Dec 17 2009
Top Romances of 2009 by Jane
Picking out the ten best reads of 2009 was hard. It was hard because I had 6 A rated books but then I had to delve into the B+s and determine from that strong group who ranked in my top 10. I based my decision on re-readability. I’ve re-read portions of all of these books at one point or another. There are other books which I loved this year that are outside the genre so I intentionally excluded them.
- Always a Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch
- Beloved Vampire by Joey Hill
- Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
- Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight
- Damned by Blood by Evie Byrne
- Magnate’s Make-Believe Mistress by Bronwyn Jameson
- Never Love a Lawman by Jo Goodman
- Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
- Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
- Wicked All Day by Liz Carlyle
I noticed that I loved the scoundrel redeemed story which is pretty much the dominant theme in my best loved historicals of the year. I’ve read into the first quarter of 2010 and I have to say we romance readers have a good year ahead of us.
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Dec 17, 2009 @ 13:29:05
I’ve gotta get Jewel’s Scandal. I keep seeing it mentioned on Best Of lists. And I’m getting Butterfly Tattoo next month when paper copy is released. Good list!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 14:34:43
As the editor of both Butterfly Tattoo and Damned by Blood, I think this list is brilliant ;) Thank you!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 14:49:45
Many books I haven’t read here, which I will go hunt down, but YEAH! on Scandal.
Dec 17, 2009 @ 15:55:47
I’m honored to be on the list–and I also just downloaded a few of these titles for my Kindle! Holiday reading fun, here I come. Jane, thank you for the kind mention and including me. :)
Deidre Knight
Dec 17, 2009 @ 16:03:39
Butterfly Tattoo really made me think and one of the best written books I read thi year. Beautiful story.
Dec 17, 2009 @ 17:10:32
Thank you, Jane! I’m honored to be in such excellent company.
Dec 17, 2009 @ 18:28:51
Jane, I’m so thrilled and flattered to see Beloved Vampire on the list. Mason and Jessica thank you as well (grin). Thanksfor the new list of recommended reads. Happy holidays!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 19:14:18
Many books on this list that I really want to read, and some that I’ve already enjoyed.
Dec 17, 2009 @ 19:46:18
@Deidre Knight
Congratulations, Deidre! What a wonderful book! I have to admit that when I saw it was an EPIC finalist against one of my books, I knew I’d be wasting my money on a trip to New Orleans for the ceremony. sigh… Maybe my other finalist book will win? ;)
Good luck!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 21:08:17
I loooved that Liz Carlyle like whoa. I know some people thought it was overdramatic/angsty, but it fit me just right.
Dec 17, 2009 @ 21:36:46
I haven’t had time to read some of these, but those I have, I’m right there with you. A great list.
Dec 18, 2009 @ 07:55:51
Sandy, LOL! I think that Eppie decision remains wide open! :) But I appreciate the vote of confidence! :)
Thanks, Katie, for your kind words. hugs to all and thanks so much. Have a GREAT holiday season.