My Top 16

I read on Kristie's blog here - that she saw a challenge on Jessica's blog here to list your top 16 romances. I'm sure there are plenty more lists out there but I haven't had much time to blog hop today. I admit this is the first time I've heard of Forever Amber but I'll have to keep an eye out for it now.

Here's my top 16

1. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon

I don't know if there will ever be another book like Outlander for me. I have yet to find another book that even comes close to having the same effect on me as Outlander. I also haven't been able to find another hero that is on the same level of awesomeness as Jamie.

                                             2. Heart of the West - Penelope Williamson

It's very hard for me to rank my favourite romances but Heart of the West is as close to No. 1 as you can get in my books without being Outlander :) This is still my absolute favourite Western and is also the first book I read with the love triangle (one of my favourite angst devices).

3. The Way Home - Megan Chance

Another western with a love triangle - what can I say I'm consistent.  Love love love this book Aaron is the most perfect beta hero.

                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. For My Lady's Heart - Laura Kinsale

This is my absolute favourite medieval - it's pretty much perfect.  Perfect hero, perfect heroine, perfect couple, the most romantic book I think I've ever read.
















5. Midnight Honour - Marsha Canham






Most people seem to prefer the first two books in this series but Midnight Honour was heads and tails above the other two for me.  Coincidentally it also has a bit of a love triangle going on...

I also don't think I ever cried more than I did when I read this book.

                                                                                                       6. Almost Heaven - Judith McNaught

I just read this book recently and was absolutely blown away by it.  I loved Ian and Elizabeth.  This is probably the second most romantic book I've ever read.

7. By Arrangement - Madeline Hunter

Another fabulous medieval - David is one of my favourite heros.

                                                                                                  8. Twice Loved - Lavyrle Spencer

Surprise, Surprise another love triangle!! Lots of angst in this one.

9. Silk and Secrets - Mary Jo Putney

This was my favourite of the silk series and my favourite MJP so far.

                                                                                                               10. Devotion - Katherine Sutcliffe

I loved everything about this book.  Even the ending.  And I don't want to talk about Obsession.

11. The Enchanted Land - Jude Devereaux

Another western with lots of angst, big misunderstandings and long separations.

                                                                                                       12. Hummingbird - Lavyrle Spencer

Okay, even I'm surprised there is another love triangle on my list.  Apparently I like these even more than I realized.









13. A Kingdom of Dreams - Judith McNaught

If you've read it you know how wonderful this book is.  If you haven't you simply must go out and find it right now!

                                                                                                        14. Bodyguard - Suzanne Brockmann

Another book where I differ from the majority.  This is my favourite Brockmann and I've read the majority of the troubleshooters series.  It's also the only non-historical romance to make it to my list.

15. A Knight in Shining Armour - Jude Devereaux

I also loved everything about this book - including the ending.  Unlike most people it seems.

                                                                                                        16. One Sinful Night - Kaitlin O'Riley

I'm still shocked by my reaction to this book.  I did not expect to love it as much as I did.