Paula Quinn is an American novelist best known for writing historical fiction focusing on Scotland. She has written New York Times and USA Today best sellers.[1][2] Quinn has stated that she chose to write predominantly on Scottish history and Highlanders due to a fascination with the country's culture, history, and beauty.[3]
Paula Quinn | |
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| Pen name | Genevra Thorne |
| Occupation | Writer, novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Historical romance |
| Website | |
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Reception
editCritical reception for Quinn's work has been mostly positive, with RT Book Reviews nominating many of her works for RT Awards and choosing them as "Top Picks" for the website.[4] Publishers Weekly has frequently praised Quinn's work,[5][6] calling her an "author to watch".[7]
In 2009 Quinn won a regional Romance Writers of America award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for Historical Romance for her book A Highlander Never Surrenders.[8]
Bibliography
editRisande Series
editMacGregor Series
edit- Laird of the Mist (2007)
- A Highlander Never Surrenders (2008)[13]
Children of the Mist Series
edit- Ravished by a Highlander (2011)[14]
- Seduced by a Highlander (2011)
- Tamed by a Highlander (2012)
- Conquered by a Highlander (2012)[15]
- A Highlander for Christmas (2012)
Highland Heirs Series
edit- The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell (March, 2014)
- The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (October, 2014)
- The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan (October, 2014)
- The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (2015)
- The Taming of Malcolm Grant (2015)
- A Highlander's Christmas Kiss (2016)
- The Scot's Bride (2017)
- Laird of the Black Isle (2018)
- Highlander Ever After (2018)
Rulers of the Sky Series
edit- Scorched (2016)
- Ember (2017)
- White Hot (2017)
Hearts of the Highlands Series
edit- Heart of Ashes (2019)
- Heart of Shadows (2019)
- Heart of Stone (2019)
Writing as Genevra Thorne
edit- The Enchanted (2016)
- The Beloved (2016)
References
edit- ^ "Great Scots". Toronto Star. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "PAULA QUINN AND HER ARTHURIAN-INSPIRED HISTORICAL HERO - WITH GIVEAWAY!". RT Book Reviews. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "The greatest work of fiction?". Scotsman. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Author profile: Paula Quinn". RT Book Reviews. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "rEVIEW: Tamed by a Highlander". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Conquered by a Highlander". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Lord of Seduction". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "2009 WINNERS OF THE GAYLE WILSON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CONTEST" (PDF). Romance Writers of America. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: Lord of Desire". Booklist. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Lord of Temptation". Booklist. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Lord of Temptation". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Lord of Seduction". Booklist. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ Phelps, Amy (August 4, 2008). "Review: A Highlander Never Surrenders". News and Sentinel. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Review: Ravished by a Highlander". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "VIDEO INTERVIEW: PAULA QUINN". RT Book Reviews. Retrieved 23 November 2012.