Romance on the Road

Submitted by Linda Stevens [1] on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 3:46pm

I don't think I'm the only one whose thoughts have turned to spring breaks and vacations. Since I won't be taking one next month, I thought I'd escape on a fictional vacation and celebrate the road trip romance. Remember the movies It Happened One Night [2] or Romancing the Stone [3]? Think of those in book form: a (usually harrowing) physical journey is accompanied by an emotional journey, played for either laughs or adventure. I particularly enjoy the historical versions, because you're travelling though another time, as well as another place.

I've listed below some of my favorite road trip romances. Any you'd like to share with us? [4]

The Spymaster's Lady [5] by Joanna Bourne Baby, I'm Yours [6] by Susan Andersen

Lord Perfect [7] by Loretta Chase Heart of Fire [8] by Linda Howard

Follow My Lead [9] by Kate Noble Fancy Pants [10] by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

The Pirate Lord [11] by Sabrina Jeffries Walking After Midnight [12] by Karen Robards [13]

Not Quite a Husband [14] by Sherry Thomas Hot Ice [15] by Nora Roberts

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