We’ve teamed up with Bethany House Publishers from the Baker Publishing Group to introduce you to some fantastic new historical romance books perfect for Valentine’s Day. A few of these books are already out, while others are available for pre-order.
If you’re craving romantic tales filled with historical intrigue and swoon-worthy moments, these exciting new reads are perfect for you. Written by bestselling, award-winning authors, these books offer a range of historical settings and sweet romance for every reader.
6 Books for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day!)
Hearts of Steel by Elizabeth Camden
Maggie Molinaro has risen from a tough childhood in Manhattan to own a successful ice cream company. But when she crosses paths with a corrupt banker, her hard-won success is threatened. Liam Blackstone, a charismatic steel magnate determined to improve factory conditions, finds himself facing the same villain determined to ruin Maggie. Their practical alliance soon blossoms into a romance, but they must navigate a web of treachery together to protect everything they hold dear.
_Check this out if you love gripping drama, sweeping romance, and rich historical settings set in the Gilded Age._
Yesterday’s Tides by Roseanna M. White
In 1942, Evie Farrow’s mundane life on Ocracoke Island is disrupted by German U-boats and a special agent named Sterling Bertrand. His secrets and injuries pull Evie into a world of intrigue. Decades earlier, in 1914, Louisa Adair falls in love with Remington Culbreth at the same inn, but war threatens their relationship. This novel weaves their lives across two generations, showing how past events can ripple into the present.
_If you enjoy romances set during World Wars I and II, this book’s mix of history, romance, and family drama is for you._
The Weight of Air by Kimberly Duffy
In 1911, Mabel MacGinnis, Europe’s strongest woman, loses everything after her father’s death and sets off with acrobat Jake Cunningham to find the mother she thought was dead. Isabella Moreau, once America’s most celebrated aerialist, must confront her past and her aging body’s limitations. When Mabel and Isabella meet, they must redefine their strengths and family bonds beneath the big top of Madison Square Garden.
_Fans of The Greatest Showman will love this glimpse into the world of 1911 New York’s circus scene._
A Match in the Making by Jen Turano
Gwendolyn Brinley takes a job as a temporary paid companion for the Newport summer season, but her role changes to an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with finding matches for her clients, she meets Walter Townsend, who seeks a wife to help manage his unruly children. As Gwendolyn and Walter navigate high society and their unexpected feelings for each other, they must decide if their perfect match might be each other.
_A charming Gilded Age romance with plenty of humor and wit._
The Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green
Dr. Lauren Westlake, an assistant curator of Egyptology at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, gets a chance to join her father on an Egyptian expedition and help Detective Joe Caravello crack an art forgery case. Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York and Egyptomania, Lauren and Joe’s search for the truth entangles them in a web of secrets and romance.
_A mysterious and glamorous romance set in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art during the Roaring Twenties._
The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright
In 1870, orphaned Daisy François becomes a housemaid at a Wisconsin castle, uncovering eerie secrets as women vanish from the area. In the present day, Cleo Clemmons helps an aristocratic family confront their grandmother’s hoarding, revealing a century-old mystery. Both women must navigate the castle’s haunting legacy to uncover the truth.
_An atmospheric Gothic romance perfect for fans of haunting legends and dual timelines._
Which of these new books from Bethany House Publishers are you excited to read? Let us know in the comments below!
