Historical Romance Books

Step into a world of corsets, castles, and complicated courtships. In this collection of historical romance books, you’ll find curated book lists in every must-read time period. Recommendations tailored to different moods and eras. Whether you’re here for scandalous regency romance, intriguing Victorian stories or more, you’re in the right place.

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Fall in Love with the #1 Bridgerton Book Series by Julia Quinn: Ultimate Guide

January 21, 2024August 22, 2025 Updated onAugust 22, 2025

I love historical romance and no one quite does one like Julia Quinn; hilarious, romantic, light-hearted,…

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Historical Scottish Romance Novels to Make You Swoon

January 11, 2024August 22, 2025 Updated onAugust 22, 2025

Welcome to Under the Covers historical week! It’s a week where we catch the historical romance…

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14 Feminist Historical Romance Books with Bold, Unforgettable Heroines

March 23, 2023March 8, 2026 Updated onMarch 8, 2026

From scientists to suffragists, these feminist historical romance books celebrate bold women, sweeping romance, and hard-won happily ever afters.

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10 Historical Romance Clinch Covers for Readers Who Miss the Classics

March 3, 2023April 15, 2026 Updated onApril 15, 2026

Miss classic romance covers? These historical romance clinch covers bring the drama, longing, and old-school magic readers still love.

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The Best Historical Romance Novels You Have to Read

October 10, 2022August 22, 2025 Updated onAugust 22, 2025

One of my favourite romance genres is historical romance. So, I want to recommend some of the…

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First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn Review: Did She Save the Best for Last?

April 21, 2020April 10, 2026 Updated onApril 10, 2026

Before you add First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn to your TBR, here’s the honest tea: it’s a sweet, witty romance with charming banter, but it feels lighter and less memorable than her best books.

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Julia Quinn Interview: Kiss/Marry/Fling + First Comes Scandal

April 21, 2020February 4, 2026 Updated onFebruary 4, 2026

Julia Quinn interview for First Comes Scandal: answering reader questions including who she would Kiss/Marry/Summer Fling, toughest character to write, and research rabbit holes.

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What I Thought of The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

December 8, 2018March 12, 2026 Updated onMarch 12, 2026

A witty, adventurous historical romance with pirates, banter, and charm. My thoughts on The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn.

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Top 5 Underrated Historical Romance Authors You Should Try

September 27, 2018August 22, 2025 Updated onAugust 22, 2025

Historical romance has a reputation for only being for those over a certain age. I call…

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Mind Spill: Sex Toys … Through the Ages

February 28, 2013August 22, 2025 Updated onAugust 22, 2025

Sex Toys … Through the Ages How many of us have our 8 inches of fun…