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Are you a bookworm who is enthralled by love stories set in the past? If so, you've come to the right place! In this article, we will explore the captivating world of romance historical fiction. From gripping tales of forbidden love to stories of passion and adventure, we will delve into the best novels, the most talented authors, and the top websites to fulfill your literary cravings. So, get ready to embark on a journey through time and passion!

When it comes to romance historical fiction, there are countless novels that have stolen the hearts of readers. One highly recommended novel in this genre is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Set in Scotland during the 18th century, this book follows Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from the 1940s who is mysteriously transported back in time to 1743. As she gets caught up in the political upheaval of the Jacobite rebellion, Claire's path crosses with the ruggedly handsome Highland warrior Jamie Fraser, leading to a love story that transcends time itself.

Another popular choice among historical romance enthusiasts is "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons. This epic tale is set against the backdrop of World War II in Russia. The story revolves around Tatiana Metanova, a young Russian woman, and Alexander Barrington, an officer in the Red Army. As they face the brutality of war and the challenges of their circumstances, their passionate and forbidden love story unfolds.

If you prefer a Regency-era romance, you won't be disappointed by "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This timeless classic explores the complexities of love, pride, and societal expectations. The novel follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates her way through the intricate world of high society, ultimately finding love in an unexpected place.

Now that you have a taste of some remarkable romance historical fiction novels, let's explore the brilliant authors who bring these stories to life. In addition to Diana Gabaldon, Paullina Simons, and Jane Austen, there are a few more names you should add to your must-read list.

Bernard Cornwell is a master of historical fiction, known for his captivating storytelling and meticulous attention to detail. His "The Saxon Stories" series, starting with "The Last Kingdom," provides an enthralling blend of history and romance set in the Viking age.

Phillipa Gregory is another talented author who specializes in historical fiction, particularly focusing on the lives of influential women in different time periods. Her novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" delves into the court of King Henry VIII and the scandalous love triangle between Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary, and the king himself.

To further enrich your reading experience, there are several websites dedicated to romance historical fiction. Goodreads is a fantastic resource for finding recommendations and reviews from fellow readers. You can explore their lists of best historical romance novels and join discussions about your favorite books.

If you're looking for a more specialized platform, Historical Novel Society offers a wealth of information on historical fiction across various genres, including romance. They provide reviews, author interviews, and even host their own awards for outstanding historical novels.

In conclusion, romance historical fiction is a genre that offers a perfect blend of love, history, and intrigue. Whether you're captivated by stories set in medieval times or prefer the elegance of the Victorian era, there are countless novels waiting to transport you to a different time and place. Remember to check out the works of authors such as Diana Gabaldon, Paullina Simons, Bernard Cornwell, and Phillipa Gregory, and don't forget to explore websites like Goodreads and Historical Novel Society for even more literary treasures. 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!

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Pride brings much fortune. Fiction
Pride brings much fortune.

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

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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!

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Shattered Land Fiction
Shattered Land

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?'

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Noble and Spoiled Fiction
Noble and Spoiled

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

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Ms. Zou, Searching for Love Fiction
Ms. Zou, Searching for Love

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

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Exclusive Contract: Feisty Wife Fiction
Exclusive Contract: Feisty Wife

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

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Gracefully calm Fiction
Gracefully calm

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

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Mist Shrouded City Fiction
Mist Shrouded City

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?

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Madame's disguise has caused a sensation in the entire city once again. Fiction
Madame's disguise has caused a sensation in the entire city once again.

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】

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The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures Fiction
The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures

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~

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All show and no substance. Fiction
All show and no substance.

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Kind Words Fiction
Kind Words

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.

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The Wealth Story of a Rural Family Fiction
The Wealth Story of a Rural Family

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.

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My world revolves around you. Fiction
My world revolves around you.

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

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Family Conspiracy Fiction
Family Conspiracy

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

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Imperial Treasure Fiction
Imperial Treasure

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

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Flourishing Times Fiction
Flourishing Times

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

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concubine Fiction
concubine

Bai Susu died and then came back to life. After her rebirth, Bai Susu had two things to do. The first was to live a good life with Lord Lu, and the second was to work hard to make steamed buns with Lord Lu. Bai Susu: "Today I saw someone fall while going out. Everyone else laughed, but I couldn't laugh." Lord Lu: "Your heart is kind!" Maid: "Today, Madam fell and ate dirt." Lord Lu: "......" Bai Susu: "......haha, haha." Bai Susu: "I see how hard you work day and night, my Lord. It must be exhausting. I've specially prepared a

83.98 Million words | 2020-07-18 01:26Update

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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.

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A Glance at the Kingdom Fiction
A Glance at the Kingdom

In the twenty-third year of Chuyuan, in April, Emperor Jing of Chen passed away. The feudal lords ruled in chaos and powerful families took control. In the third year of Yong'an, General Ye Yi led an army to fetch back the young emperor and moved the capital to Yunzhou. In April, he was appointed as the prime minister. One person above ten thousand, he selected new officials and sent an appointment letter to the second young master of the Gu family in Yunzhou. The second young master of the Gu family was only fourteen years old, gentle, courteous, and exceptionally talented. Yet, only he knew his true identity beneath others. Damn it! How can I take office if I'm actually a girl? You already have my elder brother as a hostage, isn't that enough for you? 'Second Young Master' Gu Che rolled his eyes in the courtyard, knowing well that Ye Yi had the appearance of a wolf and would definitely rebel and usurp the throne one day. You want this young lady to join you in rebellion? Dream on. The art of ruling a kingdom, in times of chaos, entangles with the schemes of a beautiful woman..

90.94 Million words | 2023-06-26 15:59Update

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