Note: this is not an exhaustive history of romance novel covers. I’ve organized the list into loose categories to cover a wide range of romance book covers, with a focus on recent steamy romance covers.
This list is for everyone: romance newbies, genre fanatics, and people who like cool book covers! And just like in any other genre of fiction, there are certain established trends that many of these covers follow, both to signal to readers “Hey! I’m a romance novel, and you want to read me!” and to capture the feeling of the story you’re about to read. From classic Regency romances to Fabio eyeing heaving bosoms to the new trend of brightly illustrated covers, romance novel covers have always captured readers’ attention.Ī lot of thought and craft goes into each one. Harlequin releases 68 new titles every month across 12 series.Creating a beautiful book cover is a delicate art, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the world of romance novel covers.
#Best selling harlequin romance novels series#
Series romance (also known as “category” romance) has recognizable branded packaging and publishes a set number of new books every month that deliver a unique story promise to readers-from sweet to passionate, suspenseful to historical.
Somerset Maugham and Brian Moore, all published books with Harlequin in 1950s and 1960s before it began focusing on romance publishing. Writing greats, such as Agatha Christie, Jean Plaidy, George Orwell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, W. Recent book: The Cliff House (March 2019)įirst Harlequin book: Not at Eight, Darling, Silhouette Desire, 1986ġ22 current Harlequin authors have sold over 10 million copies internationally, and eight have hit 50 million in sales. Recent book: Summer on Mirror Lake (June 2019)įirst Harlequin book: The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom, Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1999 Recent title: Unforgettable You (February 2019)įirst Harlequin book: Heather’s Song, Harlequin Special Edition, 1982įirst Harlequin book: Winning Season, Silhouette Desire, 1982 Recent Harlequin title: Stone Bridges (March 2019)įirst book for Harlequin: Expectations, Harlequin Superromance, 2000 Recent book: California Girls (February 2019)įirst book for Harlequin: Captivated, Harlequin Temptation, April 1986 Launch author for MIRA Books in 1994 with Slow Burnįirst book for Harlequin: Tonight and Forever, Arabesque, 1995įirst book for Harlequin: Snowflakes on the Sea, Silhouette Intimate Moments, 1984įirst book for Harlequin: Tender Loving Care, Harlequin Special Edition, 1991 Recent book: The View from Alameda Island (April 2019)įirst book for Harlequin: Night Moves, Intimate Moments, 1985 More than 45 books published by Harlequin ROBYN CARRįirst book for Harlequin: Informed Risk, Harlequin Special Edition, 1989 Today, Harlequin is proud to publish many bestselling authors, from among so many more, who have become internationally known for women’s fiction. LaVyrle Spencer ( Spring Fancy, Harlequin Temptation, 1984).Nora Roberts ( Irish Thoroughbred, Silhouette Romance, 1981).Fern Michaels ( Sea Gypsy, Silhouette Romance, 1980).Debbie Macomber ( Starlight, Silhouette Special Edition, 1983).Elizabeth Lowell ( Summer Thunder, Silhouette Desire, 1983).Jayne Ann Krentz ( A Passionate Business, Silhouette Romance, 1981).Joan Johnston ( Fit to be Tied, Silhouette Desire, 1988).Lisa Jackson ( A Twist of Fate, Silhouette Special Edition, 1983).Linda Howard ( All That Glitters, Silhouette/Harlequin, 1982).Barbara Delinsky ( Search for a New Dawn, Silhouette Special Edition, 1982).Sandra Brown ( Not Even for Love, Silhouette Desire, 1982).Here is a list of the first of many books these authors published with Harlequin: Harlequin has brought enjoyment to readers around the world for 70 years.ĭid you know that these famous romance novelists wrote Harlequin series novels?
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