Under the Covers of Historical Rom-Coms with Francesca
Francesca joins me on the couch and shares her expertise on historical rom-coms along with book recommendations.
Everything You Need To Know About Historical Rom-Coms
This is an episode all about historical rom-coms! From what defines a historical rom-com, similarities and differences between other sub-genres, and how it provides a seamless transition for fans of contemporary rom-coms, Francesca from the Under the Book Covers blog shares all that plus more in the episode. Get her expert recommendations for must-read authors and books within the genre. Additionally, we explore Francesca’s reading journey, and we talk about the resources available on her blog to help readers find their next favorite book.
Authors and Books Mentioned on the Show:
Tessa Dare
- “The Duchess Deal” (Girl Meets Duke series)
- “Romancing the Duke” (Castles Ever After series)
Julia Quinn
Vivienne Lorret
“Lord Holt Takes a Bride” (The Mating Habits of Scoundrels series)
Elizabeth Michels
- “Must Love Dukes” (Tricks of the Ton series)
Vicky Dreiling
Martha Waters
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Maya Rodale
- “Lady Bridget’s Diary” (Keeping Up with the Cavendishes series)
Lisa Kleypas
- “Secrets of a Summer Night” (Wallflower series)
Cat Sebastian
(mentioned for writing queer historical romance, no specific titles given)
Check out Francesca’s Regency Romance book list and learn more about the genre here.
Do you read historical rom-coms?
What is your favorite historical rom-com book or series? Do you have a favorite author in the genre? Let’s talk all about reading historical romantic comedies in the comments below.
