I’m usually the sort of author who can write a couple different subgenres at the same time. You’ll find anything from a Young Adult book to a Historical Romance open on my computer. But lately I’ve been so focused on getting the final book done in my Young Adult series that all my other books have fallen to the wayside.
The problem is I need to get working on my next historical; book two in my Seduction Series. So how do I get into the mood to switch from a first person YA to a third person Historical Romance? I read, of course!
Within the next few days I’ll be hoarding my favorite historical romances, looking for something to help inspire and get me into the mood. Julie Garwood writes my absolute favorite historical romances. In fact she was the first romance I read at the impressionable age of sixteen. It doesn’t hurt to have some favorite historical movies playing either: Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice. And I can’t forget classical music! Yep, there are a variety of ways to get into the mood.
So help me out here… do you have a favorite historical movie or book that you enjoy?
My friend and fellow author Harris Channing is offering up one ecopy of her novella His For the Taking to a lucky reader. Read the blurb below and leave a comment!
Lady Julianna loves Lord Jonathan Denbigh. But is he deserving? Julianna’s grandmother, Lady Chesterfield certainly doesn’t think so but wants her 
granddaughter happy. When Jonathan refuses to marry Julianna, Lady Chesterfield puts a ploy into motion that will see her granddaughter engaged by the end of the season. To one man or another…
I love the blurb for His for the Taking. Our fellow blogger Michelle Diener writes amazing historicals. The first two books of her Sussanah Horenbout and John Parker Tudor series are wonderful. And just last week I read another really good historical, Scandal Wears Satin, by Loretta Chase. It’s in her dressmaker series, and the first one from last year is a RITA nominee. I totally recommend books by both these authors.
Enjoyed the blurb and plan on reading the book!! Thanks for sharing… grandmothers are a sneaky bunch!
I have to do the same thing when I’m flipping between genres, Lori. I pile up books for those reading sprees.
I don’t read many historicals, but I do enjoy books by Phillipa Gregory. I plan to read Michelle’s books this winter.
Anne Stuart wrote a historical called A Rose At Midnight that I love. I was so happy when she came out with her most recent historical novels, as well.
I’m a Julie Garwood girl, too! Love her books–The Bride is one of my favorites! Good luck getting in the mood!
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Love the blurb , cannot wait to read !
The book sounds really good!! My favorite books are pretty different. I love Claiming the Highlander by Kinnley MacGragor, How to Wed a Wicked Earl by Olivia Parker and
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake by Sara McClean. All are part of a series. I am so glad to hear you are working on the second book to your Seduction Series I loves How to Seduce an Earl. It was the first book I bought for my Kindle.
There are so many that I would never be able to name one. Historical’s are my main read. I am one of your fan’s waiting, waiting , waiting for your next historical. lol! Get to reading those historical romance books. Thank you for doing the contest!!!
Sounds scandalous! Can’t wait to read it.
Love your books!
You had me at Lady and Lord! Can’t wait to read it!!
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Hi Lori,
Good luck with the switches. Most of the time I have no problem doing the switches, but…there’s always one book that causes trouble!
My all time favorite is Julie Garwood. I have most of her books. Another is Amanda Quick!
I like Lisa Kleypas’ historicals.
Historical romance books are my favorite, I am a sucker for anything with Lords and Ladies, balls and gowns. LOL Unfortunetly, I can’t remember the names, and their stories are all jumbled in my mind with scenes. (seems I’ve read one too many) My favorite all time movie is Pride and Prejudice. One of my other favorite historical pics is Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. It has lots of history with tons of humor, just the way I like ‘em…..