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 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!

Frederica
Georgette Heyer
Sourcebooks Casablanca, Reprint 2009
Historical/Regency romance

When Frederica brings her younger siblings to London determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, she seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society.
Lord Alverstoke can't resist wanting to help her… More...

“This is a book to sit back and relax with, one to take your time and enjoy all that it has to offer, with characters that are real and likable.” – Sheila Smith, Romance Reader at Heart …full review

Available at Amazon


Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3)
Ilona Andrews
Ace, 2009
Paranormal (Urban Fantasy)

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot. But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet.

“ Andrews' crisp dialogue and layered characterization make the gut-wrenching action of this first-person thrill ride all the more intense....Devotees of Kate and Curran will be savoring every word as this mesmerizing tale unfolds.” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full review

Available at Amazon


Saving Tampa
Jo Webnar
Highland Press, 2008
Paranormal Romance

For as long as she could remember, Rachel Cunningham feared and hated her psychic ability. When a strange man accidentally touches her, she sees the death of thousands. Rachel knows the FBI won't believe her, but she has to try. Lives are at stake. Special Agent Arrons dismisses her information as a publicity stunt, yet his conscience nags him. When Rachel identifies an Al Qaida cell leader, Arrons puts his career at risk and issues an alert. More...

CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Recommended Read
“Saving Tampa is absolutely a winner. Jo Webnar has not only given us a story that has a plot we can identify with, but characters that are intelligent, gutsy, and also willing to go the distance in the name of truth and honour.” – Sandra, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full review

Available at Amazon


There's Only Been You
Donna Marie Rogers
Wild Rose Press, 2008
Contemporary romance

Malicious lies, drugs and a videotape are the reasons young lovers Sara Jamison and Mike Andrews have spent the last eight years apart, each believing the other betrayed them. Sara has no clue where Mike's been all these years, but she knows where she's been busy raising their son. More...

“ A well-thought-out story with an all-too-appropriate title, There's Only Been You has enough twists and turns to throw readers for a wild ride, but authoress Donna Marie Rogers does an excellent job of making it flow and keeps us turning pages one right after the other with her effortless prose and heartfelt characters.” – Sweet Pea, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Available at Amazon