Can you recommend underrated romance novels with a historical setting?
Yes. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is an underrated historical romance. It's set during World War II in Leningrad and the love story between Tatiana and Alexander is both heart - breaking and beautiful. 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer is also worth mentioning. It's set in the 18th century and has a charming and witty love story with all the trappings of the period, from the fashion to the social mores.
Can you recommend underrated gay novels with historical settings?
Yes. 'A Single Man' which I mentioned before is set in the 1960s. It gives a good sense of the social climate for gay men at that time. Also, 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal is set in post - World War II America. It was quite controversial when it came out but is now seen as an important early work exploring gay male sexuality. And 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall, set in early 20th - century England, is a classic though often underrated in terms of its historical significance for gay literature.
Can you recommend sexiest gay romance novels with a historical setting?
'Fingersmith' is a great choice. Set in Victorian England, it weaves a complex tale of two women, but there are strong gay undertones. The story is full of mystery, passion, and the descriptions of the characters' relationships are very engaging. The historical backdrop adds an extra layer of allure.
Can you recommend already married romance novels with a historical setting?
Another is 'A Knight in Shining Armor' by Jude Deveraux. The story involves time - travel and a modern - day woman who ends up in the past married to a knight. Their relationship is complex and their journey to true love is filled with adventure and historical charm.
Can you recommend twin sister romance novels with a historical setting?
Sure. 'Twin Sisters in the Victorian Era Romance' is a great one. It sets the story in the Victorian era where the twin sisters have different fates in love. One is arranged to marry a nobleman while the other falls in love with a commoner. It shows the contrast between the social norms and true love.
Can you recommend some AMBW romance novels with a historical setting?
Sure. 'AMBW in the Old World' is a great one. It is set in the 1800s and tells the story of an Asian merchant and a black female healer. Their relationship blossoms against the backdrop of a world filled with colonialism and cultural clashes. They have to fight for their love in a society that is not very accepting of their interracial relationship.
Can you recommend the best forbidden romance novels with a historical setting?
Well, 'Katherine' by Anya Seton is set in medieval England. The love between Katherine and John of Gaunt is a forbidden one as they are from different social classes. Also, 'The Winter Sea' by Susanna Kearsley has a historical setting and a love story that has elements of being forbidden. The past and present are intertwined in the story, and the love that spans time has its own set of challenges.
Can you recommend some underrated WWII novels in historical fiction?
One underrated WWII historical fiction novel is 'City of Thieves' by David Benioff. It's about two young men in Leningrad during the siege, on a mission to find a dozen eggs for a wedding cake. Another is 'The Zookeeper's Wife' which tells the true story of how the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo helped save Jews during the war in a very unique way, but it's not as widely known as it should be.
Can you recommend the best older heroine romance novels with a historical setting?
Sure. 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott has a historical setting and features a female character, Rowena, who is part of a love story within the context of medieval England. It shows the chivalry and courtly love of that time. Another is 'The Forsyte Saga' by John Galsworthy. Set in Victorian and Edwardian England, it has complex family relationships and love stories that are very much influenced by the historical period.
Can you recommend any scarred heroes romance novels with a historical setting?
Yes, 'A Scarred Knight's Regency Romance' is set in the Regency era. The hero is a knight with a scar from a jousting accident. His journey to find love with a lady of the court is full of intrigue and passion.
Can you recommend some underrated summer 2019 romance novels?
One underrated summer 2019 romance is 'You'd Be Mine' by Erin Hahn. It focuses on two country music stars, one on the rise and one whose star is fading, and their relationship as they tour together. Also, 'The Bookish Life of Nina Hill' has a bit of an underrated romance aspect. It's mainly about a bookish introvert, but the romance that develops between her and a guy she meets is really sweet and understated.