My Top 12 Best Historical Romance Books 2025, Ranked
Looking for the best historical romance books of 2025? Here are my top 12 reads ranked, from cozy comfort to chaotic, spicy, laugh-out-loud favorites.
Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham Is Utterly Charming
A no-spice, sweet Regency romance filled with wit, warmth, and second chances, Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham is a tender comfort read you’ll want to linger in.
Why You’ll Relish The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe
A Gilded Age Anastasia retelling with revenge, romance, and a con-artist. The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe delivers secrets and swoon in spades.
6 Historical Romance Novellas That Pack a Punch
Looking for historical romance novellas with all the heat and none of the filler? These short and steamy reads are perfect for a swoon-filled binge. Here’s your next obsession.
8 Historical Single Dad Romance Books That Bring the Drama and the Feels
Love a brooding duke or grumpy highlander with a soft spot for his kids? These historical single dad romance books deliver swoon, scandal, and unforgettable love stories.
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8 Heartfelt Single Guardian Romance Books That Will Wreck You
Looking for the best single guardian romance books? These emotional love stories feature reluctant caregivers, surprise parenting, and unforgettable HEAs.
10 Irresistible Governess Romance Books You Need to Read
Love a romance with class tension, slow burn, and strong heroines? These governess romance books deliver forbidden love, brooding heroes, and scandalous stakes.
Eloisa James on Historical Romance & Hardly a Gentleman
Bestselling author Eloisa James joins us to talk about her new book Hardly a Gentleman, Scottish lairds, romance tropes, and why historical romance still matters in 2025.
12 Time Travel Romance Books That Will Mess With Your Heart (and the Space-Time Continuum)
Looking for the best time travel romance books? These love stories across centuries—from Highlanders to subway crushes—will sweep you off your feet. Some travel to the past, others to the future, but all guarantee emotional chaos.
8 Iconic 1970s Romance Novels That Shaped the Genre
What were the most iconic 1970s romance novels? These 8 books defined the decade, from steamy historicals to gothic bestsellers—and shaped the genre as we know it today.