Re-Released Romance Novels

Janet Evanovich is an American writer who is most famous for the Stephanie Plum series of adventure-romance novels. These books combine elements from both genres to make thrilling tails of love and adventure entertaining to the reader. The Plum books appear on the New York Times best seller list frequently, even netting the top spot for books like Hot Six. While this series and the new Alex Barnaby series are what most people think of when they think Janet Evanovich, the author actually got started writing romance novels under the pseudonym Steffie Hall. Her first novel, Hero at Large, was picked up a couple years after she wrote it, for $2000. The book was published in 1987 under her aforementioned pen name. In 87' she began writing for Bantam Loveswept using her real name. During this time she really developed knack for creating interesting characters, attractive leading men, and genuinely funny humor, which is an integral part to her writing style. Her romance novels include Hero at Large in 1987, Foul Play in 1989, the Grand Finale in 1988, Thanksgiving in 1988, Ivan Takes a Wife in 1988 (also known as Love Overboard, republished in 2005),  Naughty Neighbor in 1992, and then the Elsie Hawkins Series, which included Back to the Bedroom in 1989, Smitten in 1990, Wire for Hire in 1990, and Rocky Road to Romance in 1991.