This week, my new book list at Shepherd.com launched! It’s a list of Regency romances that have fantasy elements. You can find it here:

https://shepherd.com/best-books/regency-romances-with-a-touch-of-magic

Choosing the books for the list was difficult because there were some Regency novels I love, like Mairelon the Magician, that didn’t quite fit because they didn’t contain a romance plot. Meanwhile, C.L. Polk’s The Midnight Bargain and Stephanie Burgis’ Snowspelled didn’t make the list because they are second-world fantasy inspired by the Regency. (Both would be great reading choices for fantasy of manners fans, and both have strong romance plots.) And, of course, I had to leave some books out because there simply wasn’t room for all of them. Being limited to only five recommendations made the task less overwhelming in some ways, but harder in others. As I continue to discover new Regency fantasy writers, my personal favorite list will only grow longer.

Speaking of books on the list, I learned today that there’s a sequel to Alexis Hall’s Mortal Follies slated to release in 2024! I’ll going to have to keep an eye out for Confounding Oaths, because I really enjoyed the narratorial voice in Mortal Follies.

Finally, I’ll close with a reminder that there’s a Fantasy of Manners Facebook Group for readers and writers of both Regency fantasy and fantasy of manners. Drop in and tell us which fantasy of manners books are your favorites!