I Heart Romance

I have a confession to make-- I love romance novels. From the torrid, trashy paperbacks of my youth, to the more realistic contemporary novels in my recent past, romance novels always have a place in my reading rotation. My latest obsession is Regency romances, set during the reign of the Prince Regent in England (early 19th century). Regencies tend to have lots of witty dialogue, farce elements like false marriages or mistaken identities, and an emphasis on romance versus explicit description ( although some Regencies are still plenty steamy).

--Bookedupster

Here are a few of my favorite authors:

• Lisa Kleypas-- Try her Wallflower series-- it follows the stories of four girls who are not the toast of society, but who manage to find love and marry well.



• Mary Balogh-- Balogh's books are excellent for people who love series and enjoy intertwined stories. You will see many characters appear and reappear in her Simply... and Slightly... series.



• Eloisa James-- James' heroines are particularly spirited, and her stories are imaginative. I particularly liked the Four Sisters series.

Do you have a favorite Regency author? Leave it in the comments!