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Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Kelsey Painter takes us aboard the Titanic with a reading from her historical romance novel, SHIP OF DREAMS. Then we chat about the challenge of writing a Titanic inspiration, how the movie did or did *not* inspire her, the difference between fan fiction and commercial romance fiction, and more! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler …
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In which Caroline and Hannah interview Lia Riley, celebrate both the release of Puck and Prejudice AND the death of modern literature. Reminders: - Follow Lia Riley on Instagram @LiaRileyAuthor and her podcast, Afternoona Delight! - Order Puck and Prejudice from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Libro.fm, or one of your local indies! Intro: (00:00) - Introduci…
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In this special episode, I am joined by my copyeditor, Sara Israel of Thimble Editorial, to celebrate the release of my latest novel, THE MISS WITHOUT A MISTER! Sara and I discuss the role of families in happily ever afters, the dynamics of power and privilege in Regency England, and how we aim for accuracy in my language for historical romance nov…
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Felicity Niven, known for her Bed Me Books series and the Love Locks of London series, reads an excerpt from VOLUPTUOUS, a novella from the multi-author Curves and Cravats series. Then we chat about age-gap romances, healing through characters, emotional depth in characters, and how her career in acting influences her writing. 00:00 Introduction to…
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Sri Savita joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, THE DEED WITH THE DUKE. Then we talk about how Sri develops her characters, her approach to writing Indian culture authentically, and how her background as a cognitive psychologist informs her writing. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 01:14 Reading f…
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Britt Belle joins the podcast to read a sample of her regency romance, THE EARL WAS WRONG! We talk about her experience writing historical versus contemporary romance, the importance of character development, and the influence of historical romance giants like Julie Garwood and Judith McNaught. Britt talks about balancing historical accuracy with c…
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Andrea Martucci, host of the Shelf Love podcast, joins the podcast for a deep dive into the world of historical romance through a close reading of 'Secrets of a Summer Night' by Lisa Kleypas. We discuss a specific passage between Simon Hunt and Annabelle, the evolution of romance genres over the decades, and reader expectations from historical vers…
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Award-winning author Bliss Bennett reads from NOT QUITE A MARRIAGE, introducing us to the intriguing world of the Audacious Ladies of Audley series. Then we discuss the inspiration and research behind the novel, including historical accuracy and themes of empowerment, and how historical romance engages (or not) in feminism. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PA…
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Giovanna Siniscalchi joins the podcast to read a tantalizing excerpt from her second novel, THE TASTE OF LIGHT. We discuss what inspired her to write historical romance, why she decided to set her series in Victorian-era Portugal, and how her past as an economist prepared her for the histrom author life. Plus, she breaks down her love of dual POV, …
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Rose Prendeville joins the podcast to read an excerpt from her latest release, MAGGIE AND THE PIRATE'S SON. We talk about Rose's inspiration for writing a pirate romance, her research process, and the importance of found families in her stories. Rose also opens up about overcoming personal struggles and her journey into writing historical romance. …
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Nicki Pascarella reads from her upcoming book 'Charlotte's Kisses,' part of her new series 'Rakes, Rogues, and Scoundrels.' We talk about the fairy tale influences in this story, her transition from contemporary to historical romance, and her passion for creativity, including her background as an award-winning belly dancer and special education tea…
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Kelsey Swanson samples a steamy scene from her latest release, A MOST UNSUITABLE LOVER, and shares how the story is inspired by her own childhood illness as well as the Scottish history she studied in college. Plus, we talk about the joy of epilogues and finding new layers to favorite tropes! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:00 Introduction to the His…
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Daria Vernon joins the podcast to read a scintillating scene from her British Georgian-era romance, THE ROGUE'S LAST LETTER. Then we chat about balancing subplots with the overarching romance, following plot bunnies over sticking to a single era, and the surprising way Daria discovered she far prefers third person past tense over first person prese…
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Emmaline Warden joins the podcast with a sample from THE SEASONAL HABITS OF HUSBANDS AND HONEYBEES, a part of The Genus of Gentlemen series. We discuss Emmaline's inspiration, writing process, and the neurodivergent characteristics of her heroine, Phoebe. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet Emmaline Warden: Roman…
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Ginny B. Moore joins the podcast to share her steamy historical romance that celebrates neurodiversity. Ginny reads an excerpt from her latest release, 'RUIN ME BY MIDNIGHT,' and discusses her approach to writing, balancing emotional depth and humor, and the importance of mental health in her stories. The episode also explores the unique ways Ginny…
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Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, an acclaimed author of various historical romances, including Scottish Highlanders and ancient Roman Celtic tales, joins the podcast! Michelle shares an excerpt from her book MAIDEN OF THE STORM and chats with me about her extensive research process, balancing multiple series and writing dark, immersive historical rom…
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USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Everett shares an engaging excerpt from her latest book, The Love Remedy, the first in her Damsels of Discovery series. Get a peek into the world of a Victorian-era woman apothecary, Lucy, who faces personal and professional challenges. Then hear about Elizabeth's research process on apothecaries and her thoug…
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It's our final summer vacation episode! Enjoy this last round-up of Regency romances, including sweet stories from Isabella Kamal and Bianca Blythe and steamy stories from Cecilia Rene and Maggie Sims! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal 14:02 In Want of a Wife by Rebecca Paula 17:27 A Duke, Love, and Sunshine by Tab…
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In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders: - Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks) - Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target,…
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It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples! This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances! 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Hot Earl Summer…
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In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Qu…
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In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty U…
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Katherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week! Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades. 00:00 Introduction and Podca…
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Maggie Sims joins the podcast to discuss steamy romance and complex characters. Maggie reads a sample of her latest release, "Charlotte's Control,"and opens up about her unique take on historical romance, age gaps, and spicy dynamics. Plus, hear about her journey from reader to writer and her favorite authors. Don't miss out—and bring a fan for thi…
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Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing. JU…
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Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers. JUMP TO YOUR FAVOR…
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In which Hannah and Caroline make their summer TBR your summer TBR, celebrate national donut day, and reveal the things that keep them up at night (endless TBRs, that me espresso, etc). Show Notes: - This episode is basically us reflecting and expanding on the recent Fated Mates Summer TBR episode! Plus, we've already read 10+ books off of their TB…
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Liana De la Rosa joins the podcast to read from her latest release, Isabel and the Rogue, the second book in the Luna Sisters series! Plus, we discuss her approach to sisterhood, how and why she began writing Mexican characters into the British historical romance world, and whether she follows the rules of the romance genre! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE P…
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Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song…
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In which Caroline and Hannah have a lot of issues that include under-appreciated dad jokes, catastrophic failures (of several varieties), and being wholly unprepared to talk about romance books. Reminders: - Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9 - Sub…
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Misty Urban reads a sample of her Georgian romance, THE FORGER AND THE DUKE, and we chat about medieval romances, overcoming the shame of writing romance, and whether romance readers are ready for a fairy snake heroine. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Misty Urban reads The Forger and The Duke 14:30 - The interview 28:15 - Love It or Leave It? FI…
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Matilda Madison joins the podcast to read a sample of her latest regency romance, A Duke Makes A Deal! Then we discuss mental health in the regency period, how romance books fit into Matilda's self care, and her undying devotion to Lisa Kleypas. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:21 - Matilda reads A DUKE MAKES A DEAL 13:21 - The interview 29:11 - Is Ma…
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[HANNAH] Are you troubled by not knowing what to read in the middle of the night? [CAROLINE] Do you experience feelings of dread while looking at your TBR list or NetGalley ratio? [HANNAH] Have you or any of your moots recently read a three-, two-, or one-star book? [CAROLINE] If the answer is yes, then don’t wait another minute. Pick up your phone…
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Isabella Kamal joins the podcast to read from her debut novel, The Temple of Persephone. Then, she chats with me about why she chose to write a regency romance based on Greek mythology, our mutual love of Meg Cabot, and why romance novels are so important from Isabella's perspective of growing up in a conservative society. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PAR…
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USA Today Bestselling author Bianca Blythe joins the podcast to read a sample of her comedic Regency romance, All You Need Is A Duke! Plus, she shares a little bit about her research process, her journey to reading romance (which surprisingly begins with her babysitter's Christian romance collection), and her experience working in a castle! JUMP TO…
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In which Caroline and Hannah reveal their Independent Bookstore Day shopping lists, reveal YOUR 🫵 Independent Bookstore Day shopping lists, and get tortured by both Taylor Swift and ants. Reminders: - Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9 - Subscribe …
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To celebrate the release of my latest novel, The Sailor Without a Sweetheart, my big sister Sarah joins the podcast as a special guest host! In this abbreviated episode, we discuss family dynamics in historical romance, worldbuilding, creativity, writers' block, and community as a theme in my books versus my life. Plus, Sarah asks if I'll ever writ…
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USA Today Bestselling author Caroline Lee stops by to read a sample from her latest Scottish historical romance novel, Kilty By Association. Plus, we discuss Disney in historical romance, why historical fiction is just applied social history, and how Caroline uses generative AI to assist her research. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Caroline rea…
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USA Today-Bestselling Author Rebecca Paula joins the podcast to read a sample from her marriage-advertisement Regency romance, In Want of a Wife. Plus, we chat about how her journalism experience helps her write romances, her strategy for getting in the mood to write her characters, and the real-life inspiration behind this book. JUMP TO YOUR FAVOR…
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Tabetha Waite joins the podcast to read a sample from her seaside holiday regency romance: A Duke, Love, and Sunshine. Plus, we discuss why it is so delicious to get details of how characters dress, the way Tabetha builds characters (as if they were Sims), and more about the real-life setting of Burnham-On-Sea! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:00 - Ta…
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(It’s been a long time coming…) [Cue Applause] It is an honor and a delight to say these words to you: Welcome to The Eras Tour (Romance Your TBR’s Version)! We’re about to go on a little adventure together and that adventure is going to span 17 years of music and 40 romance novels and it’s going to be one era at a time. We’ll be your hosts this Fr…
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Bestselling author Lisa Rayne joins the podcast to read a sample from Never Cross a Highlander, her Scottish historical romance featuring (at last) a Black highlander hero. Plus, we discuss power dynamics in romance scenes, writing across different eras, and incorporating tropes into the writing process. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:08 - Lisa read…
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Andie James joins me to read a sample of Bequeathed, the first book in the Beaumonts series and a new release this week! Plus, we talk about how she connects historical romances to our contemporary life, the delight of being a "late in life" romance reader, and the Ted Lasso motto that Andie lives by. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:28 - Andie reads …
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USA Today-Bestselling Author Meara Platt joins the podcast to read a sample of Marigold and the Marquess. Plus, we chat about how her writing has changed over 60 books, how she sustains an interest while writing super long series, and whether she'll ever return to romantasy... JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:40 - Meara reads her sample 10:31 - The in…
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In which Hannah and Caroline shoot their romance novel shots with each other, listen to everything but audiobooks, and realize that it's always a duke. Show Notes: - "The Unknown" from the Glasgow Wonka Experience - Adriana Herrera's mood board on Instagram Reminders: - Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendsh…
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Ramona Elmes joins the podcast to read a sample of her Victorian romance, The Questionable Acts of an American Gentleman. Plus, we chat about how she plots her multi-book series, her research process, and what hooks her into a romance story. Find out more about Ramona Elmes: Read The Questionable Acts of An American Gentleman: https://www.amazon.co…
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Andrea Jenelle joins me to read from her brand-new release, How Frances Wainwright Learned to Love! Plus, we talk about how she researched Florence Nightingale for this book, why she writes in so many romance subgenres, and misconceptions about historical attitudes towards steamy encounters. Find out more about Andrea Jenelle: Read How Frances Wain…
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Celeste Barclay joins the podcast to read a sample from her brand-new Scottish historical, Highland Love Comes Calling! Plus, we discuss how she writes steam into historicals, how she keeps track of all her series intersecting in a giant world, and what all her books have in common (across Viking, Scottish, Regency, and even kinky Mafia eras!) We c…
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In which Caroline and Hannah confront their dad/daddy/papa kink, make jokes that have little-to-no context, and elope to Gretna Greenwich Village. Reminders: - Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9 - Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get mo…
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Cecilia Rene got her start in fan fiction and screenwriting, and now she writes steamy historical romances! In this episode, she samples her novella, A Scandal With a Scoundrel, plus we talk about how screenwriting influences her novel writing and her journey towards writing Black characters in Regency romances. Find out more about Cecilia Rene: Re…
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