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Today’s prize is the most fabulous, THE STRANGER I MARRIED by Sylvia Day – spanking new in mass market paperback on August 4!
Lady Pelham could not have designed a husband more suited to her needs. The Marquess of Grayson is a dear and enchanting friend and an unrepentant ladies’ man. Their union is solid; their hearts safe from one another. But every marriage has its surprises…
THEY WERE TOGETHER FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS…
They are London’s most scandalous couple. Isabel, Lady Pelham, and Gerard Faulkner, Marquess of Grayson, are well matched in all things–their lusty appetites, constant paramours, wicked wits, provocative reputations, and their absolute refusal ever to ruin their marriage of convenience by falling in love with one another. The Stranger I MarriedIsabel knows such a charming rake will never appeal to her guarded heart, nor will she sway his philandering one. It is a most agreeable sham…until a shocking turn of events sends Gerard from her side.
Now, four years later, Gerard has come home to Isabel. But the carefree, boyish rogue who left has been replaced by a brooding, powerful, irresistible man who is determined to seduce his way into her affections. Gone is the devil-may-care companion who shared her friendship and nothing more, and in his place is temptation itself…a husband who desires Isabel body and soul and who will stop at nothing to win her love. No, this is not at all the man she had married. But he is the man who might finally steal her heart…
Sylvia is really good no matter what genre she’s writing. If you haven’t read her historicals yet, I highly recommend them.
Today’s Question: For those of you who read historicals – what’s your favorite period and setting to read about? Any favorites to recommend?
I’ll choose a winner from the comments tomorrow afternoon and pre-order the book via Amazon! Good Luck.
July 27th, 2009 at 4:09 am · Link
My favourite setting is in the Elizabethan times, though there are not too many of those around.
I enjoy Julia Quinn and Stephanie Laurens.
Valerie
July 27th, 2009 at 4:58 am · Link
Hard to say because I’m a mood reader. But one of my favorites is Medieval England, in a castle setting. I’m one of those who LOVE The Wolf and The Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. I also enjoy Johanna Lindsey and Julie Garwood.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:09 am · Link
Oh gosh, I don’t know what period or setting I read. That is so bad! 😳
But Sylvia Day is my most favorite Historial Romance Author!! So whatever time period hers are set in…that is what I like. I also like Christina Dodd’s historical works too.
Thanks!
Amy M
July 27th, 2009 at 5:18 am · Link
My favorite period to read about is Regency and I would recommend anything by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas and Sabrina Jeffries.
Margay
July 27th, 2009 at 5:28 am · Link
I love Sylvia’s historicals. Another favorite is Stacey Kayne and her Westerns.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:30 am · Link
My favorite time periods are Regency England and American Old West.
Some of my favorite historical authors are Lisa Kleypas, Elizabeth Hoyt, Julia Quinn, Kat Martin, Beth Williamson, Stacey Kayne and Cheryl St. John.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:37 am · Link
Hmmm ::scratches head::
I would think the Elizabethan, I’m not a huge historical reader, but would say that would be the one I’d gravitate toward.
Thanks Lauren. 🙂
July 27th, 2009 at 6:04 am · Link
I have enjoyed stories with the heroine (and hero) riding horses throughout the storyline. I like women who prefer to dress in pants (even if only in disguise) and do other things that were not the norm back then. I can’t think of an actual time period that I prefer. Sorry!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:08 am · Link
I”ve read much but; I really like Kat Martin. I mostly like ones written about Europe.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:21 am · Link
I haven’t set myself to a certain period to read about in historicals. I’m all over the place from Regency to Elizabethan to the Wild West. I just love to read about history. Have a great day.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:22 am · Link
I like all different settings but Regency England is a favorite of mine. I just read Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran and it was very good.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:26 am · Link
I do have a weak spot of the regency era cos it’s so lovely. But my fav is the Middle Ages, give me a castle and a knight and I am happy.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:33 am · Link
I love reading about every time period, but I have a soft spot for stories set in Scotland.
I just finished Elizabeth Hoyt’s To Beguile a Beast, and it was excellent~ 🙂
July 27th, 2009 at 6:33 am · Link
I used to read nothing but Old West/Native American books when I was younger. I can’t remember any specific titles, but I do remember really enjoying Cassie Edwards Savage Series.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:37 am · Link
My fav time period is not so specific, but def with horseback riding and swords! LOL strong romantic elements for me.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am · Link
My favorites are Medieval times and Westerns!!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:43 am · Link
I love all periods. In the last year have gone back to historicals. After being not reading them for a awhile But I love Julie Garwood, Kathleen Woodwiss, Elizabeth Hoyt, Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleyas, Johanna Lindsay, Susanna Enoch, Debra Mullins, Sophia Nash, Brenda Joyce Stephanie Laurens To name a few.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:43 am · Link
I’m not particular when it comes to time period. I love the old Garwood historicals. I just read the new Mary Wine, In Bed With a Stranger, and I liked it quite a bit.
July 27th, 2009 at 7:03 am · Link
My favorite period is the middle-age (though I love pretty much all periods really ). My favorite writer of medieval romance is Julie Garwood… the Bride anyone ??
July 27th, 2009 at 7:23 am · Link
I like stories like Skye’s Draycott Abbey where people from different centuries meet and mingle
July 27th, 2009 at 7:58 am · Link
My favorite is Regency England. Syliva does write deliciously steamy historicals starting with BAD BOYS AHOY and THE STRANGER I MARRIED. 🙂
July 27th, 2009 at 7:58 am · Link
Don’t enter me for this, since I already have it in trade, but just have to say how much I love this book. If you haven’t read it, you should!
I’ll read almost any time period, but I’m not a huge fan of the medievals. Regency, Georgians, Victorians, American Westerns (of any period), and WW2 eras are my favorites.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:06 am · Link
Oh man, now I *want* this book! (and considering how many books I hauled back from RWA *shudder* I should be immune to book pimping… *shaking fist at Ms Dane* evil book pimp you!)
erm…
I don’t have a favorite period, thought I confess that I wish there were more novels set in the middle ages–my first single title historical was Elizabeth Lowell’s Untamed many many years ago. This wonderful novel and the two that follow are set within two generations of the Norman conquest of Britain, and I have been saddened by how few romances are set in that period.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:16 am · Link
Don’t enter me into this drawing – I already own the book, but whoever wins it is one lucky reader! I just comfort re-read The Stranger I Married a few days ago. *heart*
I like the Regency period most, I think. I always get a tiny bit confused with the actual dates – Regency, Victorian, Georgian, etc. And I’m too lazy to look it up right now 😀
July 27th, 2009 at 8:23 am · Link
I tend to pay more attention to the story than the time period.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:50 am · Link
Hi 🙂
I love Sylvia Day’s writing.
I love the 1400-1600s.
Must reads:
Dorothy Dunnett: Lymond series
Dorothy Dunnett: Niccolo series
🙂
Love from Northern Ontario
twitter.com/RKCharron
xoxo
July 27th, 2009 at 9:05 am · Link
I like to read about the 1800’s
July 27th, 2009 at 9:09 am · Link
I love the Medieval period!! I like to read about castles and knights. My favorites are Kathleen Woodiwiss and Mary Reed McCall.
July 27th, 2009 at 9:30 am · Link
OMG DO I ……..
Jude Deverux, Julie Garwood, Christine Dodd Pamela Clair most of the others that are listed above there are ssssooooo many love my Highlander everyone even the baddies have a spot in my heart.
have a good one, Ann
July 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am · Link
I love the Victorian times and some of my favorites are the series by Celeste Bradley.
July 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am · Link
Is it all right to say Regency’s are my least favorite? I love a good medieval, or story based on the Scots – men in kilts..shiver…
July 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am · Link
I guess I’m a period slut because I’ll read any of ’em! But do enjoy Stephanie Laurens and Lisa Kleypas (contemps & historicals)…and had the luck to get an ARC of Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare. Watch THAT name…it was a very very good read!
July 27th, 2009 at 9:58 am · Link
Regency – I’d recommend Julia Quinn for wittiness and some laughs, Sabrina Jefferies, Suzanne Enoch (I’d stand behind this one), Gaelen Foley, Johanna Lindsey and Lisa kleypas.
Though occasionally I like some in the Viking era, and then yes, in the Celtic era
July 27th, 2009 at 10:20 am · Link
I am a big fan of Stephanie Lauren’s books, especially the early Cynster series set in England. One of my favorite western historical is the Promise series by Sarah McCarty.
July 27th, 2009 at 10:28 am · Link
I really enjoy the Victorian period. I really love the fancy dresses and all the trappings.
July 27th, 2009 at 10:31 am · Link
Love stories set in either the old west (yummy cowboys or outlaws) or pre-20th century Scotland, yummy kilted warriors!
And more recent historicals set in WW2, I love stories set against war backdrops because I think the stakes are so much more heightened.
July 27th, 2009 at 10:48 am · Link
I love Regency books and for me, Julia Quinn is tops.
July 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am · Link
My favorite period is Regency. Some of my favorite authors that I would recommend are Lisa Kleypas, Sylvia Day, Suzanne Enouch, and Sabrina Jeffries
July 27th, 2009 at 10:56 am · Link
I like regency england but I think my favorite would have to be the scottish Highlands or the uncivilized america out west.
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July 27th, 2009 at 11:12 am · Link
Regency England is my favorite time period. Anything by Julia Quinn.
July 27th, 2009 at 11:51 am · Link
Medieval with castles, dragons, knights, etc…Shana Abe writes beautifully. I also like western historicals. Sarah McCarthy writes some very hot and steamy ones!!! 😀
July 27th, 2009 at 11:52 am · Link
OOPS!!! I meant “SARAH MCCARTY” writes hot and steamy western histoicals!!!
July 27th, 2009 at 12:00 pm · Link
I love the victorian and regency/georgian era. It’s like a love/hate relationship with the ‘rules’ of the time period with me. The Wallflower series by Lisa Kleypas is really good and funny, all of Sylvia Days’ historicals are really great so are Lorraine Heath and Kathryn Smith books. Sorry, it can never be just one. 🙂
July 27th, 2009 at 12:07 pm · Link
I love stories set in Regency and medieval periods. I would recommend Monica McCarty and Julie Garwood.
July 27th, 2009 at 1:14 pm · Link
I love both Regency England and medieval period, Jillian Hunter’s Boscastle family is one of my favorites from the Regency period.
July 27th, 2009 at 1:35 pm · Link
I love reading historicals and all settings, I like to switch around with the settings. I have always been big into the Civil War settings and western settings. Medieval and Regency are good too.
July 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm · Link
Medieval is my favorite, but I ready most any historical. Love them all. And I love Sylvia’s books! Would love to have this one!
July 27th, 2009 at 1:59 pm · Link
Today’s Question: For those of you who read historicals – what’s your favorite period and setting to read about? Any favorites to recommend?
I love stories set in the medieval times, especially those set in castles or on ships.
Margo Maguire.
July 27th, 2009 at 2:02 pm · Link
My favorite is the American West.
I enjoy reading anything by Stacey Kayne.
July 27th, 2009 at 2:42 pm · Link
I read anything and everything historical!
Among my favorite authors are Loretta
Chase, Stephanie Laurens, Julia Quinn,
Eloisa James, Anna Campbell, and Donna
MacMeans.
Pat Cochran