Historical Romance recommendations

SleepyBob · 11-02-2015, 10:18 AM

My wife has given me the assignment of finding her a new author to read. I know nothing about this genre, and literature-map wasn't tossing out any obvious winners, so I am turning to the good folks here. Here's what I know:

1. She just finished all the books by Tamera Alexander, so probably something in that vein (whatever that is).

2. She said "historical romance". She also said "Christian". I found a series set in ancient Rome, and then she added "Pioneers", so I think she means 1700's - 1800's.

3. Other authors she has liked were Janet Evanovitch and J.D. Robb.

4. She prefers long series with the same characters, as opposed to individual standalone books, so she always knows what she is going to read next.

Any thoughts?

wayspooled · 11-02-2015, 10:58 AM

Try this.

It's not a bodice-ripper. Far more history than romance but I'd say there is certainly an incredible romance in the Lymond Chronicles.

https://www.nytimes.com/books/00/12/...24malcolt.html

Catlady · 11-02-2015, 11:02 AM

Lori Copeland might be a possibility. I read her Timber Creek series and enjoyed it even though it's not my preferred genre.

issybird · 11-02-2015, 11:06 AM

Has she read the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon? They're set in the 18th century and undeniably romance.

SleepyBob · 11-02-2015, 12:50 PM

Thanks, I think these will all be new for her. (Def not looking for bodice rippers

) We'll check them out.

Dee Henderson is another author she has read recently, if that sparks any additional recommendations.

meeera · 11-02-2015, 10:10 PM

I suggest sending her off to the Smart Bitches, Trashy Books blog archive.

FizzyWater · 11-02-2015, 11:19 PM

I really liked the Lady Julie Gray series by Deanna Raybourn. The first book is Silent in the Grave.

If she likes historical mystery series with just a hint of romance, there's the Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson, starting with Murder on Astor Place.

NickyWithNook · 11-05-2015, 05:51 PM

My sister is really into these Christian Amish romance novels by Janette Oke. Has your wife seen them? I haven't read them but I know they're popular among Christian romance readers.

copyrite · 11-05-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

Has she read the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon? They're set in the 18th century and undeniably romance.

If she's looking for "clean" romance I wouldn't recommend the Outlander series.

Georgette Heyer comes to mind for historical romance and Karen Kingsbury for contemporary.

artifact · 11-05-2015, 08:32 PM

The Francisca Cahill series by Brenda Joyce is gaslight London and follows a single heroine for 9 books. The Company of Rogues regency series by Jo Beverly are about friends of friends where the stars of one novel play bit parts in others for 15+ books. The Bastion Club by Stephanie Laurens and Bridgerton by Juila Quinn are similar. I'd lump all the authors in with Evanovich's historicals for style and all have huge backlists for further exploration.

IIRC they are not as clean as Signet/Zebra Regency books but not as sex filled as more modern novels so I'm not sure if they'll pass the 'Christian' test. None is pioneer but London urban.

Reader9000 · 11-30-2015, 03:19 PM

I think your wife should read Kristen Heitzmanns series "Diamond of the Rockies".

11-02-2015, 10:18 AM	#1
SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 426 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	Historical Romance recommendations My wife has given me the assignment of finding her a new author to read. I know nothing about this genre, and literature-map wasn't tossing out any obvious winners, so I am turning to the good folks here. Here's what I know: 1. She just finished all the books by Tamera Alexander, so probably something in that vein (whatever that is). 2. She said "historical romance". She also said "Christian". I found a series set in ancient Rome, and then she added "Pioneers", so I think she means 1700's - 1800's. 3. Other authors she has liked were Janet Evanovitch and J.D. Robb. 4. She prefers long series with the same characters, as opposed to individual standalone books, so she always knows what she is going to read next. Any thoughts?

11-02-2015, 10:58 AM	#2
wayspooled Crab In The Dark Posts: 486 Karma: 2328180 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Tablet PC until a 10" comes out that I like	Try this. It's not a bodice-ripper. Far more history than romance but I'd say there is certainly an incredible romance in the Lymond Chronicles. https://www.nytimes.com/books/00/12/...24malcolt.html Last edited by wayspooled; 11-02-2015 at 11:03 AM.

11-05-2015, 08:32 PM	#10
artifact Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 3569616 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: jetBook (RIP), Kobo Touch	The Francisca Cahill series by Brenda Joyce is gaslight London and follows a single heroine for 9 books. The Company of Rogues regency series by Jo Beverly are about friends of friends where the stars of one novel play bit parts in others for 15+ books. The Bastion Club by Stephanie Laurens and Bridgerton by Juila Quinn are similar. I'd lump all the authors in with Evanovich's historicals for style and all have huge backlists for further exploration. IIRC they are not as clean as Signet/Zebra Regency books but not as sex filled as more modern novels so I'm not sure if they'll pass the 'Christian' test. None is pioneer but London urban. Last edited by artifact; 11-05-2015 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Edit: thought of more immediately after hitting post.

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11-02-2015, 11:02 AM	#3
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,418 Karma: 52613881 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Lori Copeland might be a possibility. I read her Timber Creek series and enjoyed it even though it's not my preferred genre.

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issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,227 Karma: 234571825 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Has she read the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon? They're set in the 18th century and undeniably romance.

11-02-2015, 12:50 PM	#5
SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 426 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	Thanks, I think these will all be new for her. (Def not looking for bodice rippers ) We'll check them out. Dee Henderson is another author she has read recently, if that sparks any additional recommendations.

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meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,809 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I suggest sending her off to the Smart Bitches, Trashy Books blog archive.

11-02-2015, 11:19 PM	#7
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	I really liked the Lady Julie Gray series by Deanna Raybourn. The first book is Silent in the Grave. If she likes historical mystery series with just a hint of romance, there's the Gaslight Mysteries by Victoria Thompson, starting with Murder on Astor Place.

11-05-2015, 05:51 PM	#8
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	My sister is really into these Christian Amish romance novels by Janette Oke. Has your wife seen them? I haven't read them but I know they're popular among Christian romance readers.

11-30-2015, 03:19 PM	#11
Reader9000 Member Posts: 18 Karma: 159998 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kindle	I think your wife should read Kristen Heitzmanns series "Diamond of the Rockies".

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