Reacting to Your All Time Favorite Historical Romances...Do I Agree??

[@rosejensen5038]

I love how she just says "i love a good kidnapping romance" and nobody judges her cuz we all love it too ahahahah

[@mycah1993]

1. Saving Grace (Julie Garwood) 2. The Duchess Deal (Tessa Dare) 3. The Highlander (Kerrigan Byrne) 4. Devil in Winter (Lisa Kleypas) 5. Any Duchess Will Do (Tessa Dare) 6. It Happened One Autumn (Lisa Kleypas) 7. In Bed with the Devil (Lorraine Heath) 8. The Viscount Who Loved Me (Julia Quinn) 9. The Earl takes a Fancy (Lorraine Heath) 10. Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake (Sarah McLean) 11. What Happens in London (Julia Quinn) 12. Annie's Song (Catherine Anderson) 13. Flowers from the Storm (emotional and dark) (Laura Kinsale) 14. Ravished (Amanda Quick)* 15. The Devil of Downtown (Joanna Shupe) 16. The Duchess Hunt (Lorainne Heath) 17. When He Was Wicked (Julia Quinn) 18. Wake up with Duke (Lorraine Heath) 19. Highlander Most Wanted (Maya Banks) 20. How to Love a Duke in Ten Days (Kerrigan Byrne)

[@angeLKharenne]

I love this!!! Yes for a Part 2! My fave historicals are Julie Garwood’s The Bride and Stephanie Lauren’s The Devil’s Bride and Scandal’s Bride.

[@miriambertram2448]

if your library carries the audiobook of Devil's bride by Simon prebble, it is amazing

[@simmi249]

I was obsessed by Derek in " Dreaming of you" when I was reading it..probably one of the best romances I have ever read.

[@morganrubin1724]

Same !

[@joanademoraesferraz7437]

Saving Grace is so good, one of my favorite Julie Garwood's book. I really thing you'll love Deception by Amanda Quick, I found similiar to Ravished

[@christireadsalot]

Loved this and definitely need part 2 of this video. Can’t wait to hear what you think of Dreaming of You!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

I’m so intimidated by that book 😂

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

My favorite Drake Craven one of my favorites characters.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@_foreverabookaddict_]

Absolutely yes for a part two of this video please 🙂. Also, I'm officially going to read When A Scot Ties The Knot after my current read. I'm so excited to read it now.

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Ahh yay! I hope you love When a Scot Ties the Knot!!

[@flojohobbit5084]

I love that book!

[@1990Dagmara]

It's a great book👏 I just love it♥️

[@katyareads221]

"RANSOM" by Julie Garwood "BORN IN SIN" by Kinley Macgregor "MY CHERISHED ENEMY" by Samantha James "CHIEFTAiN" by Annette Lamb "THE CHRISTMAS KNIGHT" by Michelle Sinclair "THE DUKE" by Gaelyn Foley (and entire Miscellany series) "HIGHLAND CONQUROR" by Hannah Howell "THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE" by Jennifer Ashley "ONCE AND ALWAYS" by Judith MacNaught "THE DEVIL WEARS PLAID" by Teresa Medeiros "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" by Hannah Howell "DEVIL IN THE HIGHLANDS" by Lyndsey Sands "YOURS UNTIL DAWN" by Teresa Mederios "ONE SNOWY KNIGHT" by Deborah Macgilloray "ONCE IN EVERY LIFE" by Kristin Hannah "LORD OF SCOUNDRALS" by Loretta Chase "IN BED WITH A STRANGER" by Mary Wine

[@kimbutler6912]

Hope you see this , thank you for your list , I wrote them all down , I’m so hard to please and so sick of spending money on highly recommended highly reviewed books that are just meh okay . But you listing Once and Always by McNaught I knew your list would be worth copying down , Once and Always is my very favorite and I so rarely see it mentioned , I adore all historical romance McNaught books no one can touch her , especially Almost Heaven too , and I loved the Ian Mackenzie one too , I’ve just bought The Duke by Foley haven’t read it yet or the author. I’m sure you read it but The Highwayman by Byrne is my absolute favorite in the last twenty years . Also The Duke of Shadows by Duran and What I Did For A Duke by Long were good ,better than most . On the off chance you might be interested Song Of Songs by Beverley Hughesdon written in 1988 is in the top five best books I’ve ever read in my life , it’s hard to find , don’t read it on kindle I don’t believe it copied correctly it’s such a long book , it’s not a historical romance exactly , about a English heiress who serves as a nurse in World War One , it’s more her life saga ,I adored the heroine and the romance in the second half of the book is a major clash of classes , the romance is harsh realistic no flowers and unicorns, the hero is a low class war hero with a harsh accent the type with a breakfast egg stain on his shirt and he’s constantly dirty grimy from working on trains , they meet when she’s his nurse and there’s death and agony everywhere , at first you’re like ewwww nooooo but you fall so deeply in love with him I’ll never forget him . I’m not making it sound exciting but it’s a fantastic book beginning to end beautifully written , you’ll cry your eyes out but a happy satisfying ending .

[@susanhatcliff5349]

Yes to part 2! My all time favorites are more old school, so have read these a million times (slight exaggeration), Ashes In The Wind by KE Woodiwiss and Perfect by Judith McNaught. Although the first one I ever read of hers is Something Wonderful, so it holds a place in my heart.

[@fionaward8540]

I must be old school too. K E Woodiwiss is brilliant. Johanna Lyndsey, Shirlee Busbee, Rosemary Rogers and Jennifer Wilde. Absolutely love them.

[@taylorsreadingcorner]

Yes for part 2! I'm going to write down some of these to read!

[@keeja_reads_romance]

Loved this video! Can you do a video on like medieval era historical romances?? I found that I prefer those more than regency or gilded age romances!

[@rheymarietaninas2936]

RANSOM by Julie Garwood will always have a special place in my heart. This is the very first book that got me reading historical fictions. I love it so much! 😩💖

[@treeyellow4627]

I must say I love that you talk fast! Being a fast reader, I appreciate fast speakers!!:)

[@carolineblueskies]

I read 10 Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake because of one of your suggestion videos and I LOVED it. Also it's not smutty, so not really a traditional historical romance, but Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson is so damn cute, it made me so happy.

[@amena7387]

Hello Jessica ! Thank you so much for this video! It is like revisiting all my favorite books in less than 30 min ! I had a blast! Thanks a lot ofr your great ideas and contents

[@raashmit6082]

As for Julia Quinn! I absolutely adore Romancing Mr. Bridgerton! Colin and Penelope's book!

[@kellycox3621]

Do a second video! I started reading a few books I’ve never heard of from this video. But you should read Ransom, Dreaming of You, What Happens In London, all were some of my favorites!

[@gelifr9387]

I haven’t read a historical romance all month. I’ve been into fantasy romance and dark romance. This is video is making so excited to read a historical!!!! Thank you!

[@jandavis7428]

You should definitely read the books Dangerous and Rendezvous by Amanda Quick. Two of my favorites by her and part of why I got into the romance genre.

[@cathiescathie3306]

I love Love Is Blind! ❤️ Great story & great couple. ❤😊

[@sacredpaw]

Most books by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss are absolutely awesome. *The Wolf and the Dove,....*A Rose in Winter,...The Flame and the Flower,...Petals on the River, and others. She is a very good writer.

[@midnightblack07]

I could not pick a favorite historical romance for the life of me. I would love a part 2 of this video. :)

[@MadsHbooks]

Yes part 2 please! I am here for all the HR content! Counting the minutes for Bridgerton 2 ❤️

[@puv6786]

Yes to part 2! You definitely have to give Private Arragements a try! I personally loved it. By the way, how can What I Did For a Duke hasn't come up yet? It's almost an universal favourite! Thank you for your recommendations, I love your channel! 👌

[@melvinmelvin9606]

yes what i did for the duke is great. but i didnt like the other books in that series all that much

[@melwinters4273]

Dreaming of You is AWESOME. I cannot stop thinking about it.

[@viktoriag.6961]

What Happens in London is awesome! I love how chemistry was developing between the characters. And some moments are super fun!

[@janecallison632]

Morning glory by Laveryl Spencer is fabulous, one of the best books Ive ever read. Another one of her books that is absolutely wonderful is “twice loved’. Both are so good and you will read them more than once.

[@nikkisawyer7792]

Just read Morning Glory, Reading her THE FULFILLMENT now and I absolutely love it. Such beautiful writing:-)

[@meganhartten8291]

Yes, please do a part two! I am getting tons of great recommendations!

[@kristiejenner9693]

One of my favourite Amanda Quick books and I just recently reread it is Deception. I gave it five stars. It’s very pirate, hidden treasure themed and I love, love, love both her and heroine. The hero is a buttoned up on the outside but seething passion underneath type.

[@justinkhchen]

Ransom by Julie Garwood is that book that just sits in my TBR for forever - maybe it will finally be done this year!

[@Me-se8rp]

Yes! I read this atleast once a year

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

Do you read the secret? I read the ransom but I can’t connect with secret

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

Yes, to part 2. I have read many you mentioned and put several more on my list. ❤️

[@claudiavasquez6236]

Now every time I’m looking for a book to read I come to your videos. So many recs here!! So excited 😌📚❤️. Bring on a part 2!

[@lindab3146]

Definitely would love a part 2. Of the one you mentioned that I have read, I agree wholeheartedly that they are excellent book. Three favorites: Shanna, my favorite to reread; The Earl Takes a Fancy; Highlander Most Wanted. Thanks!

[@melissalongo4312]

Thank you I loved when He was wicked, I have read it twice already.

[@ewalt7863]

Julie Garwood book Ransom is the second book to the Secret. Ransom is my favorite.

[@megacampiona]

I really love Julia Quinn's The Smithe-Smith quartet series. Just like heaven is my favourite one, and I don't think I've ever laughed that much with a book as with the infamous musicale. I'd really love if that musicale could make a cameo in Bridgerton. So much fun! The day of the Duchess, by Sarah McLean is another favourite (the whole series is), and the last one, Bombshell is all I was waiting for.

[@grettelballestero3990]

"Ravished", "What happens in London", "Again the magic" are some of my favorites, and almost everything by Lorraine Heath, Lysa Kleypas and Mary Balogh. My dearest enemy by Connie Brockway and Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase.

[@merryhaveman353]

Yes, part two. Had to add some of these to my TBR.

[@morganb9372]

Yay! I suggested (maybe others did too aha) Saving Grace! It’s so sweet and so cute! I hope you enjoy it when you read it Jessica!

[@cynthialovesbooks]

This was great! Yes for a part 2, please. I'm just starting to dip my toes into the historical romance pond and love all the recommendations.

[@amykruse6887]

Tessa Dare, Sabrina Jeffries, Lisa Kleypas, Karen Hawkins. My favorite from WAY back when is Sweet Lies by Miranda North.

[@succubooks]

Love this video! I'm about to start The Captive by Grace Burrowes.🙂💖 (part two, please!)

[@jojobyun185]

Yes definitely we need a part 2 I added so many books to my tbr from this book

[@clairemartin3359]

The Belvelstoke series is brilliant. The first in the series made me cry

[@christierocha9894]

Please do a part 2!! I got so many additions to my TBR from this video!!

[@cathiescathie3306]

Read all Julie Garwood books. Ransom is my favorite.

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

I am not too far into the video and had to comment. I am a huge Garwood fan and highly recommend Saving Grace. It is one of my favorite HR’s.🥰

[@carolburger1029]

I absolutely LOVE Julia Garwood's historical romance books. I'm re-reading Saving Grace for the umpteenth time (my favorite) when I watched your video today. How funny! I love her historical books because she puts great romance and humor together.

[@chelseahill1783]

Annie’s Song is SOOOOOO GOOD! Probably one of the sweetest love stories I have ever read.

[@fionaward8540]

I definitely recommend you reading Johanna Lindsey. She did a lot of western (Brave The Wild Wind) and Scottish clan books with a few plus size heroines. You will love them.

[@1welderswife]

Yes, please. I think Part 2 would be great. Thanks.

[@LV-bk4it]

You do such a great job! Yes, please for Part II.

[@LaLunaLibro]

Would love a part 2 please! Though it won’t bode well for my ever growing historical romance tbr list lol

[@LaLunaLibro]

I already recommended The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt over on your instagram BUT I also highly recommend Bite Me Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann. Not only is it a historical, it’s a historical romance with VAMPIRES. It was such a fun read

[@orsolyamihalyfi4197]

The Highland Guard series by Monica McCarty is sooo good!!! All of the books :) especially if you like a little bit history too :D

[@RenHRbooklover]

I can never pick a favorite historical romance 🙈 also YES please do read Dreaming of You, Derek Craven is 💯

[@shetlandlace]

Two VERY old ones...The Fifth Kiss by Elizabeth Mansfield. I also loved The Honorable Offer by Catherine Colter. She later edited it, and renamed it The Offer. I read historical romances by the 100's back in the 80's and 90's. I burned out, and can only rarely re read a favorite, but those two were favorites.

[@bocchan1319]

I think the one that had the most impactful book to me was Annie's Song. Its a historical romance that made me cry and appreciate the characters (except scum brother-he can go die) and kinda gripped me in terms of going through trauma, love, and handling disabilities (or the lack thereof) in a historical setting. That one scene where the main lead sees Annie in the attic made me seriously cry. A highly recommended one, but it's rather dark so keep it in mind!

[@lbellebooks]

Amanda Quick! 🥰 🥰 You read and didn't like her medieval book... Try: Dangerous (h is investigator of spectral phenomena...i.e., ghost hunter) Or: Scandal...pirates!

[@autumnrose_noseinabook]

I just finished When He Was Wicked the other day and loved it! I’m just getting heavy into historical romance. Aside from outlander and Bridgerton it’s a fairly new genre to me so I’m in collecting mode at the moment and getting all the recommendations!

[@mallorywang5568]

Can you recommend any romance novels that are about two working class people or two peasants? I've been devouring historical romances for the last year or so, but all the ones I've read involve at least one wealthy and/or titled person. Also-- Chasing Cassandra! That would be one of my favorites!

[@gretchenfucio1970]

Nearly all of Carla Kelly's books involve common people- try Marrying the Captain.

[@aishaarshadalam3412]

Alice Coldbreath, her prizefighter series. Really good

[@michellemurray4044]

Outlander is excellent writing and much adventure

[@AnimalLover-is2fc]

Sir Philip with Love is the best for me

[@michellemurray4044]

Didn’t read the Wallflower series but loved the Ravenelle series

[@princessjoy007]

I love Beverly Jenkins!!! My favorite book from her is “Vivid”.

[@cathiescathie3306]

Love Is Blind is so good. ❤😊 Love Lisa Kleypas. ❤️ ❤❤

[@rose_and_thorns]

Yes to a part 2!! I'm getting a lot of recs from this :) A few of my faves are already on here, and I'd add The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite, Rebel by Beverly Jenkins, and (big surprise) Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋❤️ I love Sherry Thomas. She taught herself English from a dictionary...reading romance as a young teenager, so her unusual choice of words is intriguing to me. I would reread this one 🙂

[@joyce9856]

Recently reread Ravishing the Heiress - one of my favorites!

[@LizGreyLove]

Did you know Shelly Thacker's "Escape with a Scoundrel" is the same exact book as "Hearts Run Wild". I was just renamed. I bought the original like you have on ebay bc i couldn't find it on amazon but if you want to read it on the ebook its free on Kindle Unlimited.

[@lindacottrell8738]

I have a few Authors you may want to checkout, 1st is Virginia Hensley's A YEAR AND A DAY. The 2nd is Bertrice Small's BETRAYED, Connie Mason's THE DRAGON LORD. Johanna Lindsey's DEFY NOT THE HEART and SO SPEAKS THE HEART. Also Hannah Howell has a series called THE Murrays which I have all the series of these. Also I have a lot of Julie Garwoods books you have mentioned. Also you may want to check out Jude Deveraux's THE VELVET PROMISE which I love very much as books go.

[@kimswatton7067]

Book 3 of the bevelstoke series by Julia Quinn is.my favourite book by her. I've read her back catalogue. 10 things I love about you :)

[@claudiavanherp]

Would love a Part 2, my favourite Authors are Annabelle Anders, Tammy Andersen, Tamara Gill (Stolen Series, loved it!) Jillian Eaton, J K Jackson - Stone Devil Duke, and just discover Sally Britton - Her Unsuitable Match. 😀

[@bethycateyes1000]

Oh my! Part 2, please!

[@hyacinthh6900]

A big Yes ma'am for a part 2. Thank you. 🌅 It is interesting to see the different titles.

[@cathiescathie3306]

Any Julie Garwood book & Jude Deveraux book are great. All 5 stars, to me. ❤😊

[@angelinahuynh9575]

You should definitely read Ransom by Julie Garwood. It's so good. The beginning is a little slow, but it picks up 😊

[@readoverheelswithelle]

Yes I love all of the HR content!!!

[@neeliacordz738]

Tessa Dare, Amanda Quick, Julia Quinn, Judith McNaught, Catherine Coulter, Johann Lindsey, Julie Garwood, Iris Johansen just to mention a few of fave authors in this genre. Kingdom of Dreams BY Judith McNaught is my fave.

[@m.e.4666]

It Happened One Midnight from Julie Anne Long is just the perfect historical romance book!!

[@cathiescathie3306]

The Four Hundred serues by Jianna Shupe is great. Loved the 1st book, the best.

[@kateklaes]

I love Stephanie Laurens

[@gretchenfucio1970]

all of Jo Beverly's books- particularly "Forbidden Magic". Other favorites: Carla Kelly's "Mrs. Drew Plays her Hand", Anne Gracie's "Bride by Mistake" and Joan Wolf's "Royal Bride". I agree that "Lord of Scoundrels" and "Flowers From the Storm" are classics, and I have read and re-read all the Amanda Quick titles mentioned. I really started with Georgette Heyer's works, then went on to traditional Regencies back in the day, so I have read many of the older authors. I like historical accuracy but can forgive a few errors in an otherwise excellent work.( I'm thinking of Grace Burrows putting English characters in a porch swing!) .

[@sassycatz4470]

I'm not on Instagram, so I wasn't able to respond. And, I'm sure I've mentioned some of the following to you after previous videos, but most of these authors are being overlooked because they are not all current: Patricia Gaffney's Sweet Everlasting Laura Kinsale's For My Lady's Heart or Prince of Midnight Anita Mills' Autumn Rain Mary Balogh's A Matter of Class or Silent Melody Lindsey Brooks' Striking Romance Megan Chase's The Portrait Kathleen Given's Kilgannon (The author passed away so after the sequel, there were no more books.) Elizabeth Grayson's Painted by the Sun Madeline Hunter's By Arrangement Eva Ibbotson's A Company of Swans (Young adult but good) Judith Ivory's Sleeping Beauty or The Proposition Brenda Joyce's After Innocence Jennifer Kincheloe's The Secret Life of Anna Blanc (The beginning of a mystery series but can be read as a stand alone.) Pamela Morsi's Marrying Stone Linda Francis Lee's Blue Waltz Susan Kay Law's Traitorous Hearts Maggie Osborne's The Promise of Jenny Jones Mary Jo Putney's One Perfect Rose or Uncommon Vows Simone St. James' The Other Side of Midnight (paranormal historical) Sheri Cobb South's The Weaver Takes a Wife LaVyrle Spencer's November of the Heart or The Gamble Susan Wigg's The Charm School (Only historical I've read where the couple smoke pot.) Penelope Williamson's Keeper of the Dream or A Wild Yearning

[@applek571]

Elizabeth hoyt is the best for me...also lisa Kleypas

[@pardonthisbookaddict]

I’m with you on Lord of Scoundrels. I’ll reread it with you if you like.

[@diledile89]

The wallflower series is the best and devil in winter is the best book ever SEBASTIAN AND EVIE ARE PERFECT also THE VISCOUT WHO LOVED ME anthony and kate are my favorite couple also Francesca and michael are really really good couple

[@LindsNW05]

When I was on Amazon looking up The Bride Bet, it said it's not coming till Jan. 15th 2024!! I really hope that's not true.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Part two of course is quite necessary but you know that happy happy

[@conchitaredan676]

A probably read all the old school historical romance from julie garwood a really loved them you cant go wrong with julie garwood a lions lady was also very good and castles.

[@cyn_marie_reads]

You actually have read Stephanie Laurens. She wrote Devil's Bride which I know you love.

[@elizabethdoran7626]

We need a part 2

[@laurenstuck3148]

I would love to watch a part 2

[@pattylopez1834]

Will deff see some off ur reds. Mi reading Chasing the Dreams by Jaclyn Reding. ,Shannon Drake Come The Morning, Cassie Edwards Savage Moon this 3 are from Tryligies there so Good.

[@Me-se8rp]

Julia Quinn's Bevelstoke series is so good. Parts will make you cry, parts will definitely make you laugh. If you love When He Was Wicked, you will love In The Thrill Of The Night by Candice Hern

[@cyn_marie_reads]

I agree. I think the Bevelstokes is one of my favorite Julia Quinn series.

[@marinapaiva3172]

Please make a part 2 i love this

[@dianeoxendine7619]

I’m trying to find a book I read but cannot find. It’s about a ? Who stops for shelter at a widows house who lives on or next to his mansion/house property. The widow has two daughters in which the youngest captures your heart She loves to eat and will show up at the hero’s house in time for meals.

[@oliviaduym6286]

I’m surprised there was nothing by Julie Anne Long. She writes the best witty dialogue.

[@222Arlene]

Yes to part two. I have been obsessed with everything Amanda Quick, (mentioned on one of your previous videos) including Desire, Affair, Dangerous, I could go on and on. Another one recommended on this Part One was Lisa Kleypas Dreaming of You …was so good. Loved it. Also everything Sarah MacLean, The Bareknuckle Bastards and Love By Numbers Series. Last one and I’ll stop Jennifer Ashley. Love, loved, loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. The others in the series are very good too.

[@summ.r_sun]

definitely a part 2! 😊🖤

[@tamarashimunov2947]

Unpopular opinion: I liked it happened in autumn more than the others in the series

[@maverickmayhem6409]

I'd love ideas on humorous historical romance...I love books that make me laugh

[@nikkisawyer7792]

M.C. Beaton's THE SCHOOL FOR MANNERS made me laugh out loads so many times. Her writing is so witty and easy flowing. She has over 100 books try her maybe🙂

[@maverickmayhem6409]

@@nikkisawyer7792 Better late than never reply greatly appreciated :-)