Victorian Historical Romance Books
Swoon-Worthy Victorian Historical Romance Books You Can Read Right Now
If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that the Victorian era keeps delivering the drama, the longing glances, and the scandalous (but oh-so-tame) hand touches we crave in our historical romances. Whether it’s a brooding duke with a secret or a whip-smart heroine challenging society’s expectations, Victorian historical romances offer all the heart-flutters—with corsets included.
And the best part? Authors are still giving us fresh, swoony stories set in this oh-so-proper era. So, grab your tea, fluff your fainting couch pillows, and let’s dive into some of the most exciting Victorian historical romances currently being published!
1. The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George
📚 Release Date: April 23, 2024
This one’s bringing all the intrigue! Harper St. George is back with a marriage-of-convenience romance where secrets, passion, and societal expectations collide. Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age (a Victorian cousin, if you will), this one is perfect for fans of high-stakes romance and heroines who know their worth.
2. A Rogue’s Rules for Seduction by Eva Leigh
📚 Release Date: March 26, 2024
Eva Leigh never misses, and this book is no exception. Victorian society is no match for a determined heroine and a reformed rogue. Expect wit, banter, and a slow-burn romance that feels both deliciously daring and true to the era. You’ll be blushing behind your fan in no time.
3. The Counterfeit Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath
📚 Released: February 21, 2023
Part of Heath’s The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series, this Victorian-set romance has a private investigator heroine (yes, you read that right) and a hero hiding a boatload of secrets. It’s steamy, it’s suspenseful, and it’s everything we want in a late-Victorian romp.
4. The Lady Knows Best by Susanna Craig
📚 Released: August 22, 2023
This is the first in a new series called Goode’s Guide to Misconduct, which might just be the best series name ever. Think Victorian etiquette guides clashing with passionate, rule-breaking romance. It’s fun, clever, and perfect for readers who like their historicals with a wink.
5. A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett
📚 Released: January 17, 2023
If you love brainy heroines who build things and challenge the patriarchy, this one’s for you. It’s Victorian London, but with women engineers at the center of the romance. Smart, feminist, and swoony? Yes, please.
6. An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire by Manda Collins
📚 Released: November 16, 2021
Okay, so it’s been out for a bit, but this Victorian mystery-romance mashup is worth mentioning because it’s still getting buzz. It’s sharp, suspenseful, and features a romance that unfolds as the hero and heroine work together to solve a crime. A+ for cleverness.
Why We’re Still Obsessed with Victorian Romance
What is it about the Victorian era that has us all in a swoon? Is it the blend of strict social rules and the delicious rebellion against them? The high-stakes longing where even a gloved hand accidentally brushing against another can set your Kindle on fire? Whatever it is, these authors are nailing the vibe and giving us exactly what we want: Victorian-set love stories that are deeply emotional, often witty, and totally unputdownable.
