I wracked my brain for hours until i finally had to admit the truth. I feel like naming the titles will be a spoiler but if you want to know you can send me a dm. Some of her books have the hero being unaware of her true natureidentity, but i highly recommend each and every one of them. I was pleasantly surprised when i tallied and came up with this list since some of the authors have remained and i have added new authors on this. The author first published with this leading romance imprint in 1993, writing some of the most beloved romances of all. But if someone likes her older books, like hot shot or honey moon, i second the kleypas recommendation that was actually my thought after reading sugar daddy, that it reminds me of seps old style stuff. Beginning with a few quick duologies, kleypas eventually escalated to elaborate multi book series, her most famous being the wallflowers and the hathaways. Recommendations for authors like lisa kleypas, teresa medeiros, and julie james. This weeks theme is ten books to read if you like this popular book author. Romance books is a place that we can come together to discuss our love of the romance genre. Her books are published in fourteen languages and are bestsellers all over the world. Best romance book and why it is so good romance from.
For the first 20 years of her career, lisa wrote historical romances exclusively, until she. Romance books is a place that we can come together to. Top ten books to read if you like lisa kleypas somewhere. As a sports fan, i get so disappointed in sports romances written by authors who clearly know nothing about the game and just use it as wallpaper. In fact, this novel might be my favorite of her works. Usually after ive read one of her books, other romance novels feel flat for a while. With her perfect blend of humor, romance and heartfelt emotion, kleypas is an entity in and of herself. This if you like page is here to assist readers who enjoy the particular styles of some lead authors in discovering. Find authors like lisa kleypas from the worlds largest community of readers. Writing historical and contemporary romance, lisa kleypas is an american author whos proven to be successful over the course of her twentyone novels and counting. I picked my favorite lisa kleypas books 11 this time. Although i cant say i was thrilled with the later books of the series and probably havent even read up to date at this point, this first book was really exciting and steamy.
Books to read if you like lisa kleypas somewhere lost in books. This book integrates the sport into the romance in a way that i rarely see. Like so many of the authors on this list, julia quinn has a fascinating origin story. Though, some of her contemporary can have heavier topics spousal rape, abuse, etc and i typically like my romances light, but shes a divine writer and i can never put her books down.
You should really try jennifer ashleys mackenzies and mcbrides series, its set in victorian england and scotland and tells the tales of the powerful, dangerous, and eccentric mackenzie brothers, their romances and adventures. I kinda had an idea of who the authors were because i did this post a few years ago. I had picked lisa kleypas for this list because she writes amazing books in multiple sub genres, including historical and contemporary romance. Lisa kleypas is known for her bestselling novels that captures historical and contemporary romance. Luckily, there are tons more books coming out all the time. If you like lisa kleypas you might like similar authors julia quinn, rosalyn landor, sarah maclean, elizabeth hoyt, eloisa james. Lisa kleypas bestselling books have earned her many honors and awards and hence her name is chanted among the most popular authors around the globe. I will put down 2 out of 4 books i read when the characters just arent interesting and this one was great. Lisa kleypas historical fiction aristocracy social class married people england london manners and customs. Two months following graduation, she sold her first manuscript and has been a fulltime writer ever since. Please feel free to explore and if you like what you see, consider becoming a subscriber and join us in discussion.
Ive thought about the authors that i read the most books from and i was quite surprised at the outcome. The entire time i was reading this book i kept thinking of lisa kleypas dream of you, derek craven, sigh. Dreaming of you if you love derek craven like i do, youll love joanna shupes magnate and if you admire sara and her writing, youll love julia quinns romancing mr. Lisa kleypas is an american author of historical and contemporary romance novels. Hi, im craving some contemporary romance right now, but, other than lisa kleypas, most. Dream lake, the 3rd of the friday harbor series was also a ny times bestseller. Lisa kleypas lives in washington with her husband and two children. Contemporary lisa kleypas, new york times bestselling author. Lisa kleypas has become a favourite author she writes in several genres and is equally at home in all of them, her books are charming and tastefully written, and she handles sex scenes with a skill that i really wish some of the aspiring authors i tried on kindle would be capable of learning. Like lisa kleypas shes got that great mix of humor and earnestness. Recommendations for authors like lisa kleypas, teresa medeiros. I decided to chose lisa kleypas since she writes both historical and. Ive tried reading more than one book by her, and i really didnt like any of her characters. I like the story of a flawed hero redeeming himself.
Her 2004 work worth any price won the rita award for best historical short. I had picked lisa kleypas for this list because she writes. See more ideas about lisa kleypas books, books and romance. Devon ravenel, londons most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. I too usually dont like contemporary books but this was a great exception. Lisa kleypas is the awardwinning author of nearly forty books of historical and contemporary romance, which have been translated into twentyfive languages. A list of all lisa kleypass series in reading order.
Maclean is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated. Her novels have been translated into 14 different languages. Lisa kleypas is the rita awardwinning author of 21 novels. If you like historical romances set in different time periods and ultra alpha heroes.
Each week they post a new top ten list and everyone is welcome to join. Her novels are vibrant, her stories are extremely original, her characters jump off the page at you, and you never, ever want a book to end. However, that post is now 3 years old and ive decided it is time for an update. Aarya marsden is a pseudonym for an indianamerican college student and longtime romance reader.
When it comes to historical romance, no one quite compares to kleypas. Just because theyre aristocracy, doesnt mean they behave. Writing from an early age with her first novel published in her early twenties, shes achieved both popularity and critical acclaim. Avon books welcomes home bestselling romance author lisa. As another person mentioned it was up there with my favorite judith mcnaught books. Lisa kleypas is one of my favourite authors together with sarah maclean. Check out my updated list of books to read if you like lisa klepyas. Some books are so special that there is more than one hero to love, but only a single story is told.
Her wallflowers series has captured readers for years with her intelligently written heroines and the enthralling situations theyre put in. When it comes to its literary merits, this novel is a work of art. Bybee is the queen of amazons contemporary romance charts, with her. Bestselling regency romance author lisa kleypas likes to write her men roguish and her women independent. So, after exhausting all contemporary and historical books by these two amazing, lovely authors, ive been searching for books with stories as great as theirs.
Books to read if you like lisa kleypas somewhere lost in. Readers have long waited for the return of new york times bestselling author lisa kleypas to historical romanceand now shes back with her most breathtaking yet. Her favorite authors include ilona andrews, nalini singh, lucy parker, kresley cole, alisha rai, lisa kleypas, alyssa cole, tessa dare, meredith duran, mina v. Blueeyed devil authors like lisa kleypas, contemporary. My second pick is devil in winter by lisa kleypas which is a historical romance and the third of her wallflower quartet. One of my most popular posts is top ten books to read if you like lisa kleypas. New york, ny may 8, 2014 avon books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers, is proud to announce a major new deal for seven original novels north american rights with new york times bestselling author lisa kleypas. Contemporary, romantic fiction by lisa kleypas includes bestsellers like blue eyed devil i. She lives in washington state with her husband and more. Along with lisa kleypas and julia quinn and nora roberts, both of whom well get to. She has been writing bestselling contemporary and historical romance novels ever since.
Top ten books to read if you like lisa kleypas somewhere lost. Are there any authors like lisa kleypas, who write. Bestselling author lisa kleypas creates a beguiling story, set in a world where appearance means everything, passion simmers just below the surface, and a respectable englishwoman is willing to risk scandal for one night of. The women who ruled england before elizabeth by helen castor this book was a bit dense for flighty me, but it was also a very absorbing and informative history of the four. They are both my absolute fave historical romance authors. Historical romance goddess lisa kleypas lets worlds collide with her newest entry in the ravenels series, bringing the characters of her wallflowers series, specifically fan favorite sebastian, lord st. As you know, she was my fave since i was a teen and no other author was a substitute for her books i would reread mcnaughts every few years, until i read lisa kleypas a few years ago. Lisa kleypas is back with a stunning new historical romance. Contemporary romance genre smart bitches, trashy books. About lisa lisa kleypas, new york times bestselling author.
She is the best historical romance author i have ever read. I love romance novels and decided, hey, why not write about what i love and. Lisa kleypas writes both historical and contemporary and i love them all. I love romance novels and decided, hey, why not write about what i love and hate. Meriel, i meant to say that i love connie brockways writing. I find it hard to believe that others gave it such low ratings.
Many of her books are organized into series such as the hathaways, the wallflowers and friday harbor. In this video i talk about one of my favorite romance novelists. I decided to chose lisa kleypas since she writes both historical and contemporary books. Travis series by lisa kleypas is a contemporary fictional romance series well written and a masterpiece, lisa kleypas other contemporary romantic series include friday habour running from year 2010 to 20 with books like. If i could make a shrine to her writing without seeming like a total lunatic, i would. If you likeby authorstyle originally created in 1996, revamped in 2002, last updated april 15, 2010 if you like by authorstyle if you like by settinggenre all about romance has long offered a number of special title listings of various types of romance. Top ten tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the broke and the bookish. Lisa kleypas is one of my favorite romance authors.
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