9 Exquisite and Enchanting Historical Romance Novels
Time travel may not be scientifically possible, but you can get the next best thing with a well-written work of historical fiction. If you want to experience what love was like in days gone by, check out the nine exquisite novels listed here. These books feature compelling narratives about people falling in love despite overwhelming obstacles. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
9 Exquisite and Enchanting Historical Romance Novels
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- Cook dinner together
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- Go bowling
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8 Great Historical Romance Films
- Titanic (1997)
- Jane Eyre (1996)
- Lorna Doone (2000)
- The Painted Veil (2006)
- Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Pride & Prejudice (2005)
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- Anna and the King (1999)
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Historical novels have the power to take readers back in time. Add in a little romance, and you get everything from classy tales of lords and ladies to high stakes stories that take place during dangerous wars. With that in mind, we have gathered nine exquisite historical romance novels that you'll be sure to fall in love with, listed here in no particular order.
At the #1 spot is "The Artist" by Bonnie Dee. The plot begins with Teddy Dandridge giving up his dream of being a famous painter in Paris. He decides to move to England so he can paint a portrait for the daughter of a wealthy family. There he meets Phineas Abernathy, who has been living in isolation due to his physical deformity. Despite his uniqueness, Teddy goes to him every evening in the west wing of the mansion. The two men develop a relationship that encourages Phin to want more in life.
Following at #2 is "Duke of Scandal" by Gaelen Foley. The first installment in the Moonlight Square series, this is the story of Jason Hawthorne, the Duke of Netherford. When he was younger, Jason rejected the advances of Felicity Carvel, and made it clear that he would never be in a relationship with her. But after six years, the young girl has grown into an attractive woman. A number of men try to woo Felicity for her charm, and Jason struggles to keep them at bay. He soon realizes, after all this time, that he does want Felicity for himself.
He soon realizes, after all this time, that he does want Felicity for himself.
Coming in at #3 is "Love on the Prairie" by Ciara Knight. Set in Civil War times, this novel features the life of Abigail McKinnie, a young woman who is trying her best to keep her sisters from becoming mail order brides. She travels to her cousin's place to seek help, but soon learns that he is already dead. Enter Owen Baker, her cousin's partner who has taken over the land. At first, they fight over the property, but this anger soon softens into a budding romance.
Taking the #4 spot is "Night Music" by Deanna Lynn Sletten. Charlotte Parsons has started sending letters to soldiers in order to learn more about the war. Joseph Russo writes back to her, and they start corresponding regularly. But after a few months, Char doesn't hear from him again. Years later, she moves to college and dates Deke Masterson, an active member of the anti-war movement. When Joseph suddenly shows up and tries to win Char's heart, the two men battle against each other, not only for love, but also for principle.
Next, at #5 is "Kiss Me at Christmas" by Valerie Bowman. A story that boasts sensuality and mystery, this book features Lady Regina Haversham, a determined woman who wants to lose her virginity with the man of her choosing. She offers Daffin Oakleaf money in exchange for one night of passion, but he refuses because of her impending engagement. However, when Regina gets into an accident, Daffin is tasked with being her bodyguard. This new situation intensifies the chemistry between the two.
This new situation intensifies the chemistry between the two.
Following at #6 is "Lessons in French" by Laura Kinsale. Callie is a twenty-seven-year-old heiress who has lost interest in men after being jilted three times. After nine long years, Trevelyan, her ex-lover, returns home from France. Although he has become quite wealthy, and the spark between them is still there, Trev feels that he is not worthy of Callie. He is keeping a secret, one that prevents him from staying in England with her. Engrossed in her own world of madcap schemes, Callie is oblivious to another possible heartache.
Coming in at #7 is "Twice the Temptation" by Beverley Kendall. Because of bad experiences, Catherine Rutherford is an insecure young woman, but she finds the love of her life in Lucas Beaumont. When she learns that he once proposed to her twin sister, all of her anxieties resurface. She has to find out if the man she will marry is faithful and will not succumb to temptation. In order to test his fidelity, she poses as her sister and begins a dangerous and emotional game of seduction.
Taking the #8 spot is "Christmas Secrets" by Donna Hatch. Holly Gray's mother is adamant that she marry a noble man, just like her two elder sisters. In order to please her mom, she goes to a Christmas party where a bachelor earl could be her potential groom. However, shortly after she arrives, she has a romantic kiss with a stranger. The room is too dark for her to know what he looks like, but she is determined to uncover his identity.
However, shortly after she arrives, she has a romantic kiss with a stranger.
Finally, at #9 is "Merciless" by Tamara Leigh. Set in the era of the Norman conquest, this book features two enemies who become lovers. Cyr D'Argent is an honorable knight who goes to England for battle. There, he meets Aelfled, a young Saxon servant looking for a boy in her charge. He keeps her protected from the battlefield, even though she is a woman from the enemy camp. Years later, Cyr heads to Wulfenshire to find Aelfled again.
