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'The Reluctant Duchess' By Sharon Cullen
12 Historical Novels That You Have to Read

Historical novels are a great addition to your library since they act as a sort of time travel machine: they bring you decades or even centuries back into the past and let you see how it was like to live back then. Of course, they spin tales of sweet and inspiring love stories and turn up the heat with hot and steamy bed scenes. If you're ready to start reading historical novels, here are some of the titles you need to get:

1. Silver Storm (Rakes & Rebels Book 1) by Cynthia Wright
If you want to enjoy an exciting love story while learning more about America's history, this book is for you. Set during the American revolution, Silver Storm is a story of Andre, a dashing privateer captain who discovers
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It tells the story of Derek, a marquess who has been married to Katherine for five years. To say that they don't get along is an understatement since the two have been having spectacular fights over the years. However, things start to change when Katherine sent for Derek and he surprised the two of them by visiting her in London. Will they get their marriage back on track and realize that they do love each other? [$11]

10. The Reluctant Duchess by Sharon Cullen
The Reluctant Duchess mixes romance and murder in a tale that involves a shy lady and a hot-headed duke. Lady Sara's cousin gets murdered and now it seems like she's the next target, and this forces her to get the help of Gabriel, the Duke of Rossmoyne. It's a clash of personalities as gentle and sweet Sara lives under the protection of the sexy yet intimidating Gabriel. [$3]

11. The Unexpected Bride by Lena Goldfinch
If you like Western romances, this one is for you. Author Lena Goldfinch opts to use the popular “mail-order bride” plot but gives it a unique twist through the heroine Rebecca. She was a hoyden while growing up but decides to change her ways when her childhood sweetheart married a sweet and gentle Southern Belle. She signs up to be a mail-order bride and resolves to be the perfect lady for her husband Isaac, who wants a sturdy woman for a wife, not a dainty lady. Will Rebecca tell him the truth about herself?

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