Here are 9 books that De Piaget fans have personally recommended once you finish the De Piaget series.
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Iâve always had a passion for wounded heroes and strong heroines. My earliest memories are reading books where the heroine saves the day. Iâve never wanted the heroine to need the hero in order to make her life complete. Even as a child, when my dad read me books at nightâone of my favorite memoriesâI preferred stories where the heroine saved the day. As an adult, Iâve loved to read stories where the hero is brave enough to show his vulnerable side, and when I decided to become a writer, those were the books I wanted to write.
I adored this book! This is what happens if all of the characters from Jane Austenâs books got together for a house party, and one of them murders Mr. Wickham, a universally despised character.
The mystery reminds me of Agatha Christieâs mysteries, and the multiple character POVâs are terrific! Plus, the relatively modern twist of empowering the young (and slightly odd) characters was fantastic to watch.
A summer house party turns into a thrilling whodunit when Jane Austen's Mr. Wickhamâone of literatureâs most notorious villainsâmeets a sudden and suspicious end in this brilliantly imagined mystery featuring Austenâs leading literary characters.
âHad Jane Austen sat down to write a country house murder mystery, this is exactly the book she would have written.â âAlexander McCall Smith
     The happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintancesâcharacters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an evenâŚ
Iâve always had a passion for wounded heroes and strong heroines. My earliest memories are reading books where the heroine saves the day. Iâve never wanted the heroine to need the hero in order to make her life complete. Even as a child, when my dad read me books at nightâone of my favorite memoriesâI preferred stories where the heroine saved the day. As an adult, Iâve loved to read stories where the hero is brave enough to show his vulnerable side, and when I decided to become a writer, those were the books I wanted to write.
I loved the dual time-line mystery. It features so many strong women who overcome their circumstancesâeven when they donât realize theyâre doing itâand the character development is superb. The New York Public Library comes alive, the mystery is twisty and not what it seems, and the characters are unique and memorable.
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and a New York Times bestseller!  âA page-turner for booklovers everywhere! . . . A story of family ties, their lost dreams, and the redemption that comes from discovering truth.ââAdriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's WifeÂ
In New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis's latest historical novel, a series of book thefts roils the iconic New York Public Library, leaving two generations of strong-willed women to pick up the pieces.
It's 1913, and on the surface, Laura Lyons couldn't ask for more out of lifeâher husband is the superintendent of the NewâŚ
Iâve always had a passion for wounded heroes and strong heroines. My earliest memories are reading books where the heroine saves the day. Iâve never wanted the heroine to need the hero in order to make her life complete. Even as a child, when my dad read me books at nightâone of my favorite memoriesâI preferred stories where the heroine saved the day. As an adult, Iâve loved to read stories where the hero is brave enough to show his vulnerable side, and when I decided to become a writer, those were the books I wanted to write.
Her books are all a delight to read. They are fun, witty, and smart.
Her heroines are strong, her heroesâeven the ones who start out as questionableâend up being amazing book boyfriends, and Iâm always drawn into her stories. Sheâs a great example of redeeming the hero and this book was one of my favorites.
A MAN OF SIN Devastatingly handsome. Vain. Unscrupulous. Valentine Napier, the Duke of Montgomery, is the man London whispers about in boudoirs and back alleys. A notorious rake and blackmailer, Montgomery has returned from exile, intent on seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. But what he finds in his own bedroom may lay waste to all his plans. A WOMAN OF HONOUR Born a bastard, housekeeper Bridget Crumb is clever, bold and fiercely loyal. When her aristocratic mother becomes the target of extortion, Bridget joins the Duke of Montgomery's household to search for the incriminating evidence - andâŚ
I grew up without a TV (well, we had a monitor for movies), so we spent a lot of time as a family reading. And the novels that I gravitated more and more towards were ones with psychological themes. It didnât matter if they were modern or ancient; if they got at something unexplainable (or even explainable) about the human psyche, about what motivates us to behave in the ways that we doâespecially if those behaviors are self-destructiveâI wanted to read them. And I still do.
I know itâs a bit clichĂŠ, but I can never stop myself from talking about my favorite novel of all timeâJane Eyre.
Not only does Janeâs voice sweep me off my feet every time I reopen the novel, but the novel itself always gets me thinking. Itâs one of those rare books that somehow contains every genre, and does it well.
I get sucked into the mystery of the noises in Rochesterâs house. My heart breaks when Janeâs only friend, Helen, dies. But most of all, I feel the romance, the chemistry between Mr. Rochester and Jane. All of it keeps me coming back for more.
Introduction and Notes by Dr Sally Minogue, Canterbury Christ Church University College.
Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage.
She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious, sardonic and attractive Mr Rochester.
Historical novels, movies, and TV shows have captured my interest even as a child since the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. My love of history has sent me into historic schoolhouses, churches, castles, pirate ships, ancient Roman spas and aqueducts, and other historical sites at home and in England, Spain, and Portugal, as well as pouring over journals, biographies, and non-fiction research books. My first love is Regency England, but I have a fascination for history of all eras and countries. My passion and fascination for detail have been the driving force behind my twenty-four published Regency romances and hundreds of articles and blog posts.
With the backdrop of medieval Scotland, this sweeping tale of lairds, kilts, and castles is no ordinary time-travel romance. This carefully-researched tale brings a courageous heroine and a fierce hero together to face enemies neither dreamed existed. My first in a long line of Kurland romances, this story has all the elements of how characters can evolve and love conquers all.Â
From Lynn Kurland, the New York Times bestselling author of the Nine Kingdom series.
Scotland, 1311. James MacLeod was the most respected-and feared-laird in all of Scotland. He loved his men like brothers and his land with a passion. And he allowed no women to cross the threshold of his keep...
New York City, 1996. With an indifferent fiance and a stalled writing career, Elizabeth Smith found passion and adventure only in the unpublished romance novels that she wrote. Until a Scottish hero began calling to her...
Elizabeth longed for the man of her dreams. But she knew she wasâŚ
Historical novels, movies, and TV shows have captured my interest even as a child since the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. My love of history has sent me into historic schoolhouses, churches, castles, pirate ships, ancient Roman spas and aqueducts, and other historical sites at home and in England, Spain, and Portugal, as well as pouring over journals, biographies, and non-fiction research books. My first love is Regency England, but I have a fascination for history of all eras and countries. My passion and fascination for detail have been the driving force behind my twenty-four published Regency romances and hundreds of articles and blog posts.
A fun twist on one of my favorite historical tales,The Scarlet Pimpernel, this novel portrays the elusive hero as a brilliant, determined woman. The cast of characters is full and well-developed, including a dashing hero worthy of our heroineâs love. This story is beautifully written, has plenty of twists and turns, heart-melting romance, and a delightful happily ever after.Â
The roads in and out of Paris are heavily guarded, but the dead have easy passage out of the city. A ragged old woman transports the coffins of the most recent victims of the guillotine and is waved on unimpeded. Later, the same crone watches five French aristocrats step out of their coffins unscathed. Not beheaded, but spirited away to safety by that most elusive of spies: the Pimpernel. Or, as sheâs known in polite society, Lady Scarlet Cavendish.
When not assuming her secret identity as a hero of the French Revolution, Scarlet presents herself as a fashionable, featherbrained youngâŚ
Historical novels, movies, and TV shows have captured my interest even as a child since the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. My love of history has sent me into historic schoolhouses, churches, castles, pirate ships, ancient Roman spas and aqueducts, and other historical sites at home and in England, Spain, and Portugal, as well as pouring over journals, biographies, and non-fiction research books. My first love is Regency England, but I have a fascination for history of all eras and countries. My passion and fascination for detail have been the driving force behind my twenty-four published Regency romances and hundreds of articles and blog posts.
Set in medieval Poitou (a region of France once ruled by the Kings of England), this romance has a likable, courageous heroine willing to sacrifice her reputation and her safety to protect her family from scandal and possible execution. With a balance of action, intrigue, and romance, it painted a vivid picture of the history of this region and the intricacies of the hazardous court of England. The tender, sweet romance unfolded beautifully and the prose was masterfully crafted. The authorâs meticulous research inspired me to include historical and regional details in all of my writing.
The blood of the barons of Poitou runs hot against the English crown. Can any of them be trusted?
HelĂŠne de Laurant has not forgotten how the English Earl of Gunthar destroyed her fatherâs castle during King Henry IIâs war with his sons. Apparently neither have her family and friends, for when someone tries to murder Gunthar, every sign points in their direction. HelĂŠne realizes the only way to prove her loved onesâ innocence is by exposing the true assassin. But what if one of them is guilty? Can she forsake her bonds of love and loyalty to face theâŚ
Historical novels, movies, and TV shows have captured my interest even as a child since the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. My love of history has sent me into historic schoolhouses, churches, castles, pirate ships, ancient Roman spas and aqueducts, and other historical sites at home and in England, Spain, and Portugal, as well as pouring over journals, biographies, and non-fiction research books. My first love is Regency England, but I have a fascination for history of all eras and countries. My passion and fascination for detail have been the driving force behind my twenty-four published Regency romances and hundreds of articles and blog posts.
This book has fun, quirky characters and witty dialogue that made me laugh out loud. The heroine has a disabilityâunusual in historical romanceâwhich makes her even more endearing. The hero has a secret identity which made for some fun scenes. I love the enemies-to-friends trope and this book deals with it masterfully with plenty of heartwarming moments. The characters taught me to look deeper into people and not make snap judgments about who they appear to be on the outside. Best of all, this is a swoony book that made my heart flutter, all without going into bedroom scenes.
After five years of tracking and capturing spies on English soil, Philip Jonquil, Earl of Lampton, is in pursuit of his last quarry. But at a travelerâs inn, he encounters an unexpected and far more maddening foe: Sorrel Kendrick, a young lady who is strikingly pretty, shockingly outspoken, and entirely unimpressed with him. Indeed, Sorrel cannot believe the nerve of this gentleman, who rudely accuses her of theft and insults her feminine dignity. Doubly annoyed when they both end up at a party hosted by mutual friends, Philip and Sorrel privately declare war on one another. But Philipâs tactics, whichâŚ
Historical novels, movies, and TV shows have captured my interest even as a child since the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. My love of history has sent me into historic schoolhouses, churches, castles, pirate ships, ancient Roman spas and aqueducts, and other historical sites at home and in England, Spain, and Portugal, as well as pouring over journals, biographies, and non-fiction research books. My first love is Regency England, but I have a fascination for history of all eras and countries. My passion and fascination for detail have been the driving force behind my twenty-four published Regency romances and hundreds of articles and blog posts.
This was my first introduction to the Regency Era. The author wove in the Regency world in a way that made it easy for a reader new to the genre to understand. The characters were well-rounded and likeable, and the romance unfolded gently and believably. I fell in love with the hero as well as with Traditional Regency Romance. It was also the first romance book I read with a publication date of later than the 1950s that had a sweet, clean, and wholesome story (other than inspirational or religious stories). This book gave me hope that some publishers recognize that âsex sellsâ isnât a hard and fast rule.
When Lord Haverstone loses a fortune playing cards, Steven Thorncroft chivalrously offers his sisterâand her large dowryâto save him from ruin. Thoroughly amused by the young pup, âStoneâ invites him and his sister to a house party at his country estate, then promptly forgets all about it until they show up at his doorâŚ
Mariah Thorncroft canât believe her brotherâs impertinence and her motherâs determination to buy her a title. Even worse, she canât believe sheâs at the estate of a renowned rake like Stoneâamong people who undoubtedly look downâŚ
