Chocolate and flowers may be the first thing to come to mind for Valentine’s Day, but really romance books should be at the top of the list. Whether you’re single and looking to enjoy a night in or on the lookout for the perfect gift for a bookish partner, a good romance book is the perfect thing for Valentine’s Day. There are dozens of romance subgenres to choose from these days, from
Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
Lydia Hope-Wallace has been writing the Earl of Strathrannoch anonymous letters for years, so when she discovers he’s in dire financial straits, it only seems right to offer her hand in a marriage of convenience. Just one problem: Arthur Baird, Earl of Strathrannoch isn’t the one she’s been writing. The letters have actually been going to his brother, a radical Arthur hasn’t seen for years. Arthur has no need for a wife, especially one as unruly as Lydia, but at the very least, she might be able to help him track down his brother. Now if only he could convince his heart that that’s all he needs from her.
The Duke’s Guide to Fake Courtship by Jade LeeAn advantageous match is the only way for Grace Nayao Richards to protect herself and her sister after being discovered and brought to England as the illegitimate daughters of an earl. Declan, who’s only recently inherited his dukedom, knows Grace is an unsuitable match for his cousin. He’ll have to end that relationship before it can begin. To solve both of their problems, he offers to fake a courtship that will raise her reputation among the ton—and end his cousin’s advances. But Grace is really falling for Declan, and despite his initial prejudices, he’s beginning to realize Grace is a much more enticing match than he ever realized. Their relationship was never meant to last, but maybe it was meant to be. |
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A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana HerreraThe third book in Adriana Herrera’s Las Leonas series follows a woman running an underground women’s clinic in 1889 Paris. When the Duke of Annan offers his protection, the deal is too good to pass up no matter how infuriating Aurora finds him. She certainly doesn’t expect to end up in bed with him. But there’s just something about the two of them together that works. When a dangerous figure from the past returns, they escape to the French Riviera. Away from the watchful eye of Paris, can Apollo convince Aurora that their relationship is worth every risk? |
Something Extraordinary by Alexis HallSir Horley Comewithers is set to marry a lovely young woman tomorrow. It would be wonderful, really, if he weren’t completely and entirely gay. Arabella Tarleton has no interest in romance herself, but she wants something better for her friend. So on the eve of Horley’s wedding, she whisks him away. The two friends set off to escape the fate society has planned for them, but discover that there are more kinds of love—and relationships—than they ever realized along the way. These four new historical romances are just the start. Find even more great historical romance recommendations here at Book Riot: |
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