• Best Historical Romance Books

    The Devil’s Lady by Deborah Simmon

    August 8, 2025

    Was she under a spell or truly the Devil’s Lady?

    Bid by King Edward to marry, Aisley de Laci hopes to avoid the altar by choosing Baron Montmorency. She is certain none will agree to the union, especially the baron, who is rumored to practice the dark arts from his isolated keep. Renowned in battle, Montmorency has secluded himself at Dunmurrow for reasons of his own. And he does not want a wife, no matter how wealthy and beautiful. But even he cannot defy the king, and what comes to him he takes—and holds. Aisley refuses to believe that Montmorency possesses any mysterious powers. Yet how else to explain her own growing feelings for a man so shrouded in shadow she has never seen his face? The  5 star review for the novel:

    “This book was one of my absolute favorites when I started reading romance when I was younger. I still have it today and refuse to get rid of it. I love how Aisley grows through this tale. She goes from a spoiled child to a matured woman. And Baron Montmorency? I looooove this man. He’s dark, foreboding, and hoards a secret. Their relationship is both passionate and tender, and at times, emotional. There is a Gothic touch to this book, but it’s an amazing historical romance read!”

    Author Tiffany Roberts — Goodreads
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  • Paranormal Romance

    The Alpha Option by Vivian Arend

    August 5, 2025

    The learning curve just grew fangs and claws…

    The out-of-the-blue opportunity to take over a wilderness eco-lodge in the Jasper wilderness is the fresh start Cassidy Rundle and her friends have been looking for. Except the roof of the grand Timberwolf Lodge needs fixing, the rental cottages need to be overhauled, and the seemingly incompetent caretaker who comes with the place is sexy enough to make Cassidy’s brain stutter. Still, she’s determined to ignore all distractions and make this work. When Jace Carter discovers his auntie has given him the Timberwolf Lodge property, but not the building, he expects mayhem to follow. Now he’s back home, dealing with memories, multiple cousins, and an outstanding death threat from the local Alpha. (Who is also a cousin. Go family!) But nothing can compare with discovering his new “boss” is a petite woman with enough attitude to take on a bear—and she’s his fated mate. Cassidy wants to reach for her dreams? Jace will be there to make it happen, even if that means taking over the Jasper pack leadership. Once he explains shifters to his very human mate… The author about the novel’s characters and what to expect:

    “It’s been too long since I last walked on the wild side with the wolfies and other shifters. Writing The Alpha Option was a little like coming home. And this time there’s a brand-new theme to explore. A challenge to achieve, as the new owners of the wilderness lodge only have so much time to prove that they can make. That they belong… The Carter pack of the Jasper area is a big family you’ll get to know more over the series. Which means some great bro-mance banter (cousin banter…would that be cuz-ance banter?) as the pack deals with past troubles and moves into the future. And the heroines you’re about to meet are friends and family to each other in such a deep way that packing everything up and heading all the way across the country to try to run an eco-lodge together is simply the right move. Cassidy, Stephanie, and Stacy are going to be a delight to introduce to you as they find out about shifters, pack, and fated mates.”

    Vivian Arend
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  • Best Contemporary Romance Novels

    Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts

    July 4, 2025

    The romantic adventure story of two former lovers seeking a fortune only to discover that love is what truly favors the bold.

    Kate Hardesty’s late father spent his life exploring the waters around North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island, hunting for sunken treasure. Now, it has fallen to his daughter to decipher his detailed notes, charts, and maps to complete his quest—but Kate knows she needs the help of deep-sea diver Ky Silver. Once, she’d given him her heart, only to break his when she left the island. That was four years ago, and Ky’s the only one she can trust to help her locate the gold. Reunited, Kate and Ky’s search rekindles their passion and recovers something between them even more priceless than a lost treasure. A five-star review for the novel:

    “An absolutely successful romance novel that has no kitsch in it and is written as sentimentally as only Nora Roberts can write. Ideal for enjoyable reading hours and exciting entertainment.”

    V-Inkvotary–Goodreads
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  • Best Contemporary Romance Novels

    The Billionaire’s Secret Marriage by Tamie Dearen

    July 2, 2025

    Stephanie Caldwell fell in love with her boss, but he’s too clueless to notice. And being blind is no excuse.

    Steph doesn’t care that Bran is blind—at least he’ll never see the longing looks she gives him. If only she could warn him about the lack of love on his conniving fiancée’s face. But Steph has to keep her mouth shut, or she could lose her job, along with the health insurance that keeps her daughter alive. Billionaire Branson Knight knows women regard him as a pitiful blind man, his wealth his only attraction. So his engagement is merely a means to an end. But the last thing he wants to end is his relationship with Stephanie—he depends way too much on his efficient personal assistant. Can Stephanie stand by while Bran’s devious fiancée coerces him into a quickie marriage? Or will she lose her temper… and everything else along with it? A five-star review for the novel:

    “Loved this story! There was a lot of mystery and intrigue, but also great chemistry. Stephanie and Branson are so good together. There are moments when the story just gets so crazy and you’re left wondering how it will all work out. Tamie Dearen does a great job with this story. I really loved it”

    Melissa–Goodreads
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  • Best Clean and Wholesome Romance,  Best Contemporary Romance Novels

    Love & Chocolate by Elsie Davis

    June 6, 2025

    Some say Valentine’s Day is for lovers, while others prefer to think of it as February Fool’s Day. The question is, which one do you believe, and which one rules your heart?

    The Sweeter Side of Life bakery in Hallbrook is in financial trouble and Amanda is determined to save the business her mother started twenty years ago. While honoring February Fool’s Day, Amanda’s name for the lovey-dovey holiday, she learns about the Anything Chocolate contest and is determined to win the cash prize. There’s only two drawbacks, one, it’s a statewide contest and the competition will be fierce, and two, she’s not a big fan of chocolate. Kevin is trying to adjust to his new job as the Turlington High School chemistry teacher and to small-town living, a task made more difficult by his twin ten-year-old daughters who aren’t happy with the move or the divorce. When the twins demand they go to the Heart-to-Heart festival for a chance to hang with their new friends, he relents knowing it was important. But a fellow teacher turns the night into a matchmaking attempt and Kevin finds himself signing up for the Secret Chef fundraiser dinner to avoid Amanda, the attractive, but off-limits woman his new friend deems perfect for him. Which worked wonders, at least until his winning dessert bid revealed Amanda as the secret chef and the woman who would come to his home and cook the six-course meal he’d won. So much for avoiding her. When the twins take objection, their shenanigans cause nothing but trouble at home and school. What they didn’t count on though, was their actions forcing him to spend more time with Amanda, putting his custody of the twins in jeopardy. Is Kevin willing to risk custody of the girls over love? A five-star review for the novel:

    “The characters are great and easy to connect with. It’s also very realistically insightful about relationships, the doubt and benefits. Such a great outpouring of love even from the community at large. Very well written, tears of joy with a few speed bumps with rambunctious kids which I think only help the adults deal with their dilemmas. Love this, very enticing story, it clearly depicts building a relationship without needing or having to add the physical to the romance of getting to know someone. I was provided a free advance copy and am voluntarily reviewing.”

    Annette–Goodreads
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  • Best Historical Romance Books

    The Duke Alone by Christi Caldwell

    May 29, 2025

    For an abandoned lady and a reclusive duke, the winter season brings a swirl of romance—and danger.

    Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long. Brooding widower Val Bancroft, the Duke of Aragon, has shut himself off from the world. He craves blessed solitude—a loyal dog, a silent house, and his own company are all he requires. Certainly not the nonstop chattering of the joyful, opinionated young woman next door. But with a potential threat lurking in the winter shadows, Myrtle may need to pluck up the nerve to approach the reclusive duke. And Val is not one to turn his back on a vulnerable lady. Amid the silent nights of London, beneath a blanket of snow, could the light of a new, warm love be kindling? The author’s messages in her novels:

    “I believe there are so many messages contained within the pages of a book. As an author, I want my readers to find whatever message they may within a book. Sometimes, I’ll receive emails or read reviews about something they came away with from the story and I’ll say ‘hmm, I didn’t necessarily think of that…’ and I love that words are meaningful and special to us all in different ways.”

    Christi Caldwell
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  • Best Historical Romance Books

    Romance Me, Viscount by Kate Archer

    May 23, 2025

    One Fanciful Lady and One Fed Up Lord.

    Lady Beatrice Bennington, the eldest of five daughters of the Earl of Westmont, is poised to take her place among the ton. The Benningtons are on their way to Portland Place and Beatrice is coming prepared. Her dear aunt, Miss Eloise Mayton, a lady who has raised them since their mother’s passing, has been exceedingly helpful in directing her efforts. Beatrice has composed a well-considered list of requirements for any would-be suitor. He must have the courage of Beowulf, the strength of Hercules, the derring-do of Robin Hood, as gallant as Sir Gawain, the depth of feelings of Shakespeare, and the stalwart heart of Henry the Fifth. He must be violently in love, tearing his hair out, and challenging other suitors to a duel. He might even threaten to do a violence to himself. Though, Beatrice would prefer only threats to do a violence to himself. She is not unreasonable. Matthew Lawson, Viscount Van Doren, is the Bennington’s closest neighbor. And, as far as he can see, the closest person approximating any sort of rationality and sense. He has spent years attempting to counter Miss Mayton’s wild ideas and bizarre stories of romance. It has been a losing battle and now he follows the Benningtons to Town. All he can do at this point is be prepared to pick Beatrice up when she is knocked down by her own wrong-headed ideas. At least, that’s what he thought he would be doing. As it turns out, Beatrice is surrounded by hopeful lotharios, including a particular duke. Matthew is certain they are all after Beatrice’s dowry and, therefore, they must all be driven off. Beatrice Bennington is set on finding herself a lovesick lunatic, and she just might get one. The author’s favorite types of characters to write:

    “My favorite characters, which I think I do a lot of, are victims of their own human foibles. In A Very Fine Muddle series, the books are filled with these people… The daughters of the series are all so approving of one another that none of them ever know what they’re bad at… With the family’s constant and enthusiastic approval, all the sisters cannot help but be rather confident in their genius.”

    Kate Archer
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  • Best Romantic Suspense Books

    Saving Shadows by Kathleen Brooks

    April 18, 2025

    What’s a small doctor to do when a beautiful woman washes up near his dock with a killer after her…

    Gavin Faulkner was the only doctor in the small South Carolina inner coastal town of Shadows Landing. He was used to patching up everything from fishing lures stuck in skin to gator bites. Nothing could surprise him anymore–except when he found an unconscious woman partially submerged near his dock after a fierce thunderstorm. Ellery St. John’s last memory was of a bat swinging toward her head. The next thing she knew, she was cold, wet, and a sexy man was pressing his lips to hers. Too bad it turned out to be CPR instead of a passionate kiss. Gavin thought Ellery would be safe in the small town where BBQ wars were the biggest danger, but he was wrong. Now it was up to him to help Ellery put the pieces together in order to discover who had tried to kill her and why before they both ended up at the bottom of the ocean. The author’s advice for writing:

    “The best advice I got when I started writing was to read and write. I find that reading your genre helps a lot and then writing. Even if they are just short stories. The more you write the more you find your own unique voice… Take the leap and go all in – after all you never know if you can do it without trying.”

    Kathleen Brooks
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  • Best Contemporary Romance Novels

    Red Clover Inn by Carla Neggers

    April 4, 2025

    A marine archeologist takes a break from her adventurous life to dive deep into the mysteries of love.

    Charlotte Bennett is more comfortable exploring sunken wreckage than exploring a relationship. But as her cousin Samantha’s maid of honor, she finds a new perspective on her nomadic, solitary life. In need of a quiet refuge, Charlotte offers to stay in Knights Bridge, Massachusetts and look after the Red Clover Inn while Sam and Justin are on their honeymoon. While the quaint inn is closed to the public, Charlotte will have time to plan her next project—and perhaps discover how her cousin found love. But the tranquility is disrupted when Greg shows up at the inn. The Diplomatic Security Service agent lives a dangerous life, and he, too, wants to clear his head before his next assignment. Juggling work, raising his two teenage children, and nursing a wounded heart has left Greg jaded. The last thing he expects is to fall for the willful Charlotte. Now each of them must decide if they can put love first before it’s too late. The author’s inspiration for the location of her book’s series:

    “Knights Bridge is fictional, but the area where it’s located is real. Our family homestead is on the edge of Quabbin Reservoir, a huge pre-World War II project that changed this part of New England forever. As a kid, I’d climb a tree with pad and pen and look out at the Quabbin ‘accidental wilderness,’ as I wrote, imagining the lives of the people who’d lived in the small towns razed to create the reservoir. I also spent countless hours in my hometown library, which is the inspiration for the Knights Bridge library—including the rumors that it’s haunted.”

    Carla Neggers
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  • Best Christian Romance Books

    One Faithful Prayer by T.K. Chapin

    March 27, 2025

    Can you forgive when the sin is this big? Or are some sins unforgivable?

    Taylor never meant to keep the secret hidden for so long. She never meant to hurt him, never meant to hurt anyone. She was only doing what she felt was the right thing. Someone is about to find out Taylor’s secret… One Faithful Prayer is an inspirational Christian romance about past hurts, healing, and the power of God in a Christian’s life. Inspiring and uplifting, this story encourages faithful Christians who seek to grow in their relationship and understanding of Jesus Christ. A bit about the author’s goals for his writing:

    “He believes that telling Contemporary Christian Fiction stories of faith, love and family help build the faith of Christians and help non-believers see how God can work in the life of believers. “

    Beth—Faithfully Bookish
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