The Juliet Code
Who doesn't love the idea of a honeymoon in Venice? Frederick and Grace Percy (Lord and Lady Astley) were rudely interrupted as newlyweds on their Egyptian stopover in The Cairo Curse and are trying for a honeymoon reset.
Penance for the Dead
In the slow burn tradition of TV's most watchable sleuth duos, Audrey Sinclair, the Duchess of Fournier, and Bow Street officer Hugh Marsden are a Regency Kate Beckett and Richard Castle, and hands-down the most engaging pair I've read in the last few years. Their chemistry infuses every book, keeping readers like me hungrily piling up the breadcrumbs of their intensifying attraction
Under A Gilded Sky
Under a Gilded Sky is an engaging story that surpasses expectations of a Western-flavored romance. It does not pigeonhole easily as a light, traditional historical romance, but crosses into broader women's fiction with its themes of sisterhood, family loyalty, and self-discovery
Love and Liberty
For readers seeking a finish-in-one-sitting romance, Love and Liberty is a short, enjoyable page-turner with a late 1860s setting and a relatable heroine
The Duke’s Best Friend
The Duke's Best Friend has a political backdrop that sets it apart. Heroine Kate Meacham was reared by her grandfather, a Foreign Office "legend" who moved in elite diplomatic circles.
Remember Me
A romance is in deep trouble when the only interesting chemistry is between the hero's grandparents. Back in the day, when I opened a Mary Balogh novel, I could almost hear my own sigh of relief. Immediate immersion. Smooth, accessible style. Vivid storytelling. Passionate, loving romance.
Appointment in Bath
Mimi Matthews is the consummate Regency romance professional. Her blend of elegant whimsy, compelling characters, clever plot twists, and pervasive romantic tension has been a winning formula for the past seven years.
All The Pretty Places
Catnip for fans of Gilded Age settings, this novel offers pleasant escapism for readers who enjoyed the author's previous books. Since the Netflix drama, this historical period has become very crowded in historical fiction.
The Social Tutor
This is a heartwarming very clean romance, charmingly told, with some fresh elements that set it apart from other similar stories. It's not the author's best work, which has earned higher scores from us, but it's an enjoyable series debut from a prolific writer.
A Summer Game
It's splitting hairs to choose which of Mary Kingswood's books best reflect the attributes of a Georgette Heyer-style traditional Regency romance. Most are serious contenders, and A Summer Game is no exception.
