A model storyteller of mystery and suspense mixed with an entrancing romance, Amanda Quick...once again holds the reader in rapt attention with 'Til Death Do Us Part...an intriguing read that keeps audiences entrenched in the lives of the characters.”—examiner.com
“Best-selling Quick knows what her readers want, and she delivers it in spades with her latest mesmerizing historical romance. The perfectly realized Victorian setting adds just the right dash of gothic flavor to the story, and the smartly paced plot is filled with enough goose-bump-inducing chills and sexy, romantic thrills to have readers sighing happily with satisfaction. The icing on this irresistible literary confection is Quick’s distinctive sense of wit, which remains just as delicious as ever.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Romantic suspense luminary Quick moves into edgy thriller territory with intelligence and aplomb and uses the backdrop of gaslight-tinted, death-obsessed Victorian London to perfection. The plot is smart and tight and the characters complex, while the subtle wink of humor toward a successful mystery author's plight and romance subplots will make fans smile. Quick's appealing new direction somehow balances Gothic intensity and lighthearted wit.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Quick’s ambitious Victorian historical mixes witty, occasionally self-referential banter with gothic undertones and a solid thriller plot...Along with the danger, Quick throws in a great deal of humor, a large cast of well-rounded characters, and lots of solid red herrings. This is a true delight for fans of historical romances and mysteries.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The whole plot was so well thought out and frankly amazing...Amanda Quick is still—after all these years—a magnificent writer.”—Quite the Novel Idea
My introduction to the romance genre was via the In Death mystery series by J.D. Robb. My friends assured me that these books were a terrific showcase for the talents of the romance writer, Nora Roberts.
This week’s Romance Roundup features Victorian detectives, a jilted bride, and a sexy clergyman.
I often think of historical romances as “fantasy light”—since they’re set in a whole new world, filled with ball gowns and jewels and unfamiliar social mores. But underneath the beautiful clothes and the witty banter lies a darker truth: historically, women have lacked a lot of the rights we take for granted now. This is a truth that Amanda Quick (actually […]
If you’re looking for a satisfying story to slip into the beach bag this weekend, then you might be on the lookout for a love story. Even more, you’re probably searching for that highly-specific combination of witty dialogue, charmingly flawed characters, delicious anticipation, and, of course, a smidge of steam. For you, we’ve rounded up […]