After reading On a Highland Shore and its sequel Rivals For The Crown, I became a…
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Carmen Caine’s Heather House: Witch of the Moors – Well-Written Story of Scotland at the time of King James’ Witch Hunting
Set in Scotland in 1589, this is the story of Sorcha Cunningham, a girl gifted with…
B.J. Scott’s HIGHLAND QUEST – Hotheaded Hero Finds Love With a Determined Woman
Since he lost the love of his youth to the English, Bryce Fraser is only concerned…
How We Got to Where We Are Today: Modern Historical Romance Over the Last Several Decades, a Recommended Reading List for the Uninitiated
Sometimes when I talk to fellow readers of historical romance, or even authors, and I mention…
Shirlee Busbee’s DECEIVE NOT MY HEART – A Case of Mistaken Identity and an Intriguing Love Story from old Louisiana—and a Bodice Ripper!
Originally published in 1984 and updated for the eBook version, this is a classic romance from…
Veronica Jason’s SO WILD A HEART – Love in the Midst of the French Revolution
This is a classic from 1981 set in 1788 and the years following in France (mostly)…
A New Collection of Medieval Romances… A WARIOR’S HEART!
From your favorite USA Today, bestselling and award-winning historical authors come adventure and passion in one…
Donna Fletcher’s THE IRISH DEVIL – Endearing Irish Love Story
Set in 1171, this is the story of a powerful, undefeated warrior (“the Irish Devil”) who…
Ana Seymour’s MAID OF KILLARNEY – A Worthy Tale, Well-told Irish Love Story
While not strictly a part of Seymour’s Irish historical trilogy (THE BLACK SWAN, ROSE IN THE…
Best Irish Historical Romances
Rock of Cashel Tipperary, Ireland I first developed this list for a friend of Irish descent…
Heidi Ashworth’s O’ER THE RIVER LIFFEY – Irish Girl Saved From an Arranged Marriage to an English Lord
If you are a fan of the Irish tales and mythology, you will enjoy this story.…
FREE! The Red Wolf’s Prize, book 1 in the Award-winning Medieval Warriors Series
Free for a limited time the story that began it all on all Amazon sites: US,…
Becky Lee Weyrich’s TAINTED LILIES –Old New Orleans and the Pirate Jean Laffite in the time of the War of 1812
This is a wonderful novel from a winner of the Romantic Time Lifetime Achievement Award. Set…
Kathleen Woodiwiss’ THE FLAME AND THE FLOWER – Captivating Tale of a Sea Captain and the Woman he mistook for a Doxy—a Keeper!
This was Kathleen Woodiwiss’ first romance, first published in 1972, and it’s still a gold standard.…
Rogues Who Make Readers Sigh
Jean Donet, comte de Saintonge Rogues Who Make Readers Sigh by Regan Walker I like my…
Karen Robards’ DESIRE IN THE SUN – A Handsome Sea Captain, a Forbidden Love and a Tropical Isle—Formula for a Lasting Love!
February is Pirates and Privateers month in which I feature books with love on the high…
Guest Author Gina Conkle shares from her research on Vikings!
My guest today is Gina Conkle, author of Viking and Georgian romances, some of which have…
Julia Knight’s THE VIKING’S SACRIFICE – An Unusual Love Story of a Viking and a Saxon
This is an unusual Viking tale set in Northeast England in 836 (the beginning) and Norway…
Georgette Heyer’s LADY OF QUALITY – Another Regency with Delightful Characters and a Splendid Heroine
This is the story of Miss Annis Wychwood, who, at twenty-nine, is independent and determined to…
Theresa Scott’s FORBIDDEN PASSION – Worthy Viking Tale with an Irish Hero
Set in 10th century in Ireland and Greenland, this is the story of Yngveld Sveinsdatter whose…
Nora Roberts’ IN FROM THE COLD – Brilliant Christmas Story of a Scot and an Irish Lass on the eve of the American Revolution… A Keeper!
Set at the outset of the American Revolution, beginning in December 1773, this is the story…
Candice Proctor’s WHISPERS OF HEAVEN – Tasmania and Love in the 19th Century—a Great Story with a Wonderful Heroine!
Proctor has delivered an enthralling romance set “down under,” on that mysterious island country, Tasmania, lying…
Becca St. John’s SUMMERTON – Wonderfully Complex Mystery and Fabulous Love Story
This Regency (no date given) was my first book by St. John and I loved it.…
Erica Ridley’s THE VISCOUNT’S CHRISTMAS TEMPTATION – Amazing Heroine in a Delightful Christmas Tale
Set in London in 1815, this is the story of Lady Amelia Pembroke, a very organized…
Shirl Henke’s BROKEN VOWS – Superb Storytelling and an Irish Hunk to Love!
December is the month where I share my favorite heroes and heroines from the romance novels…