I love John Irving (except for his more recent novels -- I think he's getting repetitive (or obsessive?) with his themes), Maeve Binchy, Jennifer Weiner, Geraldine Brooks and Katie Fforde (who is apparently an in-law of Jasper Fforde). Other than that, I am lucky enough to be a librarian and read whatever strikes my fancy that crosses my desk. And, yes, I love romance novels, even the "cheesy" ones. LOL.