Historical Romance Books
Something wicked this way comes... The oldest trick in the book... When Lyall Anderson, Viscount Buchanan, embarks on a passionate affair with Miss Lilith ...
Like many wealthy young men with supportive parents, Conor Baxter, also known as Lord Harleston, lives carefree. However, his perspective changes after a ...
From the highly acclaimed, award winning author of the Girls Who Dare and the Daring Daughters, Emma V Leech, introduces the thrilling new series about the ...
An angel of mercy... When Lord Thomas Barrington, known universally as 'Thorn', falls victim to the man trying to destroy the gent's gambling club, The Sons ...
Emerging as a bright talent in the art industry, Larkin Weston is experiencing a period of euphoria following a dark phase of depression. A failed romantic ...
Disreputable rakes, cynical Corinthians, and weary soldiers all come to this charming village to mend their health and repair the damage that life or wicked ...
Welcome to Little Valentine... This classically English seaside village on the South-East coast experiences a dramatic transformation as it evolves into a ...
Sylvester Cavendish, the Earl of Beaumarsh, is completely unfamiliar with Little Valentine, and even if he had heard of it, he wouldn't even think about ...
A Match Made in London When a proper widow and a notorious rogue are paired together, London is left in shock. Diana, known for her prim and proper demeanor, ...
'Do you have a habit of breaking into houses, Your Grace?' 'Only when I know ladies like you are there to stop me, little wildcat...' Feeling pressured and ...
'My sister has run off, Your Grace.' 'Then it seems you will have to suffice, my lady.' The Duke is determined to find a bride, even if Bridget must fill the ...
'You belong to me now, Duchess. And I will put an end to anyone who dares show you disrespect...' Soldier. Doctor. Reluctant guardian. Duke Graham has ...
Valentinian Worthington, a carefree charmer, unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke of Millbrooke after his father's passing. The once carefree bachelor ...
An introverted earl, Perry Beaumont, who is haunted by the horrors of war. A free-spirited beauty, Lady Drusilla Alington, who has no desire for marriage or ...
A kiss might seem like just a simple gesture - but can it truly be that way? There are three prominent families at the center of this story - the ...
Judson Jarvis, the Marquess of Huntsberry, is a man hardened by his past, feeling as though he has no soul. Raised by his stern uncle, he endured brutal ...
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."