best historical romance novel

Are you a fan of captivating stories set in the past? If you appreciate tales of passion, love, and adventure against a historical backdrop, then historical romance novels are perfect for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best historical romance novels that will transport you to different eras and keep you engrossed until the very last page.

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
Transport yourself to the Scottish Highlands in this epic time-traveling romance. Follow the journey of Claire Randall, a 20th-century nurse who mysteriously travels back in time to the 18th century. Amidst political intrigue and war, Claire finds love and passion with the dashing highlander Jamie Fraser. Diana Gabaldon's vivid storytelling will leave you enthralled throughout this breathtaking series.

2. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen:
No list of historical romance novels would be complete without mentioning this timeless classic. Jane Austen's masterpiece introduces readers to the iconic characters Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Set in 19th-century England, this tale explores themes of family, societal expectations, and the tumultuous journey of falling in love despite one's pride and prejudices.

3. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons:
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this emotionally charged novel takes readers on a captivating journey through war-torn Russia. Tatiana, a young Russian woman, falls in love with Alexander, a soldier fighting on the front lines. The unforgiving circumstances of war test their love and resilience in this heart-wrenching and passionate tale of love against all odds.

4. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell:
Step into the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era with this unforgettable classic. Margaret Mitchell's tale follows the audacious Scarlett O'Hara as she navigates romance, loss, and survival. "Gone with the Wind" is a sweeping epic that explores the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of one of America's darkest chapters.

5. "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn:
For fans of Regency-era romance, this delightful novel is the perfect choice. Follow the charming and unconventional Bridgerton family as they navigate the tumultuous world of high society in 19th-century England. In this first book of the Bridgerton series, Julia Quinn introduces readers to Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, whose pretend courtship leads to unexpected love.

To discover even more historical romance novels that will satisfy your craving for love, adventure, and history, websites such as Goodreads and BookBub offer extensive lists and recommendations. Additionally, platforms like Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble provide a wide selection of historical romance novels in both digital and physical formats.

Immerse yourself in the past with these captivating historical romance novels. Whether you prefer passionate stories set in ancient civilizations, medieval castles, or the glittering ballrooms of the Victorian era, these books will transport you to different worlds filled with love, heartbreak, and unforgettable characters. Happy reading!
Shanshan is Coming Fiction
Shanshan is Coming

Nashan suddenly felt her waist being held against the wall, and a familiar scent hit her face. It was Baili Rui. Before she could react, her mouth was covered, and he kissed her forcefully, almost like a punishment, causing her lips to ache. Why did this man forcefully kiss her again? The pain in her lips made Nashan gasp. Baili Rui's lips left hers, and he looked at her slightly bloodied lips, lightly brushing them with his fingers. Nashan's large eyes were a bit scared, confused, and angry. Baili Rui stared into Nashan's eyes with heat in his breath as he said, 'Bailey Xiao, Shen Wei, who else is there? Was I underestimating you a little?' Nashan blinked, her long eyelashes seeming to hit Baili Rui's face, and asked in confusion, 'What do you mean? I don't understand what you're saying.' 'You better not play games with emotions,' Baili Rui threatened. A one-on-one encounter, no abuse throughout. A high-quality piece of literature.

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The Kite Runner Fiction
The Kite Runner

Many years have passed, and people say that old stories can be buried, but I finally understand that it is wrong because the past can crawl back on its own. Looking back, I realize that in the past twenty-six years, I have always been peering into that deserted path. Amir, a wealthy 12-year-old boy in Afghanistan, shares a brotherly bond with his servant Hassan. However, after a tragic event following a kite-flying competition, Amir feels guilty and tormented by his own cowardice, leading him to drive Hassan away. Soon after, he follows his father to flee to America. As an adult, Amir can never forgive himself for betraying Hassan. In order to seek redemption, Amir returns to his homeland after over two decades, hoping to do something to help his unfortunate friend. However, he uncovers a shocking lie, and his childhood nightmare resurfaces. Now, Amir must make a difficult choice. This novel is both cruel and beautiful, as the author uses warm and delicate prose to depict the essence of human nature and redemption, leaving a lasting impact on the reader's heart.

89.59 Million words | 2022-02-07 14:54Update

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Small Days of Summer Solstice Fiction
Small Days of Summer Solstice

Waking up in the Great Wu Dynasty, Xia Zhi realizes that effort is the key to a new beginning. Follow Xia Zhi as he leads his family to prosperity and lives his own small days.

83.43 Million words | 2023-04-15 11:30Update

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The Unceasing Beauty Fiction
The Unceasing Beauty

Xia Qianfei is a joke her whole life. She works hard to support her family, but her husband is captivated by a beautiful mistress. In the end, the mistress accidentally kills Xia Qianfei. Waking up from the nightmare, she is still in her prime. Why rush into marriage when one is flourishing in life? However, beneath her dignified and virtuous appearance, she unexpectedly finds herself attracting attention. "Alright, alright, tell me, you look stunning." "I'll spend all the money I earn on you in the future." "...Deal!"

487.39 Million words | 2021-07-13 01:24Update

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Blooming Magnolia Fiction
Blooming Magnolia

Originally a young doctor, the protagonist unexpectedly gets entangled in a wealthy family's power struggles, unraveling a shocking secret of her own. Armed with half of a hidden treasure map, she embarks on a journey with two young warriors, exploring the rivers and mountains, seeking the lost Witch Clan, stirring up a revolution... Witness how a doctor transforms into a hero!

60.17 Million words | 2020-08-15 02:26Update

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My Classmate, Lou Fiction
My Classmate, Lou

I thought I had fallen in love with just an ordinary handsome guy, but little did I know that he was a renowned person on campus. Not only was he tall, handsome, and wealthy, but he was also an exceptional student. Now I'm really worried whether I should date him or not. 'Fang Nanqing, dare you not to date me?' 'I dare not, I dare not...' My proud and awkward classmate, Lou!

30.92 Million words | 2023-01-07 20:54Update

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Becoming an Immortal from Mortal Fiction
Becoming an Immortal from Mortal

No spiritual roots, no cultivation? No, witness how the female protagonist steps by step transcends mortal existence and achieves extraordinary Immortal Dao! What is Dao? It is said that the highest virtue is like water. Water benefits all things without contention and stays away from what people hate, thus it is close to the Dao!

170.87 Million words | 2022-07-31 00:31Update

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Sophie's World Fiction
Sophie's World

This is a world-renowned philosophical enlightenment book. Sophie, a 14-year-old girl, receives unusual letters that unravel the world like a riddle. Guided by a mysterious mentor, Sophie begins to contemplate the fundamental questions pondered by philosophical masters such as Socrates, Plato, Darwin, Freud, and more. Using her innate intuition and acquired knowledge, Sophie attempts to unravel these mysteries, only to discover that the truth is far stranger and more extraordinary than she ever imagined. 'Sophie's World' is a world of wisdom, a world of dreams. It awakens the amazement of every individual's innermost being and arouses curiosity about the ultimate meaning of life.

222.83 Million words | 2021-12-08 17:01Update

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The Eternal Sword Fiction
The Eternal Sword

At the beginning of my journey, I never thought about my nickname. People just gave me the nickname 'The Swordmaster'. But deep down, I knew I wasn't some heavenly king; I was merely a lowly ghost soldier, emerging from the depths of the human realm's infernal hell. This sword was never meant to be mine, the martial arts weren't meant to be mine, and neither was the right to live happily in this world.

190.79 Million words | 2021-07-19 13:09Update

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Farewell Story in Hangzhou Fiction
Farewell Story in Hangzhou

"Farewell Story in Hangzhou" is a gripping and beautifully written novel by the author Cheng Wei. It is available for free reading on Pizhuqe with its compelling plot and excellent writing style.

298.93 Million words | 2023-06-04 04:03Update

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Night Tales: Let the Bullets Fly Fiction
Night Tales: Let the Bullets Fly

The story begins with the protagonist, who has studied diligently for ten years and earned the title of 'Foreign Scholar', finally graduating from a national university with a major in Chinese. He expects a bright future ahead, but soon realizes the harsh reality of unemployment after stepping into society. As fate would have it, he finds a job at a county office and encounters various clerks, setting the stage for the unfolding of the story.

427.15 Million words | 2022-11-02 17:55Update

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Ridiculous Life Fiction
Ridiculous Life

Sometimes, a person's life needs a bad start. I once had the dirtiest, most despicable job in the world, and I had a love affair that I couldn't bear to look back on. Perhaps this is a key bestowed upon me by the heavens, allowing me to enter the realm of happiness with my luggage. When I had money, power, and enjoyed the infinite tenderness bestowed upon me by the heavens, I realized that it was all an illusion that would vanish when I woke up. The only things I truly possess are the key and the worn-out suitcase... The key is not meant to open a new door, but to unlock the mystery in his heart, to cleanse our deteriorated love affair, and regain my own passionate love!

126.72 Million words | 2023-05-23 11:28Update

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City Soul Fiction
City Soul

Yelena, the third princess sent by the Roman Empire as a sign of friendship, loves excitement, dog fights, drinking, and gambling. Her biggest dream is to have fun with her two friends in the city of Chang'an every day. However, reality is cruel when the Roman war flag is raised, the dragon roars, and the army sets out on an expedition to the East. The furious Han emperor wants her head to be sacrificed for the army's campaign. Thus, a new chapter of history begins...

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World of Enchanting Beauty Fiction
World of Enchanting Beauty

In the Dragon Abyss continent, three nations, Moonlight, Changlong, and Tianqian, vie for power. How will a wandering woman stir up the turbulent winds of these three countries? With an aloof prince, a melancholic prince, and a deadly princess, I have traveled far and wide, desiring nothing more than to build a peaceful sanctuary with you. I have put in all my effort only to catch a glimpse of your enchanting beauty. Through treacherous obstacles in the rivers and lakes, and intricate political schemes in the court, I will accompany you, witnessing each and every event. Let us watch together as the moon shines over the heavens, and see who awaits at the end of fate...

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Xuanqing Chronicle Fiction
Xuanqing Chronicle

At the beginning of creation, the Supreme Mystery existed on the jade, and at the end of the Three Purities, before the Founding Ancestor. The Wheel of Balance revolves, boundless and infinite, resembling the Dao yet not the Dao, creating the vast universe. Ten lifetimes of love and the entanglement of destiny. 'Master, how much farther do we have to go?' 'Not far.' 'How far is not far?' 'Why?' 'Master, I can't walk anymore.' 'Shall I carry you?' 'Yes, yes, Master, you're so kind.' 'You are kind too, and good at dreaming.' Zhi Yifei: .............

338.49 Million words | 2020-08-06 18:33Update

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There's Treasure Fiction
There's Treasure

"There's Treasure" is a gripping and well-written novel written by the author Yi Xiao Tang. It is available for free reading online on PenFun Pavilion.

444.88 Million words | 2021-10-22 10:02Update

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War and Humanity Fiction
War and Humanity

War and Humanity primarily depicts the rise and fall of the upper echelons of the Kuomintang through the life of Tong Shuangwei, a legal authority. It portrays his journey from chaos and naivety to awakening and enlightenment, while also narrating the story of Tong Jiating, his son, who grows from innocence to become a righteous warrior. Through the experiences of several generations, it showcases a panoramic view of half of China during the Anti-Japanese War.

280.12 Million words | 2021-06-30 23:25Update

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Evil Woman in Charge Fiction
Evil Woman in Charge

In her previous life, Lin Wan'er was a tomboy who traveled back in time to ancient times. However, her family perished in a big fire, her parents died, she was divorced by her fiancé, and her uncle and aunt treated her coldly. With people's mocking and gossip, as well as seven younger brothers to take care of, Lin Wan'er felt overwhelmed. Starting anew, Lin Wan'er, with her charming eyes, saw the reality clearly and decided to change her fate. She became the most notorious woman throughout history, seeking a better life, pursuing prosperity, gaining favor from high-ranking officials, challenging the court, pretending to be a 'poetry immortal' by imitating famous poets, writing books, engaging in business, and making money to become a 'business tycoon'. All the stunningly handsome men fell for her, but Lin Wan'er only chose one. PS: This new book is sweet and can be slowly cultivated, but the title is not good, not good. PS: When the evil woman gains power, chaos and fury shall follow...

207.11 Million words | 2022-08-28 21:31Update

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No Waiting for the Ex-Wife Fiction
No Waiting for the Ex-Wife

Being together for five years, she couldn't withstand the presence of another woman for a few months. When he asked for a divorce, Wenrui felt the pain that made her almost forget how to breathe. She realized that in love, the one who gives the most always remains insignificant. How insignificant can one be? No amount of crying, pleading, or even suicide attempts could bring back a single glance from him. Isn't it said that a divorced woman is worthless? Then how should we describe the man who clings onto her desperately? [Yu Qingmei's Story] For money, he cunningly pushed her into another abyss. Being together for ten years, despite poverty, their life was simple and happy. But when things got better, she found out that she was pregnant at the same time as the other woman. She never expected her years of love to end up like this... The most embarrassing moment was when the other him stood by her side, providing shelter from the storm. It turns out that everything was predetermined! "Besides making instant noodles, what else can you do?" Gu Shaoyang's face was serious, filled with helplessness. "I can also boil water." Feng Miaoshuang stood with her hands on her hips, responding seriously! If you don't expect anything, there will be no disappointment, no fear, no worries... She was just afraid of getting hurt, so she became like a hedgehog. An artistic version of "How time crawls over my skin; only I know it best." Recommended completed novel: "The Wife's Choice" http://www.ruochu.com/book/

394.80 Million words | 2020-07-16 14:24Update

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Agriculture in a Different World Fiction
Agriculture in a Different World

Liu, the second daughter of the Liu family, who had her marriage proposal rejected, coincidentally encounters the Wang family seeking a marriage alliance for their eldest son with the third daughter of the Liu family. Unfortunately, the third daughter doesn't find the Wang family appealing. The elders of the Liu family then propose a marriage alliance with the recently rejected second daughter to the Wang family. Reluctantly, the Wang family agrees. However, once the second daughter is married off, her in-laws treat her with cold indifference. Unable to withstand the emotional abuse and insults from her in-laws and the immature remarks of her sister-in-law, the newlywed Liu's second daughter dies of anger! Coincidentally, it becomes an opportunity for the 21st-century soul of Liu Er Ya, who wanders aimlessly through time, to live a leisurely and happy life in ancient times!

183.78 Million words | 2021-09-11 00:07Update

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