In this episode we talk with Paige Toon about the best Contemporary Romance novels, how to pick erotica out on a bookshelf, and why sometimes the hidden joys of writing include doing alpaca research.

Paige is a best-selling author who has sold over 1.5 million copies of her 18 novels (and counting). In addition to romance, Paige has written YA, has a penchant for short stories, and has a habit of fainting in the presence of rock n’ roll icons.

Paige’s contemporary romance recommendations include:

Classics

Watermelon by Marian Keyes

Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding

New

The Secret Bridesmaid by Katie Birchal

Best under-rated romance read

The Sight of You by Holly Miller

Also anything by Mhairi McFarlane for romance with both emotional depth and humour.

To discover Paige’s work, including her latest book Someone I Used To Know, head to PaigeToon.com, or connect with her on socials @paigetoonauthor