Historical Romance

Roman Equestrian I: Venator by A. M. Swink

Roman centurion Decimus and Cornovii princess Luciana are thrust together by conflict in mid-1st century Britannia. Connected only by a passion for horses, the pair could not be more ill-matched. Against a tense background of struggle and intrigue, where British tribes are at odds with each other as well as their Roman conquerors, each is determined to fight their desires and triumph over the other. The pair find themselves entangled within a web of Britons and Romans playing with Britannia’s destiny to serve their own ends. The hunt for power is on. Who will ultimately control the other’s heart?

Counting on Love by Carol Coventry

The odds at White’s are running 16:1 that the elusive Lady Georgiana Stewartand the Earl of Iversley’s charming heir, Lord Jasper Taverston, will be betrothed within the month. But while he determinedly courts her, Georgiana, a bored-with-society math prodigy, becomes intrigued by the Earl’s third son, the Honorable Reginald Taverston, a reserved man whose mysterious “work” involves sorting out his family’s crooked account books. The tight fraternal bonds of the lords of Iversley are strained when Georgiana not only uncovers a devastating family secret, but also falls in love with the wrong brother. 

The English Wife by Adrienne Chinn

As WWII ends, English war bride Ellie Burgess’s happiness is overshadowed by grief. Her Newfoundlander husband, Thomas, is missing in action. Then a letter arrives explaining Thomas is back in Newfoundland recovering from his injuries.

Travelling to a distant country to live with a man she barely knows is the bravest thing Ellie has ever done, but nothing prepares her for the harsh realities of her new home.

On 9/11 Sophie Parry flies to New York on the most tragic day in the city’s history. When her flight is rerouted to Newfoundland, she seeks refuge with her estranged aunt Ellie. Determined to discover what has forced her family apart, newfound secrets will change Sophie’s life forever.

Devil in Our Hearts by Lizzie Jenks

1679, New England. Ruth Turner doesn’t want to hang. When accusations of witchcraft fly, Ruth pleads her case to the witch-hunter because she knows too well the penalty for witchcraft is death.

Daniel Kendrick is driven to end the evil that almost destroyed the settlement. But when Ruth appears at his door, she stirs an unholy need within him.

Offered an unexpected choice, Ruth picks marriage to Daniel over the noose. As she initiates Daniel to the pleasures of the marriage bed, they discover a consuming passion that could tear the community apart and get them both killed.

Vermilion Harvest – Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M. Hora

Aruna, a revolutionary Anglo-Indian school teacher, and Ayaz, a young but passionate Muslim law student, navigate a secret affair in politically charged Amritsar during 1919. After meeting and falling deeply in love, their romance faces insurmountable challenges due to their different backgrounds and Ayaz’s political activism, which not only keeps them apart but presents a constant threat to their lives. As Colonel Dyer’s historic attack on Jallianwala Bagh lurks in the near future, Aruna must race against the clock to warn her lover of the impending massacre before it’s too late. The truth slowly begins to unravel, unveiling unexpected betrayals and highlighting the undying power of love in the face of hatred and colonial violence.

Love, Theodosia by Lori Anne Goldstein

In post-American Revolution NYC, Theodosia Burr, a scholar with the skills of a socialite, is all about charming the right people on behalf of her father—Senator Aaron Burr, who’s determined to win the pivotal presidential election of 1800. Meanwhile, Philip Hamilton, the rakish son of Alexander Hamilton, is all about being charming on behalf of his libido. When the two first meet, it seems the ongoing feud between their politically opposed fathers may be hereditary. But soon, Theodosia and Philip must choose between love and family, desire and loyalty, and preserving the legacy their flawed fathers fought for or creating their own. 

Song of Redemption by Malika J. Stevely

Song of Redemption is a riveting saga that uncovers the life and tragic mystery of Danielle, an enslaved songstress whose remains are found within the walls of a Louisiana mansion once owned by a Creole sugar and rum dynasty. As her sister returns to share Danielle’s story with reporters, secrets of Danielle’s complex ties to her lascivious master, Demetre, the child she carries, and her forbidden romance with Alphonse—a free Black mariner fighting against love—begin to unravel. But Alphonse’s determination to have Danielle carries him on a journey of devotion that divinely leads him to a greater cause.

The Tsar’s Angel by M. K. Stelmack

Set in 1825 Russia, The Tsar’s Angel weaves court intrigue and revolutionary tensions into a dangerous romance. Gavril, determined to reclaim his family estate, serves the tsar while falling for the mysterious Anna. Unbeknownst to him, she’s a mercenary tasked by her father to assassinate the monarch. As Anna navigates the empress’s marriage schemes and Gavril grapples with conflicting loyalties, both must choose between personal desires and duty. Their decisions could spark a revolution that changes Russian history forever. This meticulously researched epic brings imperial Russia to vivid life through passion, betrayal, and political upheaval.

In His Eyes by Stephenia H. McGee

She pretends to be a widow to save a child. Until he comes home to a wife he didn’t marry.

When Ella Whitaker rescues a newborn baby, they take refuge at Belmont — but will Union Major Westley Remington take kindly to discovering his home is being run by a fiery and independent woman—one many believe to be his wife?

Saratoga Summer by Cheryl Hammer

In 1910, a young woman graduates as her California college’s first female engineer—a groundbreaking achievement for the era. With a passion for architecture, she dreams of designing monumental buildings and sets her sights on the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. But just before her life-changing journey, fate intervenes, and she encounters true love that ignites her heart and tests her resolve. Inspired by a Julia Morgan-designed home, Saratoga Summer is a captivating, emotionally rich historical romance set in the rapidly changing Edwardian period, filled with themes of ambition, love, and the life-altering choices women courageously faced.