Adventure Romances

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For this list, think Romancing the Stone: Love and adventure all mixed up together

List begun 05/07, updated 10/14

  • The Last Arrow (1997) by Marsha Canham
  • The Damsel (1999) by Claire Delacroix (B at AAR)
  • The Bride (1991) by Julie Garwood (A at AAR)
  • The Prize (1991) by Julie Garwood (A at AAR)
  • Saving Grace (1994) by Julie Garwood (A at AAR)
  • The Marriage Test (2004) by Betina Krahn (B- at AAR)
  • From This Moment On (2002) by Lynn Kurland (B at AAR)
  • Master of Desire (2001) by Kinley MacGregor (B- at AAR)
  • The Last Knight (2000) by Candice Proctor (B at AAR)
  • Tapestry (1993) by Maura Seger
  • Taming the Wolf (1995) by Deborah Simmons (B at AAR)
  • White Lion’s Lady (2001) by Tina St John (A at AAR)

  • The Barkin Emeralds (2004) by Nancy Butler (B- at AAR)
  • The Wedding Journey (2002) by Carla Kelly (B+ at AAR)

  • As Luck Would Have It (2008) by Alissa Johnson
  • The Hidden Heart (2004) by Laura Kinsale multiple settings including South America
  • Castaway Dreams (2012) by Darlene Marshall (A at AAR)
  • Sea Change (2012) by Darlene Marshall (B+ at AAR)
  • The Pirate’s Secret Baby (2014) by Darlene Marshall
  • Emerald Rain (1991) by Maggie Osborne set in Amazon jungle
  • Otherwise Engaged (2014) by Amanda Quick (B at AAR)
  • Dark Road to Darjeeling (2010) by Deanna Raybourn Victorian India (A at AAR)
  • An Inconvenient Kiss (2014) by Caroline Kimberly (B at AAR)

  • The Devil’s Heiress (2001) by Jo Beverley (B+ at AAR)
  • My Lady Notorious (2002) by Jo Beverley (B+ at AAR)
  • White Tiger (1991) by Olga Bicos (set in India)
  • The Spymaster’s Lady (2008) by Joanna Bourne (A/A- at AAR)
  • Brazen Angel (1997) by Elizabeth Boyle (A at AAR)
  • As You Desire (1997) by Connie Brockway (set in Egypt) (A at AAR)
  • The Other Guy’s Bride (2011) by Connie Brockway (B+ at AAR)
  • Castaway Hearts (2004) by Nancy Butler (B+ at AAR)
  • Beyond Compare (2004) by Candace Camp
  • An Unexpected Pleasure (2005) by Candace Camp (B at AAR)
  • Across a Moonlit Sea (1996) by Marsha Canham (B+ at AAR)
  • Blood of Roses (1998) by Marsha Canham (A at AAR)
  • The Iron Rose (2003) by Marsha Canham (A at AAR)
  • Pale Moon Rider (1999) by Marsha Canham (A- at AAR)
  • Pride of Lions (1997) by Marsha Canham
  • The Courtesan (2005) by Susan Carroll (A- at AAR)
  • The Dark Queen (2005) by Susan Carroll (A- at AAR)
  • The Silver Rose (2006) by Susan Carroll (A- at AAR)
  • Last Night’s Scandal (2010) by Loretta Chase (A at AAR)
  • The Lion’s Daughter (2006) by Loretta Chase
  • Mr Impossible (2005) by Loretta Chase (A at AAR)
  • Daught of the God-King (2013) by Anne Cleeland (B at AAR)
  • A Week To Be Wicked (2012) by Tessa Dare (B+ at AAR)
  • A Quest of Dreams (1994) by Debra Dier
  • Lymond Chronicles (1961 – 1975) by Dorothy Dunnett (A at AAR)
  • The Duke of Shadows (2008) by Meredith Duran (partially set in India) (B- at AAR)
  • Wicked Becomes You (2010) by Meredith Duran (A- at AAR)
  • My Dark Prince (2000) by Jean Ross Ewing
  • The Gift (1991) by Julie Garwood (A at AAR)
  • Guardian Angel (1990) by Julie Garwood (A- at AAR)
  • Lion’s Lady (1991) by Julie Garwood (A at AAR)
  • More than You Know (2000) by Jo Goodman (B at AAR)
  • Daughter of the Game (2003) by Tracy Grant (A- at AAR)
  • Devil’s Cub (1932) by Georgette Heyer (A+ at AAR)
  • A Dangerous Love (2000) by Sabrina Jeffries (B at AAR)
  • Whispers of the Night (2006) by Lydia Joyce (B- at AAR)
  • The Firebrand (2013) by Susanna Kearsley (B+ at AAR)
  • The Golden Leopard (2002) by Lynn Kerstan (B+ at AAR)
  • Seize the Fire (1989) by Laura Kinsale
  • The Book of the Seven Delights (2005) by Betina Krahn
  • The Windflower (1985) by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) (A at AAR)
  • The Perils of Pleasure (2008) by Julie Anne Long (A- at AAR)
  • Her Majesty, My Love (2007) by Sharon Long
  • A Reckless Beauty (2007) by Kasey Michaels (B at AAR)
  • Amelia Peabody mysteries (1975 – ) by Elizabeth Peters (set in Egypt)
  • Beyond Sunrise (2003) by Candice Proctor (set in the South Pacific) (A- at AAR)
  • The Bartered Bride (2002) by Mary Jo Putney (B at AAR)
  • The China Bride (2000) by Mary Jo Putney (B+ at AAR)
  • Dancing on the Wind (1994) by Mary Jo Putney
  • Shattered Rainbows (1996) by Mary Jo Putney (A at AAR)
  • Silk and Secrets (1992) by Mary Jo Putney (A- at AAR)
  • Veils of Silk (1992) by Mary Jo Putney
  • Night of a Thousand Stars (2014) by Deanna Raybourn (B+ at AAR)
  • Tiger’s Eye (1989) by Karen Robards (B at AAR)
  • Games of Pleasure (2005) by Julia Ross (Jean Ross Ewing) (B- at AAR)
  • Night of Sin (2005) by Julia Ross (Jean Ross Ewing) (B- at AAR)
  • The Lady Killer (2005) by Samantha Saxon (B at AAR)
  • The Lady’s Code (2006) by Samantha Saxon
  • My Wicked Pirate (2006) by Rona Sharon (D at AAR)
  • Wild and Wicked in Scotland (2007) by Melody Thomas (B- at AAR)
  • Not Quite a Husband (2009) by Sherry Thomas (set partially in India) (A at AAR)
  • Lady Anne’s Dangerous Man (2006) by Jeane Westin (B- at AAR)
  • The Passion of the Purple Plumeria (2013) by Lauren Willig (A at AAR)

  • Just a Kiss Away (1991) by Jill Barnett
  • What a Pirate Desires (2008) by Michelle Beattie (B+ at AAR)
  • Ride the Fire (2005) by Pamela Clare (B at AAR)
  • Surrender (2006) by Pamela Clare (B- at AAR)
  • Only His (1991) by Elizabeth Lowell (A at AAR)
  • My Lord Pirate (2001) by Laura Renken
  • Shadow Play (1991) by Katherine Sutcliff (set in Brazil)
  • Shanna (1978) by Kathleen E Woodiwiss

  • Gabriel Hawk’s Lady (1997) by Beverly Barton
  • A Rather Curious Engagement (2008) by CA Belmond (A at AAR)
  • A Rather Lovely Inheritance (2007) by CA Belmond (A- at AAR)
  • Flashpoint (2004) by Suzanne Brockmann (B at AAR)
  • African Ice (2006) by Jeff Buick
  • She Went All the Way (2002) by Meggin Cabot (Meg Cabot) (A- at AAR)
  • Hit Hard (2006) by Amy J Fetzer
  • Intimate Danger (2007) by Amy J Fetzer
  • The Naked Truth (2005) by Amy J Fetzer
  • Perfect Weapon (2006) by Amy J Fetzer
  • Unexpected (2003) by Lori Foster
  • To the Brink (2006) by Cindy Gerard
  • Under the Wire (2006) by Cindy Gerard (B+ at AAR)
  • The Amazon Strain (5/2005) by Katherine Garbera – BS-43
  • Lola Carlyle Reveals All (2002) by Rachel Gibson (A- at AAR)
  • Pink Jinx (2006) by Sandra Hill
  • Enemy Mine (8/1989) by Kay Hooper – SIM-297
  • The Haviland Touch (5/1991) by Kay Hooper – SIM-388
  • Heart of Fire (1997) by Linda Howard – (set in Brazil) (B+ at AAR)
  • Midnight Rainbow (1996) by Linda Howard (B+ at AAR)
  • Crazy Cool (2005) by Tara Janzen (Glenna McReynolds) (B- at AAR)
  • Crazy Hot (2005) by Tara Janzen (Glenna McReynolds) (B- at AAR)
  • The Ugly Duckling (1996) by Iris Johansen
  • A Prince of a Guy (10/1987) by Kathleen Korbel – SD-389
  • The Princess and the Pea (9/1988) by Kathleen Korbel – SD-455
  • A Coral Kiss (1987) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Gift of Fire (1989) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Gift of Gold (1988) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Midnight Jewels (1987) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Silver Linings (1997) by Jayne Ann Krentz (A at AAR)
  • The Legend Makers (1999) by Catherine Lanigan
  • Fever Dreams (2004) by Laura Leone (A- at AAR)
  • All the Wrong Moves (2009) by Merline Lovelace
  • Now You See Her (2010) by Merline Lovelace
  • Catch Her If You Can (2011) by Merline Lovelace
  • The First Mistake (2005) by Merline Lovelace (B at AAR)
  • The Last Bullet (2005) by Merline Lovelace
  • The Middle Sin (2005) by Merline Lovelace
  • Dark Fire (2001) by Elizabeth Lowell
  • Jade Island (1999) by Elizabeth Lowell (B at AAR)
  • Moving Target (2002) by Elizabeth Lowell (B at AAR)
  • Pearl Cove (2000) by Elizabeth Lowell (B+ at AAR)
  • Running Scared (2003) by Elizabeth Lowell (B- at AAR)
  • The Wrong Hostage (2006) by Elizabeth Lowell
  • Dangerous Lies (2009) by Anna Louise Lucia (A at AAR)
  • Run Among Thorns (2008) by Anna Louise Lucia
  • Desert Heat (2004) by Kat Martin (C at AAR)
  • Hot Rain (2002) by Kat Martin
  • Extreme Danger (2008) by Shannon McKenna (B at AAR)
  • River of Eden (2002) by Glenna McReynolds (B+ at AAR)
  • Kiss the Moon (2003) by Carla Neggers (B at AAR)
  • An Angel in Stone (6/2005) by Peggy Nicholson – BS-48 (B- at AAR)
  • A Serpent in Turquoise (11/2006) by Peggy Nicholson – BS-115
  • Vicky Bliss series (1973 – 1994) by Elizabeth Peters
  • Volcano (1999) by Patricia Rice (B at AAR)
  • Night Magic (1987) by Karen Robards
  • To Love a Man (1985) by Karen Robards
  • Wild Orchids (1986) by Karen Robards (B+ at AAR)
  • Three Fates (2003) by Nora Roberts (A- at AAR)
  • Hot Ice (2002) by Nora Roberts
  • Cache Poor (1/1995) by Margaret St George – HI-230
  • 72 Hours (2006) by Shannon Stacey
  • No Place to Hide (2014) by Shannon Stacey
  • No Surrender (2009) by Shannon Stacey
  • On The Edge (2007) by Shannon Stacey
  • Airs above the Ground (1965) by Mary Stewart
  • The Moon-Spinners (1962) by Mary Stewart
  • This Rough Magic (1964) by Mary Stewart
  • Thunder on the Right (1957) by Mary Stewart
  • Wildfire at Midnight (1956) by Mary Stewart (B+ at AAR)
  • Black Ice (2005) by Anne Stuart (B at AAR)
  • Cold as Ice (2006) by Anne Stuart (B at AAR)
  • Ice Storm (2007) by Anne Stuart (B+ at AAR)
  • On Thin Ice (2012) by Anne Stuart (A- at AAR)
  • The Fall of Maggie Brown (2000) by Anne Stuart (B at AAR)
  • The Soldier and the Baby (2/1995) by Anne Stuart – HAR-573
  • Maddy Lawrence’s Big Adventure (4/1996) by Linda Turner – SIM-709
  • Amazon Lily (1994) by Theresa Weir
  • Charmed and Dangerous (2004) by Lori Wilde

  • Heart of Steel (2011) by Meljean Brook (B+ at AAR)
  • The Iron Duke (2010) by Meljean Brook (A at AAR)
  • Riveted (2012) by Meljean Brook (A at AAR)
  • Dark Desires After Dusk (2008) by Kresley Cole (B at AAR)
  • No Rest for the Wicked (2006) by Kresley Cole
  • Pleasure of a Dark Prince (2010) by Kresley Cole (B+ at AAR)
  • Tumbling through Time (2008) by Gwyn Cready (B- at AAR)
  • Outlander series (1991 – ) by Diana Gabaldon
  • Contact (2002) by Susan Grant (A at AAR)
  • The Legend of Bonzai Maguire (2004) by Susan Grant
  • Once a Pirate (2000) by Susan Grant (B+ at AAR)
  • The Scarlet Empress (2004) by Susan Grant (B- at AAR)
  • The Star King (2000) by Susan Grant (B+ at AAR)
  • The Star Prince (2001) by Susan Grant (B at AAR)
  • Son of the Morning (1997) by Linda Howard (A/B- at AAR)
  • Knight of a Trillion Stars (1997) by Dara Joy (A at AAR)
  • Mine to Take (1998) by Dara Joy (A+ at AAR)
  • Rejar (1997) by Dara Joy (A at AAR)
  • Crystal Flame (1986) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Shield’s Lady (1989) by Jayne Ann Krentz
  • Sweet Starfire (1986) by Jayne Ann Krentz (A at AAR)
  • Heart of a Warrior (2002) by Johanna Lindsey (B+ at AAR)
  • Keeper of the Heart (1993) by Johanna Lindsey
  • Warrior’s Woman (2004) by Johanna Lindsey
  • The Shadow Runners (2004) by Liz Maverick (B- at AAR)
  • The Chalice and the Blade (1998) by Glenna McReynolds
  • Dream Stone (2000) by Glenna McReynolds (B-/D+ at AAR)
  • Prince of Time (2001) by Glenna McReynolds (A- at AAR)
  • Day of Fire (2004) by Kathleen Nance (B at AAR)
  • The Power of Two (2004) by Patti O’Shea (B at AAR)
  • Sword Dancer series (1986 – 2002) by Jennifer Roberson
  • The Adventuress (12/1993) by MJ Rodgers – HAR-520 (B+ at AAR)
  • Mystic and Rider (2005) by Sharon Shinn (B at AAR)
  • Gabriel’s Ghost (2005) by Linnea Sinclair
  • Games of Command (2007) by Linnea Sinclair (A- at AAR)

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