If I cannot be transported back to old day Scotland, then toss me into the Civil War era.  Southern Belles, plantations, mint juleps. My only problem would have been the fact that I am anti- slavery.

Margaret Mitchell first entered my reading list when I was a senior in high school. She transported me back in time, introducing me to Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley and Tara. Characters I fell in love with and continue to fall in love with every time I read “Gone With the Wind”.

Alexandra Ripley continued on with “Scarlett”. It may not have gone exactly how Ms. Mitchell would have intended, but it kept the characters alive for a little while longer, answering a few questions readers may have had.

Donald McCaig took up Rhett’s story in “Rhett Butler’s People”. Not necessarily a romance, but I consider it part of the set. It gives the reader a little more in depth look at who Rhett Butler is.

Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Ripley have left this world. I couldn’t find a website for Mr. McCaig. You may not consider these romances, but for me, it fits the description.