Its more feminist, more tender, and sexier than anything that term suggests.

Danan, and by extension, her characters are dedicated to divorcing shame from sex.

Danans voice is sparkling, witty and direct.

October Romance Books

Credit: Illustration by EW

Theres something here for everyone who just needs to escape into steamy tales of irresistible Brits.

They each capture something elemental and intoxicating about intimacy and human connection.

DeLuca has built an evocative, delightful world in only two Ren Faire books.

The Roommate by Rosie Danan

Berkley

But that doesnt lessen the joy it has to offer.

A hearty huzzah forWell Played.

Jeremy is half-Chinese, a duke who wrestles with identity and acceptance.

Her Night with the Duke by Diana Quincy

Avon

These questions of identity are the novels strongest suit, as the romance is just all too amiable.

Grade: B

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