Mainstream romance novels?

[wesleysgirl]

I'm interested in reading some mainstream romance novels. I don't want to buy them -- I intend to borrow them from the library, because reading them is more research than anything else. Can anyone recommend specific authors or titles of books that are fairly well-written and won't make me want to claw my eyes out? I'm looking for romance/angst/drama as opposed to comedy.

ETA - Stuff I've read and liked:
LaVyrle Spencer
Diana Gabaldon
Sherry Ashworth

Comments

[nwhepcat.livejournal.com]

I confess to a weakness for Deborah Smith, from back when I wrote copy for her books. She's been known to get over the top with the angstiness sometimes, but, well, I once even spent my own personal money on one of her books, which I've never done on any other romance-type author.