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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!
Nine Layers of Purple Fiction
Nine Layers of Purple

Dou Zhao felt that she might not live much longer. These days, she often dreamt of returning to her childhood, sitting under a pergola covered in purple wisteria, swinging her chubby little legs while a plump wet nurse fed her like a dumpling... But what kind of differences would there be in her life if she really went back to her childhood? "Nine Layers of Purple" tells the story of a rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around midnight every night! Completed works: "Harmony is Valuable," "Troublesome Times," "Guide to Being a Concubine," "

169.09 Million words | 2020-11-06 14:58Update

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Ghost Doctor Mad Concubine Fiction
Ghost Doctor Mad Concubine

She is the neglected daughter of the Shen family, beautiful but lacking knowledge, timid and cowardly by nature. With no loving mother or caring father, she suffers from the cruelty of her stepmother and the arrogance of her stepsister. After enduring endless torment, she is ultimately poisoned and murdered for the family inheritance. When she opens her eyes again, a resplendent light shines in her clear gaze. She is a medical genius, proficient in both medical skills and poison arts, capable of healing with a single silver needle. Marrying into a noble household, she had hoped to live a peaceful life far from the glamorous facade, but instead faces constant schemes and attacks. In the face of adversity, she refuses to be kind to others. She will stand firm against any enemy and never back down. From this point on, her brilliance is unparalleled, and her laughter carries a hint of madness. Those who have bullied, humiliated, and betrayed her will have to pay back their debts ten, hundred, or even thousandfold! In this life, she is determined to become a wicked woman, leading them all to their doom! [QQ: , welcome to interact with each other. Password: name of the male protagonist.]

168.78 Million words | 2022-04-14 05:39Update

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Phoenix Song Fiction
Phoenix Song

[Recommend the completed old novel "Divorce, Please Sign", a million words, satisfyingly long. Reader group number:, welcome to join~~] For five years, she accompanied him through battles, followed him in every corner, took the blame for him, and finally witnessed his rise to power. As a couple for three years, she stood by his side, loving and trusting him

167.31 Million words | 2021-02-09 07:05Update

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The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife Fiction
The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife

The master said, there won't be any delicious food in Madam's room, so she actively applied to go to the young master's room. The young master said, being a third-class maid can only be in the kitchen, but cannot enjoy exquisite pastries or go out to play, so she actively became a second-class maid. The young master said, he goes around doing business and can see lots of delicious food and interesting things, but he can only bring a first-class maid, not a second-class maid. So she strives to become a first-class maid. The young master said, being a concubine means only eating at a small table and can only eat vegetables and radishes, so she works hard to become the young master's wife. But... the young master didn't mention that as a wife, she has to bear a child and cannot eat or run or go out to play.

167.27 Million words | 2023-05-06 08:12Update

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The Princess of the Farming Family and Her Husband's Journey Fiction
The Princess of the Farming Family and Her Husband's Journey

A comedy police officer travels back in time and becomes the second young lady of the Ren family. She wants to live a peaceful life but ends up being exiled with her whole family. To make matters worse, the poor boy who was rejected by her predecessor and was supposed to escort them on the journey is now in charge... The journey of exile is filled with joy as the time-traveling police officer becomes a frustrated female prisoner, while the boy transforms from a poor youth to a master. Together, they create a legendary life with their love-hate relationship. The female lead is carefree, violent, and optimistic, while the male lead is passionate and cunning, a loyal servant capable of anything.

167.06 Million words | 2022-10-06 05:00Update

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Rebirth Mission Fiction
Rebirth Mission

A successful career woman, an unmarried strong-willed woman who unexpectedly dies and is reborn as a poor and naive little girl in a different time and space. With both parents deceased, she is dependent on others. The life in this alternate world is full of mysteries. Why does she see illusions whenever she bleeds? Who is the dark figure lurking around her? But these are not important. Witness how this strong-willed woman uses her own abilities to thrive in this new world, conquer the land, overpower the tyrants, win over handsome men, and accomplish her reincarnation mission.

166.89 Million words | 2020-11-06 02:43Update

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Gourmet Chronicles Fiction
Gourmet Chronicles

The cherry blossom girl, wielding a vegetable knife, is truly a time-traveling, straightforward and experienced foodie. She harbors two ambitious goals: firstly, to revive her family's business while indulging in exquisite cuisines from around the world; secondly, to monopolize the culinary needs of a certain man, even at the expense of her image and moral code. Among the thirty-six strategies, the strategy of gourmet food reigns supreme! -

166.52 Million words | 2021-05-02 21:51Update

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Scheming Female of the Xiang Clan Fiction
Scheming Female of the Xiang Clan

In her second life, she finally understands that the favor of men is never trustworthy. If that's the case, she will rely on herself to win a splendid and glorious life. With stepmother's plots and stepsister's wickedness, she will destroy their backing and strip them of their wings. Watch how she confronts her cunning grandmother and manipulative father. She will rise in her resplendent brocade dress and fight against the stepmother, punish scoundrels, disrupt the power balance, and make waves! But, when it comes to the man who dares to deceive her, who gave him permission to play with her heart?

165.19 Million words | 2020-08-02 04:15Update

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The Rise of the Doctor: Beauty and Success in a Rural Setting Fiction
The Rise of the Doctor: Beauty and Success in a Rural Setting

New novel alert: 'The Rise of the Doctor: Beauty and Success in a Rural Setting'. Ye Jinxi, at the peak of her fame and success, unexpectedly crosses over to the body of a destitute farmer's daughter who attempted suicide after being jilted by her fiancé. With her reputation tarnished and no one daring to marry her, Ye Jinxi is determined to take matters into her own hands. Walking over the scum and tearing apart the villains, she sets out to achieve prosperity and reach the pinnacle of life!

164.61 Million words | 2021-08-08 22:44Update

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Hard to Find a Legitimate Daughter Fiction
Hard to Find a Legitimate Daughter

He was skilled in strategy, experienced in planning, and had a profound understanding, but little did he expect that this woman would surpass him, repeatedly defeating him until he had no choice but to squat down and dig a pit, waiting for her to jump in! She was resolute and ruthless, exceptionally talented, and unparalleled in her brilliance. However, she never expected to encounter a man even more cunning than her. What was even more infuriating was that he had schemed against her heart. So, you dare to dig a pit? Someone, bury him alive for me!

164.51 Million words | 2022-08-28 23:01Update

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Kill the Sand. Fiction
Kill the Sand.

Talking about wishes, perhaps no one will believe it. But Xie Rouhui's biggest wish is to be able to say no. It all started from the summer when she was twelve years old. If she had said no back then, her older sister would not have been swept away by water. She wouldn't have been shunned by her family, abandoned by her own child, married off to the Prince of the North as a concubine by her father, or humiliated by the Prince's heir. And she wouldn't have ended up strangled to death today, with her eyes wide open, unable to find peace.

164.13 Million words | 2022-10-23 15:14Update

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The Royal Abandoned Concubine of the Great Qing Dynasty Fiction
The Royal Abandoned Concubine of the Great Qing Dynasty

Since I've transmigrated into the role of a concubine, I might as well accept my fate. Training a scumbag and dealing with the difficulties and headaches that come with it should be left to other ambitious time-traveling women. It would be much more heartwarming to raise obedient girls and tend to my plants while occasionally listening to gossip from the capital. After all, sitting back and enjoying the drama while eating watermelon seeds was something I had always pursued in my past life. "Report: The twelfth and fifteenth Noble Ladies of the Niohuru clan are fighting..." "Oh, continue to investigate..." "Report: The Lady Li from the Fourth Prince's residence and the Ninth Prince are competing for stalls in the capital..." "Oh, continue to investigate..." "Report: The Noble Lady Niohuru has given birth to a son, and the Fourth Imperial Concubine plans to keep the child with her..." "Uh, my dear daughter, go back to the capital and visit your younger brother!"

163.91 Million words | 2021-04-15 20:15Update

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Sweet Garden Paradise Fiction
Sweet Garden Paradise

Yuan fell from a modern life of abundance into an ancient rural household with limited resources, and surprisingly, she was overjoyed. Can you guess why?

163.58 Million words | 2023-06-21 13:22Update

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Space is a bit of a field in the 1980s Fiction
Space is a bit of a field in the 1980s

Qin Ning suffered in her previous life, but she won't be weak in this life. Her own father conspires against her, and even her grandmother bullies her. Reborn in the 1970s, she doesn't worry about food and drink as she has her own space. She encounters all kinds of scum and fearlessly engages in battles of wits. She races towards wealth and aims to become a rural beauty. However, she runs into a cunning and handsome guy, which troubles her a little. First encounter: The handsome guy appears refined, speaking softly to her. Qin Meizi didn't hear clearly: Can't a grown man speak a bit louder? Little did she know, the handsome guy shouts in front of everyone: I like you!

163.58 Million words | 2021-07-10 22:15Update

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Country Love Affairs Fiction
Country Love Affairs

Transferred to a rural family unexpectedly, Unfortunately, my parents favor sons, But it's my sister-in-law who holds the treasure. In the eyes of everyone, I'm just a blade of grass. But watch me, with deep ambition in my heart, Even if I'm just a blade of grass, I'll strive to become the best among all, Seeking a good husband and turning poverty into prosperity.

163.19 Million words | 2022-08-03 00:50Update

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Tasty Fresh Wife: President Be Gentle with Love Fiction
Tasty Fresh Wife: President Be Gentle with Love

Gu Xijue, the kingpin of the business world in Tongcheng City, is ruthless and cold-hearted, known for his brutal methods. It is said that crossing paths with him is akin to digging one's own grave. Yan Danyan, the supposed second young miss of the Yan family, is expelled from her home and left to fend for herself. In her most desperate moment, Gu Xijue descends from the heavens and showers her with unparalleled love, only to discover that he only needs her blood...

163.16 Million words | 2022-01-28 04:41Update

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Hua Jin Li Fiction
Hua Jin Li

Her codependent brother died suddenly, before the seventh day of mourning had even passed. Then her husband's family and her own family conspired to poison her, causing her to perish. The only thing she could do before her death was to drag these people down to the underworld with her. Luckily, she was given a second chance in her prime years. Her brother was still alive, and there was still time to do everything. This time, she would protect her brother, tear off the masks of those so-called "people," and trample them all underfoot! She would tread upon them and crush them! Witness how she schemes for a splendid life of revenge on the road paved with silk in the Hua Jin district. ******************************************** Additionally, the original title "Nong Hua" has been changed to "Hua Jin Li". O(∩_∩)

163.05 Million words | 2020-07-04 13:55Update

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Women Conquering the World Fiction
Women Conquering the World

The only female sorceress in the history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, skilled in astronomy and geography. Uninterested in power struggles, yet capable of influencing the destiny of a nation. With a smile, captivating countless handsome men. The foremost strategist in the imperial harem! A beauty that outshines others, who says women are inferior to men?

162.91 Million words | 2022-01-27 16:03Update

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Precious Fiction
Precious

In the distant past, the eldest daughter of the Xie family was renowned in the capital. When Xie Ke died, her husband spent the night in a flower tower. Her youngest daughter looked at her with unfamiliar eyes. She thought that even in death, she could not close her eyes. Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the old family home from her childhood. At that time, she was still the most esteemed daughter of the Xie family... Two million completed novels, with excellent quality. Seeking support for the new work~

162.49 Million words | 2021-10-13 12:47Update

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It is difficult to follow orders as a commoner. Fiction
It is difficult to follow orders as a commoner.

She was a low-born lady, who was betrayed by her own flesh and blood and had to pay for it with her life. When she was reborn, she came back to this place once again as a low-born lady. Does anyone still remember the illegitimate daughter who died in this bustling place? Even though facing great difficulties, she will still take a chance, change her fate, and let them know what it means to struggle against destiny. This book is full of family conflicts, schemes and tricks, the fight against evil forces, stories about dealing with mistresses, and the saying "it is better to farm than to worship gods."

161.64 Million words | 2020-10-12 01:20Update

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Sunny's pastoral life. Fiction
Sunny's pastoral life.

The Lantern Festival was going well, but she still had to make a wish to the moon, expressing her desire for a peaceful and carefree country life. Little did she know, the moon really heard her wish and sent her back to an ancient farming family. She wore whatever she had, even ending up in a pigsty. What? Her father was a scholar, but couldn't earn a penny. Her mother could only cry while holding the child. Well, she had to rely on herself. Hiding behind her older brother, she gave him ideas and helped her brothers become successful. Naturally, she also had to choose a suitable and good match for herself, to happily live her country life

160.65 Million words | 2022-12-10 00:43Update

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