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In romantic fiction, the name Lori Foster (www.lorifoster.com) is synonymous with intimacy. Although known for her ultra-sensual love stories, this New York Times bestselling author's greatest strength is creating lovable characters. The sexual tension and love scenes are so hot because the reader cares deeply about the hero and heroine.
Her stories are filled with every day heroes. Heroes who place family above all else. It's no wonder that readers identify with the heroines who don't flinch from the obstacles they face. As for the men…well, let's face it. If more men were like Lori Foster heroes, the world would be a much better place.
This author writes about a lot of characters who interconnect with other stories, often crossing publishing houses. It's not required to read the books in a specific order, but if you prefer to do it that way, visit Lori's website to keep track. Whether she writes for Harlequin, Kensington, Berkeley or St. Martin's Press, her loyal readers know they're in for a sensational story.
(posted January 14, 2004)
Scandalized
By
Harlequin Temptation, 1997
He hears his biological clock ticking. She doesn't want emotional commitments. They made a very simple agreement but nothing goes as planned. The reversal of traditional goals first captured my attention, but the characters are the reasons this book is on my keeper shelf.
"Tangled Dreams" novella
By Originally published in the Charmed Anthology, Berkley 1999
Reissued in The Winston Brothers Anthology, Berkley, 2001
When I first read this novella, I told everyone to go buy a copy because I wasn't sharing mine! Fast-paced plot, memorable characters and some unexpected twists, this paranormal story is laugh-out-loud funny and very, very sexy. I won't spoil the surprises for you – just trust me and get your own copy.
Too Much Temptation
By Kensington Brava, 2002
This is a wonderfully sensual story, but what really got me was the loyalty and unconditional love between Noah and Grace. The way they protected and backed up each other, you knew they found the love of their lives in their best friend. This book is the perfect example of what erotic romances are supposed to be.
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Lori's creates amazing hero just like (www.janeporter.com). Both of these women understand what women want in a man and what readers are looking for in a hero. If you can't get enough of the alpha males, keep an eye out for books from Lori and Jane.
Family dynamics play a big part in Lori Foster's stories, very much like (see feature on Barbara on this site -- simply scroll or check the archives). While Barbara's books center on how the character fits in a family, Lori's stories explore the relationships between siblings – mostly brothers – and the depths of family loyalty.
The sensuality level in Lori Foster's books is fierce yet draws deep on emotions and intimacy. Another author who understands how to blend emotions and eroticism is (www.janelledenison.com). It's no surprise that both of these authors have written for Harlequin Temptation and Kensington Brava. If you're a fan of sexy romances, you should read the complete works from both of these authors.
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writes contemporary romances that sparkle with energy. Her Loveswepts, Silhouette Desires and single-title books are sexy, fun and insightful.
Boswell's heroes may range from playboys to bad boys, but they protect family at all cost. The heroines are sassy and spirited good girls who want to be special instead of forgotten.
Family relationships play a big part in Barbara Boswell stories. The characters wrestle with everything from estrangement to feeling lost in a blended family. They might meet while investigating an adoption scam or looking for a marriage of convenience to provide care for their orphaned nieces and nephews.
This author often writes an informal mini-series per family and many secondary characters are given a book of their own. Readers will have to keep a vigilant eye out, but it's worth the effort if it means lingering in Barbara Boswell's world a little longer.
(posted January 31, 2003)
Landslide Victory
By
Loveswept #117
ISBN: 0-553-21732-1
The story starts with the unmarried daughter of a presidential candidate staring at her positive pregnancy test. A pregnancy resulted from a passionate one-night stand with her longtime adversary. How's that for conflict? But she doesn't know that the hero has been patiently waiting for her to notice him. This sensual romance is about two people who yearn for a life where family takes center stage. It has that sigh and smile ending that will tempt you to start the book all over again.
The Rule Breaker
By
Silhouette Desire #558
ISBN: 0-373-05558-7
He's the black sheep of his family and the publishing world who finds the uptight librarian more than a challenge. He wants to bed her. She wants a courtship. Guess who wins? This was the first Barbara Boswell book I read and it remains one of my favorites for its snappy, fun tone and fierce sexual tension.
The Bridal Price
By
Reissued in Silhouette's Here Come the Groom series
ISBN: 0-373-30107-3
An uncivilized cattle rancher buys a spoiled socialite to be his wife. He's determined to tame her. She's determined to lay down the law. This marriage of convenience is off to a lively start as both husband and wife are used to getting their own way. The Bridal Price is a keeper for its explosive eroticism and memorable characters. Read more on this author. |
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Do you like reading books by and already devoured her extensive backlist? Consider reading something from this list of recommendations as you wait for her next bestseller. Know of an author you'd think Barbara Boswell fans would also enjoy? Email me at sc@susannacarr.com.
 While Barbara Boswell favors ranches and the political arena, she frequently draws on her nursing background and uses hospital settings in her romance books. If you're looking for more romances featuring characters in the medical profession, visit the Medical Romance Authors website.
Barbara Boswell's bad boy/good girl stories are phenomenal. Harlequin Blaze and Temptation author Joanne Rock also understands the allure of this kind of hero. If you like bad boys, you'll love Joanne Rock stories.
Sensuality is an important ingredient in Barbara Boswell's books. Her heroines are often virginal and experience a sexual awakening much like the heroines found in Lynne Graham's stories.
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has written over 100 books and multiple New York Times bestsellers. Whether it is written under the Jayne Ann Krentz, or name, each book is guaranteed to satisfy the most hopeful of romantics.
What can you expect in a JAK novel? Her heroes can be uncivilized but follow personal codes of honor. A Jayne Ann Krentz heroine is often called quirky, but in fact they are women who are independent, intelligent and act with integrity. They are also the kind of woman the average man is afraid to tame.
Jayne Ann Krentz books are filled with sexual tension that zing off the page, clever mysteries and moments of breathless suspense. The occasional dash of the paranormal offers another dimension and promotes the idea of destined lovers.
(posted August 30, 2002)
Wagered Weekend
By , writing as
Candlelight Ecstasy Romance #17 (1981)
ISBN: 0-440-19413-X
A woman loses a card game to a man who wants to bed her. Krentz gives a fresh spin to the classic premise with a heroine who doesn't know how to lose gracefully and a hero who's determined to collect. Edgy sexual tension and great characters makes Wagered Weekend a not-to-be-missed book.
Golden Goddess
By , writing as
Reissued 2002 by Harlequin in the Jayne Ann Krentz anthology, Carried Away
ISBN: 0-373-83540-X
Packed with lots of action, twists and turns, Golden Goddess is a high velocity romantic suspense that wows you from the very first sentence.
Full Bloom
By
Reissued 2001 by Mira
ISBN: 1-55166-043-1
Everyone is determined to save the heroine from yet another disaster, but no one realizes she can take care of herself. While most transformation stories focus on the 'before' and 'during', Krentz superbly shows the shift of relationship dynamics after the heroine's personal revolution. |
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Do you like reading books by nd already devoured her extensive backlist? Consider reading something from this list of recommendations as you wait for her next bestseller. Know of an author you'd think Jayne Ann Krentz fans would also enjoy? Email me at sc@susannacarr.com.
Jayne Ann Krentz's books are often set in the Seattle, Washington area. Debbie Macomber sets many of her books in this state, but with a small-town feel. Both authors use settings with great effect. You can't imagine the story or the characters belonging anywhere else.
Silhouette Desires author Jennifer Greene creates characters with similar core values as those of Jayne Ann Krentz's. Read one of her books and you won't be disappointed.
Do you like the suspense and mystery found in Jayne Ann Krentz novels? Visit Harlequin Intrigue's site. This site showcases the best romantic suspense authors and their upcoming releases. If you're looking for a quick and absorbing story, check out the site's free online reads.
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 Dipped in Chocolate (posted
April 3, 2007)
By Renee Luke
Signet Eclipse, February 2007
These three novellas are a great combination of sugar and spice. Lots of sweet, tender moments mixed with hot passion! |
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Venus Envy  (posted
December 5, 2006)
By Shannon McKelden
Forge Books, January 2007
Eat your heart out, Cinderella. McKelden will dazzle readers with her brilliant twists on the beloved fairy tale. Venus Envy is fun, snarky and divine! |
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 Bedded
by the Desert King(posted
December 5, 2006)
By Susan
Stephens
Harlequin Presents, November 2006
This
book is a sensual
delight! If you haven't
read a sheikh romance
before, start with Bedded
by the Desert King. |
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 Taking the Cake (posted August 3, 2006)
By Kate Davies
Samhain Publishing, August 2006
Taking the Cake is every good girl's secret fantasy of going wild. Read it and satisfy your inner vixen. |
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Wager of Sin (posted March 7, 2006)
 By Jess Michaels
Venus Press, March 2006
This erotic story has one of my favorite romance heroines. Brazen, sensual and just a little bit wicked. |
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Suite Fantasy (posted February 7, 2006)
 By Janice Maynard
NAL, January 2006
Set in an exclusive hotel for couples, this single-author anthology is ultra-hot and deeply romantic! Suite Fantasy will hit the spot for those who want something sweet and spicy. |
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Who's
Been Sleeping in My Bed? (posted
September 6, 2005)
 By Gemma
Bruce
Kensington, July 2005
Three former debutantes
– who were also juvenile delinquents – establish
an agency to help women in trouble. C'mon, with
an idea like that, you know it's going to be
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Tell It to the Marines (posted August 2, 2005)
 By Amy Fetzer
Kensington, December 2004
Three action-pack novellas about modern day warriors who face danger and fall in love with the women they save. Hot, weak-in-the-knees reading!
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Hello, Gorgeous (posted July 5, 2005)
 By MaryJanice Davidson
Brava, March 2005
A wacky Bionic Woman story told with MaryJanice Davidson's flair. Prepare yourself for some serious fun. |
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Turn Left at Sanity (posted June 7, 2005)
 By Nancy Warren
Brava, February 2005
I smiled the entire time I read this sexy and madcap romantic comedy. I adored the townspeople, but Emmylou and Joe made it impossible for me to put the book down until I finished the last page.
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Bad Boys Online (posted May 3, 2005)
 By Erin McCarthy
Brava, September 2003
If you’re looking for a saucy and highly sensual read, you can’t go wrong with this single-author anthology by Erin McCarthy.
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Under Cover (posted April 5, 2005)
 By MaryJanice Davidson
Brava, October 2003
Three outrageous, nervy and wildly imaginative stories from MaryJanice Davidson that will have you snorting with laughter. |
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Bad Boys Down Under (posted March 1, 2005)
 By Nancy Warren
Brava, July 2004
Reading romances by Nancy Warren is a lot like taking a holiday. If you want some fun in the sun, pick up a copy of Bad Boys Down Under. |
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, one of the best-selling Harlequin Presents authors, writes stories filled with passion and intensity. She offers an exciting world for readers to escape.
An Emma Darcy hero is a master of his destiny. He’s a bit of a rogue, but has a great capacity of tenderness. The heroines may be quietly stubborn or flamboyantly brazen, but each one has a daring or spirited quality that the reader easily admires.
Reading one of Emma Darcy’s books is like being transported on an emotionally charged journey. Her love stories are deeply sensual and above all, memorable.
(posted June 12, 2002)
Whirlpool of Passion
By Emma Darcy
Harlequin Romance #2941
November 1988
A darkly sexual romance set in Egypt. The magnetism between the characters is relentless. This book offers the ultimate Sheikh fantasy.
The Colour of Desire
By Emma Darcy
Harlequin Presents #1385
June 1992
A character-driven story that is poignant and lush with description. The characters are scarred from their cruel pasts, but through the power of love, they recapture the courage to pursue their dreams together.
A Very Stylish Affair
By Emma Darcy
Harlequin Presents #1579
August 1993
The lighthearted romance is a departure from her previous books filled with angst. Sophisticated and humorous, A Very Stylish Affair highlights Emma Darcy’s amazing ability to create strong sexual tension, a brazen heroine and an irresistible hero. |
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Do you like reading books by nd you’re waiting for her next romance? Consider reading something from this list of recommendations in the meantime. Know of an author you’d think Emma Darcy fans would also enjoy? Email me at sc@susannacarr.com.
If you enjoy the Australian backdrop found in many of Emma Darcy’s books, read a book by Barbara Hannay or visit her site at http://www.barbarahannay.com.
Looking for more alpha males with a dark edge? Harlequin Presents author Sandra Marton create heroes that are dangerously attractive like those of Emma Darcy’s. See for yourself at http://www.sandramarton.com.
For self-assured, confident heroines, try a book from Harlequin Temptation and Blaze author Vicki Lewis Thompson. She has an impressive backlist that can be found at http://www.vickilewisthompson.com.
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