
Figuring out my personal canon, here—historical romances are bound to pop up. Among the more notable: Slightly Dangerous, by Mary Balogh. It's a love story between two very sensible adults, very much attracted to each other, very much aware of how far they're willing to satiate their wanting. They're two adults, too, with the necessary barricades around their hearts—and seeing them ease up, seeing them let a little of their control go—it's so satisfying. [Continue reading.]