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Dust off your reticules and prepare the fainting couch—it’s time to fall in love with Historical Romance all over again!
May is our month to swoon, sigh, and wander through the pages of stories that transport us to ballrooms, battlefields, and windswept shores. Whether it’s whispered secrets in a candlelit parlor or fierce love blossoming in times of war, historical romance captures the heart like no other genre.
Here at Adventures in Lit, we’re spending the month celebrating everything we love about these timeless tales. Expect surprise giveaways, cozy chats, delightful throwbacks, and plenty of bookish fun throughout the month. Nothing too scheduled, just a month of joyful discovery together 💌
To kick things off, here’s a lovingly curated TBR & Recommendation List featuring a mix of my anticipated reads and some popular picks you might want to grab for your own journey through history:
📚 The Star of Camp Greene by Joy Callaway
A sweeping story set during World War I about a spirited young woman working undercover at a military camp—and the dashing doctor who might unravel all her secrets. Intrigue, ambition, and romance intertwine in this atmospheric gem!
📚 The Light on Horne Island by Valerie Fraser Luesse
Set in post-WWII Alabama, this story of healing, homecomings, and a mysterious light on a coastal island is rich with Southern charm and slow-burning romance. A beautiful exploration of finding love where you least expect it.
📚 A Lady’s Mishap by Laura Beers
Regency romance fans—this one’s for you! When a spirited lady finds herself in a rather undignified accident, it sets off a chain of events that throws her into the path of a most unexpected gentleman. Expect wit, warmth, and wonderfully awkward moments.
📚 Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer
History and heart collide in this dual-timeline novel where one woman must choose which life—and which love—she wants to live. Fans of time-crossed romance and emotional storytelling won’t want to miss this one.
📚 More to Love This Month…
Here are a few more buzzworthy titles catching the eye of historical romance lovers:
- The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson – A powerful love story rooted in 1950s America, full of ambition, sacrifice, and forbidden dreams.
- A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin – A witty romp through Regency society featuring an unexpected inheritance, new freedom, and a few deliciously scandalous choices.
- The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews – A gothic-flavored Victorian romance with a dashing, secretive hero and a heroine hiding her own shadows.
- An American Beauty by Shana Abe – Inspired by the true story of Arabella Huntington, this Gilded Age tale explores love, legacy, and rising above expectations.
✨Let’s Fall in Love with the Past
I’ll be reading, reviewing, and chatting about these and more throughout the month. You might even stumble across a giveaway or themed post that tempts you to join in. 😉
So grab your tea (or something stronger), light a candle, and pick your first escape into the past. Whether you’re here for ballgowns or battlefield romances, you’re in the right place.
Let the historical romance begin! 💕
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