Who is a better author than judith mcnaught in the regency. Funny you should ask, ive gone crazy looking and reading for authors and books that had the same effect as judith mcnaught books, which btw, i have read and reread many times. I generally try not to plug my own books here, but this was my mcnaught tribute book. Order of judith mcnaught books judith mcnaught is an american author of historical and contemporary romance novels. Some of the characters and situations are incredible but then it is a novel and should be entertaining.
I like the way that judith mcnaught relates the characters in this book to previous ie paradise and meredith bancroft and matthew farrell. Paradise by judith mcnaught at the best online ebook storage. Paradise by judith mcnaught and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Judith mcnaught list of books remember when diana foster is in a bind. Some readers didnt like it at all, while others, like kaetrin, adore it. For me it was the first medieval romance i ever read a kingdom of dreams. Double standards by judith mcnaught book cover, description, publication history. Her new york times bestselling books include historic and.
They were surrounded by couples dancing, loud music blasting over the loudspeakers. This is a book that will make you cry buckets, but it will also make you believe in the power of love. Flinging his cigar away in a glowing red arc, he said tersely, yes, katie, i know how to dance. Download and read online for free paradise by judith mcnaught. After graduating high school, she worked for a trucking company where she met her husband, gary howington. Then, a familiar face from the past steps in and rescues her for the night. If you like romance author judith mcnaught, youll like. A list of all judith mcnaughts series in reading order. This book is my second favorite judith mcnaught book surpassed only by perfect, the second book in this series. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. In regency london, worldweary lord nicki du ville receives an outrageous proposal from julianna skeffington. Free download someone to watch over me by judith mcnaught. A kingdom of dreams, almost heaven, paradise, perfect and until you.
As the founder of fosters beautiful living magazine, her recent jilting by her fiance made herself and her family front page news. Author judith mcnaughts complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. Suddenly orphaned and alone, victoria seaton sails the vast ocean, eager to reclaim her heritage at wakefield, the sumptuous. This summer, judith visited one of our message boards and. Paradise 2003 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. The main characters, matt farrell and meredith bancroft, are immediately weaved into the novel with plenty of back story to give you a full picture reread. Books like judith mcnaught if you like judith mcnaught.
Buy paradise volume 1 the paradise series book online. There are more than thirty million copies of her books in print. Waters edge hardcover march 1 2003 by judith mcnaught author, connie monk author 3. She was very much like the heroines i love in mcnaught s books spunky, witty and able to think on her feet. In the glare of the media spotlight, it was a stunning takeover that overshadowed the electric chemistry between matt, once a scruffy kid from steel town indiana, and cool, sophisticated meredith bancroft.
Whitney, my love ebook by judith mcnaught rakuten kobo. Judith mcnaught, jude deveraux colorado virginia christmas stories, american. The love story held so much emotion another connection i make to mcnaught. Since then, she has gone on to win the hearts of millions of readers around the world with such breathtaking novels as double standards, tender triumph, once and always and the new york times bestsellers something wonderful, a kingdom of dreams, almost heaven, paradise, perfect. The first novel of the series was published by the pocket books publishing house in the year 1989. It consists of a total of 6 books published between the years 1989 and 1994. If you like judith mcnaught, youll probably also like. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it.
She has won multiple awards, including the romantic times award for best new historical in 1986 and their critics choice award for best superromance in 1986. She majored in business at northwestern university and held many jobs before becoming a writer. Her first hit, whitney, my love 1986, is widely credited as being the first in the regency historical genre. A novel 4 the paradise series by judith mcnaught and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Before becoming a novelist, judith worked as an assistant director, for a major trucking company, as president of an employment agent, president of an executive search firm and was also the first female executive producer for a. Every wednesday from november 2 through december 14, will be hosting a readalong on their twitter account. Ruthless corporate raider matthew farrell was poised to move in on the legendary department store empire owned by chicagos renowned bancroft family. New york times bestselling author if you like lauren willig. Ive enjoyed most of mcnaught s books, but paradise is my favorite. Matt and merediths story has a familiar story line. Judith mcnaught books list of books by author judith. Born in california in 1944, romance author judith mcnaught has worked as an assistant film director, president of a trucking agency, the first female executive producer at a cbs radio station, and as public relations director for general motors, among other jobs.
She was also the first female executive producer at a cbs radio station. Paradise is a contemporary novel and the fourth book of judith mcnaught that i have read. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. If you like judith mcnaught, youve probably discovered there is simply no one else out there who compares. List of books by judith mcnaught stored on this site. Judith mcnaught is one of the romance authors whose books have. For many years, judith mcnaughts stories were that by which i measured all other books. Judith mcnaught was born on may 10, 1944 in san luis obispo, california. Personally, ive almost resigned myself to the possibility that i may reach the end of my lifespan without ever again reading anything that comes close to whitney, my love if you all find this holy grail of novels, please email me, stat. I dont know if theyre better but these authors fall in the same a list category for me in regency romancehistorical 1 lisa kleypas hathawaywallflower series her books are less humororiented and have more intensity, also secondarycharact. She began writing her first novel whitney, my love in 1978, but it was not published until 1985. While i cant say that all of sandra browns books are similar to mcnaught. In the courtroom, she never lets the opposition see her sweat.
Books by judith mc naught authors like judith mc naught. Rereading it reminded me of all the things i love about romance. I might enjoy a book for a while, but this book i remember after years. Paradise, by judith mcnaught, is a great contemporary novel thats filled with love, corporate intrigue, humor, deception and friendship.
Judith mcnaught is currently considered a single author. Besides being an assistant director for a film, and comptroller for a trucking company, she was also the first female executive producer at a cbs radio station. Our leads had an instant connection when they met and i really enjoyed their back and forth tinged with sexual chemistry and sass. Her books read like a great romantic comedy movie plays.
My first contemporary by judith mcnaught gave me some of her fun emotional connection and a good amount of eye glazing department and corporate talk. Only thing about reading a book like this is that i always want more. Judith mcnaught soared to stardom with her stunning bestseller whitney, my love. Judith mcnaught born may 10, 1944 is a bestselling author of over a dozen historical and contemporary romance novels, with 30 million copies of her works in print. And in fact, this is reminding me how long its been since i read the duke julia london. Now available for the first time ever as an enovella, new york times bestselling author judith mcnaughts short historical romance miracleswhich ties up ends left open in the westmoreland dynasty sagais available for the first time ever as a standalone enovella. There is an alternate cover edition for this edition of this book here. Im so excited that you asked this question, because i love this womans books. Tender triumph judith mcnaught kasetsart university. Recently i came upon a book by elizabeth hoyt, within days i have downloaded 3 more books by her, i could not put down the books,they are funny, sexual, and made me cry.
Mcnaught always tried to help people to learn to read and write. Ruthless corporate raider matthew farrell is poised to. Judith mcnaught 1944 is an american romance author credited with inventing the regency historical romance. Unfortunately, matt and meredith dont spend a lot of time together. Judith mcnaught comes close to an edith wharton edge the chicago tribune in this stylish and fastpaced classic. One of the novel series written by author judith mcnaught is the westmoreland saga series.
Darlene marshall recommends them equally, and taylor says that paradise is the one for her. Judith mcnaught books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. I dont think ive read this book 25 years, but i remember how much i loved these characters and their story. Matt and meredith endure heartbreaking loss, and eventually find joy in each other.