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Five New Novels Show Historical Romance Is Still Being Published
A list of five novels published or due in September and October challenges the idea that historical romance is disappearing.
The books span settings including Victorian England, Gilded Age New York and Regency London, as well as different levels of sexual content.
In Lisa Kleypas’s “Queen of Lombard Street,” economist Reina aims to open a bank for women while an undercover detective investigates her financial backer.
Joanna Shupe’s “The Gilded Rose” follows Caroline, who seeks freedom from an abusive marriage with help from a reclusive billionaire.
Jade Lee’s “Her Royal Houseguest” pairs Lady Anna, who is thought to be cursed, with Prince Deva of Siam.
The list also includes romantic historical fiction, not only novels classified as historical romance.
It notes that Harlequin’s historical line is set to end next year, so readers have limited time to enjoy new books from that line.
Book Riot argues that historical romance is still being published, despite a perception among some readers that the genre is in decline.
Its October 12, 2026, article highlights five new novels published or scheduled for release in September and October.
The books span settings including Gilded Age New York, Regency London and Ming Dynasty China.
The article mixes historical romances with historical fiction novels featuring romantic storylines.
Featured books include works by Lisa Kleypas, Joanna Shupe and Jade Lee.
- Who
- Book Riot writer recommends five novels; the books are by authors including Lisa Kleypas, Joanna Shupe and Jade Lee.
- What
- The article highlights new historical romance and romantic historical fiction novels. It argues that the genre is still being published.
- When
- The article was published October 12, 2026. The novels were published or scheduled for release in September and October of that year.
- Where
- The novels have settings including Victorian England, Gilded Age New York City and Regency-era Britain.
- Why
- The writer aims to challenge the idea that historical romance is dead or in decline.
Some romance readers who see a downturn
The article’s writer
Genre trend
Some romance readers who see a downturn
Some readers feel fewer historical romance novels are coming out and regard the genre as being in a downturn.
The article’s writer
The writer says wonderful historical romance novels continue to come out every month and rejects the idea that the genre is dead.
Some of the novels in the roundup were published in September.
Other novels in the roundup were published or scheduled for publication in October.
- Article publication
- October 12, 2026
- Novels featured
- Five
- Publication months
- September and October 2026
- Queen of Lombard Street
- Lisa Kleypas
- The Gilded Rose
- Joanna Shupe
- Her Royal Houseguest
- Jade Lee
What people are saying
I fully reject the notion that historical romance is dead.
There are still wonderful historical romance novels coming out every month.
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