Forbidden love, dark streets, and creatures that go bump in the night…
Victorian London and alternate versions of the 19th century are perfect settings for romance, mystery, and the supernatural. From shadowy streets to magical realms, these five Victorian fantasy romances feature intelligent heroines, dangerous secrets, and the kind of love that keeps readers turning pages late into the night. If you’re craving fangs, intrigue, and heart-stopping passion, these novels should be at the top of your TBR.
Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. Dawson
Nurse Tish Everett is whisked into the magical realm of Sang through a mysterious locket. There, she meets the roguish Bludman, Criminy Stain. Together they must recover the stolen locket from a sinister mayor, facing sea monsters, ghosts, and peril at every turn. Torn between returning home and embracing love, Tish’s adventure unfolds in a darkly whimsical alternate Victorian world.
Perfect for readers who love: Portal fantasy, dark carnival atmospheres, and vampire-adjacent creatures
Venomous Secrets by Anne Renwick
On the shadowy streets of Victorian London, venom expert Cait McCullough must join forces with Agent Jonathan Tagert to hunt a deadly fanged creature terrorizing the city. As danger escalates, their professional partnership sparks a romance in this darkly atmospheric tale where science collides with the supernatural.
Perfect for readers who love: Intelligent heroines, unique supernatural creatures, and gothic romance
Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
Fleeing the deadly Blue Blood aristocracy, Honoria Todd hides in Whitechapel and strikes a dangerous bargain with Blade, the enigmatic ruler of the rookeries. As secrets unravel, their fiery connection may be both their salvation and their doom in this steamy Victorian paranormal romance.
Perfect for readers who love: Alpha heroes, vampire intrigue, and found-family themes
Soulless by Gail Carriger
In an alternate Victorian England where vampires and werewolves mingle in high society, spinster Alexia Tarabotti discovers she can nullify paranormal powers with a touch. Accidentally killing a vampire at a dinner party thrusts her into supernatural politics alongside Lord Maccon, a brooding werewolf. Witty, adventurous, and delightfully chaotic, this romance blends comedy with paranormal intrigue.
Perfect for readers who love: British humor, unconventional heroines, and supernatural romance with a twist
The Greyfriar by Clay and Susan Griffith
In an alternate 1870 where vampires dominate the northern hemisphere, Princess Adele is promised in a political alliance—but her path crosses with the mysterious Greyfriar, a legendary vampire hunter. Their forbidden romance unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue, betrayal, and deadly secrets, in a sweeping historical fantasy epic.
Perfect for readers who love: Princess heroines, masked heroes, vampire hunters, and political intrigue
Victorian fantasy romance is the perfect mix of danger, desire, and supernatural thrills. Whether you’re drawn to dark streets of London, magical alternate worlds, or forbidden love that defies society, these five novels offer a little bit of everything for fans of fanged and fabulous fiction.