I’ve immersed myself in historical romances and non-fiction titles relating to Regency England during the past week, mainly because I’ve decided to write a historical for a change of pace. The Regency people were very naughty and I have a great idea for a story. I’m almost done with my planning and have a loosely-knitted plot. I’ll probably start writing this week.
I used to read a lot of historical romances, but I started to feel as if all the books were the same. I didn’t read any historicals for about three years and started reading them at the end of last year. Recently I’ve read books by Samantha Kane, Sherry Thomas, Jenna Petersen and Diane Gaston. I have books by Sharon Page, Jo Beverley, Anna Campbell and Joanna Bourne on my to-read pile.
Do you have any other recommendations for me?
As promised I’ve also worked on a family tree for my Middlemarch Mates series. It took me a while to decide how to present it, but I’m almost finished. Tomorrow I’ll load it on my website for readers to download. I’m quite pleased with myself. My next project is a cookbook of some of Emily Mitchell’s recipes – the things she serves in her Middlemarch cafe.
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May 18th, 2009 at 6:42 am · Link
Hey Shelley,
I just finished reading a historical that had some paranormal in it as well. The name is “Royal Blood” by Rona Sharon. I give it a 4.5 out 5 stars. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
May 18th, 2009 at 7:02 am · Link
Cool about Middlemarch! And the cook book– great idea.
I like historical too and I found the same thing that you found. But I love the fantasy. Esp. as you probably know– medieval historical. I enjoyed reading my friend, Lindsay Townsend’s A Knight’s Vow and A Knight’s Captive as well as her other medieval historicals. I also like to read anything by Sue Ellen Welfonder.
May 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am · Link
Another great historical erotic author is Kate Pearce.. Simply Sexual was the first in her series that had me hooked. I’m waiting for Jenna’s latest, Taboo, to get to the bookstore after I ordered it. Not sure what is taking so darn long… pout.
May 18th, 2009 at 12:57 pm · Link
Roberta – thanks, I’ll check it out.
Kaye – I enjoy medievals, but I’m concentrating on the Regency era for this project. I’ve read Sue Ellen Welfonder before and enjoyed her books.
Catherine – I’ve read Kate’s books and enjoyed them very much.
May 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm · Link
You are a silly goose! No clue how “historical” this one is but Blind Fortune by Joanna Waugh (Cerridwen Press) is a wonderful page turner. It’s her first book and I’ve read it a few times now, fabulous!
Can’t wait to see the family tree but I could probably write one myself since I remember useless facts like that. The cookbook sounds interesting. Just remember to throw in a conversion chart somewhere since you have an international audience.
Hugs!
May 18th, 2009 at 1:40 pm · Link
Hey Amy,
I’m a goose? My husband would probably agree with you.
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll add it to my list.
Yes, I’ve made a mental note about the conversion chart already. I’m doing photos as well.
May 18th, 2009 at 4:04 pm · Link
You might try the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries which are historical with an element of romance in them. It will give you another angle to use.
May 18th, 2009 at 4:04 pm · Link
Sorry, forgot to add that the St. Cyr mysteries are written by C. S. Harris.
May 18th, 2009 at 10:39 pm · Link
You have to read Anne Gracie’s Perfect books, Shelley. Loved them. I read historicals every so often and that series blew me away. I’ve read Anna Campbell’s Claiming The Courtesan and that was fantastic.
May 18th, 2009 at 10:58 pm · Link
Eleni – I haven’t read any of Anne Gracie’s books for a while, which is silly considering how much I enjoyed the ones I did read. I’ll add her to my list.
Barbara – thanks for the rec.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am · Link
Judith Lansdowne and Stephanie Laurens are always wonderful reads!