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Top 10 Must-Read Historical Romance Fiction Novels

Are you a fan of captivating love stories set in the past? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled a list of the top 10 must-read historical romance fiction novels that will transport you to a world filled with passion, adventure, and unforgettable characters.

1. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: This classic novel is a timeless masterpiece of love and societal norms in Regency England.

2. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Travel through time with Claire and Jamie's epic love story set against the backdrop of the Jacobite uprising.

3. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Transport yourself to the American South during the Civil War, where the fiery romance between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler unfolds.

4. "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte: Immerse yourself in the Gothic romance of Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester as they navigate secrets and societal expectations.

5. "The Thorn Birds" by Colleen McCullough: Set in the Australian Outback, this novel explores the forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart.

6. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons: Discover a gripping love story set during World War II in Russia, as Tatiana and Alexander's relationship is tested by the realities of war.

7. "Gentle Rogue" by Johanna Lindsey: This historical romance follows the passionate adventures of Georgina Anderson and James Malory on the high seas.

8. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Although primarily a historical fiction novel, the richly woven story explores the bonds of sisterhood and love during World War II in Nazi-occupied France.

9. "A Knight in Shining Armor" by Jude Deveraux: Prepare to be swept away by time travel and a forbidden love affair when a modern-day woman encounters her medieval knight in shining armor.

10. "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn: Delve into the world of Regency London with this charming romance between Daphne Bridgerton and the enigmatic Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings.

To fully immerse yourself in the world of historical romance fiction, there are dedicated websites and communities where you can find recommendations, reviews, and discussions. Some popular websites include Goodreads, Historical Romance Writers, and The Romance Reviews.

Whether you're a devoted fan of historical romance fiction or new to the genre, these novels will captivate your imagination and leave you longing for more. Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and let these stories whisk you away to a bygone era where love knows no boundaries.
The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew Fiction
The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew

Pear Blossom Book Club: "What? You said my woman has thorns?" Yi Zai Xu sneered coldly, "Stay away from her, or this brick will be your fate!" With a wave of his hand, a loud "bang" was heard. The brick remained intact, but his hand was nearly broken. A man wearing sunglasses laughed shamelessly, imitating a pig's squeal, "Wahaha..." Pear Blossom walked forward casually, picked up the brick and weighed it in her hand without even looking up, saying, "He's with me. Did you have my permission to bully him?" "Hey! Hua'er, I didn't say anything, don't lay a hand on me!" The man retreated in fear and confusion. "Heh heh... Too late!" Pear Blossom pretended to throw the brick, causing the man to flee in panic. Yi Zai Xu embraced Pear Blossom's shoulders, his face with a look of happiness, and said, "Hua'er, you were beautiful just now..." "Shut up! If you keep babbling, I'll make you sleep in the corridor!" Pear Blossom shook off his salty pig hand and ran off by herself. Yi Zai Xu joyfully chased after her, "Hahaha, it's boring to be alone, let's go together..." "Hee hee hee... Fool, catch up to me first

105.99 Million words | 2023-04-05 11:38Update

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Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide Fiction
Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide

After an unexpected death, Baihe found herself with a chance to survive. In order to maintain the current situation, she had to cross various strange worlds and complete missions. The introduction may seem inadequate, but any criticism is definitely unwelcome. Only praise is accepted. Those who criticize shouldn't blame the author for not showing any mercy. The author's tolerance is far from pristine.

444.83 Million words | 2021-01-10 16:04Update

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The supporting female character has been reborn. Fiction
The supporting female character has been reborn.

In her previous life, she was dazzled by wealth and splendor. Zhao Xinghua was just a rural teacher. Even though he married his cousin, she still couldn't let go of her obsession. In the end, she was tricked by Zhao Xinghua and his cousin, becoming Zhao Xinghua's sister-in-law, just for the convenience of their secret rendezvous. She worked like a slave for the Zhao family, secretly entangled with Zhao Xinghua, foolishly thinking she could deceive everyone. But when her husband climbed the social ladder and found a better family, she was kicked out of the house under the accusation of seducing her younger brother-in-law. In this life, she doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes. She is determined to extinguish that hypocritical heart and have a splendid life, even if she's just a supporting character. It's a military marriage story, with an older man and a younger woman. Hehe.

147.76 Million words | 2022-11-11 22:22Update

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After marrying the richest man in the city, I became more carefree. Fiction
After marrying the richest man in the city, I became more carefree.

【Hot new release "Stunning the World After Leaving the Circle" ongoing, welcome to enjoy!】 #Shocking! The top socialite Song Ci married a level-ten disabled man, Han Zhan! # Everyone laughed at Song Ci for blinded eyes, choosing to marry an unknown soldier with disabilities instead of the wealthy and handsome Second Young Master of Chuandong Group. Only she knew that this man would soon become the richest man in Wangdong City. … Song Ci was reborn to the summer of her childhood. Her older sister, who was murdered by her adoptive father in her previous life, was still alive and the man who had disappointed her was desperately pursuing her, while the man who was once out of reach in Wangdong City remained unknown. In this life, Song Ci vowed to expose scumbags, protect her loved ones, and marry the most beautiful love! 【Post-marriage chapter】 One day, a friend asked Song Ci, "How

263.70 Million words | 2022-03-06 14:54Update

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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!

139.38 Million words | 2021-05-12 01:12Update

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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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Quick Transmigration: Manual for Torturing Scum Fiction
Quick Transmigration: Manual for Torturing Scum

Wei Chu relied on a system that descended from the heavens and was reborn, successfully avenging her family by killing the scumbag. But she longed to return to the beginning, to protect her family and him. So she had to shuttle through one task world after another, changing the tragic fate of the clients and accumulating the power to go back in time.

43.55 Million words | 2022-02-11 13:53Update

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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

170.16 Million words | 2020-08-21 07:21Update

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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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After the divorce, I reached the pinnacle of my life. Fiction
After the divorce, I reached the pinnacle of my life.

Lu, the famous wooden man, feudal rubbish. After being rejected for marriage, Ya Lan unexpectedly obtained a memory of unknown origin. She, as an onlooker, witnessed a girl's transformation from a maid to a respected hero. Her brief but brilliant life opened Ya Lan's eyes and made her realize that girls can also have a different way of living. The contempt of childhood sweetheart, the indifference of family, the appearance of mysterious memories - multiple stimuli caused Ya Lan, a simple person, to begin to fight back. But she gradually discovered that all the hardships she went through seemed to be not accidental; there was a hand pushing everything in secret... Also known as "After the Completion of the Time-travel Story," Ya Lan's Tragic Counterattack History: Slapping the face of her second aunt who always bullied her: banished to the temple; the mouthy former rival who looked down on her: thrown into a pond and almost lost her life; step by step, she grew and gained love, but her step-sister, reborn in secret, was watching in the dark. Ya Lan's inner thoughts: How can one turn dark without experiencing setbacks!

62.23 Million words | 2023-05-12 23:00Update

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Luoyang Brocade Fiction
Luoyang Brocade

Ling Jing Shu endured humiliations and burdens to survive, only to realize her mistake at the moment of death. If given a chance to start over by the heavens, she would say three words to the man who had let her down her whole life: "Get lost!!!"

89.52 Million words | 2021-03-11 17:56Update

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Mrs. always online to slap faces. Fiction
Mrs. always online to slap faces.

Lu Shaofei: "Why are you bullying my delicate and helpless wife?" Crowd: "???" Lu Shaofei: "You read books so quickly and remember so many words." Gu Mang picked up another book and read ten lines at a glance. Lu Shaofei had a headache: "What should I do with a baby who doesn't like studying?" Just spoil her. ... Until one day. "Master, several renowned universities in the capital are fighting over Madam. Even top international universities are trying to recruit her!" "Master, multiple Chinese medicine research institutes are competing fiercely for Madam." "Master, several top law firms are also vying for Madam." "Master, several major hacker organizations

156.90 Million words | 2022-10-09 10:12Update

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The Lost Jade of the New Tang Dynasty Fiction
The Lost Jade of the New Tang Dynasty

Become a farmer girl? Plus, a strict old lady - personally teaching, a broom spanking if misbehaving; a bookworm big brother - naturally devious, finding amusement in teasing oneself; a mischievous second brother - continuously getting beaten, dedicated to livening up the atmosphere. But may I ask, where did the head of the family, the father, disappear to? Forget it, without a father, there's still a mother, two brothers by my side, and life goes on as usual. I will conquer Chang'an! *******New book "The Red Zhu Chronicles" has been uploaded, book number: . Seeking clicks, collections, and recommendations! Daily updates!

273.85 Million words | 2021-08-08 01:18Update

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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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A Good Deed a Day Fiction
A Good Deed a Day

Chen Shanxing's biggest pain in life is spending money, and her greatest joy is saving money. One day, she meets a person who spends money freely and earns money effortlessly. Who will change whom? In short, it's a heartwarming story of a frugal girl finding happiness with an arrogant rich young man.

43.01 Million words | 2020-08-03 03:30Update

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Small Days of Summer Solstice Fiction
Small Days of Summer Solstice

Waking up in the Great Wu Dynasty, Xia Zhi realizes that effort is the key to a new beginning. Follow Xia Zhi as he leads his family to prosperity and lives his own small days.

83.43 Million words | 2023-04-15 11:30Update

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The Popular School Grass is a Girl Fiction
The Popular School Grass is a Girl

On the surface, she is a popular high school student who appears to be gay. In reality, she is the hacker Z who uses the internet to track down criminals. Disguised as a boy, she dominates the gaming world, punishes the wicked, and excels in flirting with girls. When the truth about her being a girl is exposed, the whole nation goes crazy! Bo Jiu: 'Qin Dashen, do you have a girlfriend?' Qin Mo puts down his notebook and replies, 'No.' Bo Jiu, in a low voice, starts flirting, 'Then from now on, you do; it's me.' Qin Mo, hearing this, takes charge dominantly! Bo Jiu is puzzled, 'Wait, what are you doing?' Qin Mo says, 'Exercising my rights as your boyfriend!' (This is a rebirth sweet and pampering story with Bo Jiu as the female lead and Qin Mo as the male lead.)

259.23 Million words | 2021-07-24 21:04Update

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Fading Sorrows Fiction
Fading Sorrows

Tears streamed down her face in April. 'Isn't our twenty-year relationship important?' Autumn felt incapable of shedding any more tears. 'You want me to drop the mask, to be my true self, but when I do, you choose to walk away.' Alea sat silently, feeling drained of all strength. She only loved him, why couldn't he understand? She only longed for him to turn around and embrace her, why was it so difficult?'

45.72 Million words | 2023-04-04 10:55Update

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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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The Peerless Medical Consort Fiction
The Peerless Medical Consort

The case of dismembered bodies in the bamboo forest, the case of the headless woman, the case of the abandoned child's body... Whether in modern or ancient times, Shen Qianmo could not escape the fate of dealing with corpses. However, as an elite in the forensic field, she was used to it, using her professional knowledge to unravel the truth and speak for the dead. But could she be any more unlucky? She transmigrated into the body of an idiotic and disfigured daughter of a duke, her fiancé was stolen by her own sister, and she was forced to marry a dissolute and ruthless prince. The heartless princess plotted against her... A cult organization hunted her down... An evil prince plotted against her... An enemy general humiliated her... It turned out that all of this was related to the useless prince she was forced to marry, who had carried family hatred and national grudges, scheming for years despite his weak constitution. A modern female forensic expert transmigrated to ancient times, conducting autopsies, solving cases, seeking revenge for her husband, resisting foreign enemies, and protecting her home and country, ultimately gaining a fulfilling and happy ending.

75.61 Million words | 2021-09-02 14:32Update

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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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