The Top 15 Historical Romances I Read in 2020

[@JessenReadsRomance]

Devil in Winter 🙌 Sebastian St. Vincent! I have too many book boyfriends written by Lisa Kleypas, but he will always be one of them.

[@sonalianand9038]

Your taste seems really good...could you suggest more romance novels?

[@LauraVan]

Co-sign!!! I ration my re-reading of Devil in Winter so I don't overdo it :)

[@amellialucille3622]

He is the best!

[@chickwit2575]

Yessss, he is the best historical romance hero of all times, period 😍😍💜

[@flwerbean6045]

i love him so much 🥺

[@simmi249]

Sarah Maclean is probably my favourite Romance author. Elizabeth Hoyt was amazing when she started but her latest books aren't so good, in my opinion. Lisa Kleypas is amazing I especially loved "Dreaming of you". Jennifer Ashley is another fave of mine, especially this series is astonishing.

[@broadwaybound121492]

“I think in this one she likes...bugs” 😂🤣😂🤣

[@JessCsBooks]

The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne, Chasing Cassandra and Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas, The Duchess Deal and The Governess Game by Tessa Dare were my favorites this year! Also Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt which is the book right before Duke of Midnight was amazing!

[@ifrahkhan9701]

Chasing Cassandra 🥰

[@shannondeasis107]

Lord of Darkness is my most fave in the series too.

[@onthefritz820]

Yesssss Romancing the Duke is one of my 2020 faves too! And of course all time faves. 💕

[@arp711]

"Hey, we're getting married, what's up fiancée?" I swear, your synopses crack me the fuck up :)

[@crystalsbookishlife]

"What's up fiance?" 😂😂❤

[@BobbiTaylor624]

Okay so you've read Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas. Have you read historical Catherine Coulter? Jude Devereaux? Judith McNaught has awesome hooks!! Robyn Carr, Barbra Longley.

[@Nataliecj]

I only started reading Lisa Kleypas in November, but now I want to read everything she's ever written. I've read all the Wallflower series and really enjoyed them all, but I'm two books into the Hathaways series and I'm *obsessed*. Seduce Me at Sunrise is my favourite, the angst is sublime, the way the characters love each other is incredible. Win and Merripen forever, oh my god. Yes, When a Scot Ties the Knot! I love Tessa Dare's books, I can't wait for The Bride Bet to come out. I love historical romance so much so I'm excited to read all the books on this list!

[@abriaangel9986]

You're going to love Leo's book Married by Morning!

[@Nataliecj]

@@abriaangel9986 I’ve read it and yes, I did love it 😍

[@FireflyScout]

I was multitasking and zoned out for a second and then you said “I recommend the series. Which is about WOMEN GETTING CASTLES.” Me: 😂😂😂 what? Yes! I want a castle. All women should get a castles. 😂 I had to go back and rewatch. I’m excited to have so many books to try. Thanks!

[@summerb5153]

I can't get enough of historical romance recommendations! LOVED this video 😍

[@rosac464]

I love Tessa dare so much

[@bookswithsamantha]

Devil In Winter and Indigo are both amazing 👏 I gave them both five stars

[@doroteaivankovic3134]

Okay but why are the covers so ugly 😭😭 this genre deserves better!!

[@prayforpeace978]

I would highly recommend The Proposal by Mary Balogh or any of her Historical Romance novels. Mary is my all time favourite author with Eloisa James second and Loretta Chase third. Honorable mentions are Sherry Thomas, Anne Gracie and Grace Burrowes. There are so many HR books to read written by so many excellent authors! The Bridgerton series on Netflex is an excellent introduction to this gendre!

[@hyacinthh6900]

Author Mary Balogh. Will not disappoint. "The Proposal" was a wonderful romance. It sits on my keeper shelf.

[@crystalsbookishlife]

Sarah MacLean YESSSSSS!!! My fave!!

[@judykeller1307]

I recently started selling books. I saw your video. I have probably about 500 of them in my home if you or anyone else are interested in purchasing any of them

[@hyacinthh6900]

How do we see what books are available?

[@jessicagolden1631]

Yesss!!! I’m excited! I think my favorite have been The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare and Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean!

[@little_misscrafty]

Check out The Day of the Duchess by Sarah McLean, it's Seraphina's story 🥰

[@kylerbooks]

This year I fell in love with Kerrigan Byrne and I am so excited to read more from her!

[@saranelson9692]

Kristen Hannah, If you Believe, I cried like a baby, but a beautiful story.

[@heartsandwhodunits8813]

My two favorite historical romances of all time is Behind Closed Doors by Bettina Krahn and Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

I’m reading Gentle Rogue right now!

[@adelinekiptoo8766]

One of my best series the Malory series

[@abidavies154]

Eugh why I didn't I google ranking videos of historical romances before! I was really struggling to find more! Thank you! 🙌

[@remarkablylisa]

I have not read Sarah Maclean yet but I gotta and I don't think I can ever read Kerrigan because her books are too heavy!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@weelasswithabook3489]

My wishlist has just grown exponentially... I just got back into historical romances after a wee break and OML, I have so many to get hold of 🤦

[@lucysky930]

Read Johana Lindsey’s Man of my dreams. It's my fave. ❤️

[@melissarodriguez2062]

Stacy Reid book - My Darling Duke (The Sinful Wallflowers Book 1) must read

[@katerbi8018]

I also loved Her Wicked Marquess By Stacy Reid it became one of my favorites

[@Priyanshi-td6sm]

Your list includes some of my all time favorites like "The Secret " , and " The madness of Ian Mackenzie " . Some really great recommendations too...Between I love kerrigyn Byrne and historicals of Julie Garwood.

[@shreyabasu162]

"she's the daughter of a dead man." 🤣

[@cori4727]

If you like amnesia romance, the 80s movie Overboard with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn is a rec if you haven't seen it! She screws him over, and after she gets amnesia, he tricks her into thinking she's his wife to get revenge. One of my favorite movies! And then Once More My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath basically has the same plot as Overboard, but it's historical lol. So you might like that!

[@rosac464]

Lorriane Heath is amazing

[@MeredithPhillipsWrites]

I can't wait to see your review/reaction for Devil in Winter!! It's my second favorite historical romance ever. Also, I finally gave in and started Kerrigan Byrne's "The Highwayman" since you've raved about her so much. I'm a couple chapters in and...it's so good!! Why I waited so freaking long to pick up one of her books, I do not know.

[@shira__]

What's your first?

[@shira__]

What's your first?

[@MeredithPhillipsWrites]

@@shira__ My all-time favorite is Only Beloved by Mary Balogh!

[@climbingstill9503]

For a really good independently published Historical Romance series, Tess LeSue’s Frontiers of the Heart series is so so so so good! Highly recommend (Bound for Eden is my favorite)!

[@SeasonallyBookedUp]

Nine Rules was a favorite for me this year too!

[@victoriasromancereads]

Yes! I love historicals The Secret was also on my best books of 2020 list! I really need to read that Sophie Jordan book it sounds amazing

[@riyalakhotia8484]

Hey. A request if you could please. Can you include a list of the recommendations in the description box? That would be very helpful

[@hyacinthh6900]

That would be so appreciated and helpful.

[@abriaangel9986]

Devil In Winter is one of my favorite Lisa Kleypas novels, which is saying a lot because I love her work.

[@SeasonallyBookedUp]

Adore the Castle Ever After books 😍

[@crystalsbookishlife]

Jess you are so adorable, just had to say it 💗

[@crystalsbookishlife]

Elizabeth Hoyt and Kerrigan Byrne ❤🔥 I love all your picks!

[@agnespn3670]

My favorite in 2020 would be: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, Born to Be Wilde by Eloisa James, The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard, His Captive Lady by Anne Gracie, The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie, and two or three from Bridgertons by Julia Quinn

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

So many good historical authors!

[@chantelgledhill8229]

Repeat by Kylie Scott is amnesia romance and I really liked it 😊

[@cathiescathie3306]

I love Lisa Kleypas, but i couldn't get into Someone To Watch Over Me.

[@lifefullofwords]

Duke of Midnight is one of my favorite Elizabeth Hoyt books! Artemis is the best. Duke of Sin is even better, I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Elizabeth Hoyt.

[@katerbi8018]

Duke of sin yeeeeeeeeees I love it so much

[@mayragonzalez643]

Have you read Celeste Bradley? She’s great! Love her series!?

[@farhafathima2968]

Hi new subscriber here just wanna tell u your videos are so enjoyable....i love ur enthusiasm which kept me hooked but could u please speak with a little bit less speed so people whose first language is not english can keep up with u.....really enjoying ur video these days as i am a new fan of historical romance myself

[@otakugirl4774]

If u love historical romances there is a comic by the name of 'the abandoned empress' and 'who made me a princess' only read it if your into comics .

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Okay but I need a companion 😂

[@britainonabudget]

I always felt like that would be the perfect job for me. Sit around and talk and drink tea and ride around in carriages all day? 👍🏼

[@haileheadley1144]

Amnesia Romance by Lorraine Heath Once More My Darling Rogue

[@NaomiKoblens]

So happy to see sea of ruin it’s suuuch a good book! It’s deadass living in my head rent free lmao

[@cathiescathie3306]

Yeah! Lisa Klypas! Whaf a great, great writer.

[@crabchez]

Kinda delighted that I have read some of the books mentioned hahaha live historical romance though but sea of ruin sounds interesting

[@chaosqueen1727]

Lev by bella Aurora and the goode girl 2

[@simplymad]

This is my favorite book recommendation channel !!!!

[@rosac464]

Have you read Julie Anne long? So good

[@midnightblack07]

Loved your choices! Devil in Winter is one of my favorite books EVER, so I definitely wouldn't be surprised if it ends up making your list. :) If you're interested in looking at some indie historical romance authors, some of my favorites are: Elisa Braden (she gets better and better with every book OMG!), Grace Callaway, Mia Vincy, Scarlett Scott, and Victoria Vale (she has a few great darker romances), and Sierra Simone also has a few historicals.

[@remarkablylisa]

SO CLOSE TO 40K!!!/

[@tarareads23]

My favorite historical romances to read are also the spinster/wallflower and the fallen woman/lower class lady. I loved An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole. You should check out Alyssa Cole’s Highlander historical interracial romance (bw/wm), Agnes Moor’s Wild Knight. It’s nothing I’ve ever read before. I love Highlander romance and never read one with a black heroine before. I hope she writes more and I hope they’re are more out there from other authors. I loved Destiny’s Surrender!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

Lady Sophia,s lover by 6:23 will always hold 1st place in my heart of the bow runners couple.

[@cathiescathie3306]

Julie Garwood is great! She's one of my favorite authors, along with JudevDeveraux. I recommend reading more.

[@BookishRealm]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ruth_oreoluwa.]

Elizabeth hoyt is the best👌 👍

[@ZanahoriaBaila]

I want you to know this vid was like water in the desert. I've been craving some good romance reads but there is so much of the genre to sift it's always a hit or miss for me. A couple of your recs here have been faves, so I'm very exited to have so many titles to add to my tbr that will likely suit me. Thank you so much

[@jamesduggan7200]

was sure you were going to describe the hero as a member of the Amnesia Squad, a dedicated troop of civil servants in the front line of the city's fight against the epidemic of amnesia. and then - in the same spirit - was expecting the sex worker to go through some sort of Amnesia training to be able rejoin the ranks of proper society. Enjoy watching your videos - thx and Happy Holidays.

[@NothingBetterThanaBook]

Need to read so many of these!! Love the ones that I have read!

[@paulaclayton1819]

Do you ever do blogs on audio books?

[@janenightreadsandwrites223]

I absolutley love When a Scot Ties the Knot (the other books in the series are pretty good too). Tessa Dare is a new favorite of mine and I want to read everything she has ever wrote! Have you read any Mary Balogh? She is really good and also a favorite of mine. Particularly Simply Love (probably my fav of hers). Another author I recommend though with some caution is Virginia Henley. She is a history major and sometomes it really showed. Also, she had some weird stuff in her books but I really enjoyed most of them.

[@bookedforromance]

Sarah MacLean 🙌🙌🙌 I love this video so much!

[@bookedforromance]

I totally want to go to Apollycon!