Do you reread books? I do. In fact, I will read a favorite book over and over again. Whenever I feel stressed or I need a pick-me-up, I find myself turning to my rereads more often. Many of my reread books are what I think of as my “classic” romances. They are books that I’ve had on my shelf for years.
Books like…HONOR’S SPLENDOUR by Julie Garwood. HONOR’S SPLENDOUR was actually one of my very first historical romance reads. I fell in love with the characters. Julie Garwood has such a distinct writing voice. And let me just tell you…the “feet warming” scene is one I have never been able to forget.
With the holiday season upon us, I have to mention that another favorite reread is a Christmas romance, DANIEL AND THE ANGEL by Jill Barnett. Such a sweet romance—I remember crying as I read this book for the first time. An angel visits a very Grinch-like hero, and, of course, she teaches him how to love. (How could she not? It’s a romance!)
My third reread is DESIRE by Amanda Quick (the historical romance pseudonym used by Jayne Ann Krentz). DESIRE features a resourceful heroine, a determined hero, and enough steam and heart to keep me turning pages again and again.
So when the holiday season gets too stressful…when I’m sure I can’t shop or bake or wrap any longer…I’ll just escape with a classic. I hope you can enjoy some wonderful reading escapes, too!
Believe in monsters. They believe in you.
Award-winning author Cynthia Eden writes dark tales of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She is a New York Times, USA Today, Digital Book World, and IndieReader best-seller. Cynthia is also a two-time finalist for the RITA® award (she was a finalist both in the romantic suspense category and in the paranormal romance category). Since she began writing full-time in 2005, Cynthia has written over thirty novels and novellas.
Cynthia is a "hybrid" author. She has published extensively with New York (her New York publishers include Kensington, Grand Central, and Harlequin), and she has also enjoyed success in her indie writing career.
Cynthia lives along the Alabama Gulf Coast. She loves romance novels, horror movies, and chocolate. Her favorite hobbies including hiking in the mountains (searching for waterfalls) and spelunking.
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