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

[phoenix4.livejournal.com]

I recommend any of the Elizabeth Lowell books, the fantasy stuff, western stuff, and modern ones. Lots of angst, and no urge to throw it across the room. Linda Howard does good angst and drama, but all her stuff is modern.

I used to read a romance novel a day, but for the last five years or so, I've turned most of my attention to the internet. I've also become very picky about what I buy, since I have three bookshelves stacked double with books I haven't read yet.