Romantic Fiction, Reality Shaping and The Work

[Il Matto]

finished Remember That Day from Mary Balogh, I enjoyed it although at times it felt more like a rush to catch the readers up and set up upcoming books than a story in itself.

I finished this one recently too, which actually 'finished' my reading of Mary Balogh's novels. I have to say, I didn't feel as though the story was rushed. I though Balogh masterfully weaved the Westcotts and the Ravenswoods together (and I hope she continues in that vain!).
Now that I've finished all of Balogh's books, I think I'm going to make a start on Alice Coldbreath's novels, unless anyone has an alternative suggestion? Who would be an ideal author to read after Balogh?

 

[Ben]

Now that I've finished all of Balogh's books, I think I'm going to make a start on Alice Coldbreath's novels, unless anyone has an alternative suggestion? Who would be an ideal author to read after Balogh?

I've been reading Alice Coldbreath after lots of Balogh and some other regency period/Victorian stuff. I am really appreciating the change of scenery, for one thing, and she also writes very good stories with great characters. Highly recommend you go this way.

 

[Laurs]

Now that I've finished all of Balogh's books, I think I'm going to make a start on Alice Coldbreath's novels, unless anyone has an alternative suggestion? Who would be an ideal author to read after Balogh?

Hi Matt, yes, Alice Coldbreath's book are great, but i can highly recommend starting with Stella's Riley's books in the order Roundheads & Cavaliers, then the Rockcliffe series, followed by the Brandon Brothers. These were Gaby's comments:

Laura recommended her books last year, and I was lucky enough to give them a try. I thought the first series, a historical romance novel set during the Civil War in England, would take me at least half a year to read. It took me practically less than a month! She's just an EXCELLENT writer, and some of the stories are totally fascinating. The historical background gives them a punch. The author dug up old records and even cites word by word (but in modern English) the court case against the King.

Her non-historical romance novels are also great, and I just finished with the Rockliffe series. In total, some 11 books. I still have some left from other series, thanks God!

It doesn't matter how you feel or how busy or not you are, you can always count on Stella Riley to put you in a different state of mind.

For me, it felt like time travelling through history and healing wounds as you resonate with the dramas that the characters go through as they resolve their issues. It puts things into perspective, too. We surely live in interesting times, but when you re-visit history, you definitely get the sense of being in a time-loop.

Enjoy