Queen of the romance novel, Roberts has written more bestsellers than anyone in the world. Of her 190 full length novels, 162 of them have spent over 800 weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list. More than 400 million copies of her books are in print in 34 languages. She also writes romance detective novels under the pseudonym, J.D. Robb. As if that isn’t enough to keep her busy, between chapters she purchased and oversaw every aspect of the renovation of the historic Inn BoonsBoro, minutes from her Keedysville, Md., home.
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Looking for a place in Maine to rest your head that won’t bust the budget? Check out these accommodations. Some are waterfront, others not. Some have a bit, uhm, more character. If you’re used to five-star lodgings, these won’t cut it; some wouldn’t earn two, perhaps barely one. But all are clean and pass my sniff test.
Discounted lodging is abundant these days, but here’s a deal that deserves some recognition. Check into a participating Maine lodging property May 1-22 and get 50 percent off the regular rate, courtesy of the Maine Innkeepers Association’s annual 
Throughout January and February, Americans celebrate the history and accomplishments of African-Americans with Martin Luther King’s birthday in January and Black History Month in February. Here is a colleciton of B&Bs that were once “conductors” or “stations” on what came to be known as the Underground Railroad. Relive history with a stay at one of these historic B&Bs.
Hysterical or historical, ghostly spirits make themselves as comfortable in America’s bed-and-breakfasts as living guests do, and not just in the dead of night. No one’s sure if it’s the great breakfasts, the warm hospitality, or the atmosphere of these historic homes, but friendly spirits simply can’t get enough of America’s B&Bs.
