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8 Best Historical Romance Books 2024 You Don’t Want to Miss This Year
Historical romance fans, rejoice! If you’re craving dukes, governesses, daring heroines, and scandalous secrets, 2024 has plenty to offer. From Regency England to Victorian adventures, these are the best historical romance books 2024 has to offer. Let’s dive into the stories that are sure to sweep you off your feet.
Best Historical Romance Books 2024
Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
A scandalous American duke and a perfectly proper debutante team up in a Regency-era matchmaking scheme gone hilariously wrong. He needs respectability to claim guardianship of his siblings; she secretly runs a forbidden book club. Between meddling children, society’s judgment, and undeniable chemistry, their love story is as chaotic as it is swoon-worthy.
The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George
A marriage of convenience between a headstrong American heiress and a serious British earl promises mutual benefits—until sparks fly. She hides a scandalous past; he hides his vulnerable heart. As passion blooms and secrets unravel, they’ll discover love is the most unexpected—and risky—bargain of all.
The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett
A fiery Victorian apothecary and a gruff private investigator team up to solve a case of sabotage, but their biggest mystery? The unexpected chemistry between them. With secrets, danger, and a dash of stubbornness, their slow-burn romance proves that sometimes love is the only remedy for a guarded heart.
Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley
A time-traveling hockey player and a fiercely independent Regency woman strike a bargain: marriage for freedom. But their sizzling connection proves harder to ignore than societal norms or centuries between them. With Jane Austen cameos and heart-pounding chemistry, this unconventional romance tackles love, wit, and whether time is the real game-changer.
Isabel and the Rogue by Liana de la Rosa
A cunning Mexican heiress and a dashing British spy clash in Victorian London’s glittering ballrooms. Her mission is to outsmart the aristocracy for her country; his is to unmask her secrets. Sparks fly as they navigate espionage, forbidden attraction, and a romance that threatens their loyalties—and their hearts.
Hot Earl Summer by Erica Ridley
A sword-wielding spinster with a knack for justice and a reclusive inventor posing as an earl join forces to battle enemies—and their growing desire. Trapped in a castle full of danger and passion, their wild adventure promises action, wit, and a love story as bold as its unlikely heroes.
No Ordinary Duchess by Elizabeth Hoyt
A brooding heir on a quest for revenge and a sunny lady on a secret mission find themselves tangled in a web of secrets and undeniable attraction. With hidden motives, stolen moments, and dangerous discoveries, their forbidden chemistry threatens to unravel their plans—and possibly their hearts.
All’s Fair in Love and War by Virginia Heath
A spirited governess with a joyful teaching style clashes with a rule-abiding naval captain turned guardian in this Regency romp. As unruly children and a mad dog keep them on their toes, sparks fly between their opposing temperaments. With love and laughter at stake, their unlikely romance proves utterly irresistible.
If you’re a romance reader ready to be swept away by dashing heroes and daring heroines, these are the best historical romance books 2024 has in store for you. Add them to your TBR, and prepare for an unforgettable reading year! Which book are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.
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Puck and Prejudice is on my wish list, now.
It’s so fun!