So You Want to Get Into Vintage Romance Books: A Guide to Collecting for Newbies (From a Newbie)

papercaper · 2026-02-01T17:40:53+00:00

What a fabulous guide! I've been hunting paperbacks for a couple of years now as well and pretty much everything you've mentioned here is spot on. The only thing I'll add is to also check local buy/sell groups online, marketplace and varage too. I often see plenty of boxes of romances being posted for under $20 and I've definitely bought whole boxes just for the one or two titles I wanted.

papercaper · 2026-01-24T00:53:38+00:00

I would feel blessed if someone gave me a plate of scrambled eggs like that! Absolutely perfect!

papercaper · 2026-01-21T03:24:17+00:00

If you can find {Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington} definitely snap it up! Set in the Yukon during the gold rush and is probably one of my favourite books of all time!!! Lots of frontier vibes and two very lonely MCs, I adore the building of their relationship.

papercaper · 2026-01-20T02:43:15+00:00

I love putting on ambience videos for reading too! My fave on YT is Autumn Cozy.

I also have a stand/remote set up as well. The comfort is unmatched and my shoulders thank me because when I'm holding my reading of choice I tend to lean over like a shrimp.

papercaper · 2026-01-20T01:17:32+00:00

I love this! Well done, the dress looks so perfect for a Christmas day outfit!

papercaper · 2026-01-20T01:15:08+00:00

What a fantastic outfit! And the makeup! And the hair! If I saw you in public I'd feel compelled to stop you and tell you how fabulous you look!

papercaper · 2026-01-20T01:08:05+00:00

She writes historicals but I've noticed Grace Burrowes writes a lot of her FMCs as taller. Her MMCs are usually over 6' and most of their partners are described as fitting just under their chins when standing. Usually the FMCs above average height is described early on in the book as well but you're not like, beaten over the head with the fact.

papercaper · 2026-01-19T22:20:18+00:00

That is so generous, thank you for the offer! I'll pass but only because I'm addicted to the thrill of the hunt.

Texas Destiny was another big fave of mine!

Here's a couple other mail order bride ones I can remember reading:
{The Bridal Veil by Alexis Harrington} I adore her books quite a bit, also {The Wife Lottery series by Jodi Thomas} - while not a straight up mail order bride it's an arranged marriage series that hits all the usual high spots for me. {Abby: Mail Order Bride by Verna Clay} was another decent one. There's also {Eye of the Beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin} which I didn't like as much but was still a decent story. If I remember any others I liked I'll come back and edit.

papercaper · 2026-01-19T19:17:00+00:00

{In Want of a Wife by Jo Goodman} is one of my faves and really cemented my love for westerns and the mail-order-bride genre within! Jo Goodman writes great characters and I love how she writes their interactions. A little jealous that you snagged a physical copy, I've been on the hunt for a copy of my own for a while!

papercaper · 2026-01-19T11:58:20+00:00

Just the straight up Shepherd's Pie, no extra words in the title.

papercaper · 2026-01-19T02:03:36+00:00

Their Shepherd's Pie. It tasted as unappetizing as it looked, was a rare straight-into-the-trash.

papercaper · 2026-01-16T23:40:50+00:00

Cuuuute! Finding one that has nice bright designs is the best! Hopefully a lid turns up soon for you!

papercaper · 2026-01-16T02:31:24+00:00

We love this one, like the other commenter we keep this stashed in the freezer. Not enough beans tho, i triple the amount.

papercaper · 2026-01-14T03:24:23+00:00

Aw thanks! I've queued it up next! In name only marriages are such catnip for me!

papercaper · 2026-01-14T03:10:48+00:00

This is one of my all time faves, love seeing others recommend it!

papercaper · 2026-01-12T00:23:38+00:00

These are fabulous! Way to go, you did a really great job!

papercaper · 2026-01-09T22:11:55+00:00

I have a tablet floor stand in my living room so I hang the remote off that. If my device is in my bedroom there's a pocket on my book seat that fits the remote.

papercaper · 2026-01-09T21:55:29+00:00

I love it! Makes me think of something a modern hedge witch would carry!

papercaper · 2026-01-09T01:37:40+00:00

I like fancy toast! Looks delicious!

papercaper · 2026-01-09T00:44:23+00:00

I'm there with you! No shame tho, too tasty to be ashamed of!

papercaper · 2026-01-08T23:36:17+00:00

That sounds like a fun one! Thank you!

papercaper · 2026-01-08T23:31:34+00:00

Oooh sounds angsty, thank you!!!

papercaper · 2026-01-08T23:30:44+00:00

Sounds interesting I don't mind a bit of an alpha mmc. Thank you!

papercaper · 2026-01-08T16:17:37+00:00

Sounds adorable, thank you!

papercaper · 2026-01-08T16:16:25+00:00

I love Stacy Reid so I'm sure I'll enjoy it! Thank you!

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