Well, the first batch of reader favorites is in, and it demonstrates one thing clearly: that most readers are as determined to get as many books on their top ten lists as they can manage.
“Hence, the list of romantic authors is endless. While some have produced dozens of novels, others have gained popularity from just one of their masterpiece. More contemporary writers have been included deliberately in the lists (most from book lovers choice) as the present generation will be more acquainted with them.”
The top ten best romance authors, past and present.
10 – Jane Austen
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 December 1775 |
| Steventon Rectory, Hampshire , England | |
| Died | 18 July 1817 (aged 41) |
| Winchester, Hampshire, England | |
| Resting place | Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England |
| Period | 1787 to 1809–11 |
| Genre | Romance |
Jane Austen (16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics.
| Novel Works |
|---|
| Sense and Sensibility (1811) |
| Pride and Prejudice (1813) |
| Mansfield Park (1814) |
| Emma (1815) |
| Northanger Abbey (1818, posthumous) |
| Persuasion (1818, posthumous) |
9 – Charlotte Bronte
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 April 1816 |
| Thornton , West Riding of Yorkshire , England | |
| Died | 31 March 1855 (aged 38) |
| Haworth , West Riding of Yorkshire , England | |
| Pen name | Lord Charles Albert |
| Florian Wellesley | |
| Currer Bell | |
| Occupation | Novelist, poet, governess |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry |
| Notable works | Jane Eyre |
| Villette | |
| Spouse | Arthur Bell Nicholls (1854–1855; her death) |
Charlotte Brontë (pronounced /ˈbrɒnti/; 21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters, whose novels are English literature standards. She wrote Jane Eyre under the pen name Currer Bell.
| Works |
|---|
| Jane Eyre, published 1847 |
| Shirley, published in 1849 |
| Villette, published in 1853 |
| The Professor, written before Jane Eyre, submitted at first along with Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey, then separately, and rejected in either form by many publishing houses, published posthumously in 1857 |
| Emma, unfinished; Charlotte Brontë wrote only 20 pages of the manuscript, published posthumously in 1860. In recent decades, at least two continuations of this fragment have appeared: |
| Emma, by “Charlotte Brontë and Another Lady”, published 1980; although this has been attributed to Elizabeth Goudge, the actual author was Constance Savery. |
| Emma Brown, by Clare Boylan, published 2003. |
8 – Madeline Hunter
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Professor , Novelist |
| Nationality | America |
| Period | 2000–present |
| Genre | Romance, historical |
| Notable works | Stealing Heaven , Lessons of Desire |
Madeline Hunter’s first book By Arrangement was published in 2000 and she received the award for Walden books Bestselling Debut Author that year.
In 2000 she also received a rare starred review from Publisher’s Weekly for her book By Possession. This happened again in 2003 with The Charmer.
She has been nominated four times and has twice won the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, first in the long historical category for Stealing Heaven in 2003 and then in the historical category for Lessons of Desire in 2008. Fifteen of her books have appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. She has also appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List and the Waldenbooks Paperback Fiction Bestseller List. Romantic Times has awarded four and a half star reviews to fifteen of her books.
Madeline Hunter is a Ph.D. in Art History, and she teaches at the college level. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.
| Works |
|---|
| Medieval Historicals |
| By Arrangement |
| By Possession |
| By Design |
| The Protector |
| Lord of a Thousand Nights |
| Stealing Heaven |
| The Seducer Series |
| The Seducer |
| The Saint |
| The Charmer |
| The Sinner |
| The Romantic |
| The Seducer Spin-offs |
| Lord of Sin |
| Lady of Sin |
| The Rothwell Series |
| Rules of Seduction |
| Lessons of Desire |
| Secrets of Surrender |
| The Sins of Lord Easterbrook |
| The Rarest Bloom Series |
| Ravishing in Red |
| Provocative in Pearls |
| Sinful in Satin |
| Dangerous in Diamonds |
| The Fairbourne Quartet |
| The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne |
| The Conquest of Lady Cassandra (October 2012) |
7 – Kathleen Woodiwiss
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kathleen Erin Hogg |
| 14399 | |
| Alexandria, Louisiana , U.S.A | |
| Died | July 6, 2007 (aged 68) |
| Princeton, Minnesota | |
| Pen name | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss or Kathleen Woodiwiss |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1972 - 2007 |
| Genre | Romance |
| Spouse | Ross Eugene Woodiwis (1956-1996) |
| Children | 3 |
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, née Kathleen Erin Hogg (June 3, 1939 – July 6, 2007), was a U.S. writer, pioneered the historical romance genre with the 1972 publication of her novel The Flame and the Flower.
| Works | |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Family Saga Series | The Flame and the Flower, 1972 |
| “The Kiss” in THREE WEDDINGS AND A KISS, 1995 (with Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, Lisa Kleypas) | |
| “Beyond the Kiss” in MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT, 1996 (with Jo Beverley, Tanya Anne Crosby, Samantha James) | |
| A Season Beyond a Kiss, 2000 | |
| The Elusive Flame, 1998 | |
| Single Novels | Wolf and the Dove, 1974 |
| Shanna, 1977 | |
| Ashes in the Wind, 1979 | |
| A Rose in Winter, 1981 | |
| Come Love a Stranger, 1984 | |
| So Worthy My Love, 1989 | |
| Forever in Your Embrace, 1992 | |
| Petals on the River, 1997 | |
| The Reluctant Suitor, 2002 | |
| Everlasting, 2007 |
6 – Julie Garwood
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 |
| Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | |
| Pen name | Emily Chase (team of writers) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1985–present |
| Genre | Young Adult , Romance |
Julie Garwood (born in 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American writer of over twenty-five romance novels in both the historical and suspense subgenres. Over thirty million copies of her books are in print, and she has had at least 15 New York Times Bestsellers. She has also begun writing a novel for young adults under the pseudonym of Emily Chase.
Garwood’s novel For the Roses was adapted for the television feature Rose Hill.
| Works | ||
|---|---|---|
| As Emily Chase | The Girls of Canby Hall series | What’s a Girl to Do? 1985 |
| (Under the pseudonym Emily Chase, Julie Garwood wrote one Young Adult novel) | ||
| As Julie Garwood | Single Novels | Gentle Warrior 10/1985 |
| A Girl Named Summer 03/1986 | ||
| Rebellious Desire 06/1986 | ||
| Honor’s Splendour 12/1987 | ||
| The Prize 08/1991 | ||
| Saving Grace 12/1993 | ||
| Prince Charming 06/1994 | ||
| The Ideal Man 08/2011 | ||
| Crown’s Spies Series | The Lion’s Lady 12/1988 | |
| Guardian Angel 05/1990 | ||
| The Gift 01/1991 | ||
| Castles 07/1993 | ||
| Lairds’ Brides Series | The Bride 07/1989 | |
| The Wedding 04/1996 | ||
| Highlands’ Lairds Series | The Secret 05/1992 | |
| Ransom 09/1999 | ||
| Shadow Music 12/2007 | ||
| Clayborne of Rosehill Series | For The Roses 02/1995 | |
| One Pink Rose 06/1997 (and in “The Clayborne Brides”) | ||
| One White Rose 07/1997 (and in “The Clayborne Brides”) | ||
| One Red Rose 08/1997 (and in “The Clayborne Brides”) | ||
| Come The Spring 12/1997 | ||
| Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna | Heartbreaker 08/2000 | |
| Mercy 09/2001 | ||
| Killjoy 09/2002 | ||
| Murder List 08/2004 | ||
| Slow Burn 08/2005 | ||
| Shadow Dance 12/2006 | ||
| Fire and Ice 12/2008 | ||
| Sizzle 12/2009 |
5 – Terri Brisbin
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Pen name | Terri Brisbin |
| Occupation | Novelist , dental hygienist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Historical Romance |
| Children | 3 |
When not living the glamorous life of a romance author in the southern NJ suburbs, Terri Brisbin spends her time being a married mom of three boys (now young men!) and one daughter-in-law as well as a dental hygienist of hundreds. Active in several RWA local chapters, Terri speaks at local and regional and national conferences.
A three-time RWA RITA® finalist, Terri has sold more than 1.7 million copies of her historical and paranormal romance novels, novellas and short stories in more than 20 languages in 25 countries around the world since 1998. she’s been published by Berkley/Jove, Harlequin and Kensington Books. She’s now working on more romances for release through 2013 and rereleasing her original books in digital formats.
| Works | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Storm Stories | A Storm of Passion : Kensington Brava, November 2009, ISBN 978-0-758-23516-9 , ISBN 0-758-23516-X | |
| A Storm of Love : Kensington Brava, May 2010, ISBN 978-0-758-20943-6 , ISBN 0-758-20943-6 | ||
| A Storm of Pleasure : Kensington Brava, October 2010, ISBN 978-0758-23518-3 , ISBN 0-758-23518-6 | ||
| Mistress of the Storm : Kensington Brava, July 2011, ISBN 978-075-823520-6 , ISBN 0-758-23520-8 | ||
| The Knights of Brittany Series | A Night for Her Pleasure: Harlequin Historical UNDONE! Ebook, June 2009, ISBN 978-1426835100 | |
| Undone, Featuring A Night for Her Pleasure, Harlequin Historical, April 2010, ISBN 978-0-373-29590-6 , ISBN 0-373-29590-1 | ||
| The Conqueror's Lady : Harlequin Historicals, July 2009, ISBN 978-0-373-29554-8 , ISBN 0-373-29554-5 | ||
| The Mercenary's Bride : Harlequin Historical, July 2010, ISBN 978-0-373-29602-6 , ISBN 0-373-29602-9 | ||
| His Enemy's Daughter : Harlequin Historical, March 2011, ISBN 978-0-373-29634-7 , ISBN 0-373-29634-7 | ||
| The MacLerie Series | Taming the Highlander: Harlequin Historicals, July 2006, ISBN 0-373-29407-7 | |
| Surrender to the Highlander, Harlequin Historicals, February 2008, ISBN 978-0373-294862 , ISBN 0-373-29486-7 | ||
| Possessed by the Highlander : Harlequin Historicals, August 2008, ISBN 978-0373-295104 , ISBN 0-373-29510-3 | ||
| The Earl's Secret: Harlequin Historicals, January 2007, ISBN 0-373-29431-X | One Candlelit Christmas, Blame it on the Mistletoe! : Harlequin Historicals, November 2008 | |
| The Dumont Series | The Dumont Bride: Harlequin Historicals, November 2002, ISBN 0-373-29234-1 | |
| The Norman's Bride: Harlequin Historicals, March 2004, ISBN 0-373-29296-1 | ||
| The Countess Bride: Harlequin Historicals, June 2004, ISBN 0-373-29307-0 | ||
| The King's Mistress: Harlequin Historicals,January 2005,ISBN 0-373-29335-6 | ||
| The Christmas Visit 'Love at First Step': Harlequin Historicals, November 2004, ISBN 0-373-29327-5 | ||
| The Betrothal 'The Claiming of Lady Johanna': Harlequin Historicals, May 2004, ISBN 0-373-29349-6 | ||
| The MacKendimen Series | ||
| A Love through Time: Jove Time Passages, November 1998, ISBN 0-515-12403-6 | ||
| Once Forbidden: Jove Highland Fling,March 2002, ISBN 0-515-13179-2 | ||
| A Matter of Time: Jove Time Passages, November 1999, ISBN 0-515-12683-7 | ||
| Stand-Alone | The Queen's Man: Jove Time Passages, September 2000, ISBN 0-515-12906-2 | |
| The Duchess's Next Husband: Harlequin Historicals, May 2004, ISBN 0-373-29351-8 | ||
| The Maid of Lorne: Harlequin Historicals, January 2006, ISBN 0-373-29386-0 | ||
| The Mammoth Book of Scottish Romance : Running Press (USA), January 4, 2011, ISBN 978-0-762-44003-0 , ISBN 0-762-44003-1 . Robinson Publishing (UK), January 27, 2011, ISBN 978-1-849-01452-6 , ISBN 1-849-01452-3 | ||
| Royal Weddings...Through the Ages : Mills and Boon Special Release, February 2012, ISBN 978-0-263-89752-4 , ISBN 0-263-89752-4 |
4 – Jude Deveraux
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jude Gilliam |
| September 20, 1947 (age 68) | |
| Fairdale, Kentucky United States | |
| Pen name | Jude Deveraux |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1977 – present |
| Genre | Romance , historical , paranormal |
| Spouse | Richard Sides (1967–1969)(divorced) |
| Claude White (1987–1991) (divorced) |
Jude Deveraux (born September 20, 1947 in Fairdale, Kentucky as Jude Gilliam) is an American Romance novel author who is well-known for her historical romances. As of 2010, 36 of her novels had been on The New York Times Best Seller list according to Forbes, including among the dozens such titles as 2009’s Lavender Morning and Days of Gold. Deveraux, who was described as “a popular romance author” by the New York Times in 2009, appeared as herself in the 1987 romance novelist documentary Where the Heart Roams. In 2009, she was one of four authors who produced works for the debut of Vook, a company which produces “video books” by combining text, video and internet links into a single experience.
Known for her historical romances with storylines centered on strong, capable heroines, Deveraux has written stories set in later time periods, including post-Revolutionary America, nineteenth century Colorado, and nineteenth century New Mexico. She has written several time-travel romances, and her latest novels have had a contemporary setting. Many of her more recent books feature paranormal storylines.
Many of her books follow the Montgomery and Taggert families and contain recurring characters.
| Works | |
|---|---|
| The Montgomery/Taggert Family | The Black Lyon (1980) [Earl Ranuff deWabrooke & Lady Lyonene Tompkins, 1275] |
| The Velvet Promise (1981) [Gavin Montgomery & Judith Revedoune, 1501] | |
| Highland Velvet (1982) [Stephen Montgomery & Bronwyn MacArran, 1501] | |
| Velvet Song (1983) [Raine Montgomery & Alyxandra Blackett, 1502] | |
| Velvet Angel (1983) [Miles Montgomery & Elizabeth Chatworth, 1502] | |
| Twin of Fire (1985) [Leander Westfield & Blair Chandler, 1892] | |
| Twin of Ice (1985) [Kane Taggert & Houston Chandler, 1892] | |
| The Temptress (1986) [Christiana Montgomery Mathison & Tynan Dysan, 1896] | |
| The Raider (1987) [Jessica Taggert & Alexander Montgomery, 1766] | |
| The Princess (1987) [J.T. Montgomery & Princess Aria, 1942] | |
| The Awakening (1988) [Amanda Caulden & Henry “Hank” Montgomery, 1913] | |
| The Maiden (1988) [Prince Rowan & Princess Jura, 1299] | |
| A Knight in Shining Armor (1989) [Nicholas Stafford & Dougless Montgomery, 1988-1564] | |
| Wishes (1989) [Jace Montgomery & Nellie Grayson, 1896] | |
| Mountain Laurel (1990) [Maddie Worth & Capt. Christopher Hring “Ring” Montgomery; Laurel Worth & Jamie Montgomery] | |
| The Duchess (1991) [Trevelyan Montgomery & Claire Willoughby, 1883] | |
| Eternity (1992) [Carrie Montgomery & Joshua Greene Templeton, 1865] | |
| Sweet Liar (1992) [Samantha Elliot & Michael Taggert, 1991] | |
| “The Invitation” from The Invitation (1994) [Jacqueline O’Neill & William “Billy” Montgomery, 1934] | |
| “Matchmakers” from The Invitation (1994) [Cale Anderson & Kane Taggert, 1991] | |
| “Change of Heart” from Holiday of Love (1994) [Frank Taggert & Miranda Harcourt] | |
| “Just Curious” from A Gift of Love (1995) [Macallister J. Taggert & Karen Lawrence] | |
| The Heiress (1995) [Axia Maidenhall & Jamie Montgomery, 1572] | |
| High Tide (1999) [Fiona Burkenhalter & Ace Montgomery] | |
| Forever (2002) [Darci T. Monroe & Adam Montgomery] | |
| Holly (2003) [Nick Taggert & Hollander Latham] | |
| Forever and Always (2003) [Darci Montgomery & Lincoln Ames] | |
| Always (2004) [Darci Montgomery & Jack Rose, 2004-1843] | |
| Someone to Love (2007) [Jace Montgomery & Nightingale Smyth, 2007-1870] | |
| The James River series | Sweetbriar (1983) [Lynna Tyler & Devon Macallister, 1784] |
| Counterfeit Lady (1984) [Nicole Courtelain & Clayton Armstrong, 1794] | |
| Lost Lady (1985) [Regan West & Travis Stanford, 1797] | |
| River Lady (1985) [Leah Simmons & Wesley Stanford, 1803] | |
| The Peregrine Family | The Taming (1989) [Rogan Peregrine & Lianna Neville, 1445] |
| The Conquest (1991) [Zared Peregrine & Tearle Howard, 1447] | |
| The Legend series | Legend (1996) [Cole Tarik Jordan & Kady Long, 1996-1873] |
| “The Teacher” from Upon a Midnight Clear (1997) [Cole Jordan & Kathryn DeLonge, 1880s] | |
| The Summerhouse series | The Summerhouse (2001) |
| Return to Summerhouse (2008) | |
| The Endenton series | First Impressions (2005) |
| Carolina Isle (2005) | |
| The Edilean series | Lavender Morning (2009) [Jocelyn Minton & Luke Connor] |
| Days of Gold (2009) [Edilean Talbot & Angus McTern, 1766, Scotland and Virginia] | |
| Scarlet Nights (2010) [Sara Shaw Mike Newland] | |
| Promises VOOK (2010) [Ethne McTern & Jamie Armitage, 1800] | |
| The Scent of Jasmine (2010) [Catherine “Cay” Harcourt & Alex McDowell] | |
| Heartwishes (2011) [Gemma Ranford & Colin Frazier] | |
| Moonlight in the Morning (2011) [Jecca Layton & Dr. Tristan Aldredge] | |
| Stranger in the Moonlight (8/28/2012) [Kim Aldredge & Travis Merritt] | |
| Moonlight Masquerade (01/29/2013) [Dr. Reede Aldrege & Sophie Kincaid] | |
| Stand Alones | The Enchanted Land (1978) |
| Casa Grande (1982) | |
| “A Perfect Arrangement” from The Invitation (1994) | |
| Remembrance (1994) | |
| An Angel for Emily (1998) | |
| The Blessing (1998) | |
| Temptation (2000) | |
| “Unfinished Business” from A Season in the Highlands (2000) | |
| The Mulberry Tree (2002) | |
| Wild Orchids (2003) | |
| Secrets (2008) | |
| Anthologies | A Holiday of Love (1994) |
| A Gift of Love (1996) | |
| Upon a Midnight Clear (1997) | |
| Simple Gifts (1998) | |
| A Season in the Highlands (2000) |
3 – Linda Castillo
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 (age 52–53) |
| Minnesota U.S. | |
| Pen name | Eloisa James |
| Occupation | Professor , novelist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Period | 1999–present |
| Genre | Historical romance |
| nonfiction | |
| Subject | English literature |
Linda Castillo is an American author of novels including the New York Times bestselling[1] Kate Burkholder series, which are crime thrillers set in Amish country. She has also written numerous romance and romantic suspense novels.
Castillo is the recipient of awards including the Daphne du Maurier Award, the Holt Medallion and a nomination for the RITA.
Castillo grew up in western Ohio. She lives in Texas with her husband.
| Works | |
|---|---|
| Kate Burkholder series | Sworn to Silence, Minotaur Books, 2009 |
| Pray for Silence, Minotaur Books, 2010 | |
| Breaking Silence, Minotaur Books, 2011 | |
| Gone Missing, Minotaur Books, 2012 | |
| Other Books | Remember the Night (Men in Blue), Silhouette, 2000 |
| Cops and … Lovers?, Silhouette, 2001 | |
| Hero to Hold, Silhouette, 2001 | |
| Just a Little Bit Dangerous, Silhouette, 2002 | |
| The Perfect Victim, Jove Books, 2002 | |
| A Cry in the Night, Harlequin, 2003 | |
| Midnight Run, Silhouette, 2003 | |
| The Phoenix Encounter, Silhouette, 2003 | |
| The Shadow Side, Berkley, 2003 | |
| Uncharted Waters, Harlequin, 2003 | |
| Fade to Red, Berkley, 2004 | |
| Dead Reckoning, Berkley Sensation, 2005 | |
| Depth Perception, Berkley, 2005 | |
| Operation: Midnight Cowboy, Harlequin, 2005 | |
| Operation: Midnight Escape, Harlequin, 2005 | |
| Operation: Midnight Tango, Harlequin, 2005 | |
| Operation: Midnight Guardian, Harlequin, 2006 | |
| Operation: Midnight Rendezvous, Harlequin, 2006 | |
| A Whisper in the Dark, Berkley Sensation, 2006 | |
| A Baby Before Dawn, Harlequin, 2007 | |
| In the Dead of the Night, Harlequin, 2007 | |
| Overkill, Berkley Trade, 2007 |
2 – Eloisa James
Mary Bly (born 1962) is a tenured associate professor of English Literature at Fordham University who also writes best-selling Regency romance novels under the pen name Eloisa James.
She is the daughter of poet Robert Bly and short-story author Carol Bly.
| Works | ||
|---|---|---|
| Romance novels as Eloisa James | The Pleasures Trilogy | Potent Pleasures. Random House Publishing Group. September 2009 [1999]. ISBN 0-440-24563-X. |
| Midnight Pleasures. Random House Publishing Group. September 2009 [2000]. ISBN 0-440-24564-8. | ||
| Enchanting Pleasures. Dell. 2002 [2001]. ISBN 0-440-23458-1. | ||
| The Duchess Quartet | Duchess in Love. Avon. 2002. ISBN 978-0-06-050810-4. | |
| Fool For Love. Avon. 2003. ISBN 978-0-06-050811-1. | ||
| A Wild Pursuit. Avon. 2004. ISBN 978-0-06-050812-8. | ||
| Your Wicked Ways. Avon. 2004. ISBN 978-0-06-056078-2. | ||
| The Essex Sisters Series | Much Ado About You. Avon. 2005. ISBN 978-0-06-073206-6. | |
| Kiss Me, Annabel. Avon. 2005. ISBN 978-0-06-073210-3. | ||
| The Taming of the Duke. Avon. 2006. ISBN 978-0-06-078158-3. | ||
| Pleasure for Pleasure. Avon. 2006. ISBN 978-0-06-078192-7. | ||
| The Desperate Duchesses Series | Desperate Duchesses. Avon. 2007. ISBN 978-0-06-078193-4. | |
| An Affair Before Christmas. Avon. 2007. ISBN 978-0-06-124554-1. | ||
| Duchess by Night. Avon. 2008. ISBN 978-0-06-124557-2. | ||
| When the Duke Returns. Avon. 2008. ISBN 978-0-06-124560-2. | ||
| This Duchess of Mine. Avon. 2009. ISBN 978-0-06-162682-1. | ||
| A Duke of Her Own. Avon. 2009. ISBN 978-0-06-162683-8. | ||
| Novellas in Anthologies in collaboration | “A Fool Again”. The One That Got Away. with Victoria Alexander, Liz Carlyle and Cathy Maxwell. 2004. ISBN 0-06-054026-5. | |
| “A Proper Englishwoman”. Talk of the Ton. with Rebecca Hagan Lee and Julia London. 2005. ISBN 0-425-23051-1. | ||
| Lady Most Likely. with Julia Quinn and Connie Brockway. 2010. ISBN 978-0-06-124782-8. | ||
| The Happily Ever Afters | A Kiss at Midnight. Avon. 2010. ISBN 978-0-06-206052-5. | |
| When Beauty Tamed the Beast. Avon. 2011. ISBN 978-0-06-202127-4. | ||
| The Duke is Mine. Avon. 2012. ISBN 978-0-06-202128-1. | ||
| The Ugly Duchess. Avon. 2012. ISBN 978-0-06-202173-1. | ||
| Memoir as Eloisa James | Paris in Love. Random House. 2012. ISBN 978-1-4000-6956-9. |
1 – Nora Roberts
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eleanor Marie Robertson |
| October 10, 1950 (age 65) | |
| Silver Spring, Maryland, United States | |
| Pen name | Nora Roberts |
| J.D. Robb | |
| Jill March | |
| Sarah Hardesty | |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1981–present |
| Genre | Romance, fantasy, suspense |
| Spouse | Ronald Aufdem-Brinke (1968–1983 (divorced) |
| Bruce Wilder (1985–present) | |
| Children | 2 |
Nora Roberts (born Eleanor Marie Robertson, October 10, 1950 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA), is a bestselling American author of more than 209 romance novels.
She writes as J.D. Robb for the “In Death” series, and has also written under the pseudonym Jill March. Additionally, some of her works were published in the UK as Sarah Hardesty.
Nora Roberts was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. As of 2006, her novels had spent a combined 660 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List, including 100 weeks in the number-one spot. Over 280 million copies of her books are in print, including 12 million copies sold in 2005 alone.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards As Nora Roberts | Golden Medallion awards | Golden Medallion awards were awarded by the Romance Writers of America. |
| The Heart’s Victory: 1983 Golden Medallion for Best Contemporary Sensual Romance | ||
| Untamed: 1984 Golden Medallion for Best Traditional Romance | ||
| This Magic Moment: 1984 Golden Medallion for Best Contemporary 65-80,000 words, shared with Deirdre Mardn’s Destiny’s Sweet Errand | ||
| Opposites Attract: 1985 Golden Medallion for Best Short Contemporary Romance | ||
| A Matter of Choice: 1985 Golden Medallion for Best Long Contemporary Series Romance | ||
| One Summer: 1987 Golden Medallion for Best Long Contemporary Series Romance | ||
| Brazen Virtue: 1989 Golden Medallion for Best Suspense | ||
| RITA Awards | RITA Awards are awarded by the Romance Writers of America. | |
| Night Shift: 1992 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Night Shield: | ||
| Divine Evil: 1993 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Nightshade: 1994 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Private Scandals: 1994 RITA Award for Best Contemporary Single Title | ||
| Hidden Riches: 1995 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Born in Ice: 1996 RITA Award for Best Contemporary Single Title | ||
| Born in Ice: 1996 RITA Award for Best Romance of 1995 | ||
| Carolina Moon: 2001 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Three Fates: 2003 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Remember When – Part 1: 2004 RITA Award for Best Romantic Suspense | ||
| Birthright: 2004 RITA Award for Best Contemporary Single Title | ||
| Quill awards | Quill awards are awarded by the Quills Foundation. | |
| Angels Fall: 2006 Book of the year | ||
| Angels Fall: 2006 Romance | ||
| Blue Smoke: 2007 Romance | ||
| Awards As J.D. Robb | Remember When: 2004 RITA Awards Best Novel winner | |
| Survivor in Death: 2006 RITA Awards Best Novel winner |
I’ve read a lot of their books. How many have you read?
