I'm saddened to say that I've yet to read any of KW's work, however, I have quite a few of her books in my tbr and I've been told by more than one person that "A Rose in Winter" is an excellent book to start with. It is my hope that I can get this book read this week. Even though I've not read her books, her name is such a fixture that I already feel familiar with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Those of us who were booksellers in the 70s also remember Avon's innovative oversize trade paperback format; Woodiwiss' titles were the first romance bestsellers that broke out of the mass market mold in more than one way. Here's a long overdue thanks to Ms. Woodiwiss(and Avon) for keeping our cash register busy!

Kathleen Woodiwiss's Shanna was the book that truly made me a romance fan 30 years ago. It's among my all-time favorites. There aren't many books that still impact the reader three decades later. I treasure my autographed copy.

Kathleen Woodiwiss is such a legend and she leaves behind millions of fans who loved her amazing books. I still find it hard to believe. She was one of the first authors that introduced me to romance books and hasn't it been that way for most of us? She will be greatly missed and so will her books. I await Everlasting with gladness that we'll get to read a book of hers once more, but with a bittersweet feeling too, knowing it will be her last... Rika - bookadesign.com

Almost every romance reader I know has a KW story. I discovered The Flame and the Flower at the same time I was studying Chaucer and medieval history in college - and life was never quite the same. My friends and I would read from her books to each other on our long road trips into the mountains - not always the safest activity when the juicy parts came around! She will be sorely missed

Sad to hear this news about Woodiwiss- like many I found "romance" with Flame and the Flower those many years ago. Her stories led me to other authors of the 70's and I was always thrilled when a new "Woodiwiss appeared. Hopefully her works will remain in print for others to find and love. Thank you and RIP Kathleen Woodiwiss.

The Flame and the Flower was my very first KW novel. I was captivated. That was 30 years ago. I have since graduated from the historical novel but still hold a special place in my heart for her and them. She will be missed.

Very thankful to Kathleen Woodiwiss for introducing substance to romance novels. A good romance (IMO) has more than just the romantic couple. There is the backdrop and the mystery/injustice to be resolved. And the heroine needs to be intelligent and grounded in good sense. While I've loved all her books, I think I always loved "A Rose In Winter" best because I loved how honorable Erienne was, and how she wanted to be true and faithful to her husband even as she was drawn to another man. Very saddened to hear of Kathleen's passing, and glad that there is one last novel to read in her memory. Is that selfish of me?

i'm.deeply.saddened.of.this.news.for.me. KW.was.the.reason.i.started.reading. novels.which.i.thought.BORING.but.when.a. friend.of.mine.gave.me.a.book.to.read.she.handed.me..THE.WOLF.and.THE.DOVE. then.after.that.i.seek.her.other.novels and.until.now.when.it.comes.to.ROMANCE. NOVELS.I.only.seek.WOODIWISS for.8.yrs.i've.been.an.avid.fan