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Favorite Authors

Oh no, the month of list-making is almost over, and I haven't taken full advantage!!

Everyone knows about my love of romance novels and makes fun of me for it. Well, I am pleased to share this website I found, Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books. It makes me feel like I am not alone in my addiction, and that smart women can enjoy romance novels, too. My favorite romance authors are:

1. Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Her characters are so likeable and seem like real people, and she is so witty. She almost makes me believe that real life can be like her novels. But don't worry, I know better.

2. Eloisa James
She is one of my new favorites. After I discovered her, I read every one of her books within a few short weeks. She's brilliant. She's a professor of English literature, so her books are so intelligently written. You can find Shakespeare sprinkled throughout most of them, and you always learn something about history. In addition to that, her books are so funny! I love how humorous she manages to be in a proper British context.

3. Lori Foster
A lot of her plots are similar, but that doesn't make them any less enjoyable to me. Her books are a treat!

4. Rachel Gibson
Her books are very Sex and the City-like.

5. Lisa Kleypas
She writes delightful historical romances that I can read over and over.

My birthmom recommended Jennifer Crusie, so I plan on reading her while I'm on vacation next week. Any other suggestions?

Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh my God - I'm commenting AGAIN! Just wanted to say you should check out the JennyCrusie.com website. I just noticed one of her favorite authors is also the Elizabeth Phillips one. Just interesting. After checking out this site I want to go back and read earlier work she did. I like her!
K
10:47 AM
Miss Katharine said…
I like Jennifer Cruise. BUT, what i really wanted to say is, NEVER be embarrassed for liking romance novels! I love them, too -- and I don't even pretend to read the literary stuff! Ilike the Harlequin Silhouette books (Lass Small is one favorite author). I don't care if they're goofy and "fluff" and so completely unrealistic you could weep. If I want intellectual stimulation, I'll bust out some Shakespeare. But when I want a mindless, *fun* distraction read, gimme the smut! LOL
10:17 AM
Miss Katharine said…
I like Jennifer Cruise. BUT, what i really wanted to say is, NEVER be embarrassed for liking romance novels! I love them, too -- and I don't even pretend to read the literary stuff! Ilike the Harlequin Silhouette books (Lass Small is one favorite author). I don't care if they're goofy and "fluff" and so completely unrealistic you could weep. If I want intellectual stimulation, I'll bust out some Shakespeare. But when I want a mindless, *fun* distraction read, gimme the smut! LOL
10:17 AM
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