Best Romance Novel Reviews

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 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!

Beloved Vampire
Joey W. Hill
Berkley Trade, 2009
Paranormal romance

Escaping the depraved servitude of a vampire master she killed, Jessica has found her way, with three nomadic guides, to the sun-baked desolation of the Sahara-only to slowly perish. Then she hears the tale of Farida, an enigmatic beauty lost as well to the Sahara three centuries ago, whose ancient desire for the legendary vampire Lord Mason is stirring the same desires in Jessica. More...

“ Wow….Ms. Hill just knocked my socks off.” – Amanda, Manic Readers …full review

Available at Amazon


A Coventry Wedding
Becky Cochrane
Zebra, 2009
Contemporary romance

Jandy Taylor's grandfather always teased her about not being able to finish anything. So perhaps it's not a shock that a few days before her wedding to soap star Hudson Blake, Jandy postpones the ceremony and hitches a ride to Coventry, Texas, with a stranger named Sam, a dog named Sue, and an overwhelming desire to escape - if only for a few days... More...

“ Hats off to Becky Cochrane for writing such an amusing read…” – Val, Manic Readers …full review

Available at Amazon


A Knight's Temptation (Knight's series)
Catherine Kean
Medallian Press, 2009
Historical romance

A ruby pendant stands at the center of this tale of disgrace, plotting, redemption, and the reunion of childhood friends. Aldwin Treynarde is a squire who, in his youth, was banished from home for shooting Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau with a crossbow bolt and nearly killing the man. Later on, Aldwin discovered that he had been set up by the deceitful Baron Sedgewick, who fed him false stories about the lord's wrongdoings. More...

“I have not read any of the previous books in this series, however, after sampling this delectable delight, I am ready to do just that.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance & More…full review

Available at Amazon

Best Romance Novel Reviews

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 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!

She's Got It Bad
Sarah Mayberry
Harlequin Blaze, 2009
Contemporary, hot

Twelve years ago Zoe Ford let Liam Masters break her heart. But now? There's not a chance. Zoe is as tough and wild as they come. So when Liam shows up at her tattoo parlor, she's more than ready to take him on again. That's not going to be a hardship, since he's hotter than he ever was. More...

“The other Mayberry books I’ve read were all fairly light reads, but She’s Got It Bad has a darker feel to it. Liam and Zoe are both troubled and engaging characters, and their story absorbing.” – Katie Mack, All About Romance …full review

Available at Amazon


Tails of Love
Lori Foster and additional authors
Berkley, 2009
Contemporary (anthology) romance

Ten all-new stories that celebrate our animal friends, by bestselling and award-winning authors.

From Seeing Eye dogs to the cat who cuddles in your lap, animals are there for us in more ways than we can count. Helping us get through the day with a wag of the tail and a tilt of the head, they let us know that someone is on our side-no matter what. They also have an amazing ability to break down barriers between people; bringing families and loved ones closer, and giving strangers an excuse to strike up a conversation. In Tails of Love, each writer draws from her own unique perspective on our loyal friends-exploring the many mysterious ways they bring love into our lives.

Recommended Read
“TAILS OF LOVE is one of those special anthologies in which each story touches your heart.... Readers who love tales of romance that include meddling pets will find TAILS OF LOVE to be a true delight. ” – Debbie, CK2S Kwips and Kritiques …full review

Available at Amazon


The Lady & the Libertine
Bonnie Vanak
Leisure Books, 2009
Historical romance

A young Englishwoman discovers that her necklace is the key to a fabulous Egyptian treasure, and the dissipated earl who seeks it is after her as well.

“The characters were lively, the banter was quick and sharp, and the romance was sufficiently hot enough to make me sigh in happiness.” – Alexandra Cenni, Romance Reader at Heart …full review

Available at Amazon

Best Romance Novel Reviews

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 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!

Enemy Of The King
Beth Trissel
The Wild Rose Press, 2009
Historical romance

1780, South Carolina: While Loyalist Meriwether Steele recovers from illness in the stately home of her beloved guardian, Jeremiah Jordan, she senses the haunting presence of his late wife. When she learns that Jeremiah is a Patriot spy and shoots Captain Vaughan, the British officer sent to arrest him, she is caught up on a wild ride into Carolina back country, pursued both by the impassioned captain and the vindictive ghost. Will she remain loyal to her king and Tory twin brother or risk a traitor's death fighting for Jeremiah? More...

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Enemy of the King. Not only are the characters memorable and the setting beautifully described, but the action is riveting and the romance between Meri and Jeremiah is tender.” – Poinsettia, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Available at Amazon


Turning Thirty-Twelve
Sandy James
BookStrand Publishing, 2009
Contemporary romance

Jackie Delgado didn't want a new man in her life until a dreaded blind date turns out to be more exciting than she'd ever imagined. When her youngest son leaves for college, Jackie is hit hard by empty nest syndrome and pours herself into her work as a teacher. Bowing to pressure from friends, Jackie agrees to a blind date. But when Mark Brennan calls, she realizes the date won't be "blind." He's the father of one of her students. More...

Best Book
Long and Short Reviews
“ Ms. James did an outstanding job writing Turning Thirty-Twelve. I most definitely did not see the twists and turns coming. This book grabbed a hold of my heart and did not let go until the very last page.” – Violet, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Available at Amazon


Waiting for Tomorrow
Debbie Alferio
AuthorHouse, 2008
Inspirational romance

Honesty is the best policy. That's the philosophy Mitch Tarrington has always lived by and the principle upon which he bases his marriage to Dana. He would never think of telling her a lie--until a situation arises in which he knows the truth might destroy the sacred bond they share. Even when the guilt of his deception becomes too much to bear, he chooses to continue believing 'what Dana doesn't know won't hurt her.' He couldn't be more wrong. More...

“With some very realistic conflicts that go from everyday life, to married life, to becoming a first time parent, Ms. Alferio has written the perfect novel to keep you interested.” – Danielle, Coffee Time Romance …full review

Available at Amazon