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FizzyWater · 03-31-2009, 10:22 PM

If you like Urban Fantasy, you might try Patricia Brigg's Mercedes Thompson series (first book "Moon Called") or her Alpha & Omega series (first story an separate ebook Novella "Alpha & Omega" or same story in the "On the Prowl" anthology).

Mercedes Thompson series is urban fantasy with a slow-building romance (takes more than one book and there's more than one man vying for her attention). Alpha & Omega is new (only 1 novella and 1 novel), but definitely has a romance.

And I most definitely "second" the suggestion for Linnea Sinclair's romantic space operas!

Edited to add: Oh, and I really enjoyed the Michelle Sagara "Cast" series, but if you're specifically looking for a romance, I wouldn't go looking for it in that series. There's a hint of a hint...but it's all unrequited and not really appearing to lead to anything...yet. If you want to read an interesting fantasy series with possibilities, go for it. Just don't look for a romance.

Another recommendation would be C.E. Murphy's "Negotiator" trilogy. Definitely a strong heroine, although I'll admit sometimes I think she was stupid about putting herself in danger.

03-31-2009, 10:22 PM	#59
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	If you like Urban Fantasy, you might try Patricia Brigg's Mercedes Thompson series (first book "Moon Called") or her Alpha & Omega series (first story an separate ebook Novella "Alpha & Omega" or same story in the "On the Prowl" anthology). Mercedes Thompson series is urban fantasy with a slow-building romance (takes more than one book and there's more than one man vying for her attention). Alpha & Omega is new (only 1 novella and 1 novel), but definitely has a romance. And I most definitely "second" the suggestion for Linnea Sinclair's romantic space operas! Edited to add: Oh, and I really enjoyed the Michelle Sagara "Cast" series, but if you're specifically looking for a romance, I wouldn't go looking for it in that series. There's a hint of a hint...but it's all unrequited and not really appearing to lead to anything...yet. If you want to read an interesting fantasy series with possibilities, go for it. Just don't look for a romance. Another recommendation would be C.E. Murphy's "Negotiator" trilogy. Definitely a strong heroine, although I'll admit sometimes I think she was stupid about putting herself in danger. Last edited by FizzyWater; 03-31-2009 at 10:32 PM.