Historical Fiction

The Gem (Foxgloves Regency Romance, #2) by K. P. March

This is a sweet Regency romance and book 2 in the Foxgloves series. The book alternates between the current time when the main characters are adults and the past when they were children. Lady Genevieve is the daughter of a Duke who is a horrible person that abused her her whole life. She finds solace in Oliver, the second son of the rich businessman that owns the house on the other side of the lake. The two form an unlikely friendship that ends when Oliver, who is older than Genevieve, leaves to travel the world, become a man, and find his own fortune. His leaving breaks Genevieve’s heart.

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August 17, 2025 0

The Most Eligible: A New York Society Novel by Meredith Green

This is a fun and flirty historical fiction romance. Lady Sophie’s father died leaving their estate in financial ruin. Thus far she has put off her debut in society in the hopes that she would marry for love. That dream is squashed when her brother, the new Earl, tells her of their predicament and has her sail to NYC to find a rich husband that will save the family. Sophies widow aunt is her guardian and conspires with a friend in NYC with a rich eligible son to bring the son, Archie, and Sophie together.

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March 2, 2025 0

A Lady Would Know Better by Emma Theriault

This book is a sweet historical fiction romance. A young woman has an accident on property owned by the Earl of Belhaven (Jasper) and upon awakening she can’t remember her name or anything about her life. Needing to call her something, they give her the name “Jane”. The Earl’s family takes it upon themselves to care for her during her recovery and help her try to regain her memories.

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February 12, 2025 0

The Duchess Takes it All by Michelle McLean

This is a cute, funny historical fiction romance that kept me laughing and turning pages until I finished. Tamsin’s father is a merchant, so she’s not a “blue blood”. She married a (much older) Duke and her station was immediately elevated, but the ton shunned her, even more so after her husband dies. Christian is a royal from Germany that was appointed co-guardian of Tamsin’s son. You can imagine how “thrilled” Tamsin is to learn this. She likes being able to finally make her own decisions, manage her own money and the estate, and most importantly, her son. Tamsin is determined to drive Christian back to Germany and out of her, and her son’s, life.

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December 1, 2024 0

No Match for Love by Karen Thornell

Lydia is a young woman that’s spent most of her life on a remote estate without friends or family. She’s then whisked away to London by her guardian for the season. He’s determined to marry her off, despite what Lydia wants. Lucas suffered a great loss when he was younger and has spent his life trying to control everything and do his duty, ensuring he doesn’t enjoy life. The two are thrust together and try to fight their growing feelings.

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December 1, 2024 0

A Vile Season by Davide Ferraro

I devoured this YA Historical Romance book in one day. It was such a fun read, with vampires, angry villagers, vampire hunters, dukes, court intrigue and revenge. The main character, Count Lucian, has been a vampire for centuries. He’s gotten comfortable living in a remote old castle with his servants and protege. But, all good things come to an end and he’s chased out of his castle by a group of vampire hunters.

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October 11, 2024 1

Saved by the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match #2) by Jody Hedlund

This is book 2 in a sweet Christian historical fiction romance set in St. Louis in the 1800s. The couples in the series are aided by a young matchmaker following in his father’s footsteps. But, instead of considering the social and financial interests of the couple and their families, the young matchmaker has a keen ability to match people who are actually suited to each other and destined to fall in love.

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September 18, 2024 0

Witty in Pink by Erica George

This is a cute historical fiction romance with a tenacious FMC and an honorable but conflicted MMC. The main characters, Blythe and Briggs, have been frenemies since they were small children. Blythe had a crush on Briggs, and when they were teenagers Briggs played a practical joke on Blythe, humiliating her and cementing their rivalry.

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August 23, 2024 1

Meeting Her Match (The Matchmakers #3) by Jen Turano

This another delightful book in this series. Camilla Pierpont is a renowned matchmaker and member of the 400 in NYC. Owen, a prominent businessman from Wheeling, W. Virginia is on his way to secure Camilla’s help to sponsor his sister when he helps thwart an attempt to kidnap Camillia. Camilla finds Owen to be an outspoken, but fascinating, man. Before she knows it, Camilla is bustled off to help Owen in W. Virginia, and she finds herself entwined in an effort to couple her up.

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August 1, 2024 0