11 Sensational Canadian Romance Writers

11 Sensational Canadian Romance Writers

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There are a number of great authors from the Great White North who write fantastic romance novels. We have trimmed down a huge list to eleven, featuring some of the best writers from Canada. In no particular order, the following are their short personal backgrounds and their most notable pieces of work.

At the #1 spot is Elisabeth Grace. She is a USA Today bestselling author who has written several new adult and contemporary romance works. Her first novel, "Rumor Has It," is book one in the Limelight series. It features the life of Ellie Wagner who is involved in an embarrassing viral video. Her world is suddenly full of complications, until she meets Mason Nash, a hip-hop star who becomes Ellie's perfect man. Grace masterfully creates a multi-layered, sexy, and funny stories. She resides in Toronto with her husband and children.

At #2, Melanie Moreland is an Ontario-based author who, aside from writing, loves to bake, cook, and try new recipes. Her 2016 novel "The Contract" is a contemporary romance that tells the story of Richard VanRyan, a tyrant and a playboy. This not-so-nice hero is despised by his assistant, Katherine Elliot. However, the two of them are put in a situation where they have to pretend to be lovers. This book offers a tale of strong love. It is well-written with interesting characterization.

However, the two of them are put in a situation where they have to pretend to be lovers.

Coming in at #3 is Nicky Charles. She became a writer by accident. In January 2009, she wrote a fan-fiction for an old TV series, "Scarecrow and Mrs. King." After joining a fan group for the show, she met Jan Gordon, an author who inspired her to scribble down suspense romance novels. Seven months later, she published "The Mating," a paranormal story of love featuring Elise who ends up being mated to a complete stranger. This novel is the first of Charles' eight-book series, Law of the Lycans.

Taking the #4 spot is Geri Glenn. A lover of all types of fiction, she lives in Thousand Islands with her husband, children, and pet dogs. She is best known for her motorcycle romance series, the Kings of Korruption. The first book in this collection is "Ryker," a story named after the main character, who falls in love with his friend's nurse, Charlotte. The developing chemistry between them is stained by their past and the dangerous situations they are involved in.

At #5 is Sarah Castille, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who lives on Vancouver Island. She writes contemporary erotic romance and suspense, creating alpha male characters that are very attractive and sexy. One of her most popular books is "Against the Ropes," a romantic tale between Makayla and Max who both work at a mixed-martial-arts fight club. Castille writes under the new adult genre, featuring steamy encounters between characters.

She writes contemporary erotic romance and suspense, creating alpha male characters that are very attractive and sexy.

Next, at #6 is International Bestselling Author Airicka Phoenix. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she is a writer of dark and dangerous paranormal romance. "Betraying Innocence," her 2013 romantic thriller was named Best Horror Book by The Writing World. It follows the life of Ana and Rafe who are haunted by an evil ghost from the past. An inevitable chemistry develops between them amidst complicated circumstances. This is a well-told supernatural story mixed with elements of passion.

Coming in at #7, Lynsay Sands was born and raised in Ontario. She writes both historical and paranormal romance novels. She is well-known for injecting humor into her stories. In 2000, she won the PEARL Best Paranormal Anthology Award for "Mistletoe and Magic." One of her most notable works is the Argeneau and Rogue Hunter series, a tale about a modern vampire family. Included in this large collection is "Immortally Yours," a fantasy story about Scotty who wants to save his life mate, Beth, from immortal danger.

At #8 is S.E. Lund. She is the author of the USA Today Bestseller "The Agreement." It is the first book in the 7-part series, "The Unrestrained." It tells the story of billionaire Drake Morgan, a successful neurosurgeon and a massive control freak. He meets Kate McDermott who screws everything up for him, but they soon find themselves falling for each other. Lund resides in a small Western Canadian city with her family.

Lund resides in a small Western Canadian city with her family.

Taking the #9 spot is Deborah Bladon. Her passion for romance novels began when she was young, inspired by Harlequin paperbacks. In 2015, she self-published a coming-of-age fiction, "Fuse." The book centers on family, love, and loss. Brighton and Zoe meet at a time when both of them are emotionally down. They soon realize that the only way to move on is to forget their painful past. Bladon has received a lot of recognition for her work and has been named a bestselling author by The New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

At #10 is paranormal fiction writer Bianca Scardoni. She resides on the East Coast of Canada with her family. She has a college degree in web design and has built an online writing community. In 2015, she published the first book in The Marked series, "Inception." It is a fantasy romance novel about Jemma Blackburn. She is trying to flee from vampires who are chasing her, but she soon realizes that she's the angel they crave and the devil they fear. Scardoni's work mixes jaw-dropping twists and supernatural adventure.

Finally, at #11 is Nancy Haviland. From her home in Southern Ontario, she writes romance novels featuring possessive alpha males and the women they obsessively love. She is the author of the Steel Jackals MC series that includes "Blind Devotion," a romantic fiction that tackles the complications of drug use. The story revolves around Tish who is obsessed with Josh, a man nearly twice her age. This piece is a great read for fans of erotic new adult fiction.