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The romances in this list do not only focus on a love story, but almost as central to them are the strong ties of friendship that exist between people. This may take the form of a friendship that leads to romance, or a romance of which a deep friendship is an essential part. It may take the form of strong non-romantic ties to a person of the same sex, or the form of a platonic friendship between a woman and a man.

(List begun 12/96, updated 06/14)

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  • When a Man Loves a Woman (2000) by Alina Adams – Contemporary (B- at AAR)
    Dr. Deborah Brody and Dr. James Elliot
  • Married for Christmas (2013) by Noelle Adams – Contemporary
    Jessica Cameron and Daniel
  • The Marriage Wager (1996) by Jane Ashford – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Lady Emma Tarrant and Colin Wareham, Baron St. Mawr
  • Friendly Persuasion (7/2003) by Dawn Atkins – HBZ-93
    Kara Collier and Ross Gabriel
  • Lord Carew’s Bride (1995) by Mary Balogh – Regency (A at AAR)
    Samantha Newman and Hartley Wade, Marquess of Carew
  • The Proposal (2012) by Mary Balogh – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Gwendoline Grayson, Lady Muir, and Hugo Emes, Lord Trentham
  • Rather series (2005 – 2011) by C.A. Belmond – Contemporary (A-/B/C+ at AAR)
    Penny Nichols and Jeremy Laidley
  • The Accidental Duchess (2004) by Jessica Benson – European Historical (C+ at AAR)
    Gwendolyn Milburn, Countess of Cambourne, and Harold Milburn, Earl of Cambourne
  • Indecent Suggestion (7/2005) by Elizabeth Bevarly – HBZ-189 (C at AAR)
    Becca Mercer and Turner McCloud
  • Playing by the Rules (3/2003) by Beverly Bird – SSE-1529
    Mandy Hillman and Sam Case
  • Willow Springs (2012) by Toni Blake – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    Amy Bright and Logan Whitaker
  • Body Language (6/1998) by Suzanne Brockmann – LS-889 (C- at AAR)
    Sandy Kirk and Clint McCade
  • Forever Blue (10/1996) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-742 (A at AAR)
    Lucy Tait and Lt. Carter “Blue” McCoy
  • Force of Nature (2007) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    Annie Dugan and Ric Alvarado
  • Into the Fire (2009) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary (B- at AAR)
    Hannah Whitfield and Vinh Murphy
  • As You Desire (1997) by Connie Brockway – Historical (A at AAR)
    Desdemona “Dizzy” Carlisle and Harry Braxton
  • A Whole New Light (12/1989) by Sandra Brown – LS-366 (A at AAR)
    Cyn McCall and Worth Lansing
  • My Lord Stranger (1999) by Eve Byron – European Historical (B/C- at AAR)
    Harriet, Countess Saxon, and Drew Sinclair
  • Pants on Fire (2007) by Meg Cabot – YA Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Katie Ellison and Tommy Sullivan
  • Queen of Babble series (2006 – 2008) by Meg Cabot – Contemporary (A-/B at AAR)
    Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nichols and Charles “Chaz” Pendergast
  • Bride (1995) by Stella Cameron – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Lady Justine Girvin and Struan Rossmara, Viscount Hunsingore
  • Impulse (1997) by Candace Camp – European Historical
    Angela Stanhope and Cameron Monroe
  • An Independent Woman (2006) by Candace Camp – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Juliana Holcott and Nicholas Barre
  • Virgin River (2007) by Robyn Carr – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Melinda Monroe and Jack Sheridan
  • Lord Perfect (2006) and Last Night’s Scandal (2010) by Loretta Chase – European Historical (A/A- at AAR)
    Olivia Wingate-Carsington and Peregrine Dalmay, Earl of Lisle
  • Lord Sebastian’s Wife (2002) by Katy Cooper – Medieval
    Beatrice Manners and Lord Sebastian Benbury
  • Anyone But You (9/1996) by Jennifer Crusie – HLL-4 (B+ at AAR)
    Nina Askew and Alex Moore
  • Charlie All Night (1/1996) by Jennifer Crusie – HT-570 (A- at AAR)
    Allie McGuffey and Charlie Tenniel
  • Crazy for You (1999) by Jennifer Crusie – Contemporary (A/C at AAR)
    Quinn McKenzie and Nick Ziegler
  • Goddess of the Hunt (2009) by Tessa Dare – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Lucy Waltham and Jeremy Trescott, Earl of Kendall
  • Three Nights with a Scoundrel (2010) by Tessa Dare – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Lady Lily Chatwick and Julian Bellamy
  • Tatya’s Story (1984) by Dinah Dean – European Historical
    Countess Tatyana “Tatya” Petrovna Kalinskaya and Count Vassily Sergeivich Karachev
  • The Seduction of Sydney (9/1999) by Jamie Denton – HT-748 (B at AAR)
    Sydney Travers and Derek Buchanan
  • Wicked Becomes You (2010) by Meredith Duran – European Historical (A- at AAR)
    Gwen Maudsley and Alex Ramsey
  • England’s Perfect Hero (2004) by Suzanne Enoch – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Lucinda Barrett and Robert Carroway
  • Sin and Sensibility (2005) by Suzanne Enoch – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Lady Eleanor Griffin and Valentine Corbett, Marquis of Deverill
  • Falling for Chloe (2000) by Diane Farr – Regency (B+ at AAR)
    Chloe Littlefield and Sylvester “Gil” Gilliland
  • Love, Unexpectedly (2010) by Susan Fox – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Kat Fallon and Nav Bharani
  • Outlander (1991-) series by Diana Gabaldon – Time Travel/Historical Fiction (A/A- at AAR)
    Claire Randall Fraser and Jamie Fraser
  • Now and Forever in Secrets of a Perfect Night (2000) by Rachel Gibson – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Brina McConnell and Thomas Mack
  • Bad Boy (2001) by Olivia Goldsmith – Fiction
    Tracie Higgins and Jonathan Delano
  • And Then He Kissed Her (2007) by Laura Lee Guhrke – European Historical (A- at AAR)
    Emmaline Dove and Harry, Viscount Marlow
  • Kiss Your Prince Charming (10/1999) by Jennifer Greene – SD-1245 (B+ at AAR)
    Rachel Martin and Greg Stoner
  • Powder and Patch (1930) by Georgette Heyer – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Cleone Charteris and Philip Jettan
  • Sprig Muslin (1956) by Georgette Heyer – Regency
    Lady Hester Theale and Sir Gareth Ludlow
  • What Are Friends For? (8/1994) by Naomi Horton – SD-873
    Andie Spencer and Connor Devlin
  • Duchess By Night (2008) by Eloisa James – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, and Justinian “Jem” Strange, Lord Strange
  • Libertine’s Kiss (2010) by Judith James – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Elizabeth Walters and William de Veres
  • Coup de Grace (1996) by Emma Jensen – Regency
    Lady Grace Granville and Rafael Marlowe, Duke of Avemar
  • The Golden Barbarian (1992) by Iris Johansen – Historical
    Princess Theresa “Tess” Rubinoff and Sheikh Galen Ben Rashid
  • Marrying the Royal Marine (2010) by Carla Kelly – Regency (A- at AAR)
    Polly Brandon and Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Philippe d’Anvers Junot
  • Four Men & a Lady (1999) by Alison Kent – HT-750 (A at AAR)
    Heidi Malone and Ben Tannen
  • Again the Magic (2004) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Lady Aline Marsden and John McKenna
  • Mine Till Midnight (2007) and Seduce Me at Sunrise (2008) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical (A-/B+ at AAR)
    Winnifred Hathaway and Kev Merripen
  • Almost Like Being in Love (2004) by Steve Kluger – Male/Male Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Travis Puckett and Craig McKenna
  • The Last Man in Town (1999) by Susan Kay Law – American Historical (B- at AAR)
    Priscilla Wentworth and Lucas Garrett
  • Barely Decent (11/2002) by Jennifer LeBrecque – HT-904
    Phoebe Matthews and Ryan Palmer
  • The Boy Next Door (2002) by Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Mickey Maloney and Fred Roper
  • Secret Games (2/2002) by Jeanie London – HBZ-28 (B+ at AAR)
    Maggie James and Sam Masters
  • The Runaway Duke (2004) by Julie Anne Long – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Rebecca Tremaine and Roarke Blackburn, Duke of Dunbrooke, aka Connor Riordan
  • Anything for You (9/2006) by Sarah Mayberry – HBZ-278
    Delaney Michaels and Sam Kirk
  • Her Best Friend (4/2010) by Sarah Mayberry – HSR-1626 (B- at AAR)
    Amy Parker and Quinn Whitfield
  • Going All the Way (1/2005) by Tanya Michaels – HT-1008
    Serena Donavan and David Grant
  • The Countess Conspiracy (2013) by Courtney Milan – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Violet Waterfield, Countess of Cambury, and Sebastian Malheur
  • The Heiress Effect (2013) by Courtney Milan – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Jane Fairchild and Oliver Marshall
  • Basic Training (3/2006) by Julie Miller – HBZ-238
    Tess Bartlett and Travis McCormick
  • The Kiss (1996) by Sophia Nash – European Historical (A- at AAR)
    Georgiana Fortesque, Marchioness of Ellesmere, and Quinn Fortesque, Marquis of Ellesmere
  • Flat-Out Love (2012) and Flat-Out Matt (2013) by Jessica Park – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    Julie Seagle and Matthew Watkins
  • Heavens to Betsy (2005) by Beth Patillo – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    Betsy Blessing and David Swenson
  • Match Me If You Can (2007) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Annabelle Granger and Heath Champion
  • Minx (1996) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (B- at AAR)
    Henrietta “Henry” Barrett and William Dunford, Baron Stannage
  • Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (2002) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton
  • When He Was Wicked (2004) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Francesca Stirling, Countess of Kilmartin, and Michael Stirling
  • Lady Julia Gray series (2007 – ) by Deanna Raybourn – European Historical (A/A-/B+/B at AAR)
    Lady Julia Gray and Nicholas Brisbane
  • A Crime of the Heart (11/1988) by Cheryl Reavis – SSE-487 (B at AAR)
    Quinn Tyler and Adam Sauder
  • Remember the Time (1997) by Annette Reynolds – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Kate Moran Armstrong and Mike Fitzgerald
  • No Regrets (1996) by Mildred E. Riley – American Historical
    Maddie Young and Roy Yates
  • Honest Illusions (1992) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary (A/A at AAR)
    Roxy Nouvelle and Luke Callahan
  • Rising Tides (1998) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary (A/B+ at AAR)
    Grace Monroe and Ethan Quinn
  • Tears of the Moon (2000) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Brenna O’Toole and Shawn Gallagher
  • Wild and Wicked (5/2003) by Joanne Rock – HBZ-87
    Kyra Stafford and Jesse Chandler
  • After All These Years (7/1984) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel – HAR-2
    Curry James and Tom Winchester
  • Bed of Roses (1995) by Suzanne Simmons – European Historical
    Lady Alyssa Gray and Miles St. Aldford, Marquess of Cork
  • Heart of Obsidian (2013) by Nalini Singh – Alternate Reality (B at AAR)
    Sahara Kyriakus and Kaleb Krychek
  • A Place to Call Home (1997) by Deborah Smith – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Claire Maloney and Roan Sullivan
  • All He Ever Dreamed (2013) by Shannon Stacey – Contemporary (C at AAR)
    Kate Davis and Josh Kowalski
  • A Rose at Midnight (1993) by Anne Stuart – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Lady Ellen Fitzwater and Sir Anthony Wilton-Greening (secondary romance)
  • The Luckiest Lady in London (2013) by Sherry Thomas – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Louisa Cantwell and Felix Rivendale, Marquess of Wrenworth
  • Whisper (7/2002) by Nancy Warren – HBZ-47 (B at AAR)
    Genna Monroe and Nick Cavallo
  • Summer at Willow Lake (2006) by Susan Wiggs – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Olivia Bellamy and Connor Davis
  • Pink Carnation series (2005 – ) by Lauren Willig – European Historical/Contemporary (A/B+/B at AAR)
    Eloise Kelly and Colin Selwick
  • The Cinderella Solution (3/2000) by Cathy Yardley – HD-23 (B at AAR)
    Charlotte Taylor and Gabe Donofrio

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  • Velvet Bond (8/1995) by Catherine Archer – HH-282Medieval Romance (A+ at AAR)
    Lord Raynor, Baron of Warwicke, and Bronic
  • Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen – Classic Fiction
    Elizabeth Bennet and Charlotte Lucas; Fitzwilliam Darcy and Charles Bingley
  • Dancing with Clara (1994) and Tempting Harriet (1994) by Mary Balogh – Regency (A at AAR)
    Clara Danford and Harriet Pope
  • The Proposal (2012), The Arrangement (2013), and The Escape (2014) by Mary Balogh – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Survivor’s Club: Hugo Emes, Lord Trentham, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, Sir Benedict Harper, Ralph Stockwood, Earl of Berwick, Flavian Arnett, Viscount Ponsonby, Imogen Hayes, Lady Barclay, and George Crabbe, Duke of Stanbrook
  • Bewitching (1993) by Jill Barnett – European Historical/Paranormal (A at AAR)
    Alec Castlemaine, Duke of Belmore, Neil Herndon, Viscount Seymour, and Richard Lennox, Earl of Downe
  • An Arranged Marriage (1991), An Unwilling Bride (1992), Christmas Angel (1992), Forbidden (1994), Dangerous Joy (1995), The Dragon’s Bride(2001), Skylark (2004), The Rogue’s Return (2006), and To Rescue a Rogue (2006) by Jo Beverley – European Historical (B+/B/C+ at AAR)
    Company of Rogues: Nicholas Delaney, Lucien de Vaux, Marquess of Arden, Leander Knollis, Earl of Charrington, Francis Haile, Lord Middlethorpe, Miles Cavanagh, George Connaught “Con” Somerford, Viscount Amleigh, Sir Stephen Ball, Simon St. Bride, Lord Darius Debenham, and Major Hal Beaumont
  • One Reckless Summer (2009) by Toni Blake – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Jenny Tolliver and Sue Ann
  • Devil in My Bed (2009) by Celeste Bradley – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Aidan de Quincy, Earl of Blankenship, and Sir Colin Lambert
  • Calico Palace (1972) by Gwen Bristow – American Historical
    Kendra Logan and Marny Randolph
  • Jubilee Trail (1950) by Gwen Bristow – American Historical (A at AAR)
    Garnet Hale and Florinda Grove
  • Breaking Point (2005) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary (B-/C+ at AAR)
    Gina Vitagliano and Molly Anderson
  • Flashpoint (2004) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    James Nash and Lawrence Decker
  • Prince Joe (6/1996) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-720 (A at AAR)
    Joe Catalanotto and Carter “Blue” McCoy
  • The Iron Duke (2010) and Mina Wentworth and the Invisible City (2012) by Meljean Brook – Alternate Reality (A at AAR)
    Rhys Trahaearn, Duke of Anglesey, and Lord James Scarsdale
  • The Sherbrooke Bride (1992) by Catherine Coulter – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Douglas Sherbrooke, Earl of Northcliffe, and Tony, Lord Rathmore
  • Fast Women (2001) by Jennifer Crusie – Contemporary
    Eleanor Dysart, Susannah Campbell Dysart, and Marjorie Ogilvie Dysart
  • Goddess of the Hunt (2009) by Tessa Dare – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Jeremy Trescott, Earl of Kendall, Henry Waltham, Felix Crowley-Cumberbatch, and Sir Toby Aldridge
  • Always a Scoundrel (2009) and Before the Scandal (2008) by Suzanne Enoch – European Historical (A-/B at AAR)
    Lord Bramwell Johns and Phineas Bromley
  • The Hostage Bride (1998), The Accidental Bride (1998), and The Least Likely Bride (2000) by Jane Feather – European Historical (A-/B+/C+ at AAR)
    Portia Worth, Lady Phoebe Carlton, and Lady Olivia Granville
  • Jude’s Law (2006) and Murphy’s Law (2006) by Lori Foster – Contemporary
    May Price and Ashley Miles
  • The Lion’s Lady (1988), Guardian Angel (1990), The Gift (1991), and Castles (1993) by Julie Garwood – European Historical
    Lion, Marquess of Lyonwood, Colin, Lord Hallbrook, and Caine, Marquess of Cainewood (A/A-/B/C+ at AAR)
  • The Secret (1992) by Julie Garwood – Medieval
    Lady Judith Hampton and Frances Catherine Kirkcaldy (A/A- at AAR)
  • Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (2006), I’m In No Mood For Love (2006), Tangled Up in You (2007), and Not Another Bad Date (2008) by Rachel Gibson –Contemporary (A/A-/B/C+ at AAR)
    Lucy Rothschild, Clare Wingate, Maddie Dupree, and Adele Harris
  • Let Me Be the One (2002), Everything I Ever Wanted (2003), All I Ever Needed (2003), and Beyond a Wicked Kiss (2004) by Jo Goodman – European Historical (A/A- at AAR)
    Brendan Hampton, Earl of Northam, Matthew Forrester, Earl of Southerton, Gabriel Whitney, Marquess of Eastlyn, and Evan Marchman, Duke of Westphal
  • Friday’s Child (1944) by Georgette Heyer – Regency (A at AAR)
    Anthony “Sherry” Verelst, Viscount Sheringham, Honourable Ferdinand “Ferdy” Fakenham, Mr Gilbert “Gil” Ringwood and George, Baron Wrotham
  • The Best Man (2013) by Kristan Higgins – Contemporary (B+/B at AAR)
    Levi Cooper and Jeremy Lyon
  • Hiding in the Shadows (2000) by Kay Hooper – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Faith Parker and Dinah Leighton
  • To Seduce a Sinner (2008) and To Desire a Devil (2009) by Elizabeth Hoyt – European Historical (A-/B+ at AAR)
    Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, and Reynaud St. Aubyn, Viscount Hope
  • Just the Sexiest Man Alive (2008) by Julie James – Contemporary (B- at AAR)
    Taylor Donovan and Val; Jason Andrews and Jeremy
  • Practice Makes Perfect (2009) by Julie James – Contemporary (B+/B at AAR)
    Payton Kendall and Laney; J.D. Jameson and Tyler
  • Something About You (2010) by Julie James – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Cameron Lynde and Amy
  • Crazy Cool (2005), Crazy Hot (2005), Crazy Sweet (2006), Crazy Wild (2006), and Loose and Easy (2008) by Tara Janzen – Contemporary (B/B- at AAR)
    Johnny Ramos, Christian Hawkins, Creed Rivera, Travis James, and Quinn Younger
  • Mine Till Midnight (2007), Seduce Me at Sunrise (2008), Tempt Me at Twilight (2009), Married by Morning (2010), and Love in the Afternoon (2010) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical (A-/B+/B/B- at AAR)
    Cam Rohan, Kev Merripen and Leo Hathaway, Viscount Ramsey
  • Secrets of a Summer Night (2004), It Happened One Autumn (2005), The Devil in Winter (2006), Scandal in Spring (2006), and A Wallflower Christmas(2008) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical (A-/B/B-/C at AAR)
    Annabelle Peyton, Lillian Bowman, Evangeline Jenner, and Daisy Bowman
  • Behind Closed Doors (1991) by Betina Krahn – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Corinna Huntington and Anne Bosworth
  • Highland BarbarianHH-41 – (3/1990), Highland HeatherHH-65 – (2/1991), and Highland FireHH-91 – (9/1991) by Ruth Ryan Langan – European Historical
    Meredith MacAlpin, Brenna MacAlpin, and Megan MacAlpin
  • Savage Thunder (1989) and Angel (1992) by Johanna Lindsey – American Historical
    Colt Thunder and Angel
  • A Kingdom of Dreams (1989) by Judith McNaught – Medieval (A at AAR)
    Royce Westmoreland, Duke of Claymore, and Stefan Westmoreland
  • Paradise (1991) by Judith McNaught – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Meredith Bancroft and Lisa Pontinil
  • Paradise (1991) and Perfect (1993) by Judith McNaught – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Matt Farrell and Zachary Benedict
  • The Duchess War (2012) and A Kiss for Midwinter (2012) by Courtney Milan – European Historical (A/B+/B at AAR)
    Minerva Lane and Lydia Charingford
  • A Basket of Wishes (1995) by Rebecca Paisley – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Jourdian Amberville, Duke of Heathcourte, and Lord Emil
  • Heaven on Earth (2002) by Marilyn Pappano – Contemporary (B+ at AAR)
    Melina Dimitris and Lynda Barone
  • Thunder and Roses (1993), Petals in the Storm (1993), Dancing on the Wind (1994), Angel Rogue (1995), Shattered Rainbows (1996), River of Fire(1996), One Perfect Rose (1997), and The Rake (1998) by Mary Jo Putney – European Historical (A/A- at AAR)
    The Fallen Angels: Nicholas Davies, Earl of Aberdare, Rafael Whitbourne, Duke of Candover, Lucien Fairchild, Earl of Strathmore, Lord Robert Andreville, Lord Michael Kenyon, Kenneth Wilding, Viscount Kimball, Stephen Kenyon, Duke of Ashburton, and Reginald Davenport
  • Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (2002) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (B+ at AAR)
    Eloise Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington
  • The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (2007) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (B- at AAR)
    Miranda Cheever and Lady Olivia Bevelstoke
  • Splendid (1995), Dancing at Midnight (1995), and Minx (1996) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (A/B- at AAR)
    Alexander Ridgely, Duke of Ashbourne, John Blackwood, Baron Blackwood, and William Dunford
  • Remember the Time (1997) by Annette Reynolds – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Paul Armstrong and Mike Fitzgerald
  • Into the Crossfire (2010), Hotter Than Wildfire (2011), and Nightfire (2012) by Lisa Marie Rice – Contemporary (B at AAR)
    Sam Reston, Harry Bolt, and Mike Keillor
  • Midnight Man (2003), Midnight Run (2004), and Midnight Angel (2005) by Lisa Marie Rice – Erotic Contemporary (A-/B at AAR)
    Suzanne Barron, Claire Parks, and Allegra Ennis
  • In Death series (1995 – current) by J.D. Robb – Futuristic Romantic Suspense (A/A-/B+/B/B-/C at AAR)
    Eve Dallas and Delia Peabody; Eve Dallas and Mavis Freestone; Eve Dallas and Nadine Furst
  • Blood Brothers (2007), The Hollow (2008), and The Pagan Stone (2008) by Nora Roberts – Alternate Reality (B/B-/C+ at AAR)
    Caleb Hawkins, Fox O’Dell, and Gage Turner
  • Carolina Moon (2000) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary (B/D+ at AAR)
    Tory Bodeen and Faith Lavelle
  • Daring to Dream (1996), Holding the Dream (1997), and Finding the Dream (1997) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
    Margo Sullivan, Kate Powell, and Laura Templeton
  • Vision in White (2009), Bed of Roses (2009), Savor the Moment (2010), and Happy Ever After (2010) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary (B+/B/C+ at AAR)
    Mackensie “Mac” Elliot, Emmaline Grant, Laurel McBane and Parker Brown
  • Attachments (2011) by Rainbow Rowell – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder
  • The Lover (2000) and Gabriel’s Woman (2001) by Robin Schone – Erotic European Historical (A-/B- at AAR)
    Michel des Anges and Gabriel
  • Till the Stars Fall (1994) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Danny French and Quinn Hunter
  • Lucky in Love (2012), At Last (2012), and Forever and a Day (2012) by Jill Shalvis – Contemporary (B/B- at AAR)
    Mallory Quinn, Amy Michaels, and Grace Brooks
  • Simply Irresistible (2010), The Sweetest Thing (2011), and Head Over Heels (2011) by Jill Shalvis – Contemporary (B/B- at AAR)
    Jax Cullen, Ford Walker, and Sawyer Thompson
  • The Rosie Project (2013) by Graeme Simsion – Contemporary (A at AAR)
    Don Tillman and Gene Barrow
  • All He Ever Needed (2012) and Taken With You (2014) by Shannon Stacey – Contemporary
    Paige Sullivan and Hailey Genest
  • Exclusively Yours (2010) by Shannon Stacey – Contemporary
    Keri Daniels and Terry Kowalski-Porter
  • A Rose at Midnight (1993) by Anne Stuart – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Ghislaine de Lorgny and Lady Ellen Fitzwater
  • Rio Grande Wedding (10/1999) by Ruth Wind (Barbara Samuel) – SIM-964 (B+ at AAR)
    Molly Sheffield and Lynette

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  • Demon Moon (2007) by Meljean Brook – Alternate Reality (A- at AAR)
    Lilith and Colin Ames-Beaumont
  • Virgin River series (2007 – ) by Robyn Carr – Contemporary (A-/B+ at AAR)
    Melinda Monroe, John “Preacher” Middleton, Mike Valenzuela, Paige Lassiter Middleton, and Jack Sheridan
  • Charlie All Night (1/1996) by Jennifer Crusie – HT-570 (A- at AAR)
    Allie McGuffey and Joe
  • Lady Barbara’s Dilemma (1993) by Marjorie Farrell – Regency (A- at AAR)
    Lady Barbara Stanley and Sir David Treves
  • Sylvester (1957) by Georgette Heyer – Regency (A/A- at AAR)
    Phoebe Marlow and Thomas Orde
  • Duchess By Night (2008) by Eloisa James – European Historical (B at AAR)
    Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, and Leopold Dauntry, Duke of Villiers
  • Something About You (2010) by Julie James – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Cameron Lynde and Collin McCann
  • Then Came You (1993) and Dreaming of You (1994) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical (A at AAR)
    Lily Lawson and Derek Craven
  • Until You (1994) by Judith McNaught – European Historical
    Sheridan Bromleigh and Nicholas DuVille
  • Whitney My Love (1995) by Judith McNaught – European Historical
    Whitney Westmoreland and Nicholas DuVille
  • Petals in the Storm (1993) by Mary Jo Putney – European Historical
    Margot “Maggie” Ashton and Lord Robert “Robin” Andreville
  • Splendid (1995), Dancing at Midnight, (1995) and Minx (1996) by Julia Quinn – European Historical (A/B- at AAR)
    Emma Dunster, Lady Arabella Blydon and William Dunford
  • No Place Like Home (2002) by Barbara Samuel – Contemporary (A- at AAR)
    Jewel Sabatino and Michael Shaunnessy
  • Hostage to Pleasure (2008) by Nalini Singh – Alternate Reality
    Mercy Smith and Dorian Christensen

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