I feel a little guilty about the hoard I’ve amassed, the mother lode of historical romances that make this October seem as hot as July. There are so many to choose from, I regret not implementing “A Book A Day” month at ROMANTIC READS. Who knew October, the home of Halloween, would bring us so many corsets and clinches?
I’m talking a historical-romance-palooza, people, and if you haven’t noticed all those covers depicting ball gowns and that subtle hint of skin that tells what’s on the inside pages, then I’m here to share five goodies that will take you out of 2011 and into the good ol’ romantic past.
Flawless by Carrie Lofty: The story of Vivienne Bancroft, bastard daughter of a notoriously callous peer, who must turn around a failing diamond mine to receive her inheritance. Now she must adjust to life in South Africa and as a business woman, all while dealing with the revived feelings brought on by the appearance of her long-lost husband, Miles Durham, viscount and scoundrel.
A Bride Unveiled (Bridal Pleasures Series #2) by Jillian Hunter: Violet Knowlton has never forgotten the connection she forged with Kit, a workhouse boy. But they were nearly children then and came from different worlds.Soon they were on paths that led them far from their innocent beginnings, but ten years later, when Violet is meant for another man, Kit comes storming back into her life.
In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster (Cynster Series) by Stephanie Laurens: The words “Cynster” and “Laurens” pretty much guarantee that I must read the book, but in this follow-up to Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue (Cynster Series) I am dying to know how yet another Sister falls in love while eluding a kidnapping. Plus, we must get more details about the kidnapper and his reasons, right?
Bond of Passion (Border Chronicles Series #6) by Bertirce Small: I’ve become quite fond of Small’s Border Chronicles books. She weaves historical intrigue through the lives of regular folk, in this case a Scottish nobleman who agrees to marry a woman, Annabella Baird, in exchange for a coveted piece of land. We all know that women were treated as property back in the day, but the tale of a relationship rooted in business that flourishes with passion is irresistible!
Seduced by Grace (Three Graces Series) by Jennifer Blake: Another historical tale tangled up in royal doings, this final installment of Jennifer Blake’s Three Graces series has a woman seducing a man at the behest of King Henry. She performs her duty, but didn’t count on losing her heart to the object of her scheme, a Scot caught between his homeland and his king.
And I had to choose only five for this post, people! There are dozens of historicals out there this month, so tell me here and at Romantic Reads:
What historical romances are you reading this October?
Melanie Murray is the moderatore of Romantic Reads, BN.com's all-romance, all-the-time community forum.
