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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!
Rural Farmer Girl Fiction
Rural Farmer Girl

What else can a time traveler do besides showcasing a superior sense of power compared to contemporary people? Yes, make money, endlessly make money. A time traveler is a walking treasure trove; with a time traveler, any era could advance by leaps and bounds!

139.38 Million words | 2021-05-12 01:12Update

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Rebirth in the 1980s for a Counterattack Fiction
Rebirth in the 1980s for a Counterattack

Her death was clearly a murder, but it was ruled as a suicide. She was reborn, and in this life, she vowed to take her mother away from her stepfather's family, far away from her grandmother's family, and make her family rich! What about your biological father? Hmph! She had a cold expression, still facing a group of people who wanted to harm her. She would never let them off! Someone said pleasingly, "My dear wife, I will help you."

31.43 Million words | 2020-12-11 19:40Update

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The Brave and Beautiful Farmer's Wife Fiction
The Brave and Beautiful Farmer's Wife

Still a new book with the whole text available for free. "I Used to be Called Qin Yingzheng", I swear it won't be a scam. Waking up being knocked out and forced into a sedan chair, her husband is not a prince or a domineering CEO, but a street hooligan. What can she do? Helplessly, she tries to fix it and continue using it! If that doesn't work, she'll find a replacement. But this street hooligan is really shamelessly persistent, he won't let go once he becomes attached..

32.91 Million words | 2021-09-16 21:45Update

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He lives next to the moonlight. Fiction
He lives next to the moonlight.

The first time they met, she insisted on giving him a pastry. Even though he hated sweets, he made an effort to finish it. The second time, she reached out to hug him, but he blushed and said, "Miss, please let go." The third time, she accidentally kissed him. He had a bewildered expression, but she said, "It was just an accident, you don't have to worry." As a well-educated and mentally sound officer, he couldn't help but be troubled by his first kiss. After careful consideration, he decided to... take responsibility for her. As he stood under the starry sky, gazing at me tenderly with his hands behind his back, I saw the stars turn into flowing light, falling behind him. They reverently called him "StarDrift." He is the ever-bright, never-falling star in my life. Sina Weibo name: Ding Mo. Official Baidu Tieba: Ding Mo Bar. Published works include "He's Coming, Please Close Your Eyes" and others. "Beauty is Within Reach" will be released next month and is available on Dangdang.

38.05 Million words | 2021-11-24 15:36Update

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Full-time Strategy Fiction
Full-time Strategy

Full-time Strategy is a gripping and well-written novel by author Tang Sanxing. It offers an exciting and thrilling plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Tang Sanxing's latest chapters with clean and refreshing writing style are available for free reading on Qidian's website.

61.23 Million words | 2021-03-01 16:12Update

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Transcending Little Godly Chef Fiction
Transcending Little Godly Chef

A shooting star brings emptiness, entanglements lead to fate... A small woman, powerless to control the world, unremarkable appearance attracting countless heroes! Mastering the kitchen, creating delicious food, brewing fine wine, introducing new dishes, becoming a legendary chef, igniting a wave of the times... Opening a restaurant, battling against treacherous merchants, seeking revenge for her father, making them regretful... Unexpectedly getting involved in the palace, uncovering secrets buried for over twenty years... Through various experiences, facing those who deeply love her, does she truly feel love or hatred? A millennium shooting star comes again, what path will she choose?

144.53 Million words | 2020-08-03 08:35Update

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You and My Gorgeous Time Fiction
You and My Gorgeous Time

Hello everyone, welcome to read. Lin Qian used to think that the man she wanted should be handsome and powerful, capable of turning the tide in the business world, making her look up to him, and capable of anything. It was only when she met the right person that she realized she liked his coldness, silence, determination, and loyalty. She liked him so much that she was willing to stand side by side with him in the turbulent business world, living carefree and not worrying about the future. A casual encounter created the most thrilling and beautiful time for him and her

37.11 Million words | 2023-05-13 09:09Update

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Rebirth Along the Stars Fiction
Rebirth Along the Stars

In her previous life, she was falsely accused of murder and tragically died in a villa. Reborn ten years back, Cui Yuyan gives up her chance to become a popular superstar and instead becomes a low-profile manager. Having experienced the taste of being a superstar, she decides in this second life to create her own celebrity instead of being created by others. She won't let go of anyone who has wronged her, and her best friend Xu Sixin will definitely not be spared. However, the sudden appearance of entertainment tycoon Fang Haochen keeps crossing her path. That handsome guy, we weren't close in the previous life and I'm not interested this time either, can you let it go?

107.48 Million words | 2023-04-19 12:21Update

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Empress Fu Yao Fiction
Empress Fu Yao

Charge forward! Crossing through wind and frost, witnessing the rise of storms, the anger of the seas, the division of continents, and the wars of seven nations. Charge forward! Amidst golden wind and jade dew, encountering peach blossom horses, the purple-gold palace, love and hatred, and the tribulation of the heart. A heroic tomb-robbing woman traverses to the mighty Five Continents, embarking on a journey of thousands of miles, seizing the commands of the seven nations, and finally arriving at the Northern Sky Shrine, fulfilling the ultimate longing in her heart. What kind of love encountered along this path is it a bonfire atop a solitary peak or a sword fight drenched in blood with just a glance back? Is it the autumn wind blowing over a clear stream or a swift horse galloping through a deep forest under the cold moon? When love and choices meet at a narrow path, who will emerge victorious? She says, 'I can offer you nothing but this passionate spirit of mine. If you reject it, I will have no choice but to spill your blood.' She says, 'All my efforts in life have contradicted true love. Is it the irony of fate? Then I will defy fate.' Three feet of torn silk, a zhang of blood splattered. Expanding lands by a thousand miles, tens of thousands of corpses lying in its wake. The phoenix rises to the sky in a single day when the wind blows. When reaching the pinnacle of the world, who will she meet? Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, enchanting in their human and demon splendor.

138.72 Million words | 2021-04-06 04:01Update

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Fei Stealing Forbidden Fiction
Fei Stealing Forbidden

A female special agent of the century, specializing in gathering intelligence, travels back in time to an unfamiliar ancient dynasty and becomes an abandoned infant. Raised by a beggar who never allows her to dress up as a girl, claiming her beauty would attract trouble, she transforms from a 'remarkable martial artist' female agent into an 'extraordinary thief' for survival! But who is this man who persistently pursues her, claiming she stole his jade pendant and even stripped his pants back when they were eight? The Crown Prince?! And he's leading soldiers to hunt her down? This is ridiculous! 'Your Highness, the Crown Prince, you have mistaken me for someone else! I believe there must be a misunderstanding here.' An evil smirk curls up on his lips as he says, 'Is that so? Then how do you explain the jade pendant in your hand?' 'I... I found it!' she retreats in fear, but he advances step by step, leaving her with nowhere to escape. 'Is that so? Wang Xiaolian, it seems like you said the same thing years ago. I don't care, since you have already taken off the pants of this Crown Prince, you must take responsibility for me!' He shamelessly declares his dominance, denying her any chance to escape. He wants her for a lifetime...

69.44 Million words | 2022-01-24 04:35Update

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Beloved Prosperous Era Fiction
Beloved Prosperous Era

A glass of poisoned wine, a fire. Shen Ning Shuang died unjustly, died with resentment. Upon awakening again, she has become a countryside old girl miles away. Coldly observing the various relatives harming each other in this family, Shen Nian Nian, who has been reborn, declares. She wants to eat well, sleep well, drink well, and one day step into the capital to kill those two bitches. - Farming + Inner conflicts + Love, please collect and support. Sina Weibo: CuteLonely

37.29 Million words | 2023-04-04 13:34Update

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The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate. Fiction
The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate.

【Clean and Pure, Sweet Pet, Foodie, Daily Life, Easygoing and No Angst】 Chu Yu was just a plain office worker in her previous life, with no outstanding talents to speak of except for her insatiable appetite. One day, she transmigrated into the short-lived consort of Prince Yongzheng, Ulanara, who not only failed to receive favor but also couldn't raise her only child in history... Since life is short, why not indulge in pleasures? In this life, she only has two goals: to indulge in delicious food and gaze upon handsome men. What? The handsome men come with a golden thigh? Then she must hold on tightly to

304.31 Million words | 2023-05-30 04:16Update

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There is a girl in the farmer's family. Fiction
There is a girl in the farmer's family.

Yang Shan traveled through time and found himself in a farming version. Fortunately, the living conditions of this family were not bad. Yang Shan's father, who happened to be the village chief, favored his daughters. Yang Shan was incredibly grateful to the various gods for their blessings. However, Heavenly Father, you didn't mention that this father of mine, who is always seeking advantages, has a short life expectancy! There's also a mother who favors her younger son, an immature younger brother, and a stepfather who has entered the picture! What's that? There's even a arranged marriage? Yang Shan looked at his underdeveloped body and tears streamed down his face as he gazed up at the sky!

79.76 Million words | 2022-07-22 09:43Update

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The omnipotent expert's alt account has been exposed again. Fiction
The omnipotent expert's alt account has been exposed again.

【Strong and Clean, Loving Each Other, the Handsome Man and the Snobbish Woman】 Hearing that Mr. Mo's wife is an ignorant little tyrant, onlookers secretly laughed. Trash at studying? Lu Mian presented her top score in the science entrance exam. No talent? Lu Mian can play the piano and paint, demonstrating her skills on the spot. Just a spendthrift? She achieved her small target of earning

235.31 Million words | 2020-07-19 05:30Update

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Entertainment Lord Fiction
Entertainment Lord

Xu Xiao Xian wakes up to find that this is no longer her world, but a world called Earth, which is one-third larger than her previous water world. It is similar to her world in terms of technology, historical evolution, and development process, but there are some differences in entertainment. With the support of the entire water world, perhaps she can live a happy life~.

49.58 Million words | 2023-06-03 16:26Update

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The Official Lady's Struggle History Fiction
The Official Lady's Struggle History

Wang Xinyi, who was destined to become the modern-day White Bone Spirit, woke up one day to find herself transported to ancient times. With a ridiculously old-fashioned name and the harsh living conditions of that era, she was forced to play the role of an illiterate. Her future seemed bleak, but fortunately, her father was a scholar, offering a glimmer of hope to become an official lady. And so, her journey to becoming a successful official lady began!

71.80 Million words | 2020-09-14 09:34Update

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Rebirth of the Thousand-Pound Shadow Queen Fiction
Rebirth of the Thousand-Pound Shadow Queen

A chubby comedian who gains weight even just by drinking water has been hustling in the entertainment industry for over a decade. Finally, she lands a lead role in a drama, but before the movie is completed, her body gives up on her. When she opens her eyes again, she becomes a stunning beauty with a smile that can captivate the nation. However, to her dismay, she finds herself in a supporting role in this new world. The plot is filled with over-the-top drama and she is relentlessly pursued by the protagonist, the protagonist's official partner, and even the partner's partner. Being a female lead is hard, but the female protagonist in a supporting role has it even tougher! Adding to the irony, she used to be the original female lead in a CEO-abuse novel, but alas, she is unable to enjoy the benefits of her rebirth due to her obese body.

54.24 Million words | 2020-07-14 16:27Update

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The Slaughter of Sister Eight Fiction
The Slaughter of Sister Eight

In today's era, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law battle has reached an all-time low. They play small conspiracies and tricks without any limits. Let's open the door for mother-daughter fights. No more plots, just straight strategies. Start cursing and fighting without any reason. If they can break up a couple, they will. Don't agree? No problem, we'll gift you two tofu blocks to crash and die! Watch the showdown between Tofu Beauty and the Eighth Miss Jiang, who is spicier...

33.27 Million words | 2021-02-07 07:39Update

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Peaches of Treasure Fiction
Peaches of Treasure

Not reincarnation, but to live a wonderful life in an era of gender bias. A nine-year-old girl, orphaned by the accidental death of her parents, ignored by her grandparents, harassed and robbed by her uncles, and insulted by her siblings. She not only relies on her own efforts to reclaim her land and house, but also receives the favor of God, possessing a mysterious space and the soul of a heroine from a novel called Lin Chao Ying. However, our goal is not only revenge, but to live a good life. Planting flowers, raising fish, learning martial arts from Lin Chao Ying's novel, and enjoying the company of handsome men. Watch as our female lead, Peach Blossom, thrives - handsome men, come and take a look.

43.57 Million words | 2022-09-15 23:12Update

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The Noble Wife of the Mansion Fiction
The Noble Wife of the Mansion

Born as a warrior, staining half the land with blood, breathtakingly beautiful; I break my promise to the red yarn, brushing away a lifetime of prosperity, for her. If you have a love as firm as a pledge, do you still need power to protect it? If you hold the power to kill, do you still need a love story to feel no regrets? If power and love cannot coexist, how do you choose? You think that obtaining the world would mean obtaining her, but there are those who consider her the world...

30.87 Million words | 2021-12-18 06:07Update

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Field of Vermilion Beauty Fiction
Field of Vermilion Beauty

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

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