Closed-Door Romance Novels

Sweet, sigh-worthy, and oh-so satisfying.

Upcoming Novel

Forever After Fairytale Series

Get ready for Michele’s upcoming book, Paradise. Set for a June release, Paradise is a loose “Beauty and the Beast” retelling. Part fairytale, intrigue, and magic interwoven with a delightful slow-burn romance.   

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What Michele’s Readers are saying

Verified Reviews from Amazon, Bookbub, & Goodreads.

Saving Grace

-5 Stars Via Amazon

“Really enjoyed this novel. As far as regency romances go, this one has everything I love about the genre, while adding its own spin on things. I enjoyed Grace’s character, and really loved the bond she had with her siblings, despite the fact they are not present through most of the book. I liked the way she handled Nicholas, and while there were misunderstandings, they were resolved quickly and did not seem pointless as happens often in regency romances. Lovely read, and while I finished the last chapters I kept wanting to learn Helen’s perspective. Then I see there is a second book out as well as third. Can’t wait to read more. :)”

Love Unbound

-5 Stars Via Bookbub

“I absolutely loved Love Unbound by Michele Paige Holmes. It hit all the right notes for me—witty dialogue, a brooding duke with a dark past, and (my favorite!) a strong, quietly fierce heroine who’s determined to make her own way in the world. Sophie is the kind of character I root for from page one—smart, stubborn, and not the least bit interested in being “rescued.” (Except, in this case she actually needs a life-preserver!) The story has just the right mix of romance, tension, and heart. I found myself completely caught up in Sophie and Graham’s dynamic—equal parts banter and emotional depth. If you enjoy clean romance with strong, layered characters, I’d totally recommend this one.”

Yesterday’s Promise

-5 Stars via Goodreads

“I LOVED this book and was blown away by how incredible her use of flashbacks to move the story forward was masterful and suspenseful. The history was effortlessly woven into the story and even though the characters are in a much different time and situation, I felt I could relate to them. The history and the romance were flawlessly well written, making a time and place I’d never read about come alive! I learned a lot about this time period and beyond learning, I feel like I could understand the motivations behind the historical actions, which is much more complex and difficult to do well. I adored this book and even though this is part of a series, it can totally stand on its own. The story is going to be continued, and I’m anxiously awaiting that, but it ended in a way that satisfied me. Basically, Michele Paige Holmes just perfectly nailed some of the most potentially aggravating parts of books (for me), in a beautiful way! There was just a touch of supernatural, but it was done in a very realistic, believable way. It was super clean, and I’d rate it PG for mild violence/action. Reading this book prompted me to go and read Michele Paige Holmes’s English Hearthfire series – and like this book, so worth the read!!”

Meet Michele

Explore the rich world of romance and history with Michele Paige Holmes.

Michele’s passion for literature and words is at the core of her novels. Learn more about her background as an author of 20+ years and what inspires her to write her books.

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