Historical American Romance novels take readers back to the earlier days of America and often feature independent heroines overcoming societal limitations to find true love with rugged and charming heroes. Sweeping around in grand historical dresses, the heroines in these novels are determined to gain their freedoms and get their man!
Historical American Romances love using wars as a backdrop, particularly the Civil War, which allows authors to explore the challenges of family and social upheaval when brother is pitted against brother. Westerns also figure heavily in historical American romances, but any period from colonial times to more contemporary times is possible.