Category Review: Historical Fiction Romance Historical fiction romance is a genre that combines elements of historical fiction and romance to create an engaging story. This category features several books that fit this description, including "Shining Through Dark Clouds" by Jillian Bregdan and "Dark Matter" by Alexandra Haughton. Both novels take place in different time periods and explore the relationships between characters set against a backdrop of historical events. In "Shining Through Dark Clouds," readers are transported to medieval Europe, where a young woman named Eleanor is struggling to survive after her family's lands have been destroyed by war. She meets a mysterious stranger who helps her navigate the dangerous world around her and find love in the midst of chaos. The novel explores themes of survival, love, and hope against all odds. "Dark Matter," on the other hand, takes place in modern-day England and follows the story of a young woman named Alice who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her husband. As she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding his disappearance, she discovers that he was involved in a dangerous experiment involving dark matter. The novel explores themes of grief, love, and scientific discovery against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue. Both novels are well-written with engaging characters and vivid descriptions that transport readers to another time and place. They both have strong romantic elements that add depth and emotion to the story. However, "Shining Through Dark Clouds" is more focused on historical events and explores them in greater detail, while "Dark Matter" is more science-fiction oriented with a focus on scientific discovery. Overall, this category features several books that are sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction romance.