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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!
Fashion Immortal in Prosperous Times Fiction
Fashion Immortal in Prosperous Times

She is a modern fashion designer who travels back in time and opens an unprecedented ready-to-wear clothing store. In that self-sufficient ancient era, will people come to buy? Join her daily struggle and find out!

33.47 Million words | 2022-07-27 09:15Update

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Ancient feudal landlady Fiction
Ancient feudal landlady

Lindsay Yu, who came from a rural background, spent a fortune on her education. After graduating from agricultural college, she joined the ranks of the unemployed. Disheartened, she reluctantly returned to her hometown and became dependent on her family. Determined to turn her luck around, she took over a half-mountain orchard. Just as she was on the verge of entrepreneurial success, she woke up one day only to find herself in a different time and place. Though she accepted her fate and regarded it as a solution to a social problem, why was she still a peasant girl after coming here? Furthermore, she was sold into slavery. Did the heavens not allow her to have a bright future? ---------- Daily updates, thank you all for voting, recommending, supporting with rewards, and sending flowers. Thank you for subscribing and providing guidance through your comments!

55.92 Million words | 2020-07-15 05:58Update

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Qiluo Fiction
Qiluo

Upon entering the capital, she was immediately arranged by her stepmother to marry the notorious serial killer, rumored to be cruel, ugly, and wife-killing. If the world is heartless, she won't blame herself for fighting back. Wait, which hero from the capital has captured the hearts of countless maidens? In the midst of the turmoil, the serial killer suddenly becomes the center of attention. The vicious supporting character grits her teeth in frustration: why hasn't that lucky woman died yet? Gu Qiluo declares: I must live well in this blissful life, young lady...

87.72 Million words | 2023-03-08 20:42Update

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Where is the Princess Going Fiction
Where is the Princess Going

My Lord, I swear to the heavens, I only regarded you as a short-term meal ticket, never did I think to become a princess! My Lord, there's something wrong with you, wanting to marry me as a princess? This is not fun at all!

101.20 Million words | 2020-09-04 12:26Update

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Precious Lady, Darling Concubine. Fiction
Precious Lady, Darling Concubine.

In her past life, Qinyan, relying on her identity, mistakenly trusted others and ended up causing her own demise, hence she has returned. This time, she is even more arrogant and flamboyant. Deadbeat father? Wicked stepmother? And a stepsister? No worries, everyone line up, we'll deal with each one of you. Along the way, she also picked up a war god from ten years in the future, ensuring a secure life ahead. However, why is this guy, who was supposed to be a cool and awesome Qing Shan wolf, turned out to be a silly and clueless Husky?

98.43 Million words | 2022-03-19 04:42Update

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The Innocent Lady Doesn't Match the Male Lead Fiction
The Innocent Lady Doesn't Match the Male Lead

Transmigrated into a cannon fodder supporting female character, what could she do? Of course, prioritizing her own life is crucial!!!

81.25 Million words | 2021-10-13 14:32Update

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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 fully leveled green tea has become the adorable darling of the team. Fiction
The fully leveled green tea has become the adorable darling of the team.

High-end green tea reincarnated as a young loli, dominating the newbie village as a max-level expert. [The female lead is the green tea type, pursuing the male lead relentlessly! This is a fluffy Mary Sue story, if you don't like it, please don't criticize!] Suddenly, a little girl entered the estate, afraid of dogs, bugs, and even thunder on rainy days. She ran into his room, seeking comfort. Sir Gu Qiye: She's just a child. Don't scare her for no reason. Everyone: ??? Later on... Sir Gu Qiye: What should we do if the child doesn't like studying? Everyone: It's all because of your spoiling! After her death, she unintentionally entered the black hole system, experiencing a quick transmigration into different worlds, cultivating into a max-level expert. Finally returning to the real world, she became a pitiful girl living under someone else's roof. She had no parents, was dull and weak, and was even sold to the Gu family in Nan City as a foster daughter... It is rumored that Sir Gu of the Gu family may appear gentle and elegant on the surface, but in private, he's a paranoid and dark-hearted man. Everyone in the Gu family fears him! Gu Haohao, who had just transmigrated: I've set my sights on him! After successfully attaching herself to his favor, she embarked on a journey of being spoiled by a wealthy family. She secretly maxed out her skills and eventually amazed everyone, becoming the biggest star in the entertainment industry! Late at night, Sir Gu squeezed her slender waist and asked, "My dear, how many surprises do you still have that I don't know about?" Gu Haohao: ...Actually, this time, I really didn't plan on becoming famous in the entertainment industry. Isn't being in love precious too? A few days later, visitors from Kyoto arrived. #Shocking! The Gu family's foster daughter turns out to be the missing heiress of a prominent Kyoto family!# Everyone was shocked, and the whole internet exploded!

64.69 Million words | 2020-09-26 21:54Update

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Indulgent Spoiling Fiction
Indulgent Spoiling

Zhao Yu finally managed to kill the regent uncle who had discovered her daughter's true identity, thinking that she could now rest easy. However, to her surprise, she woke up one day and found herself back before she ascended to the throne. She glared at the uncle, who had yet to seize power, debating whether to kill him immediately or kill him immediately. Song Mingzheng chuckled as he looked at the dragon throne, suggesting that they find a different place to kill him. He pledged to spill blood for her and make her the supreme ruler. If I return, the treacherous ministers will bow down, and I will indulge in endless favor.

56.56 Million words | 2023-05-10 17:34Update

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Bourgeois Woman in the City Fiction
Bourgeois Woman in the City

Reborn, with an invisible storage compartment, no one dares to rob what belongs to the three siblings. In this life, she simply wants to live a peaceful life, become a small wealthy person, and protect her elder brother and younger brother whom she owes from her past life. It doesn't matter what kind of man she marries, as long as he is honest and reliable, and they can get along, or if they can't, they will separate. However, many things seem to be different from her past life; it turns out that there were so many things that brushed past their family. ----------------- The completed novel "I Am at Peace" has nearly 800,000 words, with quality guaranteed. Please support and recommend it! Please collect it!

143.63 Million words | 2023-03-10 22:32Update

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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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The Ultimate Guide to the Noble Families Fiction
The Ultimate Guide to the Noble Families

Life only comes once for everyone, with no chance of starting over. Some people go with the flow, some complain about fate, and some live each day earnestly. Cui Keyin, with no chance of rebirth or time travel, lives a life of unrestrained splendor and diversity. Despite losing her parents at a young age, she carries herself with elegance and determination, living up to her reputation as a distinguished lady. Forced into marriage, she manages to find harmony and success, becoming a revered matriarch admired by many. Thank you to You You Qingcheng for designing the cover. Already completed works include "Rebirth: Happiness at the Doorstep," "Rebirth: Business Star," "Fortunate Encounter," and "Fortune at the Doorstep."

113.68 Million words | 2022-12-03 01:05Update

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Hua Kai Fu Gui Fiction
Hua Kai Fu Gui

Li Xue found herself transported to another time and was thrilled by this discovery. She was happy to have the chance to live life to the fullest. She didn't want to live as exhausted as she did in her previous life. Since she found herself in the countryside, she decided to become a joyful peasant girl. With her clever mind and a somewhat unreliable space bracelet, her life became more prosperous each passing day. However, natural disasters, misfortunes, and troublesome relatives kept making things difficult. Can't they just let her be happy? "If I don't assert myself, you'll take me for granted like a sickly cat," she complained. "Hey, handsome, what's your deal? All I want is to be a wealthy landowner in the village. Why do you keep bothering me?" "You're so complacent and lack ambition," replied a certain man. "I'm eager to marry you and bring you home, can't you show me some effort?" The woman turned her head with disdain and said, "Marrying you will only bring more trouble." The man insisted, "I've made up my mind about you."

137.62 Million words | 2022-03-11 14:14Update

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Roaming with space Fiction
Roaming with space

After waking up, she found herself in a disaster-stricken year and immediately left home the next day. Wenxin believed that she must have done something intolerable in her past life, otherwise, why would she live such a miserable life in this one? Fortunately, she had the benefit of a transmigration gift, a space that accompanied her, or else she would prefer to die and transmigrate again. On the journey of escaping from the famine, she encountered a destitute young man who claimed to be the son of a king, which was quite ridiculous. She even joked that her father was an emperor. What... He really was a prince. Wenxin, who only wanted a leisurely life as a farmer, would rather die than marry into a royal family. "I disagree with marrying you, but I can take you as my bride," he smirk

105.72 Million words | 2023-05-14 21:13Update

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Shu Rong Fiction
Shu Rong

Heatstroke and then...transmigration? Seriously? Come on, can't it be more reliable! Never mind, let's first see what settings are there. An unreliable but kind-hearted father, a seemingly friendly but ruthless stepmother, a vain and arrogant elder sister, a lively and cute younger brother, and intermittent madness... What in the world is this! Luckily, my deceased mother left some land in our hometown, so I've decided to stay away from family dramas and go back home to farm. However, who are you, suddenly appearing like this? Some guy: Guess who! Female lead: ... [Friendly reminder: Although the title, cover, and introduction seem serious, this story is not...cute at all! There's no family drama or farming, just a foolish and tomboyish girl transmigrating into a sarcastic daily life with intermittent madness.] PS: Thanks to Yaoyao's technical support for the cover, and the base image is taken from the work of artist Henshu.

69.62 Million words | 2022-05-24 21:44Update

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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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Notes from Qitian Fiction
Notes from Qitian

Renowned

94.06 Million words | 2023-02-09 13:25Update

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The Diary of a Reserved Woman Fiction
The Diary of a Reserved Woman

The physical copy of this book has been officially renamed as 'Embracing/Fulfilling Destiny'. At this very moment, there are approximately twenty thousand people on Earth who are suitable life partners for you... (George Bernard Shaw) If you knew that no matter which direction you go, there will always be someone waiting for you, would you still be content with being a reserved woman?

67.16 Million words | 2023-01-07 20:25Update

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My Lord Husband, Jiang Tai'er Fiction
My Lord Husband, Jiang Tai'er

In the tenth year of Tianlong, the Grand Xia national teacher predicted: twins emerge, monsters appear, chaos ensues. Xue Qingchi, who transmigrated from the end times to ancient times, was a bit panicked after hearing this prophecy. What to do? Her husband seems to be one of the twins, and with her own special abilities, she appears to be the monster. Their twin children are also not ordinary. Will their whole family be burnt to death? Tai'er comforts her, saying, 'Don't worry, my Lady. Whoever dares to harm us, I'll bite them to death!'

139.08 Million words | 2020-10-27 04:36Update

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To serve my husband and children Fiction
To serve my husband and children

Just three days after her death, without even leaving the house, someone came to seduce my husband. How dare they? How much more can I tolerate? How much more can anybody tolerate? I took over her body and became a mother to her child. At the very least, I should stand up for her, protect her rights, and reclaim her child's father. Let the rightful wife come back to life and firmly strike down the seductive mistress... What? I'm not qualified? I was introduced by the matchmaker, went through all the formalities, and walked through the door of your family in a grand procession. I paid respect to the heavens, the earth, and the ancestral tablet! Can you deny it? Can you?

106.47 Million words | 2022-12-29 23:17Update

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In the Palm of My Hand, Your Heart Beats Fiction
In the Palm of My Hand, Your Heart Beats

After breaking up with her boyfriend and losing her job, Jiang Siyi is humiliated by her ex. Then suddenly, Ye Qingping appears as her boyfriend and offers her a job. Jiang Siyi is willingly drawn into Ye Qingping's kindness. But at their wedding, she finds out that he doesn't care about her heart; his every move was designed to get her heart. Ironically, the person she almost built a family with is the one who destroyed her family years ago. Later, Ye Qingping touches his chest and says, 'I got this heart through illicit means, but now it only beats for you. Do you want it to stop?' Jiang Siyi replies, 'The heart I held in my hands should only beat for me.'

28.91 Million words | 2021-03-02 21:27Update

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