Two-Hanky Reads These are the romances that make you cry, not just a tear or two, but those those that tend to be cathartic and intense. (List begun 03/96, updated 08/09)

	Medieval Romances
	Regency Romances
	European Historical Romances
	American Historical/Frontier Romances
	Contemporary Romances
	Alternate Reality
	Miscellaneous

Medieval Romances

• Velvet Bond (1995) by Catherine Archer
• A Dove at Midnight (1993) by Rexanne Becnel
• This Is All I Ask (1997) by Lynn Kurland
• Warrior Bride (1994) by Tamara Leigh
• The Wind from Hastings (1979) by Morgan Llywelyn
• Prisoner of my Desire (1991) by Johanna Lindsey
• Kingdom of Dreams (1989) by Judith McNaught
• Katherine (1954) by Anya Seton
• Keeper of the Dream (1992) by Penelope Williamson

Regency Romances

• Dancing with Clara (1994) by Mary Balogh
• The Obedient Bride (1989) by Mary Balogh
• The Plumed Bonnet (1996) by Mary Balogh
• A Precious Jewel (1993) by Mary Balogh
• The Secret Pearl (1991) by Mary Balogh
• The Temporary Wife (1997) by Mary Balogh
• Silent Melody (1997) by Mary Balogh
• Lady Jane (1984) by Norma Lee Clark
• Tallie's Knight (2001) by Anne Gracie
• The Lady's Companion (1996) by Carla Kelly
• Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand (1994) by Carla Kelly
• Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind (1998) by Carla Kelly
• One Good Turn (2001) by Carla Kelly
• Reforming Lord Ragsdale (1995) by Carla Kelly
• The Major's Mistake (2000) by Andrea Pickens
• Lord St Claire's Angel (1999) by Donna Simpson

European Historical Romances

• Longing (1994) by Mary Balogh
• Simply Love (2006) by Mary Balogh
• Bewitching (1993) by Jill Barnett
• Stealing Heaven (1995) by Kimberly Cates
• Red, Red Rose (1999) by Marjorie Farrell
• To Love and To Cherish (1995) by Patricia Gaffney
• Gallant Waif (2001) by Anne Gracie
• His Captive Lady (2008) by Anne Gracie
• The Pirate & The Pagan (1990) by Virginia Henley
• Broken Wing (2008) by Judith James
• Shadow of the Moon (1979) by M.M. Kaye
• No Greater Love (1992) by Katherine Kingsley
• Flowers from the Storm (1992) by Laura Kinsale
• My Sweet Folly (1997) by Laura Kinsale
• Seize the Fire (1989) by Laura Kinsale
• The Shadow and the Star (1991) by Laura Kinsale
• Again the Magic (2004) by Lisa Kleypas
• Then Came You (1993) by Lisa Kleypas
• Almost Heaven (1990) by Judith McNaught
• Whitney, My Love (1985) by Judith McNaught
• Fleeting Splendor (1993) by Julie Moffett
• Once an Angel (1993) by Teresa Medeiros
• Basket of Wishes (1995) by Rebecca Paisley
• Dearly Beloved (1990) by Mary Jo Putney
• One Perfect Rose (1997) by Mary Jo Putney
• When He Was Wicked (2004) by Julia Quinn
• Tapestry (1995) by Karen Ranney
• The Bronze Horseman (2001) by Paullina Simons
• Tatiana and Alexander (2003) by Paullina Simons
• A Fire in the The Heart (1990) by Katherine Sutcliffe
• Once in a Blue Moon (1993) by Penelope Williamson

American Historical/Frontier Romances

• Annie's Song (1996) by Catherine Anderson
• The Proud Breed (1978) by Celeste DeBlasis
• Sweet Everlasting (1994) by Patricia Gaffney
• Captive (1996) by Heather Graham
• If You Believe (1993) by Kristin Hannah
• A Taste of Heaven (1996) by Alexis Harrington
• Always to Remember (1996) by Lorraine Heath
• Parting Gifts (1994) by Lorraine Heath
• Sweet Lullaby (1994) by Lorraine Heath
• Texas Destiny (1997) by Lorraine Heath
• Texas Glory (1998) by Lorraine Heath
• A Matter of Honor (1996) by Mandalyn Kaye
• Day Dreamer (1996) by Jill Marie Landis
• Jenny's Mountain (1989) by Elaine Long
• Only series (Only His [1991], Only Mine [1992], Only You [1992], Only Love [1995], Winter Fire [1996]) by Elizabeth Lowell
• Mail-Order Bride (2000) by Maureen McKade
• A Reason to Live (2006) by Maureen McKade
• The Marriage Bed (1996) by Stephanie Mittman
• Simple Jess (1996) by Pamela Morsi
• No Regrets (1998) by Mildred Riley
• Paint the Wind (1989) by Cathy Cash Spellman
• The Coming Home Place (1994) by Mary Spencer
• The Endearment (1982) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Forgiving (1991) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Hummingbird (1983) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Morning Glory (1989) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Twice Loved (1984) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Years (1986) by LaVyrle Spencer
• Heart of the West (1996) by Penelope Williamson
• The Passions of Emma (1998) by Penelope Williamson

Contemporary Romances

• Annie's Wild Ride (1998) by Alina Adams
• P.S. I Love You (2004) by Cecelia Ahern
• Forever After (1998) by Catherine Anderson
• Never Change (2001) by Elizabeth Berg
• One Reckless Summer (2009) by Toni Blake
• Girls of Summer (2003) by Barbara Bretton
• A Crack In Forever (1998) by Jeannie Brewer
• Sunshine and Shadow (1986) by Sharon and Tom Curtis
• Sunrise Song (1996) by Kathleen Eagle
• Angel Falling Too Close to the Ground (1997) by Annie Garrett
• Everlastin' Love (1998) by Gay G. Gunn
• Angel Falls (2001) by Kristin Hannah
• Home Again (1996) by Kristin Hannah
• Twelve Days (2000) by Teresa Hill
• Her Perfect Life (2006) by Vicki Hinze
• Cry No More (2003) by Linda Howard
• Anybody out There? (2006) by Marian Keyes
• Jackson Rule (1996) by Dinah McCall
• Paradise (1991) by Judith McNaught
• The Real Deal (2004) by Lucy Monroe
• Dream A Little Dream (1998) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
• Honey Moon (1993) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
• Kiss an Angel (1996) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
• Remember the Time (1997) by Annette Reynolds
• Home Fires (1995) by Luanne Rice
• Summer Light (2001) by Luanne Rice
• Born in Ice (1995) by Nora Roberts
• Public Secrets (1990) by Nora Roberts
• Annie and The Outlaw (10/1994) by Sharon Sala - SIM-597
• Sweet Baby (2003) by Sharon Sala
• No Place Like Home (2002) by Barbara Samuel
• Till the Stars Fall (1996) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
• Miracle (1991) by Deborah Smith
• A Place to Call Home (1998) by Deborah Smith
• Come Summer (2004) by Sandra Steffen

Alternate Reality

• Lord of the Storm (1994) by Justine Davis
• The Skypirate (1995) by Justine Davis
• A Knight in Shining Armor (1989) by Jude Deveraux
• To Hell with Love (2007) by Sherri Erwin
• Outlander (1991) by Diana Gabaldon
• Dragonfly in Amber (1992) by Diana Gabaldon
• Flashback (5/1993) by Terri Herrington (Tracy Hughes) - SS-7
• If Only in My Dreams (2006) by Wendy Markham
• The Time Traveler's Wife (2003) by Audrey Niffenegger
• Lover Awakened (2006) by J.R. Ward

Miscellaneous

• Too Deep For Tears (1989) by Kathryn Lynn Davis (set in Scotland, England, China, and India)
• All We Hold Dear (1995) by Kathryn Lynn Davis
• Somewhere Lies the Moon (1999) by Kathryn Lynn Davis (set in Scotland, France, and India)
• Pearl Stallion (1996) by Rae Muir HH-308 (worldwide setting)
• Night in Eden (1997) by Candice Proctor (set in Australia)

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