The Historical Romance Sampler

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

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• A Song and a Snowflake by Alivia Fleur on Bookshop.org
• The Earl's Egyptian Heiress by Heba Helmy on Bookshop.org

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

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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

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• 'Highland Conquest' by Heather McCollum on Bookshop.org or Libro.fm
• 'Highland Love Comes Calling' by Celeste Barclay on Bookshop.org

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!

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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

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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.

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1:57 - Evelin reads from The Rose of Granborough Park

15:20 - The Interview

28:12 - Love It or Leave It?

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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.

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1:45 - Heba reads from The Earl's Egyptian Heiress

11:00 - The interview

27:30 - Love It or Leave It?

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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!

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2:30 - Liana reads from Isabel and the Rogue

13:52 - The interview

30:52 - Love It or Leave It?

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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.

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2:57 - Alivia reads from A Song and a Snowflake

16:01 - The interview

29:39 - Love it or leave it?

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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.

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3:15 - Misty Urban reads The Forger and The Duke

14:30 - The interview

28:15 - Love It or Leave It?

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Matilda Madison joins the podcast to read a sample of her latest regency romance, A Duke Makes A Deal! Then we discuss mental health in the regency period, how romance books fit into Matilda's self care, and her undying devotion to Lisa Kleypas.

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1:21 - Matilda reads A DUKE MAKES A DEAL

13:21 - The interview

29:11 - Is Matilda Madison a romantic?

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