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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 1H 3M

Beyond Ballrooms: Under-Appreciated Historical Romance Books with Alice Murphy

from Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse · host Alice Murphy

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!-Guest: Alice MurphyWebsite | Instagram | A Showgirl’s Rules for Falling in LoveNot recommended: Redeeming LoveRecommended:Ancient to Medieval EraMara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGrawDefiant Love by Maura SegerA Husband for Esyllt by Virginie Marconato1500sHis Bride by Gayle Callen1700sFierce Eden by Jennifer Blake1800sFlame on the Sun by Maura SegerA Viscount for the Egyptian Princess by Heba HelmyThe Wild West and BeyondHitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean and Untamed by Lisa RayneTurn of the CenturyA Striking Romance by Lindsey BrooksAs You Desire and The Other Guys’ Bride by Connie BrockwayEarly to Post-War 20th CenturyA Manhattan Heiress in Paris by Amanda McCabeThe Companion by E.E. OttomanPhoenix Pictures series by Brianne GillenMidcenturyLet It Shine by Alyssa ColeA Midnight Feast by Genevieve Turner and Emma BarryMrs. Milner Gets a Kitchen by Jane Hadley Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: [email protected]

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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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