Historical Romance Books
Returning from war, Dominic Stevens, Baron Warwicke, was greeted as a hero but felt like a stranger to himself - and to the wife he never knew he ...
She had always been determined to remain unmarried - until love presented her with a new reason to hope. Lady Eugenie Drayton is fed up with being ...
There are some secrets that are worth stealing. And there are some hearts that are harder to escape. Lady Elsbeth Caldwell has always had a feeling that her ...
No woman can resist Simon Beckham's charms. Now enters the ice queen, Lady Charlotte Talbot. Experience has taught Simon that love only leads to grief. ...
Want to know how a newly minted duke can avoid title-seeking debutantes? Simple - just tell a little white lie! Lady Honoria Bell has never been able to ...
He agreed to help her save her reputation, but his heart was not included in the deal. Although Victor Pratt is set to inherit a viscountcy, his true ...
''Look in the mirror, Eleanor. Do you see what you do to me?’ Eleanor must find a husband by the end of the season, as demanded by the new heir. She has ...
'You will follow my rules, my dear wife. Unless you enjoy facing consequences…' Abandoned at the wedding altar, Sarah seeks answers. However, when she ...
During the day, Ezra is a intimidating Duke, but by night he becomes a deplorable rake, keeping his two worlds separate. However, everything changes when a ...
Remember your marriage vows? You agreed to obey. Now, turn around, wildcat... Catherine, known as a wild spinster, never plans to marry. But when the Duke ...
You may refer to me as your lord, my dear little dove, but rest assured, I will act accordingly... In a state of desperation, Persephone sneaks away to the ...
If I am to assist you, my dear, you must meet my demands... Helen is facing a difficult situation. Being too overweight and from the Northern region for ...
‘So you’re no longer the perfect spinster, huh? Melting in my hands as if you were always meant to...’ Catherine, the ideal spinster, has dedicated her life ...
Georgiana and the Rogue is the third story in the new Regency romance series, Regency Spinsters Alliance, by USA Today and International #1 bestselling ...
Lily and the Duke is the first book in the new Regency romance series, Regency Spinsters Alliance, by USA Today and International #1 bestselling Author, ...
Chloe and the Devil is the second story in the new Regency romance series, Regency Spinsters Alliance, by USA Today and International #1 bestselling Author, ...
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."