Our Fave Reads

Readers Collections – Favorite Romance Reads

A big part of ILRB is discussing romance novels! So, I’ve put out a submissions call to both readers and authors, just to find out which ones we like the most. Writers are readers too! I know it’s mega difficult to choose a favorite romance novel, but these authors did their best. Here is our list! ♥♥♥

The Unyielding Series from Nashoda Rose ~ If I had to choose a favorite from these, I’d say Perfect Chaos

Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley

Darkness Series from Katie Reus

The Dark in You Series from Suzanne Wright

– reader’s collection from D.E. Haggerty

My favorites are Mary Stewart’s Thornyhold, and the more recent ones are:

A Mail Order Heart by Janelle Daniels

Mistletoe and Chainmail by Elizabeth Rose

And the series Middleton high by Laura Ann

Series Yellowstone by Peggy Henderson

– reader’s collection from Cindy Tomamichel

Darkness Dawns by Zakarrie Clarke: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43839572-darkness-dawns

Knight (Sons of the Alpha #1) by Addison Carmichael: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43437944-knight

– reader’s collection from Maggie Blackbird

Here are a few of my top faves:

Queen Takes Knights by Joely Sue Burkhart

Venomous by Penelope Fletcher

Love Edy by Shewanda Pugh

– reader’s collection from Lashanta Charles

Gabriel’s Woman – Robin Schone (O-M-FREAKING-G FAVORITE)

The Lover – Robin Schone (companion to Gabriel’s Woman)

Dark Lover – J.R. Ward (HOLY-FREAKING-G FAVORITE)

Lover at Last – J.R. Ward

Emma Holly – Courting Midnight

Dark Need – Lynn Viehl

Cry to Heaven – Anne Rice

The Persian Boy – Mary Renault (WILL NEVER PART WITH THIS BOOK)

Not written as a romance but it’s in the subtext — long out of print but worth scouring old bookstores for a copy:

Teot’s War by Heather Gladney.

– reader’s collection from Kayelle Allen

Midnight Savior by Arial Burnz

Guardian by Angela Knight

My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMaster

Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan

– reader’s collection from Amber Daulton

My favorites are A Walk to Remember and The Longest Ride, both by Nicholas Sparks.

– reader’s collection from Karina Bartow

BOOK #1:

I just finished reading The Unfortunate Importance of Beauty by Amanda Filipacchi and it has a romantic subplot. The story centers around Barb and Lily; one is an unearthly beauty and the other an ugly duckling. I found the entire cast of characters quirky, damaged, and endearing. The first half has some dark undertones, yet is lighthearted and ridiculously hilarious, too.

BOOK #2:

I read These Haunts Are Made for Walking: A Ghost Hunter Cozy Mystery by Rose Pressey and really enjoyed it. The storyline is a paranormal romance with a murder mystery and delightful! I really enjoyed the quirky characters and the budding romance with the sexy cop. A must read if you like paranormal romance cozies.

-reader’s collection from Sherry Soule/S.A Soule

Anything by Meghan Quinn – The Other Brother

Ilsa Madden-Mills – Dirty English

Alex Grayson – Whispered Prayers of a Girl

Jen Luerrsen – F*cking Frank

– reader’s collection from Monica DeSimone

A few of my favorites are:

Not Broken by Meka James

Faster by Deana Birch

Opening Nights by Coralie Moss

– reader’s collection from Amelia Foster

The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J.R. Ward