Favorite Authors
As the page heading implies, this is a page devoted to my favorite authors and their books. If you are a romance reader, then I'm sure you'll see a lot of names you recognize. And maybe some that you don't. It depends if you stick to romance or read outside the genre. I do, so some of my favorite authors are not romance writers. Still, they're wonderful writers, who write wonderful books, and everyone should at least give their books a try.
But, in case you have absolutely no interest in any books other than romance, I have separated the authors and their books into the following categories:
Romance Fiction
» Amanda Quick
» Jayne Ann Krentz
» Jayne Castle
» Johanna Lindsey
» Dara Joy
» Leigh Michaels
» Julie Garwood
» Julia Quinn
» Carola Dunn
» Betty Neels
The authors are in a very particular order within each category, starting with my absolute most favorites and going down from there. Just remember, everyone on this list qualifies as one of my favorites, so being last is still a very good thing. ;-)
Each of these authors probably has more books than what I have listed. Go to Amazon.com and search by the author's name if you want to see what else they've published.
And of course, you can go to Amazon.com to see more reviews and descriptions or to purchase any of the listed books. If you prefer, you can also visit Barnes & Noble.com or Powell's Books.
For a description of ratings, and what they mean, go to my ratings page.
Favorite Romance Authors
Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz, Jayne Castle)
Why do I love every Amanda Quick book I own (which is, by the way, every Amanda Quick book published)? I would have to say it is because of consistency. Whenever I pick up one of her books, I get exactly what I paid for. An excellent historical, a more substantial than usual mystery, characters full of wonderful wit, and heroes to absolutely die for. (Oh, yeah...)
Since she's so high up on my list of favorites, of course there's a Favorite Author Page for Amanda Quick / Jayne Krentz / Jayne Castle! Go to the Favorite Author Page to learn more about Ms. Quick, see a book list of all her books, and find links to chats, interviews, and news articles about her and her books. Ms. Quick also has her very own website. Visit it.
And why isn't there anything rated 2 or 1 heart(s), you ask? Because I haven't got everything lis--NO! It's because this author is phenomenal! That's why. Please don't ask any more silly questions.
If you like historicals, but you've never read an Amanda Quick book, you're really missing out! You can't beat her consistent quality. There's not a bad book in the bunch (and there is a bunch).
3 hearts
- Affair
- Dangerous
- Deception
- Desire
- Don't Look Back
- I Thee Wed
- Late for the Wedding
- Mischief
- Mistress
- Mystique
- Ravished - read my review
- Reckless
- Rendezvous
- Scandal
- Seduction
- Surrender
- Slightly Shady
- The Paid Companion
- Wicked Widow
- With This Ring
Jayne Ann Krentz (aka Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle)
3 hearts
- Trust Me - ( read my review )
- Eye of the Beholder
- Flash
- Lost and Found
- Soft Focus
- Grand Passion
- Midnight Jewels
- Silver Linings
- Perfect Partners
- The Golden Chance
Of course there is a Favorite Author Page for Jayne Krentz / Amanda Quick / Jayne Castle! Go to the Favorite Author Pages to learn more about the authors, see book lists of all their books, and find links to chats, interviews, and news articles about them. Ms. Krentz also has her very own website. Visit it.
Jayne Castle (aka Amanda Quick, Jayne Ann Krentz)
3 hearts
Of course there is a Favorite Author Page for Jayne Castle / Jayne Krentz / Amanda Quick! Go to the Favorite Author Pages to learn more about the authors, see book lists of all their books, and find links to chats, interviews, and news articles about them. Ms. Castle also has her very own website. Visit it.
Can you tell who is my favorite author of all time? It's hard to miss. :-)
Johanna Lindsey
3 hearts
- Warrior's Woman
- Angel
- Defy Not the Heart
- Gentle Rogue
- The Magic of You
- Keeper of the Heart
- Silver Angel
- Man of My Dreams
- Savage Thunder
- Tender Rebel
- Say You Love Me
- The Heir
- Love Me Forever
- All I Need Is You
2 hearts
- You Belong to Me
- Once a Princess
- Until Forever
- Heart of a Warrior
- Joining
1 heart
- Prisoner of My Desire
- Love Only Once
- Surrender My Love
Of course there is a Favorite Author Page for Johanna Lindsey!
Although Ms. Lindsey has a less "consistent" quality than Ms. Krentz, she is a wonderful author, and I've never read anything of hers that falls below a fair rating. I've not read some of her older books, such as Captive Bride because I like her more recent, slightly humorous edge. I started buying her stuff as soon as it came out after she released Warrior's Woman. I admit, that's one of my favorite books by Ms. Lindsey.
Because she writes in so many different historical time periods, I have a hard time saying what my favorite books of hers are. But of each type she writes, here's the list (it's pretty much a tie): Warrior's Woman, Defy Not the Heart, Angel, Gentle Rogue / The Magic of You. These books have broken spines because I can't stop myself from rereading them.
Dara Joy
Matrix of Destiny Series
Others
Fabulous. Got me interested in futuristics again. Although I've continued to read science fiction and fantasy novels, I had stopped reading the romance futuristics and paranormals. Visit Ms. Joy's website. It's a treat.
Leigh Michaels
Julie Garwood
Julia Quinn
- An Offer from a Gentleman
- The Viscount Who Loved Me
- The Duke and I
- To Catch an Heiress
- Brighter Than the Sun
- How to Marry a Marquis
I've aquired quite a few of her books. It's funny that it all started when I picked up The Duke and I at yard sale for 50¢. Needless to say, when The Viscount Who Loved Me came out, I bought it new. Those Bridgerton's are addictive. Julia Quinn has a lovely website created and maintained by her sister. Visit it.
Carola Dunn
Betty Neels
Favorite Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors
L.E. Modesitt Jr.
David Eddings & Leigh Eddings
Favorite Mystery Authors
Sue Grafton
Favorite Mainstream Authors
Jean M. Auel
- The Clan of the Cave Bear
- The Valley of Horses
- The Mammoth Hunters
- Plains of Passage
- The Shelters of Stone
Who doesn't love Ayla? (And Jondalar?)
