Debut author Evie Dunmore wrote BRINGING DOWN THE DUKE inspired by the magical scenery of Oxford and her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in Diplomacy from Oxford. She is a member of the British Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA). Evie lives in Germany and pours her persistent longing for Britain into her writing.
Graceless Heart (2026) (Spellbound History Quartet, book 1) Isabel Ibañez "This book is magic. Against the sumptuous background of a Renaissance Italy populated with witches and wizards, vampires and fae, Isabel Ibanez gets you hooked on an enemies-to-lovers romance that has you racing through the pages. The perfect historical romantasy."
The Stranger I Wed (2024) (Doves of New York, book 1) Harper St George "From the moment I picked up The Stranger I Wed, I was glued to the pages. This swoony and tender marriage of convenience has all the wit, emotions, and chemistry I love about Harper St George's writing, but it also felt new and I can't wait to see where Harper will go next."
The House on Biscayne Bay (2024) Chanel Cleeton "The House on Biscayne Bay shows a new facet of Chanel Cleeton's talent and I'm utterly enthralled-between the hair-raising character that is the house, the expertly crafted murder mystery, a dash of romance, and quick pace, I couldn't put it down for a moment. Brilliantly done!"
(Mischief & Matchmaking, book 1) Emma R Alban "Emma R. Alban is a fresh, distinct new voice in the genre and her debut gives us all the top tier wit, spice, and swoons we love in a historical romance. One to watch!"
The Wake-Up Call (2023) Beth O'Leary "If you're looking for a delightfully steamy, cozy, romantic, and chortle-out-loud read, grab The Wake-Up Call asap because Beth O'Leary gives us everything in this unputdownable rom com!"
Marry Me by Midnight (2023) (Once Upon the East End, book 1) Felicia Grossman "MARRY ME BY MIDNIGHT charmed me! Very swoony and rich with historical detail it is sure to delight fans of historical romance everywhere."
Her Lost Words (2023) Stephanie Marie Thornton "What a vibrant, immersive portrait of two brilliant women! Both highlights as well as humanizes the Marys' extraordinary achievements. A timely inspiration."
The Empress (2022) Gigi Griffis "A fresh, fast-paced take on a legendary woman ... guaranteed to win Sisi new fans."
The Mad Girls of New York (2022) (Nellie Bly , book 1) Maya Rodale "A riveting piece of Herstory, told in Maya Rodale's gripping, witty, observant voice that makes Nellie Bly come alive on the page and kept me by her side from the first chapter to the last--highly recommended for every reader interested in Women Who Dared."
A Brush with Love (2022) Mazey Eddings "Prepare to smile, laugh, and cry your way through this witty, fast-paced rom-com!"
The Siren of Sussex (2022) (Belles of London, book 1) Mimi Matthews "Unflinching, tender, and moving, the delicately crafted The Siren of Sussex might just be my favourite work from Mimi Matthews; it certainly is one of my favourite historical romance reads this year."
The Paris Bookseller (2022) Kerri Maher "The Paris Bookseller is at once a moving love letter to 1920s Paris, an insight into The Lost Generation, and an ode to a woman's fight for freedom. It brings to life the all-consuming relationship between a bookseller and a work of art in such a compelling way that I couldn't stop turning the pages, and I closed the book yearning for a place like Shakespeare and Company. A sparkling read."
Never Fall for Your Fiancee (2021) (Merriwell Sisters, book 1) Virginia Heath "Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year."
To Sir, With Love (2021) Lauren Layne "A charming, swoony, funny, must-read delight of a book! Unexpected side-effect: I now crave a champagne tasting in Manhattan with an oh-so-handsome business rival."
Dead Dead Girls (2021) (Harlem Renaissance Mystery, book 1) Nekesa Afia "Tightly paced, razor sharp, and with a wonderful no-nonsense protagonist, Dead Dead Girls made me fly through the pages. Ms Afia is one to watch."
The Kindred Spirits Supper Club (2021) Amy E Reichert "Delicious, heart-warming, and a ghost who wears Chanel? Unsurprisingly, I found The Kindred Spirits Supper Club utterly unputdownable!"
The Roommate (2020) (Shameless , book 1) Rosie Danan "Nuanced, funny, super steamy and surprisingly tender, The Roommate raises the bar for rom coms in 2020 - a smashing debut, and I can't wait for more by Rosie Danan!"
Love on Beach Avenue (2020) (Sunshine Sisters, book 1) Jennifer Probst "I could feel the ocean breeze on my face as I turned the pages. Love on Beach Avenue is chock-full with magic ingredients: a dreamy sea-side, a starchy hero with a tiny dog, sparkling wit, and fabulous female friendship—a must-read romance!"
Victoria Schade "The engrossing, evocative prose whisked me away to an utterly charming British chocolate box village, where I would have loved to stay. Who Rescued Who is certainly a special treat for dog lovers, but also for anyone who enjoys a multi-layered story about finally finding a family in every sense."
The Bromance Book Club (2019) (Bromance Book Club, book 1) Lyssa Kay Adams "A delightful, fast-paced read with the perfect mix of laugh-out-loud and swoony moments - every town should have a Bromance Book Club."
