Saturday, April 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 Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
'This utterly delicious, heartrending Scotsman?' swoons Eloisa James, 'I'm in love with the earl!'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A case of mistaken identity brings a brooding Scottish earl and a spirited radical together in a marriage of convenience
  • Take it from Joanna Shupe: "This belongs on every romance reader's keeper shelf!"
  • A steamy caper that will leave you laughing, blushing, and eager for more
  • "Another fiery and delightful Regency" (Publishers Weekly) from the author of Ne'er Duke Well
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Media mentions for Earl Crush by Alexandra VastiMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Remember When by Mary Balogh
'The queen of historical romance' (Julia Quinn) charms with a tale of rekindled love later in life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A dowager countess and a widowed carpenter get their second chance over one transformative summer in this heartfelt Regency
  • "Utterly enchanting… Balogh is a master at drawing readers in" (BookPage)
  • A New York Times bestselling powerhouse proves she's "the heir apparent to Georgette Heyer's literary crown" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Remember When by Mary BaloghMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
A rebellious female doctor and a new duke put love to the test…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Highly anticipated by Oprah Daily, the New York Times, People, and many more
  • A sizzling USA Today bestseller set in 19th-century France
  • From an author beloved for her "rich, rollicking, deeply romantic" novels (Sarah MacLean)
  • "If you like… loads of historical detail, deep social commentary, and deliciously steamy romance, Herrera's Las Leonas series can't be missed" (Paste)
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Media mentions for A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana HerreraMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Duke and Lady Scandal by Christy Carlyle
Sparks fly between an outspoken bluestocking and a buttoned-up inspector
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Launches an irresistible new series set in Victorian London
  • Their efforts to thwart a royal theft lead to danger — and unexpected chemistry!
  • From an author who's won over Lorraine Heath, Julia Quinn, and Tessa Dare, who says, "Christy Carlyle is a historical romance lover's dream"
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Book cover for Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
Jane Austen fans, meet the historical fantasy romance of your dreams!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A curmudgeonly scholar navigates a faerie kingdom beside her besotted, powerful fiancé
  • Enter a lush fantasy world with a swoon-worthy couple at its center
  • "A perfect new entry" (Library Journal) in a wildly popular, New York Times bestselling series
  • "Full of heart and wonder" (BookPage)
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Media mentions for Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather FawcettMEDIA MENTIONS:Locus, Paste, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander
This tender, slow-burn Regency tale is 'an unadulterated delight' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When the Earl of Eden, who is secretly trans, hires a handsome valet to navigate the London season, nothing goes to plan!
  • Opposites attract in a "delicious romp through Regency England" (Joanna Lowell)
  • "TJ Alexander genuinely does not miss… Full of charm and characters you desperately want to find happiness and love in all its forms" (Smart Bitches Trashy Books)
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Media mentions for A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ AlexanderMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Boston Globe, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase
A lady's plans for marriage are derailed by her brother's rakish best friend
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the RITA Award–winning author who Julia Quinn calls "one of the finest romance writers of all time"
  • A second-chance romance with delicious banter, vivid Victorian details, and emotional depth
  • "Readers will cheer for strong-willed Alice… and swoon over reformed rake Blackwood" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta ChaseMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case by Violet Marsh
'The pages fly and the banter sparkles' (Publishers Weekly) as opposites collide
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While searching for a missing artifact, spunky Miss Georgina realizes she's unwittingly teamed up with her arranged fiancé, roguish Alexander
  • Love and mystery abound in this charming Georgian romp
  • "Packed with wit, intelligence, and passionate moments" (Library Journal)
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Book cover for A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch
Chaos ensues when a heiress dons a humble disguise — but so does her duke fiancé!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • On a picturesque country estate, hilarious high jinks bring two hearts together
  • From a New York Times bestselling powerhouse Julia Quinn crowns "one of my very favorite authors"
  • "Filled with playful scheming, whimsical mishaps, and endearingly impish characters, this sweet romance is sure to charm" (Publishers Weekly)
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Book cover for Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise
Even for an undercover spy, nothing is more dangerous than matters of the heart…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • What happens when a rakish gambling den owner and a spinster governess turned secret spy bet on love?
  • "Sensual love scenes and simmering suspense combine to make this a true page-turner" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Passionate Victorian romance with a touch of mystery
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Media mentions for Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay LoviseMEDIA MENTIONS:Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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