Historical Romance Books
When Bethany Whittaker's stepfather tries to force her into a marriage with his business partner, Beth decides to take a bold and risky move – she runs ...
He never intended to fall for her. Jack is immediately captivated by Viviana's fiery spirit and hidden vulnerability. However, she is in a relationship ...
In "Texas Love Song," Jodi Thomas deeply connects with readers' emotions, portraying a heartfelt story of Sloan Alexander, a Galvanized Yankee who deserted ...
Clint Matthews, a hired gun, dreaded the idea of protecting his boss at the annual Valentine's Day dance hosted by Miss Peach. Accustomed to keeping his ...
Experience a lavish Christmas Eve ball that sets the stage for a new romance in the novella by Jodi Thomas, a best-selling author recognized by the New York ...
Experience the tale crafted by Jodi Thomas, a renowned author in the world of literature, detailing the journey of a widow from the Confederacy seeking a ...
A Shocking Proposition Anna Meyer dared to walk into a campsite full of Texas cattlemen and offer one hundred dollars to the man who'd help her forge a ...
A determined man with a strong personality. A persistent young woman seeking love. And a single song that unites them in Jodi Thomas's enchanting ...
Experience the captivating tale crafted by the acclaimed and bestselling author Jodi Thomas. This story follows the journey of two inseparable companions who ...
Fans of the hit TV show Yellowstone and its two prequel series will be captivated by this epic love story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda ...
An alluring Regency romance set in high society, this novel by Christine Merrill concludes her captivating Wicked Dukes duet. From a reckless duke... ...to ...
Indulge in the captivating first book of Christine Merrill's scandalous and steamy Wicked Dukes duet. A clash leads to destruction... At the doorstep of ...
'You kissed a stranger in the dark, my lady. Did you think I would never find you again?' Dorothy Godwin steals a fleeting moment with a stranger, longing ...
William Dudley had never imagined that he would become the Viscount, along with the neglected estate in Kent. Yet, he embraced his duty with determination. ...
Three remarkably talented sisters in Georgian Scotland must defend their ancestral stronghold from those seeking to steal its rumored riches - and their ...
Euphemia Templeton is looking forward to leaving the London season behind her for good, but before she can retreat to the countryside and disappear from ...
Description
Historical romance (also historical novel) is a broad category of fiction in which the plot is set in a historical period. Walter Scott helped popularize this genre in the early 19th century with works such as Rob Roy and Ivanhoe. Literary fiction historical romances continue to be published, with a notable recent example being Wolf Hall (2009), a multi-award-winning novel by English historical novelist Hilary Mantel. It is also a genre of mass-market fiction, related to the broader romantic love genre.
The terms "romance novel" and "historical romance" are ambiguous, as the word "romance" and the related term "romantic" carry multiple meanings. On one hand, there is the mass-market genre of "fiction dealing with love," such as Harlequin romance, and on the other hand, "a romance" can also be defined as "a fictitious narrative in prose or verse, the interest of which turns upon marvelous and uncommon incidents." However, many romances, including the historical romances of Walter Scott, are also frequently called novels, and Scott describes romance as a "kindred term." Adding to the confusion, literary fiction romances, such as Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, often feature a strong love story element. Other European languages do not distinguish between romance and novel: "a novel is le roman, der Roman, il romanzo."