Growing up, I depended heavily on libraries, as there was no budget for books in our household, but once I started earning money and discovered the used bookstore...I was in heaven! I was attracted to the genre by the works of Katherine Woodiwiss but once I finished with her books, I looked around and discovered others such as Georgette Heyer and Sylvia Thorpe and my library still includes books by these wonderful authors as well:
Patricia Veryan
I was always a kind of adventure-seeking reader (e.g. I much preferred the Hardy Boys books to Nancy Drew), so I was drawn to the hair-raising adventures and wounded heroes prevalent in this author's books!
Stephanie Laurens
It's mind-boggling to me how many Cynster books there are in this series now! I had the tongue-tying thrill of hearing her give the keynote speech at RWA a few years ago (not only a prolific author but a very canny businesswoman!), and even more amazing, of chatting with her at the signing later. Of course, I was so busy stuttering in her presence, I had to go back to get the book autographed, lol.
Grace Burrowes
One thing that attracts me to books is the vivid characterization, and this author excels at that! I love getting to know a family and being interested in how they are doing in subsequent stories!
Sabrina Jeffries
Also a lovely and entertaining person! If you ever have a chance to go to one of her events, by all means enjoy! I had the amazing opportunity to meet the energetic and inquisitive Barbara McVey at the event as we both wandered around the hotel searching for the right room!
Mary Balogh
Emotional and gripping stories!
Karen Ranney
Yum, kilts! What more can I say?
Elizabeth Hoyt
I love that her heroines are unconventional...actually, I think that's true about all of these authors. These are warrior women who work within the confines and strictures of a rigid society and find a way to make things right for themselves and those around them.
As usual, I had trouble paring down the list (notice how I slipped three names in there at the beginning?) so let's just say this is also a to-be-continued list, lol.
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This half of us absolutely loves historical romance. Like you, I cut my reading teeth on Georgette Heyer, Sylvia Thorpe, and Katherine Woodiwiss, with a healthy dose of Victoria Holt thrown in. Thanks for playing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun idea for the hop. Now, if only some of these books were still in pristine condition...judging by the prices of a few of them, I'm not the only one who values them, lol. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteI hadn't heard of any of these authors. It's always nice to be introduced to new names on Saturday Seven posts.
ReplyDeleteMy SS post for the week: http://lydiaschoch.com/saturday-seven-books-that-might-give-you-cravings/
I hope you give some of them a try. Thanks for coming by, Lydia!
DeleteOh...I loved Katherine Woodiwiss when I was young. Haven't thought of her books for years.
ReplyDeleteNice Saturday 7.
Thank you. It's funny trying to remember some of the authors I was so crazy about...including these and Jude Deveraux and several others. Thank you for taking the time to visit!
DeleteI've read quite a few on your list but I'm stunned I missed some of these. Thanks for the heads up!!! Must go book shopping. :)
ReplyDeleteLol. I love these hops but I keep adding to the TBR mountain range! Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteI used to gobble up all the Cynster novels, but eventually life got in the way and I'm SO behind now. I'm picky about my historicals, though. One of my fave authors is Amanda Quick. I adore how here characters are seldom part of the ton and are just average joes.
ReplyDeleteI finally had to admit defeat and realize I wasn't going to be able to keep up with the prolific Ms. Laurens, lol. I figured I'd have Amanda Quick/Jayne Krentz/Jayne Castle in a category all her own, lol. Thanks for the visit, Marianne!
DeleteI agree with Marianne about Amanda Quick. Her heroines are strong and unique even while acting close to what propriety demands in the society of the times. Her 'regular' people angle allows for some really interesting scenarios to unfold, and Ms. Quick SO prolific! She's one of my go-to authors because I'm guaranteed enjoyable escapism every time. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read her newest, but I have to say I'm sad that she has shifted gears and isn't doing her Arcane Society tales right now, since I love those. Thanks for popping in, Michele!
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