The Romance Reviews discussion

This is my absolute favorite sub-genre. I love history, and I think it's so neat to incorporate a love story, especially in the regency era - where restrictions were so plentiful!

I'm kind of fond of the historical romances that incorporate the tales of the old west, I'm especially fond of the historical romances that have Native American people and lore in them.

Shell's Bells wrote: "This is my absolute favorite sub-genre. I love history, and I think it's so neat to incorporate a love story, especially in the regency era - where restrictions were so plentiful!"

I love the regency era, especially the dukes, marquesses, earls, and viscounts.

Xia? Have you heard of a historical romance called The Naked Marquis by Sally MacKenzie?

It was a pretty good read, it wasn't my favorite but it was pretty good.

No, but I'll check it out. Thanks.

Your welcome!

Gabrielle ~ Bhlack Benehvolence ~ wrote: "I'm kind of fond of the historical romances that incorporate the tales of the old west, I'm especially fond of the historical romances that have Native American people and lore in them."

Gabrielle, have you read Catherine Anderson's Comanche series. They are fantastic books!

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I'm not sure I've heard of her, thanks for the recs. Carol!

Xia wrote: "Shell's Bells wrote: "This is my absolute favorite sub-genre. I love history, and I think it's so neat to incorporate a love story, especially in the regency era - where restrictions were so plent..."

Oh, I know, and the rakes and rogues, the ultimate bad boys of proper society who fall hard!! Yum!

I like some books with rakes and rogues in them, but the thing I like most about the Regency Era is the clothing.

Oh yes, the clothing is so interesting! I have been looking online at some fashion plates from the era, so cool!

I just finished . Great book to end the series.

Xia wrote: "I just finished . Great book to end the series."

I have added this series to my TBR pile! Growing, growing, growing!

Has anyone tried any of Laura Lee Guhrke's works? I made her part of my May Challenge reading and I love her work! The two I've read thus far are and and adored them both.

Bridget wrote: "Has anyone tried any of Laura Lee Guhrke's works? I made her part of my May Challenge reading and I love her work! The two I've read thus far are ..."

Bridget, I've read and and all of which I loved. I'm currently reading and have the 2nd book in this series on Kindle.

I'm pretty sure I've never heard of her. I take it she focuses mainly on regency novels?

Speaking of which is anyone familiar with this author? Her name is Virginia Henley

I just got done reading this book for the last challenge. Here it is, .

Glad to hear you enjoyed them, Carol--thanks for the recommendations. Might have to make a bookstore run tonight... :)

Bridget wrote: "Glad to hear you enjoyed them, Carol--thanks for the recommendations. Might have to make a bookstore run tonight... :)"

Bridget, hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Will be interested to hear what you think.

Hey everyone :)
so i'm really new to this posting on message boards thing but i really love historical/regency romances..but i'm not sure what to read
i have read pretty much all stephanie laurens, julia quinn and mary balough books ( i might have spelled some of the names wrong :/)
but i was just wondering if any of you had some good authors of the same caliber that i could read?

oh and also have any of you read the latest julia quinn book from the symthe quartet "just like heaven"?
what did you think?
xx

Hi Aditi!
I absolutely love Loretta Chase and Elizabeth Hoyt (though they are not strictly Regency, they are splendid historical romances). Also, Laura Lee Guhrke has recently been added to my Must Read List. She gets a smidgen formulaic sometimes, but it's such a good formula, how can you resist?

Hi Aditi! I just found out about Stephanie Laurens the other day when I was at the library.

Anyway while I was there I found these other authors that you might get into, I don't know if they're all Regency Romances but they looked like that when I looked at the covers. You might want to check into them.

1.Tamara Lejeune

2. Julie Anne Long

3. Sara Lindsey

I took a look at the author names as soon as I got a chance, and although I'm not usually into regency romances some of these sounded pretty good, so you might get into them as well.

Also I did read one book that you might also consider a regency romance it wasn't a bad read either.

The book's called The Naked Marquis and it's by Sally MacKenzie.

Like I said you might get into these. Good luck!

Bridget wrote: "Hi Aditi!
I absolutely love Loretta Chase and Elizabeth Hoyt (though they are not strictly Regency, they are splendid historical romances). Also, [author:Laura Lee ..."

Bridget, I agree with you about all those three authors. They are all must-read authors for me.

ahhh so many new books to check out!!
i have exams this week but i will defs let you know how i go!
in relation to the laurens books.
if you like steamy romance check out the cynsters, if you want more of a naww cute romance check out her older stuff
i didn't really like the bastion club series oh and julia quinn books are too cute! :D

hey! just ckeckingback :)
i've been reading the loretta chase books that was recommended and i've finished about 5 they are pretty good!

sounds good Aditi will have to look them up

hey guys sorry i have been gone for soo long one of my aunties in in a coma :(
but whilst at the hospital i have had the opportunity to read some good books most of them you guys recommended!

i read some of laura lee gurhke's books which included:
guilty pleasures
the marriage bed
his every kiss
and then he kissed her

i really enjoyed the first three...i'm not sure what it is about women taming rakes that i find so fabulous in everyone of my favorites the recipe for the plot is the same lol
i'm going to check out the other books you all recommended or if you like the same recipe :)
xx

oh i forgot to ask
have any of you checked out julia quinn or mary balogh if you haven't you should! :D

Oh sorry to here about your aunt I'm sending positive vibes to you and your family!

As for the authors Julia Quinn and Mary Balogh? I think I'm familiar with Mary Balogh but Julia Quinn is a new name for me.

Ok! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person in this group that likes Historical Romances. So I need an opinion here.

I'm getting ready to read this series and I have one book from the library, but I just found out that according to the goodreads site that it is the second of a series.

So my first question is this; is anyone familiar with the Historical Romance Author Cathy Maxwell? If so has anyone read her series called the Seductions and Scandal series?

Here's where the needed opinion comes in. Do you feel that the books should be read in order or is it ok to read them out of order?

I appreciate any ideas and opinions regarding this matter.

Thanks guys!

Hi Gabrielle!

I've never read Cathy Maxwell, but according to a co-worker, you can read the series in any order and there aren't any spoilers...well, I got the sense that there aren't enough spoilers to ruin any books that aren't read in order. Hope that helps!

Along the same lines, has anyone ever read Anne Stuart's Heavenly Host series, starting with Ruthless, I believe? I've heard mixed reviews and wondering if they are worth the read...
Thanks!

Thanks for the info Bridget! I'm still contemplating it the author herself said the series didn't necessarily have to be read in order but she also said "Every book stands alone; however, I do use recurring characters for some of my books."

So I'm still debating about whether or not I should just go ahead and read the series in order, just to be on the safe side.

Is anyone familiar with Historical Romance author Sophia Nash? If so has anyone read her series entitled Widows Club?

If so would you think the series would have to be read in order?

sooo i saw my mum reading a novel by an author i never heard of..
has anyone read anything by
Emma Wildes?
she seems to have a romance for everyone from what i can see form her site :)
let me know!
sorry i have been gone for so long uni is killing me i have 3 assignments due tomorrow!
better get back to them
xx
ps. i haven't heard of the widows club but they sound interesting :) i can't wait for your review!

Aditi, I've read and and enjoyed both books but particularly the second one. I have and from her Notorious Bachelor series on my TBR pile and hope to get the 3rd book soon.

awesome!! thank you i will definitely have to check them out!

i was recommended to read the naked nobility series by Sally Mackenzie and i have read all of them except the naked baron (which i will hopefully start and finish over the weekend) I loved them!! not much as the julia quinn books.. however they were hilarious and heart warming two of my must haves in historical romances!!
i would give the series a 3 1/2 to 4 out of 5 so they a definite read!
thanks for the suggestion!
also i came across this website which lists a tonne of books if your ever stuck for what to read so i thought i would link it just in case some one wants something new or different to read
http://www.onceuponaromance.net/conni...
xo

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Yes Stephanie......I would love to read and write a review on your new book Affaire du Coeur. The synopsis interests me......I enjoy these kinds of stories.
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Secrets, scandal, and passion…

Selina Rosewall had given up on love, but while helping her brother further his merchant fleet business, she meets Sir James Mitchell, Lord of Penventen. Their attraction is mutual, but what James wants from the relationship goes further—much further—than Selina could have expected. And she learns that in the world of the Ton, scandal and deceit are commonplace.

For Sir James Mitchell, Lord of Penventen, it’s hard to say which is more dangerous: being a spy or being considered husband material by the Ladies of the Ton. With political machinations threatening to draw England into the violent wake of the French Revolution, the last thing James expected was to fall in love with Selina Rosewall, daughter of an untitled seafaring family. But when James’ investigation stirs up a hornet’s nest, can he protect Selena from danger that threatens her very life?