The Best Historical Romance eBooks of All Time

Discover the most influential historical romance ebooks, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Lisa Kleypas - Chasing Cassandra: The Ravenels (The Ravenels, 6)

By Lisa Kleypas – New York Times Bestselling Author (you?) 

4.89
| 2020 | 272 Pages
Recommended for: 
Romance readers looking for a heartwarming and romantic story with historical settings. Intermediate readers.
  • There’s nothing wrong about not knowing something. The stupid people are the ones who think they know everything.
  • You’re not too plump,” he said gruffly. “The more of you there is in the world, the better.
  • Wh-what would you call a middle-aged lady who’s never married?” “A woman with standards?” West suggested.
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  • #45 Best Seller in Victorian Historical Romance on Amazon
  • Oprah Mag's Best Romances of 2020
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Kleypas offers up what just might be the best of the bunch—a charming, amusing, heartfelt tale. Kleypas is a romance gem, a queen among a vast royal court of historical romance authors, and Chasing Cassandra is a welcome star in her brightly twinkling constellation of interstellar romantic achievements
Publisher's WeeklySpectacular... The plot is well-balanced, the pace steady, the characters deliciously complex, and the chemistry electric. Kleypas fans and first timers alike will fall in love with this refreshing romance
Library JournalKleypas’s dialog sizzles with sexual tension and witty banter, while the enjoyable secondary characters, particularly the tough but sensitive street urchin Bazzle add humor and warmth. Simply delightful. Recommended for all libraries that serve romance readers
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Book Cover of Sabrina Jeffries - Undercover Duke: A Witty and Entertaining Historical Regency Romance (Duke Dynasty)

By Sabrina Jeffries – New York Times bestselling author of over fifty novels (you?) 

4.84
| 2021 | 352 Pages
Recommended for: 
Romance readers and historical fiction fans. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the complexities of love and family dynamics in historical settings.
  • Discover the intricacies of a murder mystery intertwined with romance.
  • Understand the character development through personal struggles and relationships.
  • Explore themes of jealousy and unrequited love in a Regency context.
  • Uncover the balance between humor and suspense in storytelling.
  • “Is that your polite way of saying you think me witless, Miss Pryde?” “Oh, was I polite? That was unintentional.”
  • “Did she ever mention a young man who killed himself when your mother refused to marry him?”
  • “In other words, you don’t intend to let yourself love me or let me see the real you.”
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Clever Banter
Well-Developed Characters
Engaging Plot
Romantic Elements
Humorous
Slow Pacing
Boring Sections
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews and 2 others
Publisher's WeeklyFans will delight in revisiting Sheridan’s large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception
Library JournalJeffries explores the cultural mores of early Regency London to weave a tale of blackmail, spies, and a Season debut. . . .There is an overarching series mystery developing, but readers yet to pick up the previous title, Project Duchess, shouldn’t be deterred
Kirkus ReviewsVanessa and Sheridan each have endearing aspect…Readers of previous books in the Duke Dynasty series will be satisfied that the mystery of the murdered husbands is finally solved
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4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Historical Romance book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
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Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Philippa Gregory - The Lady of the Rivers: A Novel (War of the Roses)

By Philippa Gregory – New York Times Bestselling Author (you?) 

4.81
| 2011 | 464 Pages
Recommended for: 
History enthusiasts and fans of royal dramas. Intermediate readers.
  • I am here not only to witness what happens to a heretic. I am here to witness what happens to a woman who thinks she knows more than men.
  • Everything that highly educated men can do to obscure a simple truth, to make a woman doubt her feelings, to make her own thoughts a muddle, they do to her.
  • When a man wants a mystery, it is generally better to leave him mystified. Nobody loves a clever woman.
Reviews:
Historical Fiction
Rich Descriptions
Captivating Characters
Well-Researched
Engaging Narrative
Difficult to Keep Track
Grammar Errors
  • New York Times Bestselling Author
The Associated PressThe best yet, a lively tale . . . set amid civil wars in England and France
Publisher's WeeklyWielding magic again in her latest War of the Roses novel … Gregory demonstrates the passion and skill that has made her the queen of English historical fiction.…Gregory portrays spirited women at odds with powerful men, endowing distant historical events with drama, and figures long dead or invented with real-life flaws and grand emotions. She makes history … come alive for readers
Library JournalThe best writers of historical fiction imbue the past with the rich tapestry of life and depth, and Gregory is surely counted among their number. . . .A worthy addition to this fascinating series, once again distinguished by excellent characterization, thorough research, and a deft touch with the written word
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