Best Historical Romance Books

An unmarried duke is the ultimate challenge for London's ambitious mamas. Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton propose a fake courtship to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. But as they waltz across ballroom after ballroom, Daphne finds herself falling for the dashing duke. Can she convince him that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration?

Transported from 1945 to 1743 Scotland, a former combat nurse named Claire Randall navigates a dangerous new world torn by war and raids. Amid lairds and spies, she finds a love so intense it tears at her loyalty and heart, forcing her to choose between two lives and two men.

This captivating novel takes place during the Civil War and follows two spies who will do whatever it takes to change the course of history. Elle Burns, a former slave with a remarkable memory, returns to the South to spy for the Union Army. Malcolm McCall, a Pinkerton detective, risks his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia. As they work together, they uncover a plot that could tip the scales in favor of the Confederates. But as they navigate the dangerous world of espionage and battle their own forbidden love, they must make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the Union.

A woman goes against societal norms in search of pleasure and love in this historical romance novel. Lady Calpurnia decides to break the rules that have kept her unmarried and unfulfilled, so she sets out to smoke, ride astride, fence, attend duels, and gamble at a gentlemen's club. To fully embrace this new life, she needs a partner in rule-breaking, which she finds in the charming and handsome Marquess of Ralston. But as their relationship develops, they risk breaking the ultimate rule of pleasure-seekers: falling in love.

In this historical romance novel, Evangeline Jenner, the shyest of the Wallflowers, needs to escape her unscrupulous relatives to inherit her wealth. She offers a devil's bargain to the dangerous rake, Viscount St. Vincent: marriage. But there's a condition - no lovemaking after their wedding night. Will Sebastian surrender his own heart in the name of true love?

This captivating novel follows Lucy Muchelney as she escapes the pain of her ex-lover's wedding and embarks on a new challenge - translating a groundbreaking French astronomy text for the Countess of Moth. But when she arrives, Lucy is taken aback by the irresistible Catherine St Day, who she can't help but fall for. As their love blossoms, they must navigate old wounds and potential sabotage to stay together. Will they overcome the odds or will they be doomed to star-crossed love?

A childhood sweetheart returns to a tiny village with hopes of wooing the practical and organized Miss Chloe Fong. However, he has failed to disclose his true identity and the fact that he owns her entire village. The Duke Who Didn't is a charming romantic tale that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

A quiet wallflower named Miss Minerva Lane is wary of attention, but when the dashing Duke of Clermont arrives in town, he sees through her facade. As they engage in a battle of wits and secrets, they find themselves falling for each other in unexpected ways. This historical romance is a charming and witty tale of two unlikely lovers.

This historical romance follows Patience Jordan, a West Indian heiress who has lost everything after her English husband's suicide. Falsely imprisoned, she risks everything to be near her son until she gets hired as his nanny by his new guardian, Busick Strathmore, Duke of Repington. Though he appears to be a strict military hero, his true nature--including unexpected passion--is revealed as he investigates his dead cousin's dangerous financial dealings. Can Patience and Busick overcome their formidable enemies and obstacles to build a future together?

A woman who grew up on fairytales but stopped believing in them now just wants a roof over her head. However, fate has other plans and throws her into a mysterious fortress where an unlikely love story unfolds. Will she find her own fairytale ending after all?