Wallflowers, rakes, and everyone in between: new and delightful Regency romances are ready and waiting for you.
There was a relatively short period of time between the Georgian and Victorian periods. regency era (1811 to 1820), marked by the illness of King George III and his replacement by his son George, Prince of Wales, as Prince Regent (although the term “regency” applies to the broader period from 1795 to 1837). Distinguished by social and economic reforms, literary figures such as Jane Austen and Lord Byron, and fashionable high-waisted dresses, the Regency remains sharp in the modern imagination, especially in the world of romance.
History of Regency Romance
Although historical romance can be set in any historical time and place, the period has remained a popular setting ever since. popularized georgette hair The Regency in its Historical Romance, 1930–1970. Typically featuring balls and courtship among toons, Regency romances often focused on white, noble characters in heterosexual relationships. To be fair to historical romance, the genre was predominantly white and straight following the industry standard that was in place for most of publishing history. As publishers have aimed to include more diverse stories and storytellers, over the years, especially from small presses, there have been exceptions to the regency romance with working-class characters, characters of color, and queer characters who find love.
Although there has been a recent decline in publishers acquiring historical romance, less does not mean nothing. A range of publishers are still promoting and supporting historicism. harlequin may Discontinuing its Harlequin Historic Line in the autumn of 2027 after 39 years, but will continue publishing under the Carina Press line. Avon, Berkeley, Zando, Montlake, Bramble and others also have storied histories. Independently published historicism is still going strong. Additionally, Kickstarter has become a place where projects like Historical Trailblazers: Romance Collection and this JQ Edition: Julia Quinn’s Curated Romance Book Box Are flourishing.
Have fun with these regency romances
For now, there are enough new Regency romances featuring diverse heroes falling in love to keep readers engaged. As a caveat, I have included some Regency romances that took place in the year following the Regency because they were too brilliant to be left out. Have a fun time.
wicked game by Julie Anne Long
As owner of London’s most exclusive gaming hall, Gabriel Marchand is used to dealing with young earls looking to usurp his inheritance. He is not used to dealing with his sisters. Guinevere Woodville will do anything to make up for her brother’s mistake, so she accepts Marchand’s offer to repay the debt for one night. It should have been simple, but when their protest turns into the hottest night of their lives, both Ginny and Marchand will be forced to face the truth. Ginny can’t keep her position in society if she wants to be with Marchand, but she’s willing to risk everything if it gives her the chance to keep it.
rear and vice By EM Caro
The Poly Pirate of Cairo historical is refreshingly sexy, wildly adventurous and delightfully heartwarming. In 1816, Evrand was serving as a Royal Navy carrier man in post-war Great Lakes assignments when her former lover was court-martialed before her on charges of piracy. He has never seen Vitya since their first and last meeting years ago, but he refuses to let him die. With the help of his fellow officer, longtime friend and sometime lover, Preston D’Arcy, he breaks Vitya out of jail, and the three escape. Life as an eccentric pirate is a revelation, but through battles, storms, and struggles, Ever begins to make a home with the men he loves.
like i love you By Emma R. Alban
In 1817, Bath, the daughters of two arch enemies, Catherine Paine and Lady Rosalie, set on a collision course towards equal enmity. Catherine wants to win Lady Rosalie’s lover and take revenge on her mother. However wooing Mr. Dean is not as tempting as confronting Rosalie’s cat-wits, and Katherine soon finds herself attracted to the young woman. Rosalie is a mean girl who wants to be swept off her feet by Katherine, a woman who challenges and intrigues her in equal measure. Alban certainly works with her Sapphic regency mean Girls.
How to show it off in society By KJ Charles
To carry out his latest deception, Nicolas-Marc pretends to be on a mission to improve his image as the son of a French noblewoman who was wrongly convicted of diamond theft. In reality, he is out to deceive Titus Pilcrow, a man who has recently inherited a fortune. Nico didn’t expect that he would fall for his Mark. Now if that fool wants any chance of gaining Titus’s trust and love, he will have to tell the truth. Technically, 1821 falls just outside the Regency period, but I couldn’t resist recommending Charles’s delightful new historical.
Duke’s Guide to Fake Courtship by Jade Lee
Grace Nyayo Richards is the illegitimate daughter of a man who lost her latest chance at marriage when the man’s cousin eloped with her. As a duke, Declan has a lot to do without being distracted by a surprisingly tough young lady, who could use his help in securing a new lover. Finding himself attracted to Grace, Declan offers a fake courtship to improve his prospects among London society, but he soon begins to fall in love with the adventurous newcomer.
a deal at dawn by vanessa riley
When Viscountess Katherine Wilcox Palmers loses custody of her daughter, she will do anything to get it back, even if it means seeing her daughter’s sick father, the Duke of Torrance. Jahalil had campaigned for the court’s decision before falling ill. If he dies, Catherine will lose her daughter and be ostracized by her late husband’s family. She is determined to nurse Jahlil back to health and find him a husband with the Duke’s help in public… while in private she is his mistress. Jahlil knows he will die from a hereditary blood disease and refuses to marry Catherine, tying her to his fate, even though he loves her. He must risk everything for his daughter, even if it means sacrificing himself.
a woman for all seasons by TJ Alexander
Verbena Montrose is an aristocratic woman with no estate, so when she learns that her dear friend Étienne needs a convenient wife who will protect his secret, she offers his hand. Everything goes as planned until the mysterious poet, Flora Witcombe, begins publishing fragments revealing Verbena and Étienne’s arrangement. Now, Verbena must face the Poet…only to be unexpectedly charmed instead. Flora is easy to fall for, but their romance becomes complicated when Flora discovers that he is also novelist William Forsyth, who is able to woo Verbena in public. Trapped in relationships outside the bounds of proper society, Verbena must break conventions if she wants to claim her happiness.
the only earl in the world by Amalie Howard
This novel of Howard taming the dukes The series follows suffragette Lady Briar Fairview and the rakish Earl of Lashing, Jasper Lyndhurst, who both despise each other with prior intentions. Briar and Jasper may not get along, but that doesn’t stop them from successfully co-managing a social club that raises money for fallen women. So, when gossip arises about their failed lawsuit, Briar and Jasper decide to fake courtship to get their old flames back, but instead they fall for each other.
a rare find By Joanna Lovell
Finding an ancient Viking amulet may launch Alfreda Marsden’s career, but before she can report her discovery, she is trapped in her condemned nemesis and loses her prize. Now, Alfreda will need Georgie Redmayne’s help if she wants to find more evidence of medieval life. Georgie did not intend to ruin Alfreda’s historical findings, and she could use the money to escape Derbyshire, so she agreed to the hunt. As they work together, Alfreda and Georgie discover something even more precious than a Viking hoard full of gold: love.
I sincerely hope you enjoy these new and delightful Regency romances. If you need more historical stories in your life, you should try these historical romance books set in France, these historical romances that aren’t about the aristocracy, and these spicy historical romances.
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