To Have and to Hoax is the first book in The Regency Vows series. Themes: Love, sex, femininity, loyalty, marriage, power, duty To Have And To Hoax By Martha Waters Very slow start before the actual story kicks in.The romance between Claire and Jamie is believable.When the story gets going it is full of action and interesting twists.She becomes torn between a man in the past and the husband in her present and must try to find her way home. This Scotland is very different from the Scotland of Claire’s time as it is being torn apart by wars between the numerous clans in the country.Ĭlaire is lost in a dangerous and unknown time and her only chance of surviving comes in the form of the young warrior Jamie Fraser.

When Claire walks through an ancient stone circle, however, she is transported to Scotland in 1743. Claire Randall was a nurse during World War II and is enjoying a second honeymoon with her husband after returning from the war. The story begins in the Scottish Highlands in 1945. The first book in the series was released in 1992 and has thrilled readers ever since.

The Outlander series contains nine bestselling novels written by Diana Gabaldon and has also been made into a popular TV show. My first choice is one of the most popular historical romance series of all time. I’ve picked a variety of time periods and novel lengths so whatever you’re looking for, there is sure to be a book for you.

I have recommended the 16 best historical romance novels that you must read. If you’re looking for your next must-read historical romance novel, then this list is for you. History and romance are a perfect marriage so it’s no wonder that historical romance has become such a lucrative and popular genre. Learning how our ancestors lived and the problems they faced has been the basis of many popular novels. There is no better way to escape the modern world than by diving into a book set hundreds of years ago. These books take the emotions of romance novels and set them in the past to create a wonderfully immersive story. One of the most successful sub-genres of romance is historical romance. Romance novels always bring a depth of emotion with them and can make you both laugh and cry.

I Choose You by Tracey West