Historical Romance Book Club discussion

Hi, I like steamy not erotic historical romance too. Have you tried Stacy Reid, Grace Callaway, or Scarlett Scott? I think they would fit in that category. I am reading Amy Sandas right now, it is good and steamy too, plus a good story. Hope that helps!

Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series is pretty steamy.

Some of Lisa Kleypas books are also on the steamy side. I recently reread Mine Till Midnight and I had forgotten how many sex scenes there were LOL. (Almost too many for me!)

Madeline Hunter's Rothwell brothers series, maybe? They were a good read, and from memory had some steam.

Try Passion by Lisa Valdez! I don't know how to say this but this almost bordering on erotica but seriously SERIOUSLY good! It's basically a normal HR but very very steamy.

I recall two series written by Tracy Anne Warren that have quite a bit more sex scenes than most HR books I've read (besides the ones already mentioned above by the other members).

The Byrons of Braebourne and the spin-off series of the other three Byron siblings, The Rakes of Cavendish Square.

I recommend The Merry Widows Series by Karen Erickson, Claiming Her by Kris Kennedy, and Improper Series Bundle: Improper Relations\Improper Arrangements\Improper Proposals by Juliana Ross.

I find that Sylvia Day and Caroline Linden both write satisfying sex scenes for me.

I recently read a couple of books by Anne Stuart - Reckless and Breathless. They were very steamy with good stories. However if you after books with lots of descriptive sex then these may not fit the bill (the second one has more sex scenes than the first). These have been my favorite reads of the past month or so.

Anna Campbell is another author with several sex scenes.

SWEETY wrote: "Mariana wrote: "I recommend The Merry Widows Series by Karen Erickson, Claiming Her by Kris Kennedy, and [book:Improper Series Bundle: Improper Rel..."

Agreed - enjoy! :)

Have you explored what is often categorized as Historical Erotica Romance - like Kate Pearce or Jess Michaels?

Julie Anne Long is another that writes some great scenes in my opinion.

I definitely second Grace Callaway if you haven't tried hers before --- this one is currently FREE!

The Duke Who Knew Too Much -->
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I would also second Stacy Reid --> https://www.amazon.com/Stacy-Reid/e/B...
& Jess Michaels --> https://www.amazon.com/Jess-Michaels/...

And I love Elise Braden --> https://www.amazon.com/Elisa-Braden/e...

And KJ Jackson --> https://www.amazon.com/K-J-Jackson/e/...
One of her books is currently free also:
Stone Devil Duke Your Breath #1 -->
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You might like to try Golden Angel's books. The 1st book is probably the least amount of steam if I remember correctly. The series is Domestice Discpline.

I really enjoyed the series and enjoy this author's books and each book seemed to improve on previous.
Another favourite author is Annabelle Anders, and is a favourite.

Kerrigan Byrne's Victorian Rebels series is quite steamy. Highly recommended for those who enjoy some suspense with their historical romance.

I second Elizabeth Hoyt's books.

I haven't read a book by Minerva Spencer (she also writes as S.M. LaViolette) but one reviewer for The Music of Love claimed that this author "is a master of steamy, can’t-put-it-down historical romance." Full review.

Lauren wrote: "Kerrigan Byrne's Victorian Rebels series is quite steamy. Highly recommended for those who enjoy some suspense with their historical romance.

I second Elizabeth Hoyt's books."

I have to agree with you Lauren on Kerrigan Byrne and Elizabeth Hoyt books.

Also try Maya Banks, particularly Seduction of a Highland Lass.

Elizabeth Hoyt, Emma V Leech, Lisa Kleypas - all good.

Have you read Lisa Kleypas’ Suddenly You? The carriage scene- woo!

I listening to , I'd say it's steamy

If you don’t object to bodice rippers, try Bertrice Small older books. I think she may have been steamier and wrote edgier, envelope-pushing sex scenes than her peers back in the day. But the books I’m thinking of are un PC and may not be palatable to present day HR audiences, so beware!

Also, a more recent HR that was really steamy (if I had read it in hard-copy rather than eBook, it would have burnt my hands!) is Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell.

Andrea AKA Catsos Person wrote: "If you don’t object to bodice rippers, try Bertrice Small older books. I think she may have been steamier and wrote edgier, envelope-pushing sex scenes than her peers back in the day..."

Hi Andrea,would you please be so kind as to name a few titles from Beatrice Small?
:)

Amy wrote: "Andrea AKA Catsos Person wrote: "If you don’t object to bodice rippers, try Bertrice Small older books. I think she may have been steamier and wrote edgier, envelope-pushing sex scen..."

There are more than 30 listed on Kindle on Amazon. 4 pages worth!

Susan in Perthshire wrote: "Amy wrote: "Andrea AKA Catsos Person wrote: "If you don’t object to bodice rippers, try Bertrice Small older books. I think she may have been steamier and wrote edgier, envelope-push..."

I have to agree with Andrea AKA Catsos.. Beatrice older books are a bit steamier than current.

Andrea AKA Catsos Person wrote: "If you don’t object to bodice rippers, try Bertrice Small older books. I think she may have been steamier and wrote edgier, envelope-pushing sex scenes than her peers back in the day..."

I like Anna Campbell as an author but have not read this one. Going to check it out now. BTW..Bertrice Smalls older books were steamy and enjoyed

Could anyone drop off a few tittles?There are just so many.I would love to hear a few personal recommendations please :)
Thank you

Amy wrote: "Could anyone drop off a few tittles?There are just so many.I would love to hear a few personal recommendations please :)
Thank you"

I am not a Bertrice Smalls fan as I don't enjoy most bodice rippers, but I did enjoy Francesca. It does have descriptive sex scenes, but it wasn't particularly steamy to me. This was one of her later works (maybe even her last?). If I remember correctly, Francesca is 14; and her lover/betrothed/husband was double that, 28-30. It is set in medieval Italy and the setting felt historically accurate. Unusual for HR, it is a tragedy.

Amy wrote: "Could anyone drop off a few tittles?There are just so many.I would love to hear a few personal recommendations please :)
Thank you"

The Border Chronicles Series - Bertrice Small
Notorious Series by Nicole Jordan
The Heiress Brides and Liars Club Series by Celeste Bradley