Best Romance Novel Reviews

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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 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!

Dangerous Highlander:
A Dark Sword Novel
Donna Grant
St. Martins, 2009
Historical romance/paranormal romance

First in a breathtaking new series, the bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod—one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity—is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess… More...

“I definitely recommend Dangerous Highlander, even to skeptics of paranormal romance…” – Amy Wroblewsky, The Romance Reader …full book review

Note: This book is now 4 1/2 stars at Amazon, whereas a few days ago, it was 5 stars. However, the five star reviews appear to far outweigh the one negative review.

Available at Amazon


The Golden Season
Connie Brockway
Onyx, 2010
Historical romance

Wealthy, orphaned Lady Lydia Eastlake reigns over Regency England as the ton's most celebrated beauty. But she must face losing the only life she's ever known when her fortune suddenly disappears-and the only solution is to find a wealthy husband. Enter Captain Ned Lockton, a rich and dashing war hero who sends Lydia's pulse racing. Little does she know that the enigmatic captain's family estate is secretly on the selling block… More...

“It has been a long while since I became so caught up in a tale…” – Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today …full book review

Available at Amazon


Let Darkness Come
Angela Hunt
Mira, 2009
Christian fiction, suspense

The murder trial promises to be the most sensational to hit Chicago in years. And attorney Briley Lester knows it could make—or break— her career. The tabloid headlines are screaming that a long-mistreated society wife has killed her abusive husband—the scion of one of the city's wealthiest, most powerful, most dangerous families…. More...

“Angela Hunt has written a very gripping novel, one that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More …full book review

Publishers Weekly starred review

Available at Amazon