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.

5.0
08 Feb

Review: New Years Resolution One to Keep by Ev Bishop

Contemporary Romance

When chance throws Sophie and Jesse together in a pub, a night of alcohol, food, and laughter-infused lunacy almost leads to a one-night stand. They’re both shaken, but doubly resolved to remain single.

5.0
08 Feb

Review: Hooked by Ev Bishop

Contemporary Romance

Ev Bishop weaves a moving and complex story. Her writing is wonderfully descriptive; you can see and feel what the characters see and feel. The path to Sam and Charlie’s HEA is a rocky one and the relationship that both of them have with Aisha encounters rough water.

5.0
08 Feb

Review: Wedding Bands by Ev Bishop

Contemporary Romance

Ev Bishop does a great job of enticing you to read the next book while at the same time giving you a complete story without a cliffhanger for the main characters. If you are like me, though, you will want to read the next story to find out what happens to Jo’s sister.

5.0
08 Feb

Blog Tour / Review: Love’s Timeless Melody by Cindy Irish

Contemporary Romance

Fate is such a saucy bitch. It knows stuff. It’s cocky.
It struts around and barges right in, whether or not it’s invited…

5.0
31 Jan

Review: Cherry Bomb by Samantha Kane

Contemporary Romance

A hot minister and an equally hot billionaire!
When Evan unleashes his long-suppressed sexuality, Brian is more than up to handling the heat. Yet even though they fall hard for each other, it might take the whole town to convince them it’s a forever kind of love.

5.0
31 Jan

Review: Cherry Pie by Samantha Kane

Contemporary Romance

When John learns what the house—and the dying town—mean to Conn, he finds himself opening the door to his heart. Just a crack. But it’s enough to get mixed up in a world of emotions as complicated as the recipe for the perfect cherry pie.

4.0
31 Jan

Review: Passion Cowboy Style and Love Cowboy Style by Shana Gray

Contemporary Western Romance

After months of online chatting, emails, and finally, phone calls Jenna takes a huge risk when she agrees to meet her Colorado cowboy in person.

5.0
30 Jan

Review: Love to Believe by Lisa Ricard Claro

Contemporary Romance

A woman in a man’s world…A man with secrets… But Rebecca has a secret too, one she fears Sean will never accept. It will take anintervention from an unlikely source to convince these two lovers they have the one thing neither of them ever expected to find…a love to believe.

5.0
30 Jan

Mini Reviews of the Month of January

Contemporary Romance

Blank Canvas By Kit Rocha Dystopian Erotic Romance – MMF January 21, 2016 Self-Published Series: …

5.0
28 Jan

Review: Can’t Forget Her by Molly McLain

Contemporary Romance

When Fate throws Ryan and Rosie together after years apart, it will take more than sizzling chemistry to right the wrong. Can Rosie make Ryan understand why she walked away nine years ago without a word? Will he be able to forgive her?

5.0
27 Jan

Blog Tour / Review / Giveaways: By the Rules by Elisabeth Staab

Contemporary Romance

By the Rules By Elisabeth Staab M/M GLBTQ Romance Released January 19, 2016 Self-Published Series: …

25 Jan

Cover Reveal: Set the Pace by Kim Karr

Contemporary Romance

Everything Jasper does in life is fast. He talks fast, f*cks fast, and drives fast. But when one reckless turn brings him face-to-face with the childhood he has tried very hard to forget, he finds himself on the edge of wondering if he shouldn’t slow down.

5.0
25 Jan

Review: Show Me The Honey and Honey For Nothin’ by Cathryn Cade

Contemporary Romance

Deb’s enthusiastic thumbs-up thoughts about the first two books in Cathryn Cade’s Sweet & Dirty BBW Romance series: Show Me The Honey, and Honey For Nothin’.

5.0
20 Jan

Blog Tour / Review: Behind the Door by M. Clarke & Alexandrea Weis

Contemporary Romance

Step behind the door to embark on a journey where surrendering to desire is only the beginning. Welcome to Paradise.

18 Jan

Cover Reveal / Giveaway: Stripped by Allie Juliette Mousseau

Contemporary Romance

Emilie is not prepared for Stone—the way he spins her mind dizzy, rocks her body into sweet oblivion or dirty dances into her every daydream—and falling in love with him is so definitely not an option.