Romance Archives

Australian novelist Cathryn Hein, author of The Falls, The French Prize, Heartland and much more gives her verdict on the books she’s been reading. Lyrebird Hill by Anna Romer I thoroughly enjoyed Romer’s debut novel Thornwood House and her follow up, Lyrebird Hill, didn’t disappoint. The story unfolded beautifully, slipping between the present and colonial times, and held me captivated t... Read more

The finalists for this year’s Romantic Books of the Year Award, affectionately known as The Ruby, have been announced! Voted on by Australian readers, the contest is open each year to any Australian or New Zealand romance author who has published a long or short romance novel with the winners to be announced at the Romance Writer’s of Australia conference in August. Long Romance: Ri... Read more

A Pound of Flesh by Sophie Jackson, is the latest in a long line of Twilight fan fiction to be published. Jackson’s reason for creating Twilight fanfic alone makes you want to read this book because, let’s be honest, we are all guilty of creating new scenarios in our head and imagining an entirely different story. I’ve done it with so many of my favourite romance books, albeit... Read more

Because of the awesomeness that is The Avengers: Age of Ultron, we decided to give away an Avengers pack. All you had to do to enter was buy one of our select Avengers titles by May 31st. Avengers: Rage of Ultron by Rick Remender, Jerome Opena (Illustrator) It was another glorious victory for the Mighty Avengers. Good triumphed over evil and Ultron was shot into space, never to be seen again. O... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Rachael Johns author of The Road to Hope and many more… Nine Naughty Questions ———————————- 1. I wonder, is a Romance writer born or made? Please tell us a little about your life before publication. I was made from heartache mixed with a liberal dose of teenage dramatics. I’d never been a huge r... Read more

The Booktopia Book Guru asks Helene Young author of Northern Heat and more… Nine Naughty Questions ———————————- 1. I wonder, is a Romance writer born or made? Please tell us a little about your life before publication. I think a romance writer is probably born. According to my mum I was always an optimistic little soul who ... Read more

I absolutely loved The Perfect Rake, so when I was given the chance to read and review Anne Gracie’s new book The Spring Bride, I just knew I had to put other books on my list aside. It didn’t disappoint! The life of its female lead, Jane Chance, has not been smooth sailing. Following the old cliché it stands to reason she would meet her happily ever after right off the bat, but ins... Read more

In April we had a myriad of prizes and promotions for you to sink your teeth into. Let’s wrap a few up and announce the winners of these great prizes, shall we? All you had to do to enter was order The Anzacs 100 Years On : In Story and Song by April 30th! The Anzacs 100 Years On : In Story and Song by Ted Egan The Anzacs 100 Years On: In Story and Song is a unique contribution to the com... Read more

Australian novelist Cathryn Hein, author of The Falls, The French Prize, Heartland and much more gives her verdict on the books she’s been reading. With nine books to read and judge for the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA awards – none of which I can tell you about, sorry! – I didn’t have much personal reading time left. But I did manage three wonderful books. Al... Read more

March and April were amazing months for prizes! We gave three fans of Fleur McDonald the chance to win her backlist pack, worth $99, and fans of the new movie Home the chance to win a Home pack! All you had to do to enter was order Emerald Springs before April 30th! Emerald Springs by Fleur McDonald When suspicions are wrongly aimed at Amelia following the theft of proceeds from the local rodeo... Read more