large publishers, and also gems from small presses. Then we check that novel's average star ranking in Amazon. If a book earns 5 stars from both sources, we post it here.

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Temptation Ridge
(Virgin River, Book 6)
Robyn Carr
Mira, 2009
Contemporary

At twenty-five, after five years as her mother's caregiver, it's time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance. But when she visits Virgin River, she runs into Luke Riordan, decidedly not whom she has in mind.

A handsome Blackhawk pilot, Luke exited the army after twenty years, four wars and having been shot out of the sky three times. At thirty-eight he's tough and jaded. His major was in one-night stands, with a minor in commitment avoidance. More…

“It is my belief that it takes a very special, rare talent to write a long running series, and keep their readers clamoring for more, and more, and even more still.” – Sandi, A Romance Review …full review
Available at Amazon


Paradise Valley
(Virgin River, Book 7)
Robyn Carr
Mira, 2009
Contemporary

Marine corporal Rick Sudder is home early from Iraq—his tour ended abruptly on the battlefield. The carefree boy is gone, replaced by a man who believes his future is as bleak as his mirror image. But can the passion and commitment of a young woman who has never given up on him mend his broken body and shattered heart? More…

“It takes the writing of Ms. Carr’s caliber to tackle those [difficult] subjects and not have readers slam the book down in anger and frustration, but instead be so captivated that they have to root for the underdog to come out on top...” – Sandi, A Romance Review …full review

Available at Amazon


Just the Sexiest Man Alive
Julie James
Berkley, 2008
Contemporary

“Chicagoan Taylor is driven to succeed, and her track record in defending corporate clients against sexual-harassment lawsuits is unsurpassed. On loan to her firm’s Los Angeles office, she reluctantly agrees to coach big-name actor and sexy heartthrob Jason Andrews for his upcoming role as a lawyer. His attitude irks her, while her insistence on maintaining a professional distance intrigues him.” – Lynne Welch, Booklist. More at Amazon…

“Just the Sexiest Man Alive is a witty, competent, and thoroughly charming escapist fantasy.” – Mary Benn, The Romance Reader …full review

* Note: This book now averages 4 ½ stars on Amazon, but three reviewers loved it, so I’m posting it. See reviews from Mrs. Giggles and Joyfully Reviewed.

Available from Amazon


As Shadows Fade
(The Gardella Vampire Chronicles)
Colleen Gleason
Signet, 2009
Paranormal (Vampire)

Directly descended from the very first vampire hunter in the Gardella family, Victoria knows she must continue the lineage so humanity will have protectors against the undead. While Sebastian Vioget appears to be both the perfect warrior and lover to ensure the Gardella Legacy, Victoria cannot forget Max Pesaro - the former slayer still haunted by the vampire queen Lilith's obsession with him. But it is Lilith's obsession that may save all of humanity. More...

“I loved As Shadows Fade, and in fact, I loved the whole series. I expected the conclusion to be great and it didn’t disappoint.” – Andi Davis, All About Romance …full review

Available from Amazon