It is a dangerous place to be as the country is on the brink of war, but Anne finds herself in the care of a doctor, named Thomas Smith, after awakening hurt and disoriented.

The Protagonist, Anne Gallagher, finds her pulled into this time period after mourning the loss of her beloved grandfather. It is Ireland of 1921 that serves as the backdrop for What The Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. The Price of Paradise is not just a riveting romance that spans a whopping 50 years, but it is also filled with vivid descriptions of Havana and plenty of twists in the plot. Although the feeling is mutual, the two young lovers put their lives at risk to be with each other. Unfortunately for Patricio, out of all the Hollywood stars, famous people and politicians that frequent El Encanto, he falls in love with the wife of a notorious mobster. Thanks to his looks and charm, he manages to find employment at one of the most luxurious department stores in the world, El Encanto.

The protagonist is a young man named Patricio who leaves his life of poverty in Spain behind in the hopes of a new start in Havana. The Price of Paradise is set against the backdrop of Havana, Cuba in 1947. For readers who want a break from historical romances that are set in the distant past or contemporary romances that are set in the present time, here are some of the most popular romance novels that are set in the 1900s. This has given authors a diverse set of cultural and historical events to use as backdrops for their novels. The 1900s is a period that saw the beginning and end of two world wars, the cold war, the Great Depression, the rise of the civil rights movement, the swinging sixties and a lot more. Although historical romance novels that are set in the Victorian, Tudor, and Regency eras are extremely popular, it is important not to overlook more modern fare.

From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon