Historical romance

From Regencies to Westerns, we’re totally addicted to good, old-fashioned romance

16 March 202029 March 2020

BT bloggers: Understanding the chemistry – BT074

*Podcasts, Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

Rudi, Gabby and Kat finally manage to read the same book in time for this episode. We talk about The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite, WLW books, ... Read more

27 April 201826 April 2018

After the Wedding by Courtney Milan (Worth Saga, #2)

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

Is Courtney Milan capable of writing a bad book? No, but she’s trying new things, and while this isn’t her best work, it packs an emotional punch.

9 August 20176 August 2017

A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

(Season for Scandal, #2) If you’re looking for something fun and witty, or if you like Scandal (the TV show), this series is for you.

21 September 201622 September 2016

Hotel Oriente by Jennifer Hallock (Sugar Sun, #0.5)

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

Takes a little while to warm up, but pre-WWII Manila is gorgeous, and the intimacy between the main characters is exquisite.

8 August 201623 September 2016

The Summer Bride by Anne Gracie (Chance Sisters, #4)

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

A book that will make you feel, but also think. A worthy series finale, featuring a heroine who shines.

22 July 201623 September 2016

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas (The Ravenels, #2)

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

This epistolary review cannot be summarised. It must be consumed in its entirety. As for the book, you’ll either love it or hate it. #TeamRudi or #TeamGabby? You decide.

8 June 20167 June 2016

One Pink Rose by Julie Garwood (Clayborne Brides, #2)

Historical romance, Romance

A lovely little pick-me-up for the time-poor reader who just wants a reliable romance with wisecracking characters.

1 June 20164 September 2016

The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin (Rebels and Lovers, #1)

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

Vivid and dynamic, every time a Jeannie Lin leads you into a trope, it doesn’t go the way you’d expect.

27 May 201625 May 2016

Let It Shine by Alyssa Cole

*Keepers, Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

The beauty of a historical romance set in living memory is that all you have to do is think about the people in your own life to realise that it ... Read more

9 March 201624 March 2016

A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner

Historical romance, Reviews, Romance

Everyone absolutely ought to read this book. I’m deadly serious. Rose Lerner has found a way to blend some very complex ideas into her storytelling and everyone needs to experience ... Read more