The Historical Romance Sampler

It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples! This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances!   00:00 Introduction 01:48 Hot Earl Summer by Erica Ridley 13:33 How to Train Your Viscount by Courtney McCaskill 32:17 Portraits, Passions, and Other Pastimes by Charlie Lane 50:25 A Duke Makes a Deal by Matilda Madison 57:37 Marigold and the Marquess by Meara Platt 01:05:11 Letters to Her Love by Katherine Grant

In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi.  00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Questionable Acts of an American Gentleman by Ramona Elmes 36:29 How Frances Wainwright Learned to Love by Andrea Jenelle 49:03 A Song and a Snowflake by Alivia Fleur 01:03:28 The Earl's Egyptian Heiress by Heba Helmy 01:10:12 The Rose of Granborough Park by Evelin Laczi

In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty Urban, featuring Malden Gray's struggle for guardianship and the mysterious, capable Amaranthe Illingworth.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:39 For a Scot's Heart Only - Reading by Gina Conkle 14:02 The Forger and the Duke - Reading by Misty Urban

Katherine Grant is on vacation, so enjoy a compilation of Scottish historical romance samples this week!   Hear from authors Lisa Rayne, Caroline Lee, Heather McCollum, and Celeste Barclay reading stories that are passionate and dramatic tales of fierce Highland warriors, cunning heroines, and medieval romantic escapades.   00:00 Introduction and Podcast Announcement 00:37 Excerpt from 'Never Cross a Highlander' by Lisa Rayne 18:32 Excerpt from 'Kilty by Association' by Caroline Lee 26:08 Excerpt from 'Highland Conquest' by Heather McCollum 37:36 Excerpt from 'Highland Love Comes Calling' by Celeste Barclay

Maggie Sims joins the podcast to discuss steamy romance and complex characters. Maggie reads a sample of her latest release, "Charlotte's Control,"and opens up about her unique take on historical romance, age gaps, and spicy dynamics. Plus, hear about her journey from reader to writer and her favorite authors. Don't miss out—and bring a fan for this steamy sample!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:43 Meet the Guest: Maggie Sims 01:41 Charlotte's Control: Setup 02:48 Reading from Charlotte's Control 11:41 Discussion of Charlotte's Control 18:07 Maggie Sims' Writing Journey 24:48 Romance, Erotic Romance, and Erotica 27:32 Love It or Leave It: Romance Book Conventions 31:06 Where to Find Maggie Sims' Books 32:12 Conclusion and Farewell   Find out more about Maggie Sims at www.maggiesims.com Read Charlotte's Control: www.books2read.com/CharlottesControl   Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler) 

Debut historical romance author Evelin Laczi joins the podcast to read from her Victorian novel, THE ROSE OF GRANBOROUGH PARK. Then we chat about how her characters were inspired by her own family history, why she decided to write in English instead of her native Hungarian, and how her experience as a film editor influences her creative writing. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:57 - Evelin reads from The Rose of Granborough Park 15:20 - The Interview 28:12 - Love It or Leave It?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EVELIN LACZI: Connect with Evelin at www.evelinlaczi.com   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KATHERINE GRANT: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   FOLLOW HRS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler) 

Heba Helmy reads from her debut novel, THE EARL'S EGYPTIAN HEIRESS, and teases her second novel, A VISCOUNT FOR THE EGYPTIAN PRINCESS. Plus, we discuss her journey from dystopian YA to historical romance, how much fun she had researching Victorian-era Cairo, and why she is such a trailblazer for future historical romance writers.   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 1:45 - Heba reads from The Earl's Egyptian Heiress 11:00 - The interview 27:30 - Love It or Leave It?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HEBA HELMY: https://linktr.ee/hebahelmywrites   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KATHERINE GRANT: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) FOLLOW HRS: TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler) 

Liana De la Rosa joins the podcast to read from her latest release, Isabel and the Rogue, the second book in the Luna Sisters series! Plus, we discuss her approach to sisterhood, how and why she began writing Mexican characters into the British historical romance world, and whether she follows the rules of the romance genre!   JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 2:30 - Liana reads from Isabel and the Rogue 13:52 - The interview 30:52 - Love It or Leave It?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LIANA Visit Liana's website: https://lianadelarosa.com/ Find Liana on social media at @lianainbloom   Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor) Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler) Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)

Award-winning author Alivia Fleur joins the podcast to read a sample of her free Victorian romance, A Song and a Snowflake! Then, we chat about the Australian perspective in historical romance, Alivia's tricks for accessing her creativity, and the joy of happy endings in historical fiction.  JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song and a Snowflake 16:01 - The interview 29:39 - Love it or leave it? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALIVIA FLEUR Visit Alivia's website at www.aliviafleur.com   Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout    Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant) Follow HRS on social media! TikTok (@historicalromancesampler)  Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)   

Misty Urban reads a sample of her Georgian romance, THE FORGER AND THE DUKE, and we chat about medieval romances, overcoming the shame of writing romance, and whether romance readers are ready for a fairy snake heroine. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART: 3:15 - Misty Urban reads The Forger and The Duke 14:30 - The interview 28:15 - Love It or Leave It?   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MISTY URBAN: Read The Forger and The Duke: Visit Misty's website: www.mistyurban.com  Facebook and Instagram: @authormistyurban Bookbub: Mistyurbanwrites Tiktok: @misty.urban.writes   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST, KATHERINE GRANT: Redeem your free book at bit.ly/hrsfan with code HRSFAN at checkout    Follow Katherine on: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) TikTok (@katherinegrantromance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)   FOLLOW HRS ON SOCIAL: TikTok (@historicalromancesampler)  Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)