Historical Romance

Historical Romance

Does the love of yesteryear tug at your heart strings? When you’re looking to download free and discounted historical romance ebooks, this is the place to go. Satisfy your inner passion for bestselling historical romance in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of historical romance ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount. 

 

Definition of "Historical Romance Genre": This is a very popular subgenre in the massive Romance category.  As with other subgenres of the Romance category, these books typically include the common elements of a romance ebook.  So, the love and relationship between two people is central to the story, they have to overcome sometimes seemingly insurmountable obstacles to fall in love, but they do end up in love at the end of the stories.  Authors in the historical romance subgenre have another task in their writing, however, in that they need to set their stories not in contemporary times, but in times that typically are over a century in the past.  Thus, if you appreciate history and the details specific to other times in our world as well as a love story this is a fantastic subgenre for you. 

 

Some examples of bestselling ebooks in the Historical Romance genre are Diana Gabaldon (Outlander), Petra Durst-Benning (The Glassblower), Tracy Brogan (Highland Surrender), and Danielle Steele (Pegasus).

Write Before Christmas

by Julie Hammerle

Enjoy another charming romance from our August Imprint, featuring heroines who find their perfect happily ever after in their 40's.

You’ve probably heard of me.

Reclusive fantasy author turned famous when his series got developed into a mega TV hit.

Except now I’m way behind deadline, and the whole 
world is waiting to see what I’ll write next.

The pressure is getting to me, and I. Can’t. Write.
Cue: small town where people don’t recognize me.
Cue: my assistant insisting on a personal chef to keep me fed and nothing more.
Cue: finding the first bit of inspiration I’ve felt in months whenever she’s around…

Am I a walking cliche now, or what?

Dani Cooper seems to have her own hurdles to jump this holiday season. Newly divorced, looking for her next move. She’s the first person who’s seen me for 
me in way too long. And I see her, too--as way more than just an employee, a divorcee, a cook. She’s becoming my muse…

But when my Christmas deadline hits, will it spell the end of us, too?

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A Dark Christmas Knight: A Marriage of Convenience Scottish Medieval Romance

by Aurrora St. James


She healed his wounds from an assassin’s arrow. Can she also heal his heart?

(Note: This book was previously titled His Christmas Angel in the Yuletide Kisses anthology)

Laird Dougal de Giffard knows that no woman will have him. As the son of the infamous Wizard of Yester, rumors of black magic and necromancy have dogged his steps since he was a child. In a time when superstitions have deep roots, even strong men avoid him.

Ambushed and left for dead just days before Christmas, he’s rescued by the feisty daughter of his neighbor. Slaine de Morham shows no fear of him, even when she learns his name. As enticing as she is, Dougal has no intention of subjecting her to a life of censure. That is, until the man chosen to be her husband arrives. A man with three very young, very dead wives. Seeing the terror in Slaine's eyes affects Dougal on an unexpected level, and he does something he never intended to do - take a wife.


With new enemies and an assassin drawing near, Dougal will do everything in his power to protect Slaine. Because now that she's his, he intends to keep her, even if he must do the one thing he swore he never would... follow in his father’s footsteps.

 

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Christmas Kisses: A Regency Romance Boxset

by Rose Pearson


The Duke of Meyrick is throwing a house party! And the stories in the Christmas Kisses series happen as a result of this get together. You might learn about Regency parlor games you have never heard of before!


The Lady's Christmas Kiss

At a festive Christmas gathering, Lady Rebecca is taken aback by the unexpected presence of Viscount Myles Hastings, the only man who's ever broken her heart. When a twist of fate pushes them together, Myles is eager to rekindle their romance amidst mistletoe balls and holiday merriment. But can Rebecca trust him again, and will the magic of Christmas guide them back to true love?

The Viscount's Christmas Queen
Lucius, Viscount of Northwick, is deeply frustrated when Miss Ainsley joins them unexpectedly, ruining the enjoyment of the Christmas house party for him. Having fallen out with Miss Ainsley during the summer Season, he considers returning to his estate, only for a bullet pudding to change everything! Will the Christmas gathering do anything to change these enemies to friends… or even into something more?

Her Christmas Duke
When Miss Augusta Moir secretly distributes the Duke of Meyrick's possessions to the needy after his refusal to give on St. Thomas' Day, sparks fly. As the Duke, Edward, grows closer to Augusta during festive celebrations, the mysterious disappearance of a treasured item threatens their budding connection. Can the magic of Christmas help them find not only the lost item but also a love neither expected?

Get your copy today! These stories are clean and wholesome and suitable for all ages.

 
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Secrets in the Shadows: The Mill Girls Series

by Lynn Landes


Lillian Guilford faces a devastating setback when she loses her job at the textile mill, leaving her with few options to survive in the unforgiving city. Desperate, she risks it all on a lie, assuming the pseudonym of “Peter Guilford,” her supposed uncle. She becomes employed as an author of Penny Bloods. Her thrilling tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue that once served as an escape from reality at the mill, now serve as her livelihood.

However, Lillian's newfound success comes at an unexpected cost. Her life turns into a precarious balancing act where every step she takes risks revealing her true identity. As if maintaining the deception wasn't hard enough, she finds herself drawn in by the handsome owner of the publishing house, Apollo Donovan. Lillian never imagined that her heart might be stolen by the very man she is deceiving.

Shadows loom on the fringes of her life, threatening to pick apart the new life she has woven from this web of lies. Threats and dangers mount, and Lillian is dragged deeper into a game of secrets. How long can she maintain this charade? Will her true identity be revealed, risking the ruin of everything she has worked for?

In this gripping tale of love and deceit set against the backdrop of late 19th-century New York, follow Lillian as she traverses the fine line between truth and fiction, passion and betrayal. Will love triumph over deception, or will the secrets she guards so closely shatter the fragile world she has built for herself?"

 

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Eadan's Vow: A Scottish Time Travel Romance (Highlander Fate Book 1)

by Stella Knight


Stranded in time, she finds herself bonded to a handsome highlander...

After traveling to Scotland for a solo artist's retreat, Fiona Stewart finds herself mysteriously transported to the fourteenth century. But as she attempts to get back to her own time, complications ensue when she meets a handsome highlander who sets her heart aflame...

Forced into an engagement with the daughter of a rival clan leader, Eadan Macleay struggles to fulfill his promise to his dying father.

When he comes across a strange lass claiming to be from the future, he strikes a deal with her. If she poses as his bride to end his betrothal, he will help her return to her own time.

Amid their growing attraction and increasing danger from the rival clan, Eadan and Fiona must choose between love, duty, and the hands of fate...

Millions of pages read. Hundreds of five-star reviews across the series. Perfect for fans of time travel, dashing Highlanders, steamy romance, and thrilling adventure.

Start reading now!

 
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A Little Wilder: A Steamy Small-Town Romantic Comedy (Wilder Adventures Book 4)

by Serena Bell


What happened in Vegas? Definitely didn’t stay in Vegas.

Gabe’s the oldest. Brody’s the bad boy. Clark’s the strong, silent warrior. Amanda’s the girl. And Easton—well, Easton’s the panty melter.

I’m Kane.

Don’t get me wrong. It’s not a bad job. But usually, I’m not the one people are talking about.

That’s about to change. Because the woman I had a smoking hot one-night stand with in Vegas? The one I should have stayed far, far away from, since women like her are my kryptonite?

She’s the same woman my brother just hired to redesign his fancy new glamping RVs.

I haven’t seen her since Vegas, but the instant I lay eyes on her, I can tell my quiet role as the boy-next-door brother is about to change.

She’s pregnant.

And it’s mine.

A steamy, small-town, accidental pregnancy, one-night-to-forever standalone romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Sleepover.

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Escape to Osprey Cove: Book 1 of The Osprey Cove Lodge Series

by Luisa Marietta Gold


What Doug finds in the secret compartment of his new red Corvette will forever change his life. It will also change Catherine’s. Doug and Catherine come from two different worlds. Catherine’s world is one of privilege and wealth. Doug grew up dirt poor and full of envy of others who had the things that he wanted but could not have. His goal was to one day have all the things he coveted. Their worlds collide when Catherine, VP of a large New York City marketing firm, hires Doug. As soon as Doug learns of Catherine’s wealth, he sees Catherine as his ticket to all the things he covets. After a whirlwind courtship, they are married.

Poor boy meets rich girl should have resulted in “happily ever after” — not exactly. Doug quickly learns he also covets independence. Events begin to unfold in each of their lives. For Doug, it is his mysterious discovery in the secret compartment of the Corvette. For Catherine, it is a business meeting with Alex Droxell at the Osprey Cove Lodge. When Catherine enters the beautiful and serene lodge, it’s as though she is entering another place and time. The lodge is an escape from the nightmare she is living back home. Follow the twists and turns of Book 1 of the Osprey Cove Lodge Series. Follow Doug and Catherine’s story to see if there is a “happily ever after” and with whom.

EXCERPT:

It appeared to Catherine as though she had just approached Mr. Darcy’s Pemberly in all its magnificence. Now she knew how Elizabeth felt at her first sighting of Pemberly. But unlike Elizabeth, Catherine thought, there would be no happy ending. This would not become her home one day, as Pemberly had become Elizabeth’s, and live happily ever after. Catherine did not covet the house that lay before her. In fact, Catherine was wealthy enough to buy a home like it, if she so desired. What Catherine did long for was what Pemberly represented to all Jane Austen lovers — the culmination of a beautiful love affair. Catherine was not naive enough to expect her life to be storybook in nature. But she did not expect her life with Doug to disintegrate into shambles just two years after marrying him. She did not understand why it was happening. She did not know how to fix it.

 
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The Girl He Needs (A No Strings Attached Series Book 1)

by Kristi Rose


Three reasons I’m getting in a car with a stranger by Josie Woodmere:

  1. My piece of crap car is on fire on the side of the highway.
  2. The guy in the truck doesn’t look like a murderer… in fact, he’s hot.
  3. Even if he tries something, I’m confident I could take him.

Hottie in the truck, Brinn McRae turns out to be straight-laced and so not my type. Plus, I’m not looking for romance. I have to find a job and my estranged brother.

The universe must have different plans because the first job my Daytona temp agency sends me to is Brinn’s flight school. And if I thought we weren’t compatible before, working in his small office makes me question my feelings. The only problem is I’m not sure if I want to loosen his straight-laces or choke him with them.

I don’t know if he’s the man I want, but I’m positive I’m the girl he needs.

Escape to Daytona Beach, Florida in this enemies to lover romance. The Girl He Needs is the first book in the No Strings Attached Series but each book can be read as a standalone. Only, you'll love this group of friends and want to share in their journey for love, happiness, and a few good laughs.

 

Read more novels from USA Today Bestselling author Kristi Rose

The No Strings Attached Books

The Girl He Needs

The Girl He Knows

The Girl He Wants

The Girl He Loves

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Hearts Entwined (The Kingsleys Book 2)

by M.A. Nichols


A gentleman and lady on the brink of matrimony…


Victoria loves Elijah.

Oliver loves Sophie.

Romance ought to be that simple. But with no dowry, Victoria cannot marry a pauper. Nor can Oliver wed the daughter of the woman who nearly ruined his parents’ life thirty years ago. Surely, a marriage based on mutual affection and friendship is enough.

Isn’t it?

But when all four are thrown together during a house party, Victoria and Oliver must decide between the duty to their families and following their own desires.

Whose heart must be broken?

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A Spoken Word Is Not a Sparrow: A Cold War Book 2 (Imaginary World of Alexandros: Cold War)

by Wilhelm Porterfield


Immerse yourself in the captivating second installment of the 
A Spoken Word is Not a Sparrow. Join Mina and William as they embark on a daring escape from the perils of Russia, seeking refuge and a fresh start in the land of dreams—America.

In this harrowing tale, the duo must navigate a treacherous web of deception, adopting new identities and weaving intricate lies as they pose as a married couple. As danger lurks in the shadows, their bond is put to the ultimate test. Will their love withstand the challenges that come with their risky charade?

Discover the depths of their resilience, the power of their love, and the sacrifices they are willing to make. If you crave a tale of passion, danger, and love that transcends boundaries, then pick up 
A Spoken Word is Not a Sparrow—a tale that will grip your heart and leave you longing for the next chapter.

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Perfect Timing (Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan series Book 11)

by Catherine Anderson


An unlikely couple is brought together under circumstances that defy all reason in this timeless romance in the Harrigan Family series from 
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson.

Tragedy has struck the Harrigans--Quincy's beloved sister-in-law Loni is gravely ill and nearing death. Quincy, like his brothers, feels helpless to save her, and the clock is ticking. Then, with perfect timing, a winsome red-haired woman named Ceara O'Ceallaigh mysteriously appears on Quincy's property and insists that Loni can be cured. Only Quincy, she says, as the sole remaining Harrigan bachelor, can make it happen--by marrying Ceara. 

To Quincy, Ceara is a charming and quite likely deranged spinner of dreams who can't prove she's telling the truth. But how can he pass up any attempt to restore Loni to health? Against all better judgment, he decides to marry Ceara. Maybe he's making the worst mistake of his life. Or maybe he's opening himself up to possibilities that will send him on a miraculous journey toward enough love to last forever.

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Falling for the Nanny: An Older Man Younger Woman Romance

by Annie J. Rose


I need this job
But not as much as I need my new boss.


David King is just my type
Hot, successful, emotionally unavailable,
And completely off limits
We both know this can’t happen
But we both know we wish it could

It’s hard to keep my distance though
I’m living in his house, taking care of his daughter, and driving his car
I’m his employee. The hired help.
And he isn’t paying me to fantasize.


I know the boss’s bed isn’t in the benefits package
I just don’t know how I’m going to stay out of it.

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A Viscount for the Spinster: A Second Chance Regency Romance (Spinsters and Rebels Book 1)

by Samantha Holt


Some sinners deserve a second chance. Not 
this one, though…

Miss Maisie Beaufort has no intention of running away 
ever again. She’s more than ready to return home after a decade in the midst of society and take charge of her life as a spinster businesswoman. Nothing will distract her. Especially not her first love, the rebel who destroyed her young heart…

Apollo Everly always knew Maisie was too good for small town life…and for a spare heir like 
him. He never stopped wanting her, though. Not that it matters. Even though he’s reformed and a viscount, his lingering reputation is still a threat to her. He should stay away. But fate—and Mother Nature—seem to have other ideas…

If Maisie and Apollo want to rebuild their village after a devastating flood, they’ll need to work together. The only question now is whether they can trust each other when it matters most. 
And if they can avoid heartbreak this time around…

If you love second chance romance, spinsters, and a hero who will prove he isn't beyond redemption set amongst a village of unusual and eccentric characters, A Viscount for the Spinster is perfect for lovers of steamy historical romance!

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All Duke and Bothered: A regency historical romance (Dukes and Secrets Book 1)

by Mariah Stone


Brooding Duke. Notorious rake. Driven by grief. Forcing his enemy’s daughter into marriage for revenge. About to lose his heart.

Vengeance. Preston Seaton, the Duke of Grandhampton will bring down the man who killed his brother through any means necessary. So when Lord Neville Beckett auctions off his daughter’s hand in marriage to pay his debts, Preston makes a bid Beckett can’t refuse—evidence of murder.

Dreaming of a career as an artist, Penelope welcomes her future as a spinster. So when her father accepts the proposal of a man who despises her, she longs to flee. But she cannot abandon her poor, old father to his destruction. Moving into the powerful duke’s huge mansion, she wonders if she will ever escape this cold, dark prison.

Convinced Penelope played his brother for a fool and got him killed, Preston has no intention of losing his heart. But the sunny artist is soon filling his home with light and joy. Could a forced marriage forged from hatred ever lead to true happiness? And can Preston forgive himself for desiring the only woman his brother ever loved?

 

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Highlander's Captive: A Scottish Historical Time Travel Romance (Called by a Highlander Book 1)

by Mariah Stone


Breathtaking, passionate, romantic -- for all fans of Outlander!

She must return to her time. He keeps her heart captive.

While chaperoning a high school trip to the Scottish Highlands, Amy MacDougall descends into Inverlochy Castle dungeon. Deep in the crumbling ruins, she touches a magical rock and travels through time to 1307.

Infiltrating the castle, Highlander Craig Cambel imprisons Amy. A MacDougall, she’s his clan’s sworn enemy. But when he’s forced to marry the fierce beauty, he surrenders to desire. Amy needs to return to the twenty-first century, but her feelings for Craig are growing stronger every day. Will the pull of centuries divide them, or can destiny bind them across the ages?

It's the year 1307, and she's the enemy.

Highlander’s Captive is the enchanting first book in the Called by a Highlander time travel romance series. If you like courageous Highlanders, quick-witted heroines, and lush historical details, then you’ll adore Mariah Stone’s passionate story.

Buy Highlander’s Captive to find love long ago today!

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The Cowboy's Stolen Heart (The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas Book 1)

by Jean Oram


"Great moments of hilarity." "Fun & quirky." "A great opposites attract romance that pulls at your heartstrings."


NYC fashion model Laura Oakes longs to be taken seriously. When an inheritance brings her to Sweetheart Creek, Texas, she shucks her old life and dives headlong into small town living. Too bad the handsome and serious cowboy Levi Wylder she’s crushing on sees her as nothing more than a princess.

Was it the sparkly cowboy boots? Because it couldn’t be due to how she stepped in and calmed that rearing horse outside his stable.

The last thing Levi Wylder needs is a high-maintenance woman interfering with his plans. But that’s exactly what he gets when his family ranch suddenly finds itself without a riding stable manager. And the only person he can find to fill those empty boots is a woman who buys her footwear based on looks alone.

But when Laura steps into the ring, Levi discovers there’s something about this beautiful stranger that he completely underestimated—such as her ability to steal his well-protected heart.


The Cowboy's of Sweetheart Creek, Texas:
The Cowboy's Stolen Heart
The Cowboy's Secret Wish
The Cowboy's Second Chance
The Cowboy's Sweet Elopement
The Cowboy's Sudden Return

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Pride, Prejudice and Wicked Pleasure - Book 1: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

by Em Brown


What if 
Pride & Prejudice and Fifty Shades had a mashup?

A hitherto uneventful trip to visit her newly married friend turns into a steamy adventure for Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bennett when she meets Mrs. Abby Trenwith, a woman more candid and intrepid than herself. Abby offers to pair Lizzy with a mentor who will guide her through unspoken pleasures and wanton desires.

Unbeknownst to Lizzy, that mentor is...Fitzwilliam Darcy.


Relive a timeless classic in new and steamy fashion with a side of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy that is wickedly delicious...

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A Countess of Convenience (Captivating Countesses Book 1)

by Jenna Jaxon


Following a tragic accident, an unconscious Judith Harper is returned to her childhood home to die. Miraculously, she awakens but to a horribly changed world in which she finds her husband dead and her world upended.


Judith must regain her strength, not only to reclaim her life but also to right a terrible wrong--a feat which may require her to marry again, and quickly. But not only is Judith not ready for another husband, a marriage before her year of mourning is up will ruin her in London society.

Still, if she hopes to have her life back, she may have to risk the scandal and make a marriage of convenience...but to whom?

John, Lord Haxby has loved Judith since childhood, and because of that he stood aside while she married another eight years ago. Now she is free of her odious husband, he hopes he can persuade her that he is the only man who can make her truly happy. However, he discovers Judith is more than interested in Lord Farringdon, the man who saved her life. Can he stand aside once more and watch the love of his life make a grave mistake, or will he step up and show the woman he loves he is not a convenient solution to her problem, but the perfect one?

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The Bequest: (Regency Romance)

by Danielle Dabbs


A regency romance with a ticking time clock…


Joseph Harwood has a problem: he has seven days to find a bride. If he does, he inherits his deceased uncle’s estate. If he doesn’t, he faces financial ruin and social ridicule. He has his eyes on Lady Rebecca, but his heart longs for her cousin Gwen, who’s out of his reach.

Claude also has a problem: he has seven days to prevent his cousin Harwood’s marriage and receive the inheritance he believed would be his. Without the inheritance, he can’t pay off his insurmountable debt and will face servitude or death. His plan is to kidnap Lady Rebecca. What he doesn’t know is that he’ll fall in love with her when he does so.

Unbeknownst to both cousins, Claude’s creditor wants the estate for himself and will stop at nothing to get it.

Desperate men do desperate deeds, but who will win out at the end of the week when the terms of the will and the dust have settled?


If you like clean, fast-paced historical romances filled with charm and witty banter, you will love The Bequest. Featuring multiple storylines that humorously combine, it’s a story of love, ruin, and redemption set in 1809 England. Who will come out on top: proud, self-made Harwood or his scoundrel cousin? Read now to find out!

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Until I'm Safe in Your Arms (The Welwyn Marriage Wager Book 1)

by Jenna Jaxon


Can a wager to find a wife turn into a true love match?


Entered into a wager that he can wed within a week, Captain Alex Bancroft pursues the first pretty woman he meets: Miss Emma Washer. Their courtship proceeds at a furious pace, including a dalliance that might ruin them both. Before it can, Alex proposes and is stunned when Emma agrees to marry him. Alex desperately tries to keep word of the wager from his new wife, not knowing Emma has secrets of her own to keep.

As passion erupts between the newly wed pair, the circumstances of Emma’s past threaten to tear them asunder. Alex’s regiment is directed to sail to a place Emma dares not go.


She refuses to accompany him, leaving Alex with a devastating choice: leave England to fulfill duty to Queen and country or stay and revel in his newfound love for his wife?

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes.

The Welwyn Marriage Wager
Until I’m Safe in Your Arms
The Baron’s Halo
The Siren Next Door
No Rival for Your Love
Gem of My Heart
The Captain Takes a Wife

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