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Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels with a Touch of Romance

If you are a fan of historical fiction novels that also have a captivating romance, you are in for a treat. Combining the allure of the past with heartwarming love stories, these books transport readers to different eras while keeping them engrossed in the affairs of the heart. Here are ten must-read historical fiction novels with a touch of romance:

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Set in 18th-century Scotland, this series follows the adventures of Claire Randall, a time-traveling nurse who finds love amidst the turmoil of the Jacobite uprising.

2. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: No list of historical romance is complete without this classic. Follow the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in Regency-era England.

3. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons: Set in World War II Russia, this epic love story between Tatiana and Alexander will keep you on the edge of your seat as they navigate the challenges of war and secrets.

4. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Immerse yourself in the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era with Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler's passionate and tempestuous love affair.

5. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Set in German-occupied France during World War II, this powerful tale of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, showcases their bravery, sacrifice, and love in the face of adversity.

6. "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah: Travel to 1970s Alaska and witness Leni's coming-of-age story, as she navigates a tumultuous relationship alongside her family's struggle to survive in the wilderness.

7. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: This unique tale is narrated by Death itself and follows Liesel Meminger's journey in Nazi Germany, where she discovers the power of words and forms an unlikely friendship.

8. "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden: Transport yourself to 1920s Japan and delve into the secretive and mesmerizing world of a geisha through the eyes of Sayuri as she seeks love and freedom.

9. "The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough: Set in the Australian Outback, this sweeping saga tells the story of forbidden love between the Cleary family's daughter, Meggie, and a Catholic priest, Ralph de Bricassart.

10. "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah: In this captivating tale, a mother and her two daughters delve into the secrets of their family's past, uncovering a heartbreaking love story amidst the backdrop of World War II.

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Indulge in the enchanting world of historical fiction with a hint of romance, where rich storytelling and love affairs intertwine to create an unforgettable reading experience. Happy reading!
He Bi Fiction
He Bi

Sang Xia occasionally fantasizes about what her mysterious father, deeply hidden by her mother, looks like. But she never imagined that when they finally meet, it would be a battle for survival. She has more than just kicking that scum off the throne in mind, she also aims to replace him! Who will stand by her side?

34.25 Million words | 2023-02-25 19:35Update

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The Postmodern Life of a Succubus Fiction
The Postmodern Life of a Succubus

After the death of his wife, Bai Lixuan was overwhelmed with grief and decided to defy the laws of heaven and earth to resurrect her. However, he was pursued by the underworld minions and, in a desperate attempt, used a formation to extract their powers and turned his wife Jingwen into the Corpse Queen. In the process, his own powers dissipated, triggering heavenly tribulations and forcing him into reincarnation. A hundred years later, a group of farmers, led by Cheng Weidong, stumbled upon the tomb that was suppressing the Corpse Queen. Driven by greed, they opened the tomb and released the Corpse Queen by breaking the seal. Ordinary college student Fan Yingying, driven by her own desire, secretly kept a precious jade from the tomb. This act inadvertently attracted the beautiful Corpse Queen, and Fan Yingying became her servant. From then on, Fan Yingying embarked on a different path in life. Greedy gem merchants, treacherous and ever-changing monsters, and heartless wealthy scions all gathered around her. Amidst the temptations of money, power, and love within reach, can Fan Yingying still pursue what is most precious to her heart?

72.48 Million words | 2021-03-31 07:03Update

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Tough and spirited daughter-in-law in the mountain. Fiction
Tough and spirited daughter-in-law in the mountain.

(Subscription free) The poorest Xiao family in the remote mountain valley used up all their savings to buy a scarred and thin mute wife, who was ridiculed as the ugliest daughter-in-law in the whole village. Unable to bear the poverty, the ugly daughter-in-law ran away and fell into the hands of evil people, who beat her to death. Opening her eyes again, she found herself in a dark and thin body with the soul of an assassin. She healed her scarred face, her dark skin gradually became fair, and even the mute voice spoke again, becoming the most beautiful daughter-in-law. People in the village said that the Xiao family was unlucky and avoided them like the plague. Besides being extremely poor, they lived in poverty, but fortunately, the husband adored his wife. The daughter-in-law led her husband to earn money, buy land, diligently plant crops, raise children, and become wealthy through their sweat and wisdom. (This book has a clean protagonist couple, volume V). In addition, I highly recommend my completed works "Adorable Wife and Superstar Baby" and "Assassin Abandoned Consort: The Poisonous Rebellion." My new book, "Reborn Wife's Counterattack," will soon be completed. Dear readers, go check it out!

191.69 Million words | 2022-08-06 09:47Update

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The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew Fiction
The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew

Pear Blossom Book Club: "What? You said my woman has thorns?" Yi Zai Xu sneered coldly, "Stay away from her, or this brick will be your fate!" With a wave of his hand, a loud "bang" was heard. The brick remained intact, but his hand was nearly broken. A man wearing sunglasses laughed shamelessly, imitating a pig's squeal, "Wahaha..." Pear Blossom walked forward casually, picked up the brick and weighed it in her hand without even looking up, saying, "He's with me. Did you have my permission to bully him?" "Hey! Hua'er, I didn't say anything, don't lay a hand on me!" The man retreated in fear and confusion. "Heh heh... Too late!" Pear Blossom pretended to throw the brick, causing the man to flee in panic. Yi Zai Xu embraced Pear Blossom's shoulders, his face with a look of happiness, and said, "Hua'er, you were beautiful just now..." "Shut up! If you keep babbling, I'll make you sleep in the corridor!" Pear Blossom shook off his salty pig hand and ran off by herself. Yi Zai Xu joyfully chased after her, "Hahaha, it's boring to be alone, let's go together..." "Hee hee hee... Fool, catch up to me first

105.99 Million words | 2023-04-05 11:38Update

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Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide Fiction
Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide

After an unexpected death, Baihe found herself with a chance to survive. In order to maintain the current situation, she had to cross various strange worlds and complete missions. The introduction may seem inadequate, but any criticism is definitely unwelcome. Only praise is accepted. Those who criticize shouldn't blame the author for not showing any mercy. The author's tolerance is far from pristine.

444.83 Million words | 2021-01-10 16:04Update

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Lanxiang Love Fiction
Lanxiang Love

She is the granddaughter of the Prime Minister, and her family was involved in a struggle for the throne and became guilty. She and her newly wed husband both died on their way to exile. She was reborn with memories and reincarnated as Chen Xianglan, a servant girl of the prestigious Lin family in Jiangnan. In this life, Xianglan had four encounters with love. One she couldn't have, one she didn't want, one withered before fully blossoming, and there's another... sigh, it's just not easy... This is a story of a young servant girl longing to leave the household but unable to.

114.88 Million words | 2022-07-23 22:44Update

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The Arrival of Fengyi Fiction
The Arrival of Fengyi

In the largest courtyard in the world, there are the most rumors; from a beggar to a slave, from hunger to a den of gossip. With the fierceness learned from competing with vicious dogs for food, and the tolerance learned from being deceived by others, step by step, watch the lonely girl Fengyi blossom at every step.

203.44 Million words | 2023-06-25 06:34Update

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The Popular School Grass is a Girl Fiction
The Popular School Grass is a Girl

On the surface, she is a popular high school student who appears to be gay. In reality, she is the hacker Z who uses the internet to track down criminals. Disguised as a boy, she dominates the gaming world, punishes the wicked, and excels in flirting with girls. When the truth about her being a girl is exposed, the whole nation goes crazy! Bo Jiu: 'Qin Dashen, do you have a girlfriend?' Qin Mo puts down his notebook and replies, 'No.' Bo Jiu, in a low voice, starts flirting, 'Then from now on, you do; it's me.' Qin Mo, hearing this, takes charge dominantly! Bo Jiu is puzzled, 'Wait, what are you doing?' Qin Mo says, 'Exercising my rights as your boyfriend!' (This is a rebirth sweet and pampering story with Bo Jiu as the female lead and Qin Mo as the male lead.)

259.23 Million words | 2021-07-24 21:04Update

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Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms Fiction
Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms

Sands scorching in the wilderness, remorse gnawing at my heart, The sound of war echoing with swords and horses, tears shed in a startled night dream. Outside the window, a lonely moon hangs in the empty night, its coldness like water. Once prosperous, now fallen with a sigh, my homeland lost forever! Countless thoughts, a long sigh, only the sound of cold rain and the east wind breaking. I only wish that when I return, I can cleanse myself and redeem my sins... Fang Yage, the Princess of Anning, experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. After dying, she is reborn at the age of thirteen, in the prime of her youth... In her previous life, despite being gentle and virtuous, all she got in return was the death of her loved ones and the shattering of the dynasty! In this life, even if she embarks on a path of bloodshed, she is determined to keep her family safe and prevent those insignificant people from coveting the vast mountains and rivers that belong to her uncle. When all is

120.44 Million words | 2023-06-30 02:24Update

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Reborn: The Cold-door Sister-in-law Fiction
Reborn: The Cold-door Sister-in-law

Reborn into an era without modern technology and internet, I found myself in a destitute family. The original host had some mental deterioration and was already married. But that's not the most unfortunate part. The most unfortunate part is being the eldest sister-in-law with a bunch of idle family members to take care of. And, more importantly, there's an adorable little bun who calls me "mother". Well, for the sake of these children, I can only give it my all. Though lacking in any special skills, all I have is a pair of diligent hands and a heart longing to become prosperous...

100.60 Million words | 2022-10-12 08:00Update

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After marrying the richest man in the city, I became more carefree. Fiction
After marrying the richest man in the city, I became more carefree.

【Hot new release "Stunning the World After Leaving the Circle" ongoing, welcome to enjoy!】 #Shocking! The top socialite Song Ci married a level-ten disabled man, Han Zhan! # Everyone laughed at Song Ci for blinded eyes, choosing to marry an unknown soldier with disabilities instead of the wealthy and handsome Second Young Master of Chuandong Group. Only she knew that this man would soon become the richest man in Wangdong City. … Song Ci was reborn to the summer of her childhood. Her older sister, who was murdered by her adoptive father in her previous life, was still alive and the man who had disappointed her was desperately pursuing her, while the man who was once out of reach in Wangdong City remained unknown. In this life, Song Ci vowed to expose scumbags, protect her loved ones, and marry the most beautiful love! 【Post-marriage chapter】 One day, a friend asked Song Ci, "How

263.70 Million words | 2022-03-06 14:54Update

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Imperial Treasure Fiction
Imperial Treasure

A penniless individual who accumulated wealth through appraising treasures, searching for treasures, and seizing treasures, Suiyi, sat there. In front of her were two objects – a sword and a mirror. Someone: "Boss, can I pawn them?" Suiyi: "The origin of this sword..." Someone: "Do you remember Dongfang Bu Bai who castrated himself on Blackwood Cliff with this sword years ago?" Suiyi: "...Hmm, wasn't it a knife? Okay, then what about this mirror? Is it Zhu Bajie's magic reflecting mirror?" Someone: "No... this is the mirror Tang Monk used for grooming... What are you doing?" Suiyi: "Hmm... I think I'll call the psychiatric hospital and have them come pick you up." In fact, all

379.12 Million words | 2021-03-12 08:00Update

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Quick Transmigration: Manual for Torturing Scum Fiction
Quick Transmigration: Manual for Torturing Scum

Wei Chu relied on a system that descended from the heavens and was reborn, successfully avenging her family by killing the scumbag. But she longed to return to the beginning, to protect her family and him. So she had to shuttle through one task world after another, changing the tragic fate of the clients and accumulating the power to go back in time.

43.55 Million words | 2022-02-11 13:53Update

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Good things come to those who wait. Fiction
Good things come to those who wait.

People are often oblivious to the many individuals who guard what is so crucial to them, only realizing its significance when it is lost. Shen Muqing's future is thus concealed within the invisible threads of destiny and the fated individuals no one can see.

96.57 Million words | 2022-02-10 07:31Update

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The Cold Consort of the New Regent Fiction
The Cold Consort of the New Regent

Although she governs the laws of three realms, is she still human? She can get tired, she can die, so she takes advantage of a car accident and transmigrates to ancient times to become a royal consort. She indulges in food, drinks, and pleasures, without having to do anything. No, I say, Your Highness, although we are married, this is our first meeting, please behave yourself. Don't come near me, I can't control my temper...

79.53 Million words | 2022-11-21 11:47Update

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The Foolish Concubine's Strategy Fiction
The Foolish Concubine's Strategy

Lin Yumo is a proud and talented woman from the modern world, with her grace, elegance, and exceptional intelligence. Ling Yuwei is the foolish young lady of the Prime Minister's residence, with her ugly appearance and ignorance. When the modern Lin Yumo mysteriously travels to the ancient times, how will everything unfold? Nangong Yi is the highly favored third prince of the Southern Spirit Kingdom, yet he forsakes countless beautiful women during the bride selection ceremony and chooses the ugliest of them all. Is it a coincidence or is there a deliberate intention behind it? Li Wenchen is the wealthy young master of the capital city, who tries every means to dissolve his engagement with her but later pursues her relentlessly. What is the reason behind it? Yan Zimo is the esteemed crown prince of the Northern Cloud Country, who develops affection for her despite her plain appearance, only to discover later that she is his long-lost sister. Who is the millennium-long journey for? And who is the one person who can accompany her through this life?

61.60 Million words | 2023-05-24 20:03Update

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A Woman's Charm is Valued Fiction
A Woman's Charm is Valued

On her wedding day, the hall was filled with a bloody spectacle. Wei Ziyi never expected that the foster daughter her father cherished would betray the entire General's house. And her fiance himself would personally wipe out her family! When she opened her eyes again, the once illustrious noble daughter of the General's house had become an ignored illegitimate daughter of a Marquis. Her grandmother was rough, her birth father cruel, and her mother passionate but too straightforward, unable to resist the tears of a delicate and weak woman. One after another, strange and extreme characters appeared, and conspiracies and tricks followed in succession. The seemingly simple noble mansion was fraught with deep waters. With a cold and disdainful smile, since fate gave her a chance to start over, she would seek revenge for her grievances, repay her resentments! She just didn't know when her mother and brother, of this lifetime, would hold her in the palm of their hands and cherish her; and there was one person, who possessed boundless talent and held the whole country, just to see her smile again.

86.25 Million words | 2023-06-24 13:38Update

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Fortunate Encounter in Adversity Fiction
Fortunate Encounter in Adversity

Shen Lei has six older sisters in total, and he is the youngest in the family. Each sister is beautiful and intelligent, making it difficult for Shen Lei to stand out among this group of stunning women. After much effort, he finally had the opportunity to marry and start his own family, but unfortunately, he was rejected time and time again. Feeling desperate, Shen Lei decided to execute an astonishing plan – to kidnap a beautiful girl and bring her home as his wife, only to discover that the person under the veil is actually a man?

15.00 Million words | 2023-03-24 03:00Update

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The supporting female character has been reborn. Fiction
The supporting female character has been reborn.

In her previous life, she was dazzled by wealth and splendor. Zhao Xinghua was just a rural teacher. Even though he married his cousin, she still couldn't let go of her obsession. In the end, she was tricked by Zhao Xinghua and his cousin, becoming Zhao Xinghua's sister-in-law, just for the convenience of their secret rendezvous. She worked like a slave for the Zhao family, secretly entangled with Zhao Xinghua, foolishly thinking she could deceive everyone. But when her husband climbed the social ladder and found a better family, she was kicked out of the house under the accusation of seducing her younger brother-in-law. In this life, she doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes. She is determined to extinguish that hypocritical heart and have a splendid life, even if she's just a supporting character. It's a military marriage story, with an older man and a younger woman. Hehe.

147.76 Million words | 2022-11-11 22:22Update

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If Jia could start over again. Fiction
If Jia could start over again.

Jia Ru Chapter: I always believed that one day, Zhou Gongjin would love me as he loved Xiao Qiao. But when I stood in front of the civil affairs bureau, I realized that Zhou Gongjin had never truly loved me in the past twenty years. What difference could marriage make? Zhou Gongjin, let's get divorced! Zhou Gongjin Chapter: I always believed that the girl who followed me around day and night would eventually be mine, no matter what it took. Even if it meant going to the ends of the earth. But when she calmly said to me for the first time, "Let's break up," I tasted the bitterness of heartbreak. Many years later, she looked at me with the same gaze and said, "Zhou Gongjin, let's get divorced." I tasted the agony of a broken heart once again...

75.68 Million words | 2021-10-28 05:14Update

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After the divorce, I reached the pinnacle of my life. Fiction
After the divorce, I reached the pinnacle of my life.

Lu, the famous wooden man, feudal rubbish. After being rejected for marriage, Ya Lan unexpectedly obtained a memory of unknown origin. She, as an onlooker, witnessed a girl's transformation from a maid to a respected hero. Her brief but brilliant life opened Ya Lan's eyes and made her realize that girls can also have a different way of living. The contempt of childhood sweetheart, the indifference of family, the appearance of mysterious memories - multiple stimuli caused Ya Lan, a simple person, to begin to fight back. But she gradually discovered that all the hardships she went through seemed to be not accidental; there was a hand pushing everything in secret... Also known as "After the Completion of the Time-travel Story," Ya Lan's Tragic Counterattack History: Slapping the face of her second aunt who always bullied her: banished to the temple; the mouthy former rival who looked down on her: thrown into a pond and almost lost her life; step by step, she grew and gained love, but her step-sister, reborn in secret, was watching in the dark. Ya Lan's inner thoughts: How can one turn dark without experiencing setbacks!

62.23 Million words | 2023-05-12 23:00Update

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