2026 Preview: The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books
Explore our list of 2026's most popular and upcoming books. Stay updated on the latest releases and discover your next favorite read today!
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I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025
(I Survived #26 / 27)
Category: Middle Grade, Historical Fiction
Release date: September 15, 2026
The Love of a Highlander
(Midnight in Scotland #5 / 5)
by Elisa Braden
Category: Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: 2026
Lessons in Chemistry Book 2
(Lessons in Chemistry #2 / 2)
Category: Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
The Vanished Sister
(The Lady Sherlock #9 / 10)
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: September 29, 2026
Eagles of the Empire 25
(Eagles of the Empire #25 / 25)
Category: Historical Fiction, Adventure
Release date: November 5, 2026
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Book 20
(Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #20 / 20)
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: 2026
The Doomsday Books Book 3
(The Doomsday Books #3 / 3)
by KJ Charles
Category: Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: 2026
Chefs of the Five Gods Book 3
(Chefs of the Five Gods #3 / 3)
by Beth Cato
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
The Rome Escape Line Book 3
(The Rome Escape Line Trilogy #3 / 3)
Category: War & Military, Historical Fiction
Release date: 2026
Persephone
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
Beatrice Steele Book 3
(Beatrice Steele #3 / 3)
by Julia Seales
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: 2026
Evelyne Redfern Book 4
(Evelyne Redfern #4 / 4)
by Julia Kelly
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: 2026
Falling for the Enchantress
(To Win a Dark Heart #9 / 12)
by Lyndsey Hall
Category: Fantasy, Young Adult, Sword and Sorcery, Arthuriana, Witches, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: March 13, 2026
Kopp Sisters Book 8
(Kopp Sisters #8 / 8)
by Amy Stewart
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
The Talents Book 3
(The Talents #3 / 3)
by J.M. Miro
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
The Wish Thief Book 2
(The Wish Thief #2 / 3)
by Sue Harrison
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Release date: 2026
The Wish Thief Book 3
(The Wish Thief #3 / 3)
by Sue Harrison
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
Appalachian Past Keepers Book 2
(Socialites, Secrets, and Spies #2 / 2)
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: 2026
The Siren's Gambit
(Gears & Faerie Tales #2 / 3)
Category: Fantasy, Steampunk, Fairy Tale Retellings, Romantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, No Spice Romance, Retellings, Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: August 7, 2026
Tears of Flame Book 2
(Tears of Flame #2 / 2)
by Kaylea Prime
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Release date: TBA (estimate 2026)
Eliza Mace Mysteries Book 2
(Eliza Mace Mysteries #2 / 2)
Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery
Release date: 2026
Girl Meets Duke Book 5
(Girl Meets Duke #5 / 5)
by Tessa Dare
Category: Historical Fiction, Romance
Release date: 2026
Tricks of Thieves Book 2
(Tricks of Thieves #2 / 2)
by Ragna Wyatt
Category: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Release date: 2026
A Time to Serve Book 6
(A Time to Serve #6 / 6)
by Chris Glatte
Category: War & Military, Historical Fiction
Release date: 2026
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