Beverly Jenkins was born in 1951 in Detroit. She is an American author who writes historical and contemporary romance novels. Her books often focus on the lives of African Americans in the 19th century.
Courtney Milan, a pen name for Heidi Bond, is an American writer who creates historical and modern romance books. After publishing her first books through a traditional publisher, Milan has released more recent works independently. Before becoming a writer, Bond worked as a law clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor of the U.S.
Loretta Chase, originally named Loretta Lynda Chekani, was born in 1949. She is an American author who has written romance novels since 1987.
Eloisa James is the pseudonym used by Mary Bly, who was born in 1962. She is a professor of Shakespeare at Fordham University and writes popular romance novels set in the Regency and Georgian eras under her pen name. These novels are published in 30 countries and have sold about 7 million copies worldwide.
Lisa Kleypas was born on November 5, 1964. She is an American writer who creates books about historical and contemporary romance. Before she began writing, she was named Miss Massachusetts in 1985.
Julie Pottinger, who is also known as Julia Quinn, is an American writer. She was born on January 12, 1970. Her books have been translated into 41 languages and have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List 19 times.
Mary Balogh, born Mary Jenkins on March 24, 1944, is a Welsh-Canadian author who writes historical romance novels. She grew up in Swansea, Wales. In 1967, she moved to Canada to begin a teaching career.
Georgette Heyer ( / ˈ h eɪ . ər / ; 16 August 1902 – 4 July 1974) was an English writer who wrote novels and short stories in the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she wrote a novel called The Black Moth based on a story she created for her sick younger brother.
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland DBE DStJ (9 July 1901 – 21 May 2000) was an English writer who wrote both modern and historical romance novels. Her historical stories were mostly set during the Victorian or Edwardian periods. Cartland was one of the most successful authors of the 20th century worldwide.
Johanna Helen Lindsey, born as Howard on March 10, 1952, and passing away on October 27, 2019, was an American author who specialized in historical romance novels. Every book she wrote made it to the New York Times bestseller list, and many of them reached the number one spot.