Contemporary Romance

Contemporary romance, which is set after World War II, is often what people mean when they refer to a romance novel. Contemporary romance novels—the largest subgenre—are set in the time when they are written, and usually reflect the mores of that time. Heroines in contemporary romances prior to 1970 usually quit working when they marry or have children—while heroines after 1970 usually have, and keep, a career. As contemporary romance novels have grown to contain more complex plotting and more realistic characters, the line between this subgenre and the genre of women’s fiction has blurred.

4.0
10 Mar

Review: Risking it All by Christi Barth

Contemporary Romance

Who doesn’t love Naked Men? In Christi Barth’s irresistible series, a group of close-knit friends talk out their problems with naked honesty on a popular blog. Bonded by a high-school tragedy, they’re moving on from the past—and fighting for the future with strong and sassy women.

5.0
10 Mar

Review: Jackson’s Trust by Violet Duke

Contemporary Romance

Sunshine,
No one—not one mortal man in your heaven, or my hell—will ever love you as much as I do . . . but I want you to at least get the chance to find someone who will try.

4.0
08 Mar

Release Blitz / Review: Fatal Games by Lee Anne Jones

Contemporary Romance

With the body count rising and Laura and Mike’s attraction sizzling out of control, Laura does what any good journalist would do. She digs in even deeper. But she soon discovers that some secrets should stay buried and trusting the wrong person could have consequences much more deadly than just losing her heart.

4.0
05 Mar

Blog Tour /Review / Giveaway: Deadly Betrayal by Lee Anne Jones

Contemporary Romance

When the stalker’s actions escalate, Dino and Jan fight their sizzling attraction as they come to the shocking realization that the stalker may be closer to Jan the either of them ever imagined. And it might be too late to show each other their love again with a maniac intent on murder.

03 Mar

Release Blitz / Review: Whiskey Neat by Lani Lynn Vale

Contemporary Romance

Griffin Storm wasn’t prone to violence, but when someone takes what Griffin holds dear, the world as he knows it is gone.
Retaliation, revenge and rage fuels him. He fakes it all until the night he walks into a sex shop for batteries and lays eyes on a woman that will change his life. Lenore makes him think past tomorrow. Makes him want to see just what the future might bring.

4.3
29 Feb

Mini Reviews for February Part Two

Contemporary Romance

Six enticing stories… A River Bend Wedding By Molly McLain, Highland Wolf Pact: A Scottish Wolf Shifter Romance By Selena Kitt, Alex By S.M. Shade, Broken Silence By Jennifer Kacey, Stripped Down By Anne Marsh & Streets Apart By H J Perry

5.0
24 Feb

Review: Midnight Heat by Cat Johnson

Contemporary Romance

His eyes narrowed as he moved closer. “I’ve been thinking of doing this since last night.”
He closed the distance, and then his warm lips were covering hers. Her thoughts focused on his words. He’d wanted to kiss her, just as she’d wanted to kiss him.

5.0
22 Feb

Release Blitz / Review / Giveaway: Hopeless Vow by Rachael Duncan

Contemporary Romance

A social experiment that was supposed to lead to HEA…
1. Marry a complete stranger chosen for you by a panel of experts.
2. Live together as man and wife for eight weeks.
3. Make a decision to stay together or get a divorce.

5.0
21 Feb

Review: Forever Series by Deanna Roy

Contemporary Romance

Sometimes it takes more than one try to find your Forever. Sometimes your Forever shows up without warning. The Forever Series follows three couples over the years as they endure heartache and happiness, deal with secrets and surprises, and ultimately reach the happiness they have longed for.

4.0
16 Feb

Review: What’s Love Got To Do With It? by Emma Roman

Contemporary Romance

When Grandpa Stinson dies, he’s got just one unfaltering rule: they have to get married and have a baby before the get their millions. The brothers disagree…wholeheartedly. Loving a good challenge, playboy bachelor, TJ Stinson decides to take the bull by the horns and puts out an ad in the local newspaper for a wife and “baby mama.” He gets more than he bargained for when he sets out for a contract only – no love arrangement.

5.0
16 Feb

Review: Break My Fall By Jessica Scott

Coming of Age

This book just about ripped my heart out. It’s darker than most of Jessica’s other stories but, like her other books, it seems so real and believable. As I’ve said before, I think her Army service brings real credibility to her stories.

3.8
15 Feb

Mini Reviews For The Month of February… Part One

Contemporary Romance

Five enticing stories… Voodoo For Two by Elle James, Manaconda by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliot, Dirty Ride by Chantal Fernando, Sweet Spot For Victoria By Hayley Faiman, Love Me Tenor By Annabeth Albert

5.0
10 Feb

Review: Opening Up and Falling Under by Lauren Dane

BDSM Romance

Deb’s 5 hearts reviews of the first two books in Lauren Dane’s Ink & Chrome series: Opening Up and Falling Under

5.0
09 Feb

Review: Spoons by Ev Bishop

Contemporary Romance

When exactly had she become such a big bitch? Ah, who was she kidding? She knew when. Could trace it to the exact date and time practically. It was like her heart had shriveled that night and had never fully recovered. But what could she do about it? Nothing at all—or so the passage of time suggested anyway.

4.0
09 Feb

Review: Montana SEAL and Bride Protector by Elle James

Contemporary Romance

Montana SEAL ~ Former SEAL and shining Hollywood starlet struggle against their burgeoning desire while trying to stay alive in the crosshairs of a murderous stalker.
Bride Protector ~ When making it to the altar proves life-threatening its time to call in a former SEAL as protection. But, who will she be meeting at the altar?