The Duplicitous Debutante by Becky Lower

Crimson Romance was ahead of the curve, publishing Elizabeth Meyette's novels about the Revolutionary War, Love's Destiny and Love's Spirit, in 20, as well as my own Cotillion Ball Series, which began in 2012. They cited best-selling Kindle books relating to the Revolutionary War, along with AMC's Turn, about spies during the same war. I've acquired several new series, and the first title, Kathleen Bittner Roth's Celine, has been enthusiastically received by account buyers, who are excited to try something new.'īrian Paules at ePublishing Works took a chance on Betty's Bolte's series on the American Revolution when his marketing department's analysis showed a renewed interest in American historicals. Alicia Condon, editorial director of Kensington Books, says, 'Publishing trends follow a cyclical process, and I feel the time is right for American-set historical romances to make a comeback.

Several large publishers are suddenly realizing the resurgence of the American historical romance. The early 2000s saw the emergence of Cindy Holby's Wind series, but lately, the American historical romance has been hard to come by. In the 1980s and 1990s there were stand-out romances by such legends as Catherine Anderson, Pat Rice, Johanna Lindsay and Kathleen Woodiwiss. Callie Hutton, author of A Chance to Love Again, says, 'There will always be a place in our heart for the cowboy, mail-order brides and wagon trains.'īut what about the American historical romance? Its popularity has waxed and waned over the years. Starting with Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey, Westerns have endured and have been a popular staple in the American diet across all venues of entertainment. Her latest release, The Duplicitous Debutante, book six of the Cotillion Ball Series, is out now.īecky: It's true that Americans have always had a soft spot in their hearts for a good Western.

Becky Lower, with the help of some good friends, shares five good reasons the American historical romance is once again becoming popular.

The Duplicitous Debutante by Becky Lower