List of 15 authors like Iris Johansen

Iris Johansen is known for her suspenseful romance and crime thriller novels. Authors who write novels with similar themes and styles include:

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   Tami Hoag – Known for her crime thrillers with romantic elements.
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   Lisa Gardner – Writes crime novels with strong psychological elements.
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   Sandra Brown – Offers a blend of romance and suspense in her novels.
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   Karen Robards – A popular author of romantic suspense novels.
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   Catherine Coulter – Writes both historical romance and contemporary suspense novels.
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   Tess Gerritsen – Known for her medical and crime thrillers with strong female protagonists.
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   Allison Brennan – Her novels often feature complex characters and intricate plots.
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   J.T. Ellison – Writes psychological thrillers with gripping suspense.
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   Heather Graham – Known for her paranormal romantic suspense novels.
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    Kay Hooper – Blends crime, romance, and paranormal elements in her Bishop/Special Crimes Unit series.
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    Linda Howard – Writes romantic suspense with strong, engaging characters.
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    Mary Burton – Known for her chilling suspense and romantic intrigue.
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    Julie Garwood – While known for historical romance, Garwood also writes contemporary romantic suspense.
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    Mariah Stewart – Writes romantic suspense series with compelling characters.
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    Beverly Barton – Known for her gripping romantic suspense thrillers.

While all these authors share similarities with Iris Johansen in the romance and thriller genres, each has their own unique style and storytelling approach, so it’s worth exploring their works to see which ones resonate most with your preferences.