My Top 20 Historical Romances

I am frequently asked what are my favorite historical romances. That’s a long list, as you know from my “best lists.” There are currently nearly 150 5-star romances on my "Favorite Keepers" shelf on Goodreads. But here my current Top 20. It’s no accident that almost all are deeper historicals that include real history. And because I love Scotland as a setting, many are set in that land of beautiful lochs and glens.

These stories are the ones that have stayed with me, the ones I want to re-read, the ones I can’t forget. Their heroes and heroines grace my Favorite Heroes and Heroines list. And they are written by some of my favorite authors.

Bride of the MacHugh by Jan Cox Speas

Lady of the Glen by Jennifer Roberson

The Windflower by Laura London (aka Sharon & Tom Curtis)

The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley

Heartstorm by Elizabeth Stuart

Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss

Once in a Blue Moon by Penelope Williamson

The Passions of Emma by Penelope Williamson

Whispers of Heaven by Candice Proctor

The Wind Dancer by Iris Johansen

Lady Vixen by Shirley Busbee

Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain

On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens

Rivals for the Crown by Kathleen Givens

Clandara by Evelyn Anthony

Stormfire by Christine Monson

Emerald Prince by Brit Darby

Dancing On Coals by Ellen O’Connell

Mountain Mistress by Nadine Crenshaw