Sunday, January 5, 2025

The latest must-read historical romance

 
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This Month's Best New Historical Romance
 
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Book cover for The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Anne Long
Beauty and the Beast retellings don't get better than this second-chance romance
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Will faking a picture-perfect marriage during the London season bring an earl and his wife back together?
  • Crowned "most likely to make you seriously contemplate calling an ex" by The Washington Post
  • From an author who writes "memorable love stories" (RT Book Reviews) beloved by Amanda Quick and Julia Quinn
FEATURED IN:
Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews
Trust Jodi Picoult: 'Mimi Matthews never disappoints'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A scandalous arrangement between a wallflower and an aspiring artist leads to a marriage of convenience
  • "Powerful chemistry. Full of both wit and heart, this is another winner" (Publishers Weekly)
  • A trope-filled delight from the USA Today bestselling author of The Matrimonial Advertisement
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Golden Lord by Mary Jo Putney
A must-read from a New York Times bestselling powerhouse who writes 'romance at its best' (Julia Quinn)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Two long-connected accomplices must confront their growing attraction while on a dangerous mission
  • "Vibrantly etched Regency setting, expertly evoked characters, and exhilarating plot" (Booklist)
  • Emotional depth meets heart-pounding adventure
  • Sabrina Jeffries promises, "Putney's endearing characters and warmhearted stories never fail to inspire and delight"
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Much Ado About Margaret by Madeleine Roux
Enemies become lovers over one disastrous wedding weekend
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and a meddling family
  • High jinks ensue when a spunky writer and a brooding publisher team up to solve a masquerade ball mystery
  • "Hits all the Regency-era enemies-to-lovers notes perfectly… This is a must-have" (India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels)
FEATURED IN:
Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right by Suzanne Allain
A woman takes her bookish cousin's place during the London season — and is charmed by an earl!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Truly a story for booklovers… A perfect novel for fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer!" (Mimi Matthews)
  • Cozy historical romance bursting with laughs and swoon-worthy moments
  • Another twist on classic tropes from the author of Mr. Malcolm's List
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath
Passion ignites when a courtesan washes ashore a viscount's remote island
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • By a New York Times bestselling author "known for her beautiful, deeply emotional romances" (The Washington Post)
  • Can their budding relationship survive the return to society?
  • Equal parts poignant and steamy, this entry takes a fan-favorite series "to new heights" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for No Ordinary Duchess by Elizabeth Hoyt
A spirited booklover and a brooding soon-to-be duke are trapped in a country mansion…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Intentions makes her triumphant return!
  • Searching for a long-lost text will reveal their sensual connection
  • Georgian romance "infused with a deliciously sharp sense of humor" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny
Two best friends fall in love while escaping across England's countryside
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Cat Sebastian says: "Wonderfully romantic and heartbreakingly tender. I wanted to stay in Emma Denny's world for another 1,000 pages"
  • When Lily rescues Jo from an unwanted engagement, their friendship unexpectedly deepens…
  • Queer medieval romance that will sweep you away
FEATURED IN:
Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan
Who can resist a powerful duke who falls hard for the one woman he can't have?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The Duke of Ellis needs a proper duchess, but he can't get his best friend's bluestocking sister out of his head!
  • Forbidden romance with simmering tension and a dash of intrigue
  • "Sullivan delivers sparkling banter, gentle mystery, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
Parade, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley
A hockey player travels back in time — and winds up in a marriage of convenience with Jane Austen's friend!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Spicy Regency romance with a time travel twist
  • Headstrong spinster Lizzy and hunky hockey star Tuck share one bed…
  • "Riley delivers all the fun that readers would expect in this playful, trope-filled diversion" (Library Journal)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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