Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary

Most of my top books were in the B+ range. I think I only had 2 that were A- grades. I’m not sure if I was being pickier this year or just didn’t read books that wowed me.

“I Do” Anthology”
“Grave Goods” Ariana Franklin
“Whisper of Warning” Laura Griffin
“To Beguile a Beast” Elizabeth Hoyt
“Somebody’s Hero” Annie Jones
“The [...]

Okay people, listen up. This is the last book in the series and the whole thing is a spoiler for the first three books. You have been warned.
Dear Ms Hoyt,
Capturing my attention for an entire series before I’ve even read the first book is something. Me remembering that a new book in a series is [...]

I’m sorry for my delinquency in posting this.  My lame is excuse is real world things interfering with my online fun.  Without further ado, here is our May recommendations.

To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt.  A beautiful courtesan falls in love with a scarred, tormented lord. Recommended by Jayne.  
Gift from the Sea by Anna Schmidt. [...]

Dear Mrs. Hoyt,
Your books work for me. What else can I say? I believe in these characters. I believe in the circumstances you place them in. I believe the ways you make them act. I want them to find happiness and when they do, I’m thrilled. When Jane sent out a DA email [...]

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The revenge trope  is a prevalent one in romance. Admittedly, it’s prevalent everywhere.  Revenge is what powered the Count of Monte Cristo. It’s easy, you see, because it provides insta-conflict in romance. Take one hero bent on revenge, one innocent bystander, mix and stir. It’s easy to arouse emotional response to the revenge [...]

First, let me apologize for not putting up another poll for so long. I kept meaning to put up another one but kept putting it off because I couldn’t think of a good poll topic (if you have one, let me know – jane at dearauthor.com). Second, what do you think of series books? [...]

Dear Ms. Hoyt,
I hate this title but suppose that few readers would buy a book called “She is a balm for his soul.” Nah, not catchy enough but so accurate for this book. In “To Taste Temptation,” you gave us the secondary character of Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale. Jasper’s a former Army Captain, current “hale [...]