6 series to read if you love Tessa Dare
Sparkling wit, plucky heroines, and swoonworthy banter for readers who love Tessa Dare's historical romance novels.
Hey readers! We are taking the boys to the museum today, and I’m working on two essays that require a lot of rearranging, editing, and thinking on the page. So instead of a traditional Tuesday newsletter, I have a special treat to share. A printable! Remember those? I have created a few and always enjoy hearing from readers who use them as checklists at their library or discover new-to-them titles.
Today’s printable features six historical romance series that bring to mind the brilliance of Tessa Dare. These series lean towards the lighter side of historical romance with:
plucky bluestocking heroines
romcom antics
banter banter banter
Shakespeare-inspired plot lines and/or dialogue
just enough drama but not toooo much, ya know?
small town settings
rogues, rakes, and grumps
Jane Austen vibes
pretty covers
I know many of you started following my romance recommendations after reading When a Scot Ties the Knot or The Duchess Deal, which still makes me giddy! I hope you find a new series to enjoy during sweltering summer days on this printable. I would love to hear what you pick!
Coming Up
Want to read A Midsummer Night’s Dream with me? In July, my readalong crew will read, watch, or listen to the play. It’s full of fairies, frivolity, and a very famous line about love. You don’t need any prior experience reading Shakespeare in order to join in. I’ll be seeing the play at my favorite theater soon, and I can’t wait!
July 4th: Pre-Reading Newsletter
July 11th: Discussion for Act I-II
July 18th: Discussion for Act III-V
July 25th: Post-Reading Reflection
In Case You Missed It
The Palace of Rogues series by Julie Anne Long is my favorite romance series maybe ever. I only recently started reading Tessa Dare and can’t wait to discover more—definitely agree with the comparison!
I clicked so fast😂 I’m still making my way through Tessa Dare’s catalog and enjoying every moment of it !