Julia Quinn, fantabulous author of the soon to be released two book historical series The Two Dukes of Wyndham (the first, The Lost Duke of Wyndham, comes 27 May 08) tells us which 12 historical novels she’s gotta have…
Twelve Historical Romance Novels I’m Looking Forward to in 2008
1. The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne (2 Jan 08, Berkley Sensation). Okay, I’m cheating a little, since I’ve already read this, but it’s so wonderful and unique–I’m looking forward to hearing what everyone else thinks.
2. Duchess by Night by Eloisa James (24 Jun 08, Avon). Because I am completely hooked on this series, which I think is her best. Which is saying something, since she is one of my all-time favorite authors.
3. Private Arrangement by Sherry Thomas (25 Mar 08, Bantam). Because Eloisa James said it was amazing. And I trust her.
4. Some Like it Wicked by Teresa Medeiros (29 Jul 08, Avon). By the time this comes out, we’ll have gone two years between Medeiros books, and that’s way too long. Plus, I happen to know that her editor said this was her best book yet, and I know her editor well enough to know that she does not pass out false compliments.
5. Her Every Pleasure by Gaelen Foley (25 Mar 08, Ballantine). I just read Her Secret Fantasy, and now I’m desperate for Gabriel’s story. Plus, I leave for India in less than two weeks, so I’m loving reading books with a strong Indian influcence.
6. The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke (26 Dec 07, Avon). Do I need a reason? I buy everything with her name on it. Her books are smart and romantic, and no one can write sexual tension as well.
7. The Stolen Princess by Anne Gracie (2 Jan 08, Berkley Sensation). I’m a sucker for royalty stories, and I’ve always liked Gracie’s writing.
9. A Notorious Proposition by Adele Ashworth (29 Apr 08, Avon). Adele’s books are always exquisitely written and beautifully textured.
10. Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood (reprint, 26 Dec 07, Ballantine). She returns to historicals! Now if only we could get Judith McNaught to do the same…
11. Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School for Heiresses, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries (19 Feb 08, Pocket). We’re reading this one for the book club on my bulletin board. I can’t wait!
12. To Taste Temptation (The Legend of the Four Soldiers, Book 1) by Elizabeth Hoyt (1 May 08, Forever). Another book club pick. Plus, she’s one of the most exciting new voices in historical romances today. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
13. The Lost Duke of Wyndham by me. Because I’d lying, otherwise. 😉
