An editor at avonharpercollins, tessa woodward, notes, in contemporary romance, the guys are often movie stars, princes, big time sports stars. Erica ridley is a new york times and usa today bestselling author of heartwarming historical romance novels. Northanger abbey by jane austen my all time favorite austen, this one is a hilarious spin on gothic romances and worth a reador reread for a good laugh. Dukes and duchesses in regency england regency romance. We might wish for more of the eccentric and funny secondary characters that heyer so deftly presents in later books sylvester, venetia, a civil contract are excellent examples, but i dare anyone to resist jemmy the chimney sweep or especially the wonderful ulysses in arabella. My books are clean and sweet and always have an happy ending. Romance author lorraine heath says we cant resist their historical. I mean, i guess its okay if hes the heir to the dukedom or something, but other. My favorites are regency romance and dystopian novels. I could not say which one was my favorite as they all have their own merits making each story one i was not putting down. Jul 30, 2017 this plot is perhaps most believable in the context of historical romance, including regency romance, because marriages of convenience were actually pretty common. Lets get it out right up frontim not a fan of the traditional straight, white male dukes who overpopulate historical romance novels.
Read this and over 1 million books with kindle unlimited. Feb 22, 2019 the og of regency romance arabella by georgette heyer. A witty regency romance by madeline hunter booksamillion. Jul 22, 2017 the dukes of war historical romance series features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of regency england. Eleanor davisham hates how her parents quash her free spirit. The dukes ice maiden an engrossing british regency romance novella. Theres one genre of historical romance that has it all. A historical regency romance collection kindle edition by barton, bridget. A historical regency romance book kindle edition by barton, bridget. Nov 03, 2016 the best clean regency romance authors to find a plethora of books.
Damon blackbourne has a littleknown, completely misunderstood neurological disorder now known as tourette syndrome that causes. There are, at a conservative estimate, approximately 85 million regency books at any given period. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in nook format. William does not want anything in his life to change. You cant throw a stone in the historical romance category without hitting a regency romance novel. The dukes of war historical romance series features roguish peers and dashing war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness of regency england. Top regency romance authors for your reading pleasure. Mar 02, 2018 a usa today bestseller and rita finalist, the demon duke is the first in margaret lockes new put up your dukes regency historical romance series. Romance novels with duke in the title score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The number has been estimated to be as high as 30,000 across england, scotland, and ireland. They are determined that she should marry, but only a man of their choosing.
Scandalous secrets, book 1 scandalous secrets exclusive edition. Taking place during approximately 17951837 also known as the regency era of england, where king george was ousted from the throne and his son took his placewho would later be followed by queen victoria. Her most popular series include the dukes of war, rogues to riches, and the 12 dukes of christmas, featuring charming peers, dashing war heroes, and delightful scoundrels. Online shopping for regency historical romance from a great selection at kindle store store. Jun 21, 2016 if youre the kind of reader who likes their historical fiction with a bit of heat, take a seat on your fainting couch, and grab one of the regency romance novels below. This plot is perhaps most believable in the context of historical romance, including regency romance, because marriages of convenience were actually pretty common. Locke has outdone herself with this sensitive, splendid regency and her portrayal of its disabled hero. Historical romance is a huge part of the romance community, and we want to celebrate some of the best regency and victorian books in the. Delightful romances full of emotion, drama, action, plot twists, and of course, love. Carole has written over 200 books, in contemporary romance as well as regency, and. If youre the kind of reader who likes their historical fiction with a bit of heat, take a seat on your fainting couch, and grab one of the regency romance novels below. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The dukes mistress regency unlaced 1 on apple books. If you want to enjoy a complete historical love story thats passionate, yet not sexually explicit, featuring vivid characters in the regency era, then pick up the dukes ice maiden today. In this bittersweet regency romance by usa today bestselling and holt medallion winning author bree wolf, a rational lady and an adventurous rogue come to see that the heart wants what the heart wants even at the most inconvenient of times. This clean regency romance is by the author of proposing to a duke, the first novel in the regency black hearts collection. Kiss of a duke 12 dukes of christmas book 2 6 nov 2018 kindle ebook. To prove it, weve rounded up 11 of the best erotic historical romance novels, all of which would make anyone swoon. The first edition of the novel was published in march 31st 2012, and was written by miranda davis. The unrealistic number of dukes in regency romance. Ever wonder why twothirds of all the romance novels ever published. In the dark with the duke by christi caldwell historical romance, got books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read never deny a duke. I found 25 nonroyal dukes in 1818, out of a population of 14.
Whether you love regency romance, scottish hunks or dashing dukes, weve got you covered. Certain individuals might consider lady amelia pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. It can be read as a standalone novel or enjoyed as part of a series. A historical regency romance collection kindle edition. Honestly, sometimes i joke that i have worked at home all to pay for my book addiction. It is this standard of excellence, and all the burdens that go with it, that creates one of the stumbling blocks for my heroine to overcome in unmasking the duke part of autumn masquerade, the newest timeless romance anthology, regency collection.
The reluctant bride by cindy holbrook the romance reader recommends a funny, if not always accurate, regency romp. A witty regency romance by madeline hunter overview from new york times bestselling author madeline hunter comes the fabulous finale in her decadent dukes society trilogy about three untamable dukes and the strong, alluring women who ignite their decadent desires, as a woman seeks to reclaim lands she believes were. Author lorraine heath has a funny post on npr breaking down romance s favorite rank and. A regency romance a forbidden love novella series book 1 by bree wolf. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A charming, highly mannered regency romance ensues. Each one features the sort of dashing dukes and rakish rogues thatll have you asking for the smelling salts. Complete dukes of war collection 8 book regency romance.
Enjoy the laughoutloud first story in new york times and usa today bestselling author erica ridleys fanfavorite dukes of war regency romance series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dukes to fall in love with. This inspirational story is easy to read, and neither too long nor too short. A wellwritten boxed set of clean historical regency books i enjoyed reading the books and will be reading them again at a later time. A regency romance of love and revenge, though not in that order pdf epub book. I am married with children that are grown and am currently looking to find a. This is one of three regency romances included in this anthology. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revenge of the betrayed duke. Whats a rogue got to do with it rogues of redmere book 4 by samantha holt. In london there were over 10,00020,000 that lived in london during the time of jane austen. The main characters of this romance, historical romance.
The dukes mistress is the first story in carole mortimers regency unlaced series. Id like to take off all the books that do not feature a duke as the hero. Lady of mystery the unconventional ladies book 1 by ellie st. I have compiled a list of ten of my favorite steamy vanillasexy marriage of convenience reg roms and present them in no particular order. A regency historical romance put up your dukes book 1 kindle edition by locke, margaret, shapcott, tessa. Ignoring the fact that there never were dozens and dozens of tall, ripped, chiseled, youthful noblemen with good teeth and better bathing habits in the 19 th century, this trope also ignores the richness and diversity of history. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
I wrote a similar column about the prevalence of dukes on romance novels for feminists a year or so ago, and did some further math to give perspective. The duke identity game of dukes book 1 by grace callaway. Writing the earlytomid 20th centuries, her books are always hilariously witty, adorably romantic, and painstakingly researched. Theres something about romances thats bothered me for a while. Aug 07, 2015 i wrote a similar column about the prevalence of dukes on romance novels for feminists a year or so ago, and did some further math to give perspective. Hot and steamy tales of regency heroes and heroines, with a dangerous dash of romantic suspense, as only carole can write them. A witty regency romance ebook written by madeline hunter. A regency historical romance put up your dukes book 1 english edition. A historical regency romance novel by hamilton, hanna.