Alice Murphy, a historical romance author, joins to recommend and discuss under-appreciated non-Regency historical romance. The discussion touches on Alice's upcoming book, "A Showgirl's Rules for Falling in Love," and a rich variety of historical romance novels set in diverse time periods and locations. We travel through Ancient Egypt, medieval Wales, 19th century Japan, the Gilded Age, the Civil Rights Movement in the US in the 1960s, and more. This episode is jam-packed with book recommendations!

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Guest: Alice Murphy

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Not recommended: Redeeming Love

Recommended:

Ancient to Medieval Era

• Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
• Defiant Love by Maura Seger
• A Husband for Esyllt by Virginie Marconato

1500s

• His Bride by Gayle Callen

1700s

• Fierce Eden by Jennifer Blake

1800s

• Flame on the Sun by Maura Seger
• A Viscount for the Egyptian Princess by Heba Helmy

The Wild West and Beyond

• Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean and Untamed by Lisa Rayne

Turn of the Century

• A Striking Romance by Lindsey Brooks
• As You Desire and The Other Guys’ Bride by Connie Brockway

Early to Post-War 20th Century

• A Manhattan Heiress in Paris by Amanda McCabe
• The Companion by E.E. Ottoman
• Phoenix Pictures series by Brianne Gillen

Midcentury

• Let It Shine by Alyssa Cole
• A Midnight Feast by Genevieve Turner and Emma Barry
• Mrs. Milner Gets a Kitchen by Jane Hadley

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