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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!
Rong Huan Fiction
Rong Huan

In the previous life, he became ugly and unsightly due to saving him, thus falling out of favor and inviting disaster. Starting over, although filled with variables, it is not exactly the same as before. If that's the case, everything must be different...

45.31 Million words | 2021-02-21 08:16Update

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Double Happiness Fiction
Double Happiness

Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy! Why don't you mention his extraordinary mother-in-law? Your future husband is destined to become a top scholar and high-ranking official! Why don't you mention his illness that might prevent him from reaching that point? As long as you two are married, his illness will be cured immediately! All you're trying to do is make me rush into marriage! Both your family and his family are full of exceptional individuals, hoping to live a good life with her. Isn't this unfair? She is Zhang Qingting, not the god of wealth Zhang! Please support the sisterly novel "A Fresh Wife in the Family"! Gui Ren's new book "The Top of the World" is now available, so feel free to check it out! Click the link for the first direct access.

180.98 Million words | 2022-06-10 05:08Update

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The prosperous era belongs to Chang'an. Fiction
The prosperous era belongs to Chang'an.

He was domineering and arrogant, with a calm and steady mind, willing to give up everything for her, only to seek her hand in marriage from afar. He was gentle and devoted, never speaking of his love for her. When all the prosperity fades away and the music stops, who will she choose to stand by her side, enjoying the picturesque landscape and admiring the bustling city that stretches for thousands of miles? And who will accompany her warmly on the journey after all the prosperity?

65.16 Million words | 2021-12-08 19:43Update

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The Beloved Abandoned Empress. Fiction
The Beloved Abandoned Empress.

When she went blind, people in the palace spread rumors that he had personally poisoned her. In the darkness, she fumbled and couldn't distinguish between day and night, couldn't tell morning from evening, and slept without seeing the light of day. In the endless darkness, she could feel someone peeping at her through the window, that person would stand outside for a long time, but never enter. Even when he saw her being stabbed by the sharp corner of a table and curled up in pain, he only watched her faintly from outside the window. "Sister Tanxi, the emperor is so heartless," someone muttered, but she heard it clearly. In the darkness, she let go of the light pink baby's bellyband she was holding in her hand and slowly sat up from the bed. "Indeed, this empress is so pitiful," said Tanxi with a tone full of pity. This beautiful woman, her child died, and not only did the

83.09 Million words | 2022-11-16 06:47Update

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Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter Fiction
Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter

In her previous life, she was a kind-hearted and virtuous common daughter of the official's family, as delicate as a daisy. In this life, she became a cunning and ruthless heiress, as powerful as a tyrant flower! Ruthless elder sister? Ruin her appearance! Troublesome Empress? Turn her into a prisoner! "Husband, once I eliminate all obstacles, let's live a peaceful life."

116.30 Million words | 2023-03-01 09:08Update

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Peace and happiness for all. Fiction
Peace and happiness for all.

She passed away at the age of sixteen, but was reborn at the age of ten. Ji Xiaotang had only one simple wish, to live a long and peaceful life. However, she gradually discovered that there were earth-shattering secrets hidden behind everything. A simple wish turned out to be an extravagant hope. "Perhaps, you can consider marrying me." "You can only marry me."

179.51 Million words | 2022-06-02 12:45Update

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Splendid Countenance Fiction
Splendid Countenance

She died on the same day as her young son. When she opened her eyes, she found herself reborn as the granddaughter of her former subordinate, fifty years in the future. Should she seek vengeance for her own death or simply live on as things unfold naturally?

62.71 Million words | 2023-04-30 20:43Update

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Happy Family Fiction
Happy Family

The clueless preschool teacher has a rare moment of bravery in his lifetime, only to meet a heroic end! Just as he becomes the apprentice of the great deity, he clenches his fists and swears, 'I won't let this auntie ruin my first mission.' Welcome to the Qing Dynasty! A new comedy of errors unfolds!

112.40 Million words | 2020-08-24 13:48Update

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Please Call Me Mrs. Xiao Fiction
Please Call Me Mrs. Xiao

Impeccable and reserved on the surface, Mr. Xiao is respected and feared by everyone. But when he returns home at night, everything changes! He becomes a doting husband!

29.07 Million words | 2021-01-09 10:22Update

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The Golden Concubine Fiction
The Golden Concubine

This is the extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman. In her past life, she lived for others, but in this life, she will be willful. What? Become a soldier if not an official? Who wants to be an official! A group of idle people who have nothing better to do all day than engage in political intrigue and bickering. It's annoying, let alone starting from the grassroots level. If you like it, you can do it. To become an official in times of peace, become a general in times of chaos! Of course, the fastest way to get promoted is to capture the king! But after capturing one, there's another. And this one is personal. In a chaotic world, I stand out, wearing a green dress and a hairpin, accompanying my beloved. Don't ask about love and hatred, just go with your instincts. As a loyal supporter of the king, there is no more time for love and beauty. Nobles and ministers are burdened by fame, while phoenixes sing in the secluded mountains.

65.80 Million words | 2021-02-16 10:46Update

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The Queen's Marriage Fiction
The Queen's Marriage

Anran is the captain of the Northeast Tiger Flower team, a purebred Northeastern girl. She sacrifices herself to save her sisters during a mission and is reborn into the body of a cute five-year-old bun. Determined to have a happy hellokitty life this time, Anran firmly clenches her paws. But why do people constantly force her, despise her as a fool, dismiss her for being weak, and send her away when she becomes an obstacle to someone's marriage? Anran starts calm, raises an eyebrow, transforms into a demon, and says, 'Are you sure you want to let the tiger back into the mountains?' She blows on her sharp claws and adds, 'Then don't blame me for being impolite!' A fierce Northeastern girl pretending to live a happy life as HELLOKITTY!

95.72 Million words | 2022-09-29 09:08Update

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Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life Fiction
Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life

There is such kind of person in this world, that despite having both strength and luck, always falls just one step short of happiness. Unfortunately, Lin Xiaoguai is one of them. Born in the 1960s as the beloved latecomer to her family, Lin Xiaoguai is beautiful and intelligent, but unfortunately has four mediocre and weak brothers, as well as four formidable sisters-in-law. Although her family background is poor and her future seems bleak, she manages to encounter the college entrance examination at the right age and successfully enters university. Her loving father, always spirited during joyful occasions, passes away in his sleep, leaving Lin Xiaoguai devastated. In her despair, her brothers and sisters

87.55 Million words | 2022-01-15 12:36Update

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The Shu Brocade Family Fiction
The Shu Brocade Family

Yang Jingyuan is a true playboy. Born into wealth and handsome. His greatest achievement is knocking others down in a fight while still standing himself. Earned the admiration of other playboys. But when he meets Ji Yingying, his proud heart starts falling from the sky. Falls into the mud, and gets disdainfully stepped on by her. Yang Jingyuan is furious: he must make Ji Yingying look up to him. And then extend his hand to her, generously saying, 'I forgive you.' When the Shu spicy lady meets the great Tang playboy, who will win?

62.61 Million words | 2022-10-13 03:39Update

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Noble Lady Reverse Dress in Daily Life Fiction
Noble Lady Reverse Dress in Daily Life

NO, ZUO, NO, DIE! Gu Jialuo wants to ask the time-traveling woman who 'borrowed' her body, what the hell did you do? Why did she only wake up to find herself in such a miserable state?! But the most important thing is to restore her reputation and escape from this so-called Great Qi noblewomen's prison, Iron Gates Convent! ****** A story about a noblewoman from Great Qi who travels to modern times and then reverses her dress to fix the mess!

147.03 Million words | 2021-06-15 02:39Update

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The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife Fiction
The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife

The master said, there won't be any delicious food in Madam's room, so she actively applied to go to the young master's room. The young master said, being a third-class maid can only be in the kitchen, but cannot enjoy exquisite pastries or go out to play, so she actively became a second-class maid. The young master said, he goes around doing business and can see lots of delicious food and interesting things, but he can only bring a first-class maid, not a second-class maid. So she strives to become a first-class maid. The young master said, being a concubine means only eating at a small table and can only eat vegetables and radishes, so she works hard to become the young master's wife. But... the young master didn't mention that as a wife, she has to bear a child and cannot eat or run or go out to play.

167.27 Million words | 2023-05-06 08:12Update

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Abandoned Queen Consort Fiction
Abandoned Queen Consort

She is a forsaken daughter, unloved by her parents and unloved by her brother. She is an ugly girl, her face covered in sores, a cursed lone star, forsaken by both heaven and earth. ... "What? The new top scholar wants to propose marriage? Tell him I am already married to another." ... "What? You want me to divorce him and marry you? I'm sorry, I cannot do that, Your Majesty."

58.18 Million words | 2021-08-20 22:49Update

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The Courtyard Beauty Fiction
The Courtyard Beauty

Zhao Xiu has a brother who is a marquis, and she has everything: family background, looks, talent, skills in women's arts, and capabilities. But she knows that in the eyes of others, she is still just a mediocre noble daughter, unable to compare with those noble young ladies. But... who wants to compare with them?!

228.32 Million words | 2021-03-05 02:52Update

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Diyao Fiction
Diyao

As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, I was not only betrayed by my lover and cousin, but my own life was lost, along with the destruction of the entire prime minister's residence. In my new life, I will stay away from imperial power, avoid scumbags and scheming women. All I want is to protect my own family. But why do you, Crown Prince, always come close to me?

70.85 Million words | 2021-10-20 05:56Update

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The Harem Dumpling Alliance: Cute and Charming Fiction
The Harem Dumpling Alliance: Cute and Charming

V, cleanliness, cute healing, group pets, boldly dive into this novel. Golden month nurse Su Xiaojiu reincarnates as a mistreated palace maid. To escape her predicament, she picks up her old skills and becomes a nurse and tutor in the palace. She prepares snacks and meals for the royal babies, teaches the concubines about fitness, and in her free time, explores small romantic relationships while conquering a powerful group of friends and family.

133.41 Million words | 2022-07-27 09:32Update

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The Splendid Countryside: A Farmer's Tale Fiction
The Splendid Countryside: A Farmer's Tale

Song Qingyuan traveled through time and found herself with a lazy and idle father, as well as a messy and unhygienic mother. Her older brother was full of teenage angst, and her younger brother was a brat. Song Qingyuan felt immense pressure and thought about helping her parents change their ways. However, she realized that they were quite stubborn. Moving out was not an option either, as their house was infested. Watch how Song Qingyuan, amidst the incompetence of her family, manages to succeed in life and become prosperous. PS: This story follows a different trope from traditional farming novels. There will be no division or estrangement within the family. While achieving prosperity, Song Qingyuan also endeavors to transform the problematic relatives around her. Check out my new book

380.25 Million words | 2022-04-20 07:14Update

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Flowers Blossom and Fade Fiction
Flowers Blossom and Fade

Song Hai: 'Qing Huan, actually in this world, people who are truly matched are those who are compatible with each other. She is the one who matches me.' Chen Yi Dong: 'Give me a price~' Qing Huan: '...' Simply put, this is a story of a woman's struggle~

50.11 Million words | 2020-08-24 12:24Update

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