Historical Romance Book Club discussion

For the month of AUGUST 2025 we will be reading historical romance novels that feature Humor: Books that make you laugh or smile. Includes Witty Banter books.

Rules of Nominations:

1. Not more than 2 novel nominations per member.
2. No book we have read as a group read in the last 2 yrs. (Please check the group's Bookshelf)
3. No author we have read in the last one year (see below).

(*we are no longer including novella’s as a separate BOTM. If a novella is nominated, please note the number of pages)


>> Nominations end on June 16th <<

Authors ineligible for July 2025:
India Holton – July 2025
Diana Biller – July 2025
Chasity Bowlin – July 2025
Kelly Bowen – June 2025
Sarah  MacLean – June 2025
Eloisa James – June 2025
KJ Charles – May 2025
Alexis Hall – May 2025
Olivia Waite – May 2025
Lisa Kleypas – April 2025
Lynsay Sands – April 2025
Erica Ridley – April 2025
Mary Balogh – March 2025
Amanda Quick – March 2025
Tessa Dare – March 2025
Liz Carlyle- Feb 2025
C.J. Archer – Feb 2025
Annie Burrows – Feb 2025
Georgette Heyer – January 2025
Judith Ivory – January 2025
Elisa Braden – January 2025
Julie Garwood – December 2024
Jo Goodman – December 2024
Jodie Thomas – December 2024
Vivienne Lorret – November 2024
Candace Camp – November 2024
Olivia Parker – November 2024
Jane Feather – October 2024
LM Montgomery – October 2024
Laura Lee Guhrke – October 2024
Loretta Chase – September 2024
Grace Burrowes – September 2024
Minerva Spencer – September 2024
Shana Galen – August 2024
Alice Coldbreath – August 2024
Mimi Matthews – August 2024

Virtuous Scoundrel by Maggie Fenton


The Country Gentleman by Fiona Hill

I've re read The Country Gentleman so many times, and every time, it's a big hit.

I'd like to nominate Sugar Rose by Susan Caroll

I would like to nominate:
Lady Bridget's Diary by Maya Rodale
and
]The Pretender by Celeste Bradley

I'm thinking goats and sheep. I nominate:
Penelope by Anya Wylde
The Bewitched Viking by Sandra Hill This can be read as a stand alone.

The category made for Tessa Dare, Julie Garwood, and Lynsay Sands :(

I'll nominate: Noble Intentions by Katie Macalister
And Miss Lockharte's Letters by Barbara Metzger

Lauren wrote: "The category made for Tessa Dare, Julie Garwood, and Lynsay Sands :( "

Yeah isn't it frustrating when you know some perfect books to nominate but the authors are on the no-no list. LOL.

I'd like to nominate one of my first HRs ever: Educating Caroline. Totally OTT, but I still love it.

I nominate
The Rebellious Rake by Wendy Vella .

Second nomination is
The Bluestocking’s Quest by
Audrey Harrison

The nominations are now closed.

Leena wrote: "I'd like to nominate Sugar Rose by Susan Caroll"

Irina ☀️ on vacation ☀️ wrote: "I'd like to nominate one of my first HRs ever: Educating Caroline. Totally OTT, but I still love it."

Leena and Irina, those two books have to be excluded (The Sugar Rose - Susan Carroll and Educating Caroline - Patricia Cabot), according to the group usual rules, they are hard to find, only on paper, and pricey. II've tried the US and European stores (Amazon, Kobo). If in your markets they are not missing, pls, send me a msg. In the time being, feel free to nominate another book.

I will post the nominations thread tomorrow.

Thanks,
Sandra

“Educating Caroline” is on Amazon by MEG Cabot. It’s pricey, though, so … ok. I have no other suggestion.

Irina ☀️ on vacation ☀️ wrote: "“Educating Caroline” is on Amazon by MEG Cabot. It’s pricey, though, so … ok. I have no other suggestion."

I had a look on amazon Australia, and it's available, but that price!!!! Sheesh. Seems outrageous for an older HR. I'm not gonna pay that I'm afraid, even though the book looks like it might be fun. But too expensive. I feel like the publishers are just cashing in on an early work by the Princess Diaries author. Yeah, no.

Jan wrote: "Irina ☀️ on vacation ☀️ wrote: "“Educating Caroline” is on Amazon by MEG Cabot. It’s pricey, though, so … ok. I have no other suggestion."

I had a look on amazon Australia, and it's available, but..."

Yes, it's strange, those 2 books are very pricey :(

Irina ☀️ on vacation ☀️ wrote: "“Educating Caroline” is on Amazon by MEG Cabot. It’s pricey, though, so … ok. I have no other suggestion."

Sorry!