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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!
When Donuts Meet Sword Tips Fiction
When Donuts Meet Sword Tips

Zhou Huaiheng thought that love and fencing followed the same principles - quick, precise, fierce, and adaptable. Strike swiftly with control, choose the right moment, catch them off guard, and attack when they least expect it. But unfortunately, Tao Zhenzhen was a lazy person who refused to budge no matter what move he made. Only when he ate sweets, she would glare at him and say, 'Zhou Huaiheng, do you still want your teeth?' Previously, he thought life without sweets was dull until he encountered her, where every admonishment had a taste of a donut.

25.17 Million words | 2020-11-28 13:54Update

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The Pampered Wife Fiction
The Pampered Wife

Ruyi grew up in a life full of hardships, but things took a turn for the better when she married a man eleven years older than herself.

42.86 Million words | 2021-03-23 08:10Update

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Contractual Cold Wife is Not to be Messed With Fiction
Contractual Cold Wife is Not to be Messed With

Three years into the contract marriage, with just one more year to go, Li Jingyan, the husband who agreed to keep the peace, starts to push for more. Helpless, Shi Xia wonders why Li Jingyan is demanding she have his child when they agreed to not owe anything to each other. Just returning home.

218.48 Million words | 2022-05-03 02:06Update

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The Switch of Love Fiction
The Switch of Love

If you love someone, do you want to live in heaven alone or would you rather have them accompany you in hell? If you hate someone, do you want them to be shattered into pieces or do you want them to suffer a fate worse than death? Xiao Meng, who moved in with the Zhou family after her mother remarried, becomes the adopted sister of Zhou Yanzhao. Growing up together, they develop feelings of love for each other. When they decide to run away for their love, Zhou Yanzhao's father unexpectedly gets into a car accident, which was orchestrated by Xiao Meng's mother. Taking over his father's business, Zhou Yanzhao transforms from an innocent boy into the leader of the southern underworld, known as Shi Ge. However, the grudges and vendettas between their elders become an insurmountable chasm for both Xiao Meng and Zhou Yanzhao. The story begins with hatred but also with love. Zhou Yanzhao starts to deliberately torment Xiao Meng, keeping her close but making her watch as he dates and gets engaged to other women. Xiao Meng chooses the same path as her mother and secretly collaborates with the police, becoming an informant. This repressed and hopeless love eventually explodes during the greatest upheaval within the southern underworld. Who is the rose in his heart, whom he is willing to remember for eternity? The most obsessive love, the most insane emotions, the most romantic longing, and the most graceful ending. A year-end masterpiece by Fei Wo Si Cun, 'The Switch of Love', is about to begin. Who is the rose in his heart, whom she is willing to remember for eternity?

15.81 Million words | 2020-11-14 15:03Update

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Love Like Stars Fiction
Love Like Stars

New era of chasing love: CEO gifts a multimillion-dollar stock option. Xing, wearing a bear apron, stunned by CEO who eats pork with rice or congee and cola chicken wings. Do we need a diamond ring for marriage proposal? CEO, with a gyroscope ring, proposes on one knee: I hope to spend every day with you. Xing, would you like to? Xing realizes love can be this sweet and life can be this joyful.

21.91 Million words | 2020-09-16 21:47Update

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Peach Blossoms Still Smile in the Spring Breeze Fiction
Peach Blossoms Still Smile in the Spring Breeze

In the sound of firecrackers ringing, a year has passed, and the spring breeze ushers in warmth. Congratulations to all the lovely ladies who have it all - finding a lost wallet when leaving the house and being embraced by handsome men when returning home. Your boss protects you, your classmates accommodate you, the lucky star shields you, and the god of wealth chases after you. With great fortune and success in all matters, each year becomes more beautiful. The peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze. While celebrating the Lunar New Year, a certain rascal shares everyone's luck and becomes a loving mother as well. The next book, 'When Will the Scenery Know', will be an unprecedented, joyous reunion, filled with true gold and a completely unparalleled experience! Of course, this book, 'Peach Blossoms Still Smile in the Spring Breeze', like last year's 'When the Moon Was Bright', includes parody, emotion, alternate history, and extras. It's worth noting that this year's collection of short and medium-length stories emphasizes happy endings to a greater extent. Our slogan is: more choices, more laughter, all in 'FutureContemplation'!

11.96 Million words | 2020-07-15 14:05Update

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Mint Tea Withering White Pear Blossoms Fiction
Mint Tea Withering White Pear Blossoms

Boyfriend Lin Cheng, rarely displaying his romantic side, hides an engagement ring in the ice cream his girlfriend loves. However, upon swallowing the ice cream whole, the female protagonist's soul leaves her body and enters the home of the Left Prime Minister's family in the Kingdom of Xiangze. She is named Yun Xiangrong, born with a mint fragrance and the ability to speak. This extraordinary feat garners attention, especially from the Emperor, who arranges a marriage to the Crown Prince on her very birth. But Yun Xiangrong, with her modern consciousness, pays no heed to the traditions of 'marriage as decided by parents and matchmakers.' Although the Crown Prince, known as the 'elegant cat,' is handsome and dignified, he cannot compare to her childhood friend, the 'little white' brother, who is always kind and obedient, and excels in both literature and combat. Thus, she meticulously plans an 'elopement.' Little does she know that what started as a love story will ignite a power struggle across the nation. As neighboring countries plot against her, her beloved 'little white' brother, who has always cherished her, has a hidden past. Meanwhile, the enigmatic figure known as the 'Demon King in the World' is determined to possess this legendary woman called the 'Vanilla Consort,' but is it merely because of her timeless beauty?

31.33 Million words | 2021-09-04 15:04Update

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Thousand Mountains at Dusk Fiction
Thousand Mountains at Dusk

Xiaoshan is a beautiful and hurtful first love. Will they be able to exchange perseverance for togetherness after missing out on their youthful years? Muchenfei is a mysterious figure bathed in sunlight. His origin is unclear, but why has he appeared and why does he draw near? Moshaoqian is a domineering and despicable beast. No one knows whom his dark eyes are focused on so intently. Lost between tender rainfall and icy indifference, how can her heart stay firm? The vast layers of clouds, the thousand mountains at dusk, whose shadow will she follow...

17.07 Million words | 2023-05-16 20:51Update

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Dreamlike Bliss: This Life and the Next Fiction
Dreamlike Bliss: This Life and the Next

Original novel 'Me and Your This Life and the Next'. Ye Shoushou, a simple and lovely girl, never expected that Yi Changning, who loved her so much, would suddenly let go of her hand and leave her side, her world. When she tried hard to forget the painful memory, news of Yi Changning's marriage pushed her into an abyss. Ji Nanfang, a carefree playboy, is Shoushou's childhood friend and older brother figure. In her most painful moments, he walked into her life. Actually, Ji Nanfang has always been by her side, she called him 'Brother Three' and he cared for her like a sister. In Shoushou's eyes, he was arrogant, arrogant, disrespectful, and trampled on women's feelings. Now, this person who used to argue with her brother has become a part of her life, and Shoushou's only thought is to hold on to this lifeline, hoping to find liberation from Yi Changning.

14.59 Million words | 2020-08-08 06:12Update

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Loving you is the best time. Fiction
Loving you is the best time.

There is a kind of love that even if separated for a long time, miracles will happen once they meet again. Nie Yusheng, the only son of Dongyuan Group's chairman, returns after his studies and becomes a popular heart surgeon at the local hospital. Everyone is curious why such a handsome and wealthy man would choose to become a doctor. Perhaps only Nie Yusheng himself knows what changed him seven years ago. In the past seven years, Nie Yusheng has imagined countless times the scene of reuniting with his former lover Tan Jing, but he never expected that when they meet again, he would become the attending doctor of Tan Jing's son, Sun Ping. Life once again brings the two former lovers together, with unresolved misunderstandings from seven years ago and new worries added on. Tan Jing's current desperate and embarrassing life situation pains Nie Yusheng, and her miserable and helpless marital situation further crushes him. The usually calm, disciplined, and stable Nie Yusheng becomes confused and puzzled when facing Tan Jing, whom he used to cherish and love intensely. However, some things seem to have a predetermined fate. Nie Dongyuan, Nie Yusheng's father, visits the hospital where his son works due to illness and coincidentally encounters Sun Ping. Nie Dongyuan's unusual fondness for Sun Ping gives Nie Yusheng an incredible idea. In the past seven years, how many secrets has Tan Jing hidden? Do these secrets hide something unspeakable? Can the former deeply loving lovers break through all the grievances and entanglements?

17.30 Million words | 2021-12-30 15:28Update

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If I Didn't Meet You This Second Fiction
If I Didn't Meet You This Second

If it was unfortunate, how did she meet a nobleman who made all women envy; if it was fortunate, why was he always extremely indifferent to her? If he didn't like her, why did he force a marriage; if he liked her, why did he ignore her after they got married? Mu Rong Qingyi, born into a prestigious and wealthy family, accidentally saves Ren Susu from a frightened horse at the racecourse. Is this love between the aristocratic young master and the commoner girl fate? Or is it a curse? When romance novels move away from the dreamy style of Korean dramas and delve into heart-wrenching and unforgettable love, perhaps it will be a whole new world. As the era of novels with weeping words is about to come...

16.32 Million words | 2023-05-27 13:25Update

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No Time to Say I Love You Fiction
No Time to Say I Love You

Already engaged, she unintentionally saves a handsome and powerful nobleman. Thinking it was just a chance encounter, little did she know he would risk everything to steal her away at the wedding. But what awaits them is not a fairytale ending, but the tragedy of love - when the moment to say 'I love you' is lost, and the person you love disappears into the crowd. This poignant tale, performed by the renowned singer Fi Wo Si Cun, depicts the tumultuous journey of a love that leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the world.

17.95 Million words | 2021-02-20 16:26Update

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The Moon Shone Then Fiction
The Moon Shone Then

Back then, when we were young, we had nothing but courage. The time of youth was like a bittersweet ballad, letting us lean against the railing on the rooftop. Happiness was only a little, held in the palm of our hands, too precious to forget. 'The Moon Shone Then' presents the treasured words of author Fei Wo Si Cun, who is said to have put forth a rare, satisfying ending for those who enjoy tormenting emotions. The men of the Mu Rong family from 'Too Late to Say I Love You' reappear; the red nobleman Rong Bo from 'Dreams of Engagement' finds himself in great trouble. Two short stories named after characters from Jin Yong's classic novels, Yang Bu Hui and Ji Xiao Fu, are completely subverted. Fei Wo Si Cun's version of Yang Bu Hui becomes a female general from the Yang family accidentally entering the Liao army camp, leading to a mischievous encounter full of laughter and danger. These love short stories, unseen by readers before, are infused with the unique flavor of Fei Wo Si Cun.

15.29 Million words | 2021-04-30 20:04Update

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Radiant Starlight Fiction
Radiant Starlight

A story about a cold-hearted woman at the age of 30 who is reborn into the body of a 20-year-old boy and experiences a series of adventures. Being reborn in an awkward situation, she coincidentally enters the entertainment industry, only to find herself getting deeper and deeper into trouble. She becomes the heir to a prestigious family, the CEO of an entertainment company, and, oh my god, she discovers that her own origins are even more complicated!

19.25 Million words | 2020-07-03 21:08Update

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My Eight Marvelous Lives Fiction
My Eight Marvelous Lives

Li Ruxi has always been the 'child from another family' since childhood, excelling in academics and being consistently outstanding. By the age of thirty, her family seems to be content and happy, but overnight, her life is turned upside down: she is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has less than a year to live. What will happen to her aging parents? What will happen to her young son?

68.41 Million words | 2020-10-06 13:55Update

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Fragrant Cold Fiction
Fragrant Cold

A tear-like crystal-clear seal, an ancient golden letter, tells two stories of unwavering love and separation. The beloved man, holding hands with a beautiful bride who happens to be her sister. She thought her heart turned to ash, but the blood feud between loved ones forced her to stand against her lover. However, the man who suddenly appeared, handsome like a demon, is he the antidote to redeem her or the poison of love? When she returns, she makes a pact with him and transforms into a beautiful avenging goddess, slaying their common enemy. But she is merely a mortal trapped in the mundane world, unable to let go of love, hatred, greed, and delusion. And him, will the demonic love be blessed? The flower, having lost its owner, will the resplendent and dazzling Fragrant Cold and the sorrowful and hopeless karmic bond continue to shine a hundred years later?

10.17 Million words | 2023-02-10 06:41Update

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The Female Psychologist Fiction
The Female Psychologist

The novel depicts the growth and transformation of the protagonist, Hedun. Having lived in the lower strata of society, she has endured numerous tortures due to her poor upbringing. The torment of her soul and the pressures of survival are her unspoken nightmares. Through a fortuitous opportunity, she becomes a psychological counselor. In the clinic, she encounters visitors on the verge of mental collapse and strange and mysterious events that leave her perplexed. Meanwhile, her own emotions are on the brink of crisis, pushing her to the verge of psychological breakdown. With the help of her lover, she gradually unravels various difficulties and crises with tenacious pursuit of her career. Eventually, she breaks free from her cocoon, embarking on a new chapter in her life. The novel is filled with peculiar stories and suspense, and delving into it reveals the hidden logic and unexpected answers behind all the peculiar incidents. It is a tale of a woman's struggle, a healing prescription offered by a psychologist, and a representative work by Bi Shumin.

42.16 Million words | 2022-07-09 22:11Update

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When Will Scenery Know Fiction
When Will Scenery Know

Throughout my life, I have longed to be cherished, carefully placed, and properly preserved. To avoid being startled, to avoid hardship, to avoid wandering aimlessly, to avoid having no one to rely on. But that person, I know, I have always known, will never come. The one who took so much effort to be together, the former lover of my late sister, how could the stubborn Ye Jing bear the repeated disappointments from that sarcastic brother-in-law? After finally succeeding in divorce, she is targeted once again by another gentle brother-in-law who has always loved her sister. In order to protect the little bean in her belly, Ye Jing has to engage in a long-term battle with both invincible brother-in-laws. Love is full of twists and turns, misunderstandings multiply exponentially, and fate suddenly throws a devastating blow at Ye Jing. Can she, who firmly believes that love can create miracles, finally achieve a happily ever after with her true love? Please also believe in the power of love to create miracles.

8.72 Million words | 2022-01-26 09:19Update

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Dreamlike Encounter Fiction
Dreamlike Encounter

Often, we give up thinking it's just a relationship, only to realize in the end that it was a lifetime. It was a young love in our naive years, but it caused a great uproar due to the difference in family background. Meng Heping, born into a prestigious family, tried hard to support his relationship with Jiaqi, but she turned away with the most resolute gesture. With her father's demise and her family scattered, she sacrificed too much for this love, thinking she could maintain some pride and dignity, leading an ordinary life. Others, however, couldn't accept it. Suddenly, Ruan Zhengdong entered the scene like a mystery—a domineering and elusive figure, possessing a distinct temperament different from Meng Heping. Is he a hidden avenger or a playboy in this worldly game? In the bustling city, the three cross paths. Whether elite businessmen or sons of the privileged class, in the face of love, they are just ordinary mortals. No matter how capable you are in manipulating the world, love reveals that subtlety is inferior to foolishness.

15.92 Million words | 2020-10-20 04:23Update

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The Unyielding Little Flower Fiction
The Unyielding Little Flower

A pair of marriage swindlers, fleeing for their lives, fall off a cliff and travel through time. She becomes a beggar girl in this world, while he becomes a handsome and wealthy heir in a powerful family. Fate brings them together once again thirteen years later. They meet, yet do not recognize each other. She keeps her secrets hidden as they spend time together. He struggles with regret and a growing attraction, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. When Flower Unyielding's true identity is revealed, what kind of storms will it stir up? Who among her past and present companions - the sworn brother, the young master of Feiyun Castle, or the enigmatic Lotus-Clad Traveler - will be the one to stand by her side no matter what?

82.88 Million words | 2022-07-29 07:16Update

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The Minister's Daughter Fiction
The Minister's Daughter

Young girl Wu Cuo Cuo is selected from the commoners and enters the palace, becoming an insider in the Bureau of Shang Shi. Like a seed blown onto the rooftop of the palace by the spring breeze, she starts to grow vigorously with even a speck of dust, roaming in a turbulent era, and writing her own legend with food and beliefs.

14.15 Million words | 2020-07-07 18:53Update

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