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 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 20 reviews on Amazon), we post it here. Enjoy!

Bayou Moon
(The Edge, Book 2)
Ilona Andrews
Ace, 2010
Paranormal romance

Cerise Mar and her clan are cash poor but land rich, claiming a large swathe of the Mire, the Edge swamplands. When her parents vanish, her clan's long-time rivals are suspect. But all is not as it seems. More...

“...riveting tale.” – Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews …full book review

Available at Amazon


For the King's Favor
Elizabeth Chadwick
Sourcebooks Landmark, 2010
Historical romance

When Roger Bigod arrives at King Henry II's court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute, he becomes enchanted with Ida de Tosney, young mistress to the powerful king. A victim of Henry's seduction and the mother of his son, Ida sees in Roger a chance to begin a new life. But Ida pays an agonizing price when she leaves the king, and as Roger's importance grows and he gains an earldom, their marriage comes under increasing strain. More...

“Elizabeth Chadwick weaves a tapestry of a tale that is spellbinding.” – Camellia, Long and Short Reviews …full book review

Available at Amazon


Secrets
(Glenbrooke)
Robin Jones Gunn
Multnomah Books, 2010
Inspirational romance

Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love?

Jessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate paramedic who desires to protect her and the jealous woman who wants nothing more than to destroy her. More...

“When reading a book, have you ever felt that you’ve come home?” – Robyn, Once Upon a Romance …full book review

Available at Amazon