Matters of the Heart

Pipestone County Star - 02-12-2015

It’s February, the month that means dozens of roses, boxes and boxes of chocolates, frilly lacy cards, hearts, diamond rings (if you’re lucky) and all sorts of other things that symbolize love and romance.  So what better way to celebrate that to read a little romance for yourself!

There are just the classic sorts of romance novels by authors like Danielle Steel, Lisa Kleypas, and Nora Roberts, but there are also romances that fall in other categories, such as historical, paranormal, Christian, and mystery.  Here are a few other genres to try if you feel the need.

Rule of Scoundrels series, Sarah MacLean – Historical Romance

A Rogue By Any Other Name, One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, No Good Duke Goes Unpunished, and Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover are the four books in this Regency era romance series.  The men and women involved frequently find themselves at a gambling hall in London called The Fallen Angel and they certainly seem to be just that.  The stories are engaging and very saucy, with strong female characters and good plotlines.  A very enjoyable read for the romantically inclined.

Broken Heart series, Michelle Bardsley – Paranormal Romance

I’m the Vampire, That’s Why, Don’t Talk Back to Your Vampire, Because Your Vampire Said So, and Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home are the first four (of 11) books in the Broken Heart series.  By some crazy quirk of fate, all the single parents in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, have become supernatural creatures.  Not just vampires, but werewolves, half-demons, and other things that go bump in the night (catch my sexy pun there?).  If you enjoy paranormal fiction, this series is for you! Fun characters, crazy situations, and you can’t really go wrong with vampires.

Seasons of the Heart, Jeanette Oke – Christian Romance

Once Upon A Summer, The Winds of Autumn, Winter is Not Forever, and Spring’s Gentle Promise are the four books that make up this series (sometimes found in one volume).  While this could be historical romance since it takes place in the earlier 1900s, the main character also grows in his faith journey throughout the story, which follows him from childhood into adulthood.  Christian romance readers will really love these books and Joshua Jones is a very warm character.

Best Kept Secrets, Sandra Brown – Mystery Romance

Alexandra Gaither’s mother died a scandalous death twenty-five years ago and Alexandra finally has the power to really examine the case and bring those involved to justice.  As Alexandra investigates her mother’s former lover, his best friend, and a father figure to them both, she will find a lot of secrets, some of which she might not want to know.  Plenty of romance as the mystery gets solved, so those who love a good mystery will get what they enjoy along with a healthy dose of attraction.

So keep your heart all warm and happy with a little romance this month – pick up or reserve one of these books today!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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If you have questions or have a book you’d like to reserve or renew, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (507) 825-6714.  The hours for Meinders Library are Monday through Thursday from 10 AM – 8 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM.  Meinders Community Library is located at 1401 7^th Street SW, on the south side of the high school.