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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!
My Classmate, Lou Fiction
My Classmate, Lou

I thought I had fallen in love with just an ordinary handsome guy, but little did I know that he was a renowned person on campus. Not only was he tall, handsome, and wealthy, but he was also an exceptional student. Now I'm really worried whether I should date him or not. 'Fang Nanqing, dare you not to date me?' 'I dare not, I dare not...' My proud and awkward classmate, Lou!

30.92 Million words | 2023-01-07 20:54Update

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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?'

44.91 Million words | 2020-11-26 02:43Update

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My Buddies are all Sick Fiction
My Buddies are all Sick

One day, I entered a mountain where everyone inside was sick, except for me. In other words, this is a crazy story of who is the craziest among the mentally ill, with a princess taking care of a group of psychiatric patients. (Laughs)

33.07 Million words | 2021-12-12 00:39Update

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He Bi Fiction
He Bi

Sang Xia occasionally fantasizes about what her mysterious father, deeply hidden by her mother, looks like. But she never imagined that when they finally meet, it would be a battle for survival. She has more than just kicking that scum off the throne in mind, she also aims to replace him! Who will stand by her side?

34.25 Million words | 2023-02-25 19:35Update

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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.

93.03 Million words | 2021-01-23 20:03Update

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Doing Evil for the Empress-Consort Fiction
Doing Evil for the Empress-Consort

"Father, I don't want to marry a woman who has lost her chastity before marriage and is also foolish!" Su Qingyu's husband openly refused to marry at the wedding banquet, and his attitude was resolute! "Fool, are you pretending to be foolish!" Staring at her sister who had almost made her lose her chastity and who had been bound by someone, Su Qingyu from Zuiyue Tower burst into laughter when she saw her sister nakedly hanging at the city gate. But just then, her husband's voice appeared behind her, and the foolish consort was exposed! "So my little fool, you're not really foolish. Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, little fool, do you want to eat a wolf? There's a wolf here, do you want it?" Inside the room, the husband who openly refused to marry shamelessly kept pestering her to have a child. Eight or nine out of ten things in life don't go as planned, and in Su Qingyu's life, she hoped to be widowed! The procrastinator's new book has finally arrived. Immortal baby, please give me your recommendations, anticipation, collections, and rewards. Muah! QQ Group: [group number], WeChat Official Account: Weiqingwan, Completed Works: "Rebirth in the Coffin: The Empress's Counterattack" [link], Rested Husband: [link], Completed Friend Works: "The Unexpected Ex-W

113.10 Million words | 2023-06-29 07:51Update

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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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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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The Chaos Phoenix Scheme Fiction
The Chaos Phoenix Scheme

He is the head of the Soul Breaker Hall, the first assassination organization, as well as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Realm; she is the chief protector of the Soul Breaker Hall. In order to cultivate her into the most exceptional assassin, he imparted all his knowledge and skills to her, spoiling and favoring her. He made exceptions and meticulously schemed to make her renowned throughout the world. She believed he was her benefactor and mentor, unaware that the person who would ultimately push her into the abyss of death was him. In the face of adversity, she emerged from the ashes, standing before him in the guise of an envoy from the enemy country, smiling as she said, "The days of Eastern Realm's dominance are over."

58.17 Million words | 2020-10-13 18:27Update

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Bone Deep Love: Devil CEO, Don't Mess Around Fiction
Bone Deep Love: Devil CEO, Don't Mess Around

Two years ago, she was the beloved one of Lu Yanzhi's heart, but now living under the same roof, she has become a thorn in Lu Yanzhi's heart, going from deeply loved to a bitter enemy. She has repeatedly backed down, while he relentlessly approaches. "Beg me, and maybe I'll spare you," she sneered. "Begging you is useless," he domineeringly took possession of her. "If you dare to marry the fool from the Qi family, I'll skin you alive."

57.76 Million words | 2020-11-10 09:51Update

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Medical hand covers fragrance. Fiction
Medical hand covers fragrance.

Reborn as a poor girl, unjustly accused. Heartless grandmother, easily manipulated mother. Useless and heartless low-ranking official of a father, with a concubine stirring up trouble. But what's the harm? With her divine medical skills, she fears no hardships.

110.39 Million words | 2021-02-27 19:20Update

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Reborn as the Exquisite Crowned Consort Fiction
Reborn as the Exquisite Crowned Consort

On the day she was crowned, Gu Mingxiu was deposed and pushed off a cliff by her half-sister from another mother. Reincarnating, Gu Mingxiu decided to "respect" her father and stepmother, "cherish" her half-sister, "care for" her older brother, and plan for her "lover". Little did she know, there was someone who pursued her from the previous life all the way to her rebirth, just hoping she would turn back and look at him.

84.03 Million words | 2021-06-29 16:54Update

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Princess Wen Cheng Fiction
Princess Wen Cheng

Songtsen Gambo proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty for the third time, and the Emperor agreed. The news spread to the palace, and the eligible princesses were all upset, crying and sobbing... Tubo is bitterly cold, lacking clothing and medicine. Life there is basically either getting married or dying! No, a scapegoat must be found. Li Yuntong, the eldest daughter of the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion, who is as beautiful as a flower, should have married into a wealthy and prestigious family like other noblewomen, and lived a life of wealth and glory. However, a decree shattered her life's trajectory... Once she left, it was a journey of thousands of miles, never seeing her homeland again. This departure meant forty years, and she never returned to Chang'an. From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, she brought top-notch Tang Dynasty production techniques, medicine, architecture, mathematics, literature, laws, and Buddhist scriptures to the Western Regions... The people of Tubo called her the "Green Tara." She was loved by two men, respected by the people, and praised for generations... Princess Wencheng's life was full of ups and downs

83.79 Million words | 2020-08-17 20:20Update

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Vegetable Love Fiction
Vegetable Love

A poignant first love song gave rise to the prosperity of two grassroots clans. A group of adorable rural boys and girls enacted the legendary tale of a rise from poverty to success. In short, this is a story about a group of ancient rural children who surrounded the city with the countryside and established two prestigious families. ************* A new book, "Field Destiny," is currently being uploaded, a tale of farming. There is also a heartwarming completed farming story called "Ugly Woman Like a Chrysanthemum."

202.46 Million words | 2021-10-05 06:41Update

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Slowly simmering the empire Fiction
Slowly simmering the empire

Yuruyan, the most ordinary embroidery girl in the embroidery room. One day, she was pulled back into the wheel of fate by the unexpected visit of three guests. Yuruyan is actually the only official of the Prince of Chen, holding the highest rank among the three officials as a woman. At the age of ten, her family was destroyed and everyone died. She encountered the Emperor of Chen who was in disguise at the time and was adopted into the palace. With exceptional talent and intelligence, she became a companion and tutor to the prince. At the age of thirteen, she became the tutor of the prince. At the age of fifteen, she rose to the position of the highest rank official in the court. At seventeen, she avenged her great hatred, became tired of the court, and returned to seclusion in the embroidery room. Three years later, the Emperor passed away, the court fell into chaos, traitorous officials seized power, the prince was imprisoned, the wicked queen engaged in debauchery, and the country of Chen was on the brink of disaster. The Emperor's benevolence in recognizing her talent, the deep affection of the general, the intimate friendship of the marquis, the unwavering support of the chief secretary, and the destined lover... Look at how this seemingly weak woman overturns the world and slowly cooks up a revolution.

35.77 Million words | 2021-11-06 14:25Update

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The eldest daughter. Fiction
The eldest daughter.

In her past life, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. She enjoyed all the worldly wealth and glory: her family was prosperous, holding power in court, making her the most noble woman in the world. However, she also tasted the bitterness of life: her entire family was wiped out, she was abandoned and imprisoned, and in the end, she did not meet a good end. All of this was because the Shen family exerted all their efforts to assist him in ascending to the highest position of power. In this present life, she is still the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. Watch as she is reborn, carrying the flames of revenge. With her extraordinary wisdom, she will destroy her enemies, save her family, and change her previous life's fate! Watch as she, as the legitimate eldest daughter, leads her family onto the unpredictable path of power struggles... (Thanks to the reader "Paper Falling ◆ Yunyan" for the beautiful cover image!)

181.79 Million words | 2023-01-27 08:21Update

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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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The Beauty and the Plot of the Land. Fiction
The Beauty and the Plot of the Land.

The new book "False Song Killer's Diary" with sleeves vomiting blood has been uploaded, it is a passionate legend of a woman, a clash of venomous tongue and hidden deceit! Welcome all kinds of onlookers!!!! ****Strategists, making plans behind the scenes, determining victory from a thousand miles away. She is not a beauty, but beauty is the pawn in her hands. She is not a noble, heroes compete to bow down before her. In chaotic times, she devises countless strategies, exhausts all her schemes, plotting for peace in the world, plotting for a lifelong Chang'an with him. ****

96.95 Million words | 2022-04-03 05:29Update

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The Aristocratic Heiress Fiction
The Aristocratic Heiress

Father died early and mother passed away recently. My legitimate older brother faked his death and fled. The despicable relatives are all worthless. Luckily, I have the support of the highly skilled young general and my powerful elder brother, who has received five-star reviews upon his triumphant return. With their help, the destitute county princess will rise in a brilliant counterattack! Group ID: [insert group number]

216.16 Million words | 2021-08-18 13:38Update

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Empress's Reign Fiction
Empress's Reign

The Great Zhou Dynasty lasted for three hundred and forty-seven years and had two empresses. One was the founding empress, and the other was the empress of a fallen nation. The founding empress, Emperor Zhou Taizu, was skilled in both civil and martial endeavors and was hailed as a divine being bestowed upon by heaven. Her reign was known as "Xi Zhao," and she ruled for several years. The empress of the fallen nation, Emperor Zhou Suzong, ascended the throne at the age of ten. Her reign was known as "Jing Feng," and she was guided by her regent husband, who ruled in her name. During the reign of Jing Feng, the empress abdicated the throne in favor of her regent husband. With that, the Great Zhou Dynasty came to an end, and the Great Xia Dynasty was established with the last

116.22 Million words | 2020-10-09 08:25Update

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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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