The romance novel bestsellers for the week of October 28, 2024. Happy reading! Disclosure: The Romance Wire participates in the Amazon Associates Program. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Striker by Ana Huang (Gods of the Game, 1) A steamy brother’s rival sports romance feat. a soccer …
New Romance Releases of November 2024
November 2024 romance releases are here and you have lots to choose from! From charming small-town romances to sizzling city rom-coms, authors are delivering diverse narratives of love. Readers can also expect a mix of beloved tropes, such as enemies-to-lovers and second chances. Go check them out! Disclosure: The Romance Wire participates in the Amazon Associates …
Quick Book Review of Warriors of Luxiria and Warrior of Rozun by Zoey Draven
Human women are abducted from Earth by evil aliens and chained on an alien planet called the Pit, where alliens fight for the right to claim human females. Vaxa’an, the Prime Leader of Luxiria, must secure his race’s survival by claiming a female at the Pit, but he unexpectedly finds his fated mate. This unleashes a …
Quick Book Review of Andorra Sector by Lexi C. Foss
Katriana Cardona’s life changed once the X-Clan found her, turning her into a rare omega. However, she remains a female alpha inside. Ander Cain, Alpha of Andorra Sector, offers her protection in exchange for all of her, even if it means taking her forcefully. Katriana vows to resist and fight back against the wolves who dare to …
Quick Book Review of Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger
Alexia Tarabotti faces social challenges for being soulless, a spinster, and attacked by a vampire. After accidentally killing the vampire, Lord Maccon, a Scottish alpha werewolf, is sent to investigate. With mysterious vampires appearing and Alexia being blamed, can she unravel London’s supernatural chaos using her unique abilities? And why does handsome Lord Maccon keep getting in her …
Quick Book Review of Pestilence by Laura Thalassa
Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death – known as four horsemen – arrived on Earth with the power to destroy humanity. When Pestilence targets Sara’s town, she shoots him but learns he cannot be killed. Now a prisoner, she questions his intentions and her feelings. To save the world, Sara must sacrifice her heart. Pestilence is the first installment …
Quick Book Review of Dark Planet Warriors and Darkstar Mercenaries by Anna Carven
After being sucked into a wormhole, scary looking Kordolian aliens/warriors board an asteroid mining station Fortuna Tau filled with working humans. Kordolians are tyrannical, huge and intimidating with strange silver skin and pointed ears. The Kordolian general, Tarak, must now get the humans to fix the Kordolian battle crusier before the wormhole collapses again. However, he …
The Rise of the Curvy Heroine in Romance
The Curvy Heroine in Historical Romance Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas is a historical romance novel (of the bodice ripper variety) published in 2001 that features a plus sized leading lady. According to the Romance Writers of America (RWA), Suddenly You is a trailblazer because it is one of the earliest (if not the first!) …
10 “Fun” Facts About Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is often referred to as one of the best romance novels ever written. The novel explores the intricate dance of social status, love, and personal growth in Regency era England through the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennet and the brooding Mr. Darcy. Austen’s narrative is both romance and a profound commentary …
Quick Book Review of Brides of Kylorr (Books 1-2)
Gemma is drowing in her father’s debts. She works relentlessly to save their home and family name from the creditors. To avoid losing everything, she makes a risky decision to marry a wealthy and bloodthirsty Kylorr alien. Despite his cruel demands, she refuses to surrender to him. As the High Lord of Laras, Azur of House Kaalium …