Top 10 Must-Read Historical Romance Fiction Novels Are you a fan of captivating love stories set in the past? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled a list of the top 10 must-read historical romance fiction novels that will transport you to a world filled with passion, adventure, and unforgettable characters. 1. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: This classic novel is a timeless masterpiece of love and societal norms in Regency England. 2. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Travel through time with Claire and Jamie's epic love story set against the backdrop of the Jacobite uprising. 3. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Transport yourself to the American South during the Civil War, where the fiery romance between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler unfolds. 4. "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte: Immerse yourself in the Gothic romance of Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester as they navigate secrets and societal expectations. 5. "The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough: Set in the Australian Outback, this novel explores the forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart. 6. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons: Discover a gripping love story set during World War II in Russia, as Tatiana and Alexander's relationship is tested by the realities of war. 7. "Gentle Rogue" by Johanna Lindsey: This historical romance follows the passionate adventures of Georgina Anderson and James Malory on the high seas. 8. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Although primarily a historical fiction novel, the richly woven story explores the bonds of sisterhood and love during World War II in Nazi-occupied France. 9. "A Knight in Shining Armor" by Jude Deveraux: Prepare to be swept away by time travel and a forbidden love affair when a modern-day woman encounters her medieval knight in shining armor. 10. "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn: Delve into the world of Regency London with this charming romance between Daphne Bridgerton and the enigmatic Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. To fully immerse yourself in the world of historical romance fiction, there are dedicated websites and communities where you can find recommendations, reviews, and discussions. Some popular websites include Goodreads, Historical Romance Writers, and The Romance Reviews. Whether you're a devoted fan of historical romance fiction or new to the genre, these novels will captivate your imagination and leave you longing for more. Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and let these stories whisk you away to a bygone era where love knows no boundaries.
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139.38 Million words | 2021-05-12 01:12Update
The case of dismembered bodies in the bamboo forest, the case of the headless woman, the case of the abandoned child's body... Whether in modern or ancient times, Shen Qianmo could not escape the fate of dealing with corpses. However, as an elite in the forensic field, she was used to it, using her professional knowledge to unravel the truth and speak for the dead. But could she be any more unlucky? She transmigrated into the body of an idiotic and disfigured daughter of a duke, her fiancé was stolen by her own sister, and she was forced to marry a dissolute and ruthless prince. The heartless princess plotted against her... A cult organization hunted her down... An evil prince plotted against her... An enemy general humiliated her... It turned out that all of this was related to the useless prince she was forced to marry, who had carried family hatred and national grudges, scheming for years despite his weak constitution. A modern female forensic expert transmigrated to ancient times, conducting autopsies, solving cases, seeking revenge for her husband, resisting foreign enemies, and protecting her home and country, ultimately gaining a fulfilling and happy ending.
75.61 Million words | 2021-09-02 14:32Update
In the noblewomen circle of the capital city, Han Ling is an extraordinary existence. While those young ladies from prestigious families strive to secure a favorable marriage, abiding by the principles of filial piety and obedience to their husbands, she rebels against the norms and conventions. "I do not conform to the virtues of the ancient emperors and sages," she declares, seeking freedom and putting herself above societal norms. In her previous life, it was this audacity that earned her a brilliant career and a blissful marriage. However, she could never have imagined that in the end, she would be betrayed by the two people she trusted the most, and everything she had worked for would turn out to be an illusion. Reborn in her childhood, when she sees her closest loved ones still by her side... she realizes that in this life, she should restrain her pride and pursue a "happy and fulfilling" life for herself and those who genuinely care for her. (Partly based on the historical period of Emperor Jiajing, however, the story itself is fictional. Historians, please don't take it too seriously!)
97.76 Million words | 2022-09-20 22:05Update
Awakening from a dream of white grass and red flowers, Zhu Yan finds herself inexplicably transported to a small village in Jiangnan. Her memories of studying medicine are intact, but she can't recall anything else. Faced with an unknown dynasty and difficult circumstances, she relies on the fragments of her memory to practice medicine and sell herbal remedies, gaining fame in the process. With her keen mind and skillful hands, her presence and the aroma of medicinal herbs not only stir up the entire village but also unearth her hidden extraordinary background. She regrets it deeply, but now, she can't escape. This story is not about farming but about practicing medicine! The original author misunderstood the categorization, so feel free to leave if you entered by mistake, or stay to witness the medical practices and power struggles. Fictional setting! Fictional setting! Fictional setting! That's important to emphasize three times!
74.93 Million words | 2023-06-29 08:30Update
In a turbulent world, an orphan was confronted with a massacre upon their first encounter. Hoping to grow up quietly and reunite with their family if fortunate, they find themselves entangled in a martial arts conflict. With the intention of learning swordsmanship from them and becoming a great hero, little did they know they were already entwined in a grand conspiracy. Their friends sacrifice for it, their loved one wanders because of it, and their family remains separated because of it, all orchestrated by the ones they once considered their own. They say the Liang Family Army is the most evil in the world, yet a man surnamed Liang has spent forty years in search of a woman. They say Da Yu is the best country in the world, yet its people cruelly harm their own kind. They say people in chaotic times are unworthy of happiness, yet the man and woman smile when they meet death. 'Qiao Meng, amidst this chaos, who else should we trust?'
44.91 Million words | 2020-11-26 02:43Update
Reborn, she remained the legitimate eldest daughter of the aristocracy. However, in this life, she has experienced bloodshed and assassination, and she no longer fears the dark secrets of the mansion. Those who deceive, humiliate, and belittle me shall receive tenfold, hundredfold retribution! With each step, blood will be spilled, but fortunately, there is profound kinship. Moreover, how did cooperating in murder lead to the marriage bed? Hands off, you golden ringed rat, bite him! (I guarantee one update, and every five votes will result in an additional update. Please use pink votes to support me!)
136.65 Million words | 2020-08-17 10:18Update
The river of time is an unbridgeable stream, silently eroding all the loves, hates, angers, and infatuations until they dissipate without a trace. Ten years ago, she and he experienced the most unforgettable love and the most deeply rooted hatred. She loved him with all her strength, and he was equally devoted to her. She thought their love was unbreakable. However, when destiny mercilessly raised its scythe, when the poppy flower bloomed with an evil smile, he simply turned around and walked away. In that moment, she realized that everything was nothing but a meticulously planned conspiracy. She fell from heaven into hell. Love or hatred, she said, if she truly forgot, she would never want
23.82 Million words | 2020-07-03 23:24Update
Gu Qi Qi is going on a blind date, but this guy is too desperate. He wants to force her into a marriage contract right after they meet? She's doing pretty well on her own, she doesn't want to hang on to a graceless and sarcastic old fox! Unfortunately, that man is too formidable. On their first official meeting, he sharply detects the 'truthful Miss' from that night and grabs onto it to pressure and entice her, refusing to let go. Well then, she wants to see how he can handle her as a feisty wife!
101.69 Million words | 2020-07-23 00:05Update
Arriving in ancient times, I was bestowed with a pair of cunning parents and a pair of devious brothers. My days were blissfully content. I thought I would follow the steps of an ancient girl's life and find an economically suitable man. But then, I became disfigured. Oh heavens, I truly cannot marry now. Is it my fate to be a leftover woman for two lifetimes? I thought I would spend my whole life like this until I met him. What? He wants to be my husband! No, this man is too treacherous. What? It's not up to me? You, you, you, you actually plotted against me? And I have been manipulated my whole life. I had no extraordinary beauty, no business talent, and certainly no ambitions or schemes. This is just the story of an ordinary modern woman's joys and sorrows in ancient times. Please, dear readers, listen as I tell my tale.
79.58 Million words | 2020-07-31 20:36Update
Encounter the hero and beauty, amidst the chaos of war, a picturesque land stretches for thousands of miles; heroes rise, loyalty and enmity between families and nations, looking back, the night is calm. A female student trapped in the identity of the Third Young Lady; brothers of the Yi family fighting for the throne; Chinese students in the Japanese military officer academy; a renowned courtesan; a warlord reigning over a region... A seemingly ordinary pursuit and rescue mission brings these individuals together. With different aims, they navigate around each other, concealed beneath their "masks," hiding desires and true identities that must not be revealed. Espionage, assassination, coercion - behind all the tactics lies a power struggle between various forces and conflicting beliefs, as well as a scramble for wealth and interests. And amidst this grand conspiracy, like a web silently woven around them, the question remains: in this age of desolation, in the face of power and national righteousness, is there still room for love?
23.64 Million words | 2022-09-07 08:14Update
Qiao Nian lived in the Qiao family for years. Her biological parents came knocking on the door, and in an instant, the prestigious families in the city knew that the Qiao family had a fake heiress! The real heiress was talented, gentle, and kind-hearted. The fake heiress was ignorant and achieved nothing. Everyone wanted to see how miserable she would be once she was kicked out of the prestigious family and returned to her impoverished life in the mountain valley! Qiao Nian also thought that her biological parents, who came from Luhe County, were poor teachers. Little did she know that her brother drove a luxury car worth millions! Her father taught at Qingda University, and he even had the title of professor! The trashy family all fawned over her grandfather, bowing and scraping... Qiao Nian: ? Hmm... this is not what we agreed upon! Breaking away from the trashy group, Qiao Nian reclaimed her true self. She became the top scorer in the college entrance examination, a popular live-streamer, and the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage... One by one, the masks fell off, and one by one, she dominated the trending searches in the city. The faces of the trashy men, trashy women, and trashy parents turned green with envy. Haters taunted: What's the use of selling a persona? You're just throwing yourself at my brother every day. Qiao Nian: Sorry, I already have someone. The top streamer brother: @Qiao Nian, let me introduce her to everyone. This is my sister. The prestigious grandpa: Darling, why are you working so hard? What kind of bicycle do you want? Grandpa will buy it for you!... The influential figures in Beijing spread rumors about how the eccentric master had a wife hidden away in a golden house. No matter how others provoked, he never took her out to meet people. Don't ask, the answer is always, "My wife is from the countryside and is shy." Until one day, someone saw the usually dignified and aloof master holding onto a girl's slender waist, trapping her in a corner, and with reddened eyes, he whispered, "Baby, when will you give me a proper title?" 【The Fake Heiress Turns Out to be a Real Prestigious Family Member】+【Dual Powerhouses】
464.47 Million words | 2021-03-13 12:20Update
Cheng Jiaoniang's foolish illness has healed, but she still feels like she is and is not Cheng Jiaoniang. Strange memories have arisen in her mind. As the abandoned daughter of the Cheng family, she has to return to the Cheng family. However, she has come to regain her memories, not to be bullied and looked down upon. ************************* Cover, produced by Mushuiyou~
219.45 Million words | 2023-05-20 03:35Update
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
Reborn in the Great Xia Empire, Sheng Siyan may appear harmless like a little white rabbit, delicate and easy to manipulate. Little do people know, she is actually a cunning and clever little fox who never loses. When it comes to choosing a spouse, the little fox naturally has a discerning eye. And so, Sheng Siyan realizes that she has been fortunate enough to pick a husband who brings his own invincibility halo to the table... O(∩_∩)O Haha, life is now enjoyable. Husband, you go engage in battles, I'll enjoy the blessings and comforts! Husband: =_= Isn't engaging in battles a woman's battlefield, my lady? You're being unfair... ——*——*——*——*—— A certain author has completed a trilogy of ancient-style novels: "Coldness of Smoke and Water," "The Rules of Reborn Space," "Walking Hand in Hand with You." There is also a completed fantasy martial arts and mystery novel "Replenishing the Sky Chronicle." And lastly, a completed lengthy historical romance novel "The Handbook for the Original Consort." Quality assured, feel free to jump into any of these stories. O(∩_∩)O
245.30 Million words | 2022-01-24 06:29Update
"虚有其表 (School H)" is a high-quality literary novel written by iChe. This site offers the latest chapters to read, the complete text of "虚有其表 (School H)" to read, and provides free, ad-free online reading. If you notice that the updates of "虚有其表 (School H)" are slow, please contact Xiao Bing immediately.
26.84 Million words | 2021-12-08 13:41Update
After joining Li Corporation, a young lawyer named Shen Xieyi becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with the handsome CEO, Li Zeliang. Strange actions and events suggest that they may have a past acquaintance, but both choose to feign ignorance. As layers of clues are unveiled, it is discovered that Li Zeliang's leg injury and Xieyi's unexpected amnesia stem from the same car accident. Buried behind the accident lies a long-standing feud between two families. With the burden of family enmity, Xieyi must confront whether her memory loss is genuine or a ploy to exploit her relationship with Li Zeliang for revenge. Regardless of the truth behind this love, fortunately, the lovers eventually find happiness together.
25.17 Million words | 2023-02-16 00:44Update
The aim of a foodie is to taste all the gourmet dishes in the world. Being able to recognize childhood friends by their taste is extraordinary! Surprisingly, childhood friends not only resemble Pan An in appearance, but also possess remarkable qualities! Transforming into a loyal prince is even more extraordinary! Speaking of Luo's Man Niang, who wouldn't give a thumbs up and envy her? This girl is truly extraordinary, obtaining the title of princess just by eating, tsk tsk, truly fortunate.
93.03 Million words | 2021-01-23 20:03Update
Time leaves light footsteps, stirring up memories of our past love. We loved each other fiercely, disregarding everything else. What caused us to misunderstand each other and hurt one another? "Can I be her bridesmaid?""Why?""Because then I can enter the sacred halls of marriage with you!" Yan Ningyue once said that the luckiest and unluckiest thing in her life was meeting Shen Junhan. Yan Ningyue was an orphan, pure-hearted and gentle, only desiring a simple life. But fate had a different plan for her and introduced a man named Shen Junhan into her life. Her life was no longer peaceful, as they started to grow fond of each other. However, due to an accident, their love quietly shattered, like a delicate thread binding them tightly, unable to struggle free, becoming more entangled with each passing day... Shen Junhan: "My world is filled with you! It was in the past, and it will be in the future! I only ask for a chance! A chance to redeem myself!" [Reader urging for updates:] Welcome to join~ Sina Weibo [Yang Gege Ya] Welcome to follow~ Welcome to interact~
31.82 Million words | 2023-01-26 20:08Update
Fifteen years ago, the Ye family suffered an accidental death, leaving the mother and child deceased, and their eldest daughter shocked into madness. Fifteen years later, Ye Nianchen, who had been seeking treatment outside, suddenly recovered and returned to the capital. With careful planning, the long-kept truth gradually emerged. Ye Nianchen's only intention was to live well and witness the magnificent unfolding of the delayed karmic retribution, fifteen years in the making!
88.87 Million words | 2021-01-29 14:24Update
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
He returned with three hundred trusted followers, only to be trapped in a deep mountain forest by a mysterious formation. For seven days and nights, they were unable to escape, witnessing the constant deaths of those around them, causing great panic. Then, a young girl riding a donkey broke into the formation and effortlessly broke it, saving him and his subordinates. As he looked at the girl's delicate face, he sighed in regret, "Why is my destined love coming so early? She doesn't even look fifteen yet. I'll have to wait a few more years to marry her." "You're already twenty-five, and
170.16 Million words | 2020-08-21 07:21Update
