Stephanie Cage - Writer

Yesterday I was at Doncaster Central Library with the Doncaster Writers' Group as part of the ' Turn the Page ' festival, about which I'm sure you'll hear more as it continues for another week.  We were asked to introduce ourselves and the genres we wrote, which prompted me to put together this quick list of my favourite romance authors and books for anyone who wanted to know more.  It's hugely personal and idiosyncratic, but if you read romance, do have a look and see if you've missed any treasures, and I'd love to hear if you agree or disagree with my choices.  You can use the comment space below, or comment privately through the 'contact me' page of my website.  Louise Bagshawe – I love ‘The Movie’ and ‘Tall Poppies’ – contemporary chick-lit from another Oxford-educated author.   I’m also a fan of some of her later books, ‘Passion’ and ‘Desire’, which are more romantic suspense.   I've mentioned 'The Movie' in a previous po...

This is a sad moment... the last Wild Rose Press book to appear in my twelve days of kindle list (unless, of course, I change my mind, see post #1 ).  Those Violet Eyes , by Vonnie Davis, is a brave and beautiful romance, which should probably appear on disability awareness reading lists everywhere, except that it's a disservice to this charming story to suggest that it's a worthwhile read only for the issue it tackles.  It's also a fabulous story in its own right. The heroine, Evie Caldwell, is an endearing character, trapped by her own sense of duty but keenly aware of the wider world.  But it's the hero, Win Fairchild, who really makes this book.  At first glance, Win is an undeniably attractive man: strong and largely silent, but always there when needed.  So it takes Evie a little while to discover where his vulnerability lies.  Win is a wounded war veteran (or vet, as the Americans confusingly say - to me, that would mean an animal doctor!). ...