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Update: The Historical Romance Sampler is Going on Hiatus
Mar 18, 2026
3m 04s
Logan Sage Adams Samples From The Ashes
Mar 11, 2026
29m 01s
Andie James Samples Beguiled
Mar 4, 2026
35m 24s
Jennie L Spohr Samples Heirs and Spares (Betwixt the Sheets)
Feb 25, 2026
33m 09s
R. K. Harrington Samples Kindred Schemes
Feb 18, 2026
31m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18/26 | Update: The Historical Romance Sampler is Going on Hiatus✨ | podcast hiatushealth recovery+3 | — | Authors Against Book Bans | — | historical romancepodcast hiatus+3 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 3m 04s | |
| 3/11/26 |  Logan Sage Adams Samples From The Ashes✨ | queer historical romanceChicago World's Fair+3 | Logan Sage Adams | FROM THE ASHESThe Devil in the White City | Chicago | historical romanceChicago World's Fair+3 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 29m 01s | |
| 3/4/26 |  Andie James Samples Beguiled✨ | beauty versus functionclassism in the Regency era+3 | Andie James | First EncounterHRS+2 | — | historical romanceRegency era+6 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 35m 24s | |
| 2/25/26 |  Jennie L Spohr Samples Heirs and Spares (Betwixt the Sheets)✨ | historical romancewriting process+3 | Jennie L Spohr | HRSBookshop.org+1 | — | historical romancecourt romance+3 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 33m 09s | |
| 2/18/26 |  R. K. Harrington Samples Kindred Schemes✨ | Regency romancewriting process+3 | R. K. Harrington | Bookshop.orgKindred Schemes | — | Regency romanceKINDRED SCHEMES+3 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 31m 10s | |
| 2/11/26 |  TJ Alexander Samples A Lady for All Seasons✨ | Regency romancewriting process+4 | TJ Alexander | Lambda LiteraryA LADY FOR ALL SEASONS | — | TJ AlexanderA LADY FOR ALL SEASONS+5 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 34m 49s | |
| 12/31/25 | Season 3 of the Historical Romance Sampler: What to Expect✨ | historical romancepodcast updates+4 | — | Bookshop.orgLibro.fm+5 | — | historical romancepodcast+4 | — | 3m 50s | |
| 12/17/25 |  Charlie Lane Samples Naughty for Sir Nicholas✨ | holiday romancehistorical romance+3 | Charlie Lane | HRSNaughty for Sir Nicholas | — | historical romanceholiday romances+3 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 37m 01s | |
| 12/10/25 |  TJ Alexander Talks Commercial Censorship of Queer Romances✨ | commercial censorshipqueer romances+4 | TJ Alexander | Itch.ioSteam+4 | — | censorshipqueer authors+6 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 30m 19s | |
| 12/3/25 |  Kathy L Wheeler Samples The Duke's Detour✨ | historical romancehumor in writing+4 | Kathy L Wheeler | HRSTHE DUKE'S DETOUR | — | historical romanceKathy L Wheeler+5 | Libro.fmHISTORICAL | 28m 26s | |
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| 11/26/25 |  Kate Hershberger Samples Blackpoint | Kate Hershberger comes on to read from her American West historical romance, BLACKPOINT. She shares the books that inspired her to write a historical romance, how it felt to switch into historical romance after writing in other genres like contemporary and paranormal romance, and we mutually fangirl over Jodi Picoult. Plus, Kate shares why she loves to write in first person present tense! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:33 Meet the Author: Kate Hershberger 01:12 Reading from 'Blackpoint' 10:36 Discussion on Blackfoot Culture and Writing Process 21:53 Love It or Leave It 23:53 Conclusion Find out more about Kate Hershberger at: https://www.katehershberger.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  Jeanine Englert Samples Cinderella's Charade With The Duke | Jeanine Englert joins the podcast to read from CINDERELLA'S CHARADE WITH THE DUKE. She talks about foraying into the Regency world after writing Scottish historical romances, how she approaches fairy tale adaptations, and how her characters come to her voice-first. Plus, she reveals she is here for the DRAMA of romance, and she peels back the curtain of working with Harlequin! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Jeanine Englert 01:52 Cinderella's Charade with the Duke: A Reading 10:44 Interview with Jeanine Englert 24:58 Love It or Leave It: Game Time 29:23 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us Find out more about Jeanine Englert at https://www.jeaninewrites.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  Will Forrest Samples An Inconvenient Earl | Will Forrest joins the podcast to read from AN INCONVENIENT EARL. We talk about chapter titles, why they decided to write a Regency romance, and why fiction is so powerful. Plus, Will chooses a Sweet Valley High twin! 00:33 Meet Will Forrest: Author, Poet, and General Nuisance 01:24 Will Forrest's Period Costume and Fashion Design 03:38 Reading from An Inconvenient Earl 19:48 Interview with Will Forrest: Writing Historical Romance 28:02 Love It or Leave It 33:58 Conclusion and Where to Find Will Forrest's Books Find out more about Will Forrest: https://willforrest.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Ramona Elmes Samples A Woman's Prerogative | Ramona Elmes joins the podcast to read from her latest novella, A WOMAN'S PREROGATIVE, the latest entry in our collaborative series, "Suffragette Uprising." She talks about what inspired her to contribute to the series, why she finds post-WWI USA so fascinating, and how she approached writing an older veteran of the Great War as her romance hero. Plus, she reveals whether she is a rule follower in a round of LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler 00:33 Introducing Ramona Elmes and A Woman's Prerogative 14:28 Discussion on Writing and Historical Context 25:14 Game Time: Love It or Leave It 27:22 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Find out more about Ramona Elmes at: https://ramonaelmes.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Charis Michaels Samples You May Kiss The Duke | Charis Michaels joins the podcast to read from YOU MAY KISS THE DUKE, one of her favorite books to read aloud! We talk about her commitment to exploring sexual attitudes in romance novels, her experience working for Romance Writers of America (RWA), and how she comes up with series ideas. Plus, she proves herself to be a rule follower in a game of LOVE IT ORE LEAVE IT? 00:33 Meet Charis Michaels: USA Today Bestselling Author 01:18 Reading from 'You May Kiss the Duke' 17:20 Exploring Themes and Characters 22:26 Charis Michaels' Journey and Writing Process 28:34 Love It or Leave It 31:03 Conclusion and Where to Find Charis Michaels' Books Find out more about Charis Michaels at www.charismichaels.com HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  Katherine Grant Samples The Widower Without a Will with Guest Host Mary Lynne Nielsen | It's a special episode with guest host Mary Lynne Nielsen reporting for duty to interview me about The Widower Without a Will! We talk about why Lord Preston gets two romance stories in one series, creating a progressive hero who isn't perfect, and writing intimate scenes for older characters. Plus, Mary Lynne asks me what I hope readers will take away from the series! Please note: this episode (and the book itself) discusses grief and suicide. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Mary Lynne Nielsen: Romance Enthusiast 01:27 The Widower Without a Will: A Reading 13:20 Analyzing the Passage: Themes and Characters 18:56 Exploring Utopian Communities and Class Boundaries 25:04 Exploring Martha's Precarious Situation 25:45 The Role of a Rector's Wife 27:01 Martha's Struggles and Guilt 30:17 The Impact of Suicide on Martha 32:05 Historical Context of Suicide Laws 35:46 Older People and Sex 40:42 Character Dynamics and Internal Monologues 44:56 Generational Change and Ideals 48:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections Follow Mary Lynne Nielsen at @emmelnie on social media or at https://romanceruminations.net/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Nola Saint James Samples Curse of the Ravenscrofft Brides | Nola Saint James joins the podcast to read from CURSE OF THE RAVENSCROFFT BRIDES. She shares a scene from a key secondary character, talks about why she chose to write a romantasy about ravens instead of dragons, and discusses the theme of people who feel different finding happiness. Plus, she reveals why her authors' notes include so much more than research! 00:33 Meet Nola Saint James: Author of Sweet and Spicy Regency Romances 01:48 Inspiration for Curse of the Ravenscroft Brides 04:31 Reading from Curse of the Ravenscroft Brides 14:58 Interview with Nola Saint James 21:18 Love It or Leave It 28:07 Wrapping Up: Where to Find Nola Saint James and Her Books Find out more about Nola Sain James at https://nolasaintjames.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Hillary Bowen Samples Out With Lanterns | Hillary Bowen joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, OUT WITH LANTERNS. She shares why she decided to write a WWI story, her research into Britain Women's Land Army and how British attitudes towards women's work differed from other European countries, and the authors who inspired her to read and write historical romance. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Hillary Bowen and Her Work 01:26 Reading from 'Out with Lanterns' 13:26 Interview with Hillary Bowen 17:26 Hillary's Creative Process and Inspirations 24:37 Love It or Leave It: A Fun Game 27:03 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Find out more about Hillary Bowen at https://hillarybowen.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  Debra Parmley Samples Trapping the Butterfly | Debra Parmley joins the podcast to read from her flapper romance, TRAPPING THE BUTTERFLY. She shares about writing a story at the hotel Al Capone actually visited, her journey to publishing a 1920s historical romance, and how she draws inspiration from sharing Prince's birthday. 00:33 Meet Debra Parmley: A Multi-Genre Author 01:37 Reading from 'Trapping the Butterfly' 15:05 Discussion on the 1920s Setting and Inspiration 20:20 Debra's Writing Process and Genre Exploration 23:03 LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? 29:23 Where to Find Debra Parmley and Conclusion Find out more about Debra Parmley at https://debraparmley.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 |  Abigail Aaronson Samples Lavender & Gin | Abigail Aaronson joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, LAVENDER & GIN! She talks about her inspiration for setting the story in Prohibition-era Detroit and how she approaches writing queer characters in historical settings. Then, we play LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? and she reveals all the rules she loves to break! 00:33 Meet Abigail Aaronson: Sapphic Historical Romance Author 01:58 Reading from 'Lavender and Gin' 18:04 In-Depth Interview with Abigail Aaronson 26:25 Love It or Leave It: Romance Tropes Discussion 31:01 Wrapping Up and Where to Find More Find out more about Abigail Aaronson: https://abigailaaronson.com/ Follow Queer Historical Romance on Instagram! @queerhistoricalromance HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  Addy Du Lac Samples Miss Mason's Secret Baron | Addy Du Lac joins the podcast to read a sample from MISS MASON'S SECRET BARON. She shares how Bollywood and Asian dramas influence her, her approach to matching creative hypotheses with historical research, and writing the immigrant experience in the Victorian era. Plus, she shares the historical romance rule she is happy to break! 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler 01:48 Reading from Miss Mason's Secret Baron 17:24 In-Depth Discussion: Themes and Inspirations 26:46 Love It or Leave It: Rapid-Fire Questions 30:32 Conclusion and Where to Find More Find out more about Addy Du Lac at https://www.addydulacauthor.net/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 9/10/25 |  Anne Knight Talks Book Bans and Growing Up With Censorship | In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler, we return to the topic of book bans with guest Anne Knight. Anne gives an overview of library defunding happening in her home state of Arkansas and opens up about growing up in a Christian fundamentalist community that censored her reading. Plus, we talk about ways for average people (like you, listeners of this podcast!) to get involved in defending libraries and fighting book bans. 00:44 Meet Anne Knight: Author and Advocate 02:00 Defining Book Bans and Library Defunding 07:23 Anne's Personal Experience with Censorship 15:31 Impact of Censorship on Education and Personal Growth 23:38 Fighting Back Against Book Bans 29:13 Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about fighting book bans at: Authors Against Book Bans (https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/) EveryLibrary.org (https://www.everylibrary.org/) American Library Association (https://www.ala.org/advocacy/show-up-for-our-libraries) Learn more about Anne Knight at https://www.anneknightbooks.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 9/3/25 |  Annie R McEwen Samples The Corset Girls: Unbound | Annie R McEwen returns to the podcast to read from her latest release, THE CORSET GIRLS: UNBOUND. We talk about why romance goes so well with suspense, the fertile relationship between France and England, and an unlocked childhood memory that helps explain why Annie loves writing epilogues! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Introducing Annie R McEwen 01:51 The Corset Girls: Unbound - A Reading 18:27 Discussion on Historical Suspense Romance 22:38 The Appeal of England-France Relationships 25:08 Would You Rather? - A Fun Game 29:53 Where to Find The Corset Girls Find out more about Annie R McEwen: https://www.anniermcewen.com/about HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 8/27/25 |  Ella Dawson Samples What A Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale | Ella Dawson, host of REBEL EVER AFTER podcast and author of BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY, joins the podcast to sample one of her favorite historical romances! After reading from Maya Rodale's WHAT A WALLFLOWER WANTS, Ella talks about why this book helped change her perspective on historical romances, why mass market paperbacks are so lovely, and why romance in general is a great place to explore progressive themes. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Special Guest: Ella Dawson 01:30 Reading from 'What A Wallflower Wants' by Maya Rodale 09:19 Discussion on the Selected Passage 13:01 Ella Dawson's Journey into Romance 20:22 Exploring Progressive Romance 25:04 Love It or Leave It: Rapid Fire Questions 28:18 Conclusion and Farewell Find out more about Ella Dawson: https://elladawson.com/ HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  Alivia Fleur Samples Blueprints, Battlelines and Ballrooms | Alivia Fleur returns to the podcast to read a sample of her latest Victorian romance, BLUEPRINTS, BATTLELINES AND BALLROOMS. We talk about how her background in architecture inspired the occupation of the heroes of this novel, plus how she uses architecture to explore gender dynamics and class in her series about neighbors on a London street. She also shares her inspiration for Historical Romance Book Deals and why readers should be sure to subscribe to the free newsletter! 00:35 Meet Alivia Fleur: Award-Winning Author 01:34 Reading from 'Blueprints, Battle Lines, and Ballrooms' 12:56 In-Depth Analysis of the Scene 13:31 Exploring Architecture in Historical Romance 18:46 The Creative Process Behind Honeysuckle Street 23:40 Historical Romance Book Deals Initiative 29:34 Fun Game: Would You Rather? Find out more about Alivia Fleur at https://aliviafleurbooks.com/ Sign up for Historical Romance Book Deals! https://historicalromancebookdeals.com/ Authors, use code HRBDFREE to try out a promotion for free. HRS is an affiliate of Libro.fm! Sign up for a new monthly membership and get three audiobooks for the price of one with code HISTORICAL! (As an affiliate, HRS may earn a portion of your purchase, for which we thank you!) Check out the official HRS playlist at: https://tidd.ly/4hgCquh Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: 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) | — | ||||||
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