The best books for new romance readers

Many people I meet have never--gasp--read a romance novel. Their intrigued, but daunted by the task of selecting a good book to start with. After all, you want your first time to be special. Memorable. Or at the very least, not bad. With millions of romance novels available (and let’s face it: with nearly identical covers and titles) it can be impossible to know where to begin.The trick? Understand why the reasoning why someone hasn't read a romance and then check out these recommendations. Why you haven’t read a romance:You’re blushing already.Perhaps you are too embarrassed or too innocent to be seen reading a romance novel. Perhaps you are not quite sure. If that is the case, tryThe Secret History of The Pink Carnationby Lauren Willig, which may also be described as “historical chic-lit.” The novel includes a contemporary story and paralleling historical romance. It’s screamingly funny. It’s also available...

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