If a simple meet-cute with an explosive but rather normal tragedy takes place before the characters confess their love for each just doesn’t do it for you then maybe you need something slightly more exciting. And we have just the thing!
Below are 8 amazing medieval romance novels that you can lose yourself in. With princes, princesses, knights, and compelling duels, we have something for everyone to really enjoy.
Paired with a swooning romance plot and you can happily cancel all of your plans for the rest of the week. Let’s get started!
Born In Sin By Kinley MacGregor
When the gorgeous Caledonia MacNeely is proposed to by the notorious “Lord Sin,” she battles a strange shiver.
Callie is under the orders of the English King, despite the fact that she fears this mystery knight more for the fiery desire he arouses than for the sinister rumors that doom him. She has few options, and the future of her damaged clan hangs in the balance.
If you love a suspenseful romance then Born In Sin is sure to have you hanging onto every word. As Caledonia fights off her own feelings and with the weight of her clan on her shoulders, you just never know who she is going to choose.
This is the third book in the Brotherhood series.
Hearts Aflame By Johanna Lindsey
Kristen Haardrad is stunning and stubborn, meeting Royce, Thane of Wyndhurst, with icy rage and a promise never to be bound by the strong Saxon ruler who holds her captive.
She is both his enemy and his prize—a ferocious hellion who can only be subdued by the kiss of her handsome conqueror. Noble Royce cannot compel his magnificent prisoner to submit, despite being consumed with passion for the golden-haired Viking temptress.
And only Kristen’s voluntary surrender can put out the scorching flames that burn his tortured soul and heal a passion-filled heart with euphoric, unwavering love.
Vikings are known for their dominating ways and this book shows them in the most seductive way possible. While dealing with strong themes, this slave to queen plot is consuming in the best way.
The Conqueror By Brenda Joyce
Rolfe the Relentless rode into Castle Aelfgar like a deity of the pagans, claiming it as his prize and Lady Alice as his bride. In France, he was praised for his gallantry, but in England, he was the despised foe.
Having settled into his new territory, Rolfe was resolved to subdue Ceidre, Alice’s illegitimate sister, a Saxon beauty whose passion and sensuality make him risk treason to have her in his bed rather than Lady Alice.
She was a spy for her noble half-brothers’ rebel cause while being mysterious and attractive. Ceidre was drawn into a risky relationship that was connected to the fate of England and kings after she refused to submit to the haughty warrior who sparked her forbidden affection.
She would have to fight, though, to resist giving up to The Conqueror in the face of his kisses on her lips and his deft touch on her body.
The Conqueror is the perfect display of what happens when two dominating characters come together and battle until the other submits. Only rather than swords and fists, it is gentle caresses and shared kisses.
Spicy, romantic, and completely enthralling, The Conqueror is an absolute must-read for any romance lover!
Untamed By Elizabeth Lowell
A hero of the crusades, Dominic le Sabre has returned to Scotland in glory and triumph to take his reward: the beautiful Saxon bride granted to him as conqueror king. Lady Margaret of Blackthorne, however, would not submit to the daring Norman invasion.
She is the adored daughter of a sacred tribe of Celtic mystics, and she is terrified of an old curse that might wreak more havoc on her war-torn country and bring misery to her wedding bed. The lady may declare war at her wedding with the sound of a word.
But, the noble knight’s embrace holds the promise of an unrestrained passion and an unbreakable love that is impervious to both violence and betrayal.
Untamed is wild, destructive, and Earth-shattering in its betrayal of true love. One that you definitely do not want to miss.
A Kingdom Of Dreams By Judith McNaught
When the fiery Jennifer Merrick is kidnapped from the walls of her convent school, she knows that surrendering to the Duke of Claymore is one way to secure her demise. Royce Westmoreland is a known nightmare among the people of Claymore.
When he realizes that the object of his desire will be harder to seduce than he thought, it is only right that he makes her submit.
A Kingdom of Dreams is a blazing trail of love, desire, and chaos. Can these two headstrong characters put their pride aside and trust? Or will they destroy everything in their past.
In the second installment in The Westmoreland Dynasty Saga, you are guaranteed to need some ice for your blushing cheeks.
Gentle Warrior By Julie Garwood
Elizabeth Montwright narrowly escaped the massacre in feudal England that killed her family and drove her from her ancestral home.
She now rides through the fortress gates in disguise as a peasant, determined to exact revenge and to approach Geoffrey Berkley, the ruthless baron who had defeated the killers, for assistance.
He hears her cries, defies her requests, and swears to entice his attractive victim. Yet, despite Elizabeth’s resistance to the warrior’s touches, she is falling in love with the brave man who will soon take up her cause and win her feisty heart.
We al wish for a man to fall at our feet, claim his undying love for us, and do anything to keep us happy. And that is most certainly not going to happen in Gentle Warrior. While he slowly falls for Elizabeth, Geoffrey is going to make her beg. If her pride with allowing it.
Gentle Warrior is a standalone novel making it perfect for a quick read before bed. Although, you may end up begging for more right alongside Elizabeth Montwright…
The Velvet Promise By Jude Deveraux
Who said medieval romance has to be boring? The Velvet Promise follows the scorned heart of Judith. When she allows her body to be owned by Gavin, she never thought getting married to him would be even more humiliating.
While Gavin burns to feel the warmth of touch once more, his heart is already claimed by another and Judith is simply left in the crossfire.
Scared to lose him but too hurt to truly love him, Judith must soon realize that her destiny is so much more than winning the love of her husband. A destiny that will soon unfold The Velvet Promise.
The Velvet Promise may seem predictable from the outside but within one page, you will learn that there is so much more to this romantic tale.
Never Love A Highlander By Maya Banks
The young, careless heart of Caelen McCabe almost ruined his tribe. He now chooses to marry his older brother’s abandoned bride in order to save the tense partnership between the two clans, placing family loyalty above everything else.
Caelen doesn’t trust any women, certainly not this charming temptress who torments him with white-hot need, even if the stunning Rionna McDonald is a suitable wife for any man.
As the sacrificial lamb in her father’s power game, Rionna will do her duty but promises to safeguard her heart and her pride from disgrace.
Nevertheless, despite all this, Caelen’s warmth melts her defenses, and she longs for the sensuous pleasures of a husband who guards his emotions as vehemently as his tribe.
Yet when the McCabe legacy’s final struggle is upon them, Rionna’s genuine warrior spirit comes to the forefront.
To convince Caelen that his wife’s love is too priceless to lose, she will put herself in danger by facing the wrath of her father, the rage of her adversaries, and even death.
Desire, love, and passion are all themes of this tantalizing romance novel but Never Love A Highlander plays more focus on the loyalty and trust that must be earned in a relationship. With a few steamy scenes along the way.
This is the final installment in The McCabe Trilogy and it is going to have you bringing down your defenses and falling in love with the McCabe brothers one by one.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes transporting yourself to the medieval era for a strong romance is exactly what you need to relax at night. And we are here to supply.
Above are 8 amazing medieval romance novels that will you have dreaming of a brutish man ready to meet your every need. Even the sinful ones.
From Scottish highlanders to English warriors, there is something for everyone to get lost in. While the men are headstrong, the women are just as fierce. Giving each story a chemistry that cannot be achieved any other way. Women really must speak their minds to keep a man on his toes.