10 of the Best Mills & Boons Books of All Time
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Love has been a dominant emotion right from the dawn of humankind, and a prominent theme when it comes to the telling and retelling of stories in literature. Romance novels draw a huge audience from around the world. The publishing company Mills & Boon has published romantic fiction since its establishment in 1908. It is one of the world’s most well-known publishers of romance and fiction novels originally aimed at women.
Romance novels tend to end on a happy note, expressing the hope that no matter how bleak things sometimes seem, true love always prevails and in the end, everything will be all right – a comforting message that is one of the major factors that endears readers to this genre.
Here are some of the best Mills & Boon novels to read.
1. Falco: The Dark Guardian
Falco: The Dark Guardian is a book by Sandra Morton that was published in 2010. The story focuses on revered businessman Falco Orsini, a dashing former Special Forces soldier who is asked to protect a model who is being stalked. It is a tense, dangerous and full of sweet and tender romance – a perfect book for Mills & Boon lovers.
2. Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares
Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares is a contemporary romance Young Adult novel set in New York, written by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. It is a lighthearted story of two people with a shared passion for books falling in love. This book is a great read owing to its peculiar characters and sarcastic humor.
3. The Greek Tycoon’s Blackmailed Mistress
Written by bestselling author Lynne Graham, The Greek Tycoon’s Blackmailed Mistress was published in 2001. It is a story of Ella, a naive and idealistic young woman forced to become the mistress of a powerful Greek entrepreneur who was her ex-boyfriend. An intriguing tale of romance and revenge, that’ll keep you hooked right up till a rather uplifting ending.
4. The Duke’s Cinderella Bride
The Duke’s Cinderella Bride is a book by Carole Mortimer, published in 2013. It is a compelling story about an average working girl called Jane Smith, who is swiftly elevated to high-society after catching the eye of a handsome Duke. It is a simple but highly enjoyable story, with strong parallels to the classic fairytale Cinderella.
5. Women in the Shadows
Published in 2002, Women in the Shadows is written by Ann Bannon. It is a classic love story exploring lesbian issues through the medium of erotic fiction. The story follows Beebo Brinker and her partner Laura as they battle against prejudice and dogmatism in Greenwich Village, which stirs up a lot of emotion in the reader.
6. The Millionaire’s Misbehaving Mistress
Penned by Kimberly Lang, The Millionaire’s Misbehaving Mistress was published in 2009. The story follows Will Harrison, an eligible billionaire bachelor who hires Gwen Sawyer, an etiquette teacher, to teach him how to behave in a more dignified manner. Needless to say, he soon discovers that etiquette is a little beyond him.
7. Naughty Nights in the Millionaire’s Mansion
Written by Robyn Grady, Naughty Nights in the Millionaire’s Mansion was published in 2009. It follows the lives of Sydney based millionaire Mitch Stuart and Vanessa Craig, the smoldering owner of a struggling pet store. It can be considered to be among the best modern fiction romance novels.
8. This Calder Range
This Calder Range is written by one of the best Mills and Boons authors, Janet Dailey. This book as published in 1982 is often considered to be a classic of the romance genre by its fans. The book is quite compelling and follows the life of Chase Benteen Calder and Lorna. Through dangerous landscapes, Calder and Lorna make their way to Montana to amass a fortune.
9. What the Greek’s Money Can’t Buy?
What the Greek’s Money Can’t Buy? is written by Maya Blake and published in 2014. It is the story of a heartthrob boss Sakis Pantelides, with a reserved flare. He catches the attention of the office girls, and soon, steamy footage surfaces of the boss and the new office temp enjoying a passionate clinch in the elevator. The story then proceeds to chronicle the blossoming love affair.
10. Kept by the Spanish Billionaire
Written by Cathy Williams, Kept by the Spanish Billionaire is a riveting read. This is the story of a multi-millionaire businessman and playboy Rafael Vives, who get bedazzled by Amy’s beauty and decides to keep her as her mistress. Amy’ overwhelmed by his attentions, soon longs for more and ends up leaving Rafael. The story then revolves around his efforts to win her back. Truly a Mills and Boons classic!
