Need help breaking into a new genre *nervous*

[Courtney]

So, up until now, I've been all about PNR, Historical Romance and Highlander Romance. I love authors who have a great sense of humor and that write HONEST characters.

Well...I'm thinking about breaking into the whole "wild wild west" theme lol I don't know what it's called but I'm headed in the Old West or Cowboy kind of direction. Any advice for an easy transition??

Thanks everyone!

[Pamela(AllHoney), Danger Zone]

Maggie Osborne has a few that I love - Silver Lining and The Promise of Jenny Jones are 2 of my faves.

Catherine Anderson is good. More emotional, though and Not too many laughs.
Jodi Thomas is good too. Not quite as emotional as Catherine Anderson and I think she has a bit of humor at times.
Johanna Lindsey has written a couple I like.
Julie Garwood's For the Roses is a fave of mine.

[t'irla ~The Bookslayer~]

Rough Rider series by Lorelei James...romantic/erotica with a cowboy theme...loved them:)

[Joanna]

Have you read Angel by Joanna Lindsay?

[Love love]

When I FINALLY took that step (for me it wasn't just the old west, it was historicals in general) I chose one from my favorit author Because I knew I already liked her writing style. I picked

[Jennifer]

I just finished The Promise of Jenny Jones and it was cute. I am not a huge fan of the genre, but that was a fun read. Barbara Samuel has a few too, if you like her.

[~Megan~]

Jodi Thomas for sure! She's one of my favorites, and The Texan's Wager has probably the best beta hero of all time.

[Courtney]

Are any of these a part of a series? I'm more a fan of series than stand alones.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I second Megan. Jodi Thomas is my go-to author for Western romance. I also enjoyed the Wild trilogy by Stacey Kayne:

[Teresa]

I like Stacey Kayne very much!
I loved many of Lorelei James' books, but I don't like menage, so that rules out quite a few of her books...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I have read by Elaine Levine, and she's on my list now for western romance. Logan's Outlaw is part of a series, but it's the first one I read, and I was okay.

[Duchess Nicole]

Are you talking contemporary westerns or historical westerns, or both? I just bought and devoured these two books on a rec from a fellow GR friend They aren't from a series, but both (especially Dancing on Coals) are now on my all time faves shelf.

Also, Pamela Clare's series McKinnon's Rangers, is about some Scottish Brothers who live in colonial USA and run with Indians and armies. Not traditional cowboy, but Pamela Clare is amazing, and you get the Scottish burr as a bonus!

[Duchess Nicole]

Oh, and Julie Garwood's Rose series:
Great western romance, though I have yet to read the last one.

[Courtney]

Checking out Mustang Wild tonight and the others over the next few days! Thanks guys!!!!! :D

[Arch]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Oh, and Julie Garwood's Rose series:
Great western romance, thoug..."

Cole is my baby.

[Jill]

Joanna wrote: "Have you read Angel by Joanna Lindsay?"

Johanna Lindsey is awesome, I started reading her books when i as fifteen( sneaking my mums books) now I own all her books myself. She is my comfort read. Angel was really good along withe savage thunder. But of course the malorys will always have a special place in my heart.

[Heather]

Joanna wrote: "Have you read Angel by Joanna Lindsay?"

Yes it is great book

[Heather]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Oh, and Julie Garwood's Rose series:
Great western romance, thoug..."

Love these books

[Jessica]

I used to love Julie Garwood! Also, have heard good things about Jodi Thomas.