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Top Historical Romance Novels: Immersive Stories of Love and Adventure

If you're a fan of captivating historical settings, passionate romance, and thrilling adventures, then historical romance novels are just what you need. These novels transport you to different eras and regions, combining the allure of the past with the intensity of love stories. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the genre, here are some must-read historical romance novels that will leave you spellbound:

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: This epic series follows the time-traveling adventures of Claire Randall, a former WWII nurse who finds herself transported to 18th-century Scotland. There, she encounters Jamie Fraser, a rugged and passionate Highlander, and their tempestuous love story unfolds against the backdrop of Scotland's tumultuous history.

2. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Set during the American Civil War, this classic novel introduces us to the headstrong Scarlett O'Hara and her tumultuous relationship with the dashing Rhett Butler. Mitchell's sweeping narrative explores the complexities of love, survival, and the effects of war on personal lives.

3. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: No list of historical romance novels is complete without this beloved classic. In Regency-era England, the spirited Elizabeth Bennet clashes with the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy, creating one of literature's most enduring love stories.

4. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons: Against the backdrop of World War II in Russia, this poignant novel follows the intense relationship between Tatiana, a young Russian woman, and Alexander, a soldier with a dangerous past. Their love is tested by the horrors of war, making for a gripping and emotionally-charged read.

5. "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger: Blending elements of science fiction and romance, this novel tells the bittersweet love story of Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel, and Clare, the woman who patiently waits for him throughout their lives. Spanning different time periods, their unique and heart-wrenching relationship will leave you captivated.

For fans of historical romance novels, there are many websites dedicated to the genre where you can find recommendations, author interviews, and discussions. Popular websites like Goodreads, Historical Romance Review, and Romantic Historical Reviews offer a wealth of information and can help you discover new authors and titles to delve into.

In conclusion, historical romance novels offer a delightful escape into the past while exploring the complexities of love. Whether you're drawn to a passionate Highland warrior in Scotland or an independent heroine in Regency England, these novels will transport you to different worlds and leave you yearning for more. Happy reading!
Strategic Brilliance Fiction
Strategic Brilliance

The ancients said: When heaven bestows great tasks, one must first endure hardships and be resolute. Yan Jin'ai exclaimed, in this treacherous and scheming mansion, all she wanted was to protect her parents. Enduring hardships and being resolute... maybe it's better to just go to sleep. As for the great tasks... even if the sky were to collapse, there would still be him, right?

169.82 Million words | 2021-09-01 10:57Update

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Scattered Gold Thread Fiction
Scattered Gold Thread

No matter how you look at it, he is still the same insignificant Marquis he was in his past life. Marquis: Accompanied them in death in the previous life, now in this life, I will make them suffer. Though you resent me, I am satisfied, hmph, she has no choice! My dear, a deadly meeting, don't be late~ Wait for me, this life I'll exchange my insignificance for you!

61.20 Million words | 2021-02-24 04:46Update

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Deep Boudoir Fiction
Deep Boudoir

Less than two years into their marriage, amidst treacherous storms and bitter battles, their love withered away like a fading fragrance and a shattered jade. Gazing with discontent, Liu Ruoxi opened her eyes, only to find herself reborn on that fateful morning that altered her destiny...

135.46 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:44Update

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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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Rules of Pet Marriage Fiction
Rules of Pet Marriage

It is said that the Qi family in Lianhua Town went all out to marry the ugliest son, Dingding, to the most beautiful third daughter of the Yun family in the surrounding area of Fangyuan. The entire town was watching, wanting to see how the Yun family's third daughter would despise this out-of-style ugly family. But to everyone's surprise, the delicate little wife seemed to be blind and saw the ugly man becoming more handsome as she looked at him. She even lived a contented life, which was really unfathomable. With her fingertips between her teeth, Yun Sanjie looked at her husband and said, "My husband is so handsome and faithful. Only fools would be disgusted." The fools in the town: ... Qi Jing said, "My wife is so beautiful, skillful, virtuous, and easy-going. But she must be guarded to prevent her from being taken advantage of." The little wife who had been sarcastically mocked by Yun Sanjie in secret: ...

145.52 Million words | 2022-10-05 23:07Update

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The 36 Strategies of Husbandry Fiction
The 36 Strategies of Husbandry

Dreams are lofty, reality is harsh, and it wasn't until I traveled back to the Jiajing era that I realized even historical figures were just like this during their teenage years. How can someone like this fight off the Japanese pirates and reject the Northern invaders? As a homeroom teacher, she can only resort to violence and psychological manipulation. Watch as the time-traveling female teacher competes against the young national hero. Even engaging in a forbidden teacher-student romance can be considered sacrificing for the country. It doesn't matter, I'll marry him and it doesn't matter what happens in the future! It's not easy for me to contribute to the national cause! ... Special reminder: Any discrepancies with historical facts in this book are solely caused by the time-traveling protagonist and have nothing to do with the author. Please refrain from criticizing. Join the group "6636 Strategies," group number [provides group number]. The entry question is: What is the name of the protagonist's father?

69.52 Million words | 2020-08-18 07:02Update

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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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Ugly Woman Splendor Fiction
Ugly Woman Splendor

The modern female soul transmigrated to an ancient countryside as the ugly daughter of the Lan family, who is loved by parents and cared for by siblings. With the power of space and special abilities, we rely on our clever minds to become wealthy and live a comfortable life. Children causing trouble? Bribe them! Uncle plotting against us? Knock him out! If someone is interested in our sister, show some sincerity, first! Marry into our family and want to be the boss? Trouble, go check yourself by the river, first! What? Interested in us? Marry into the Lan family and change your last name!

92.64 Million words | 2023-02-18 15:38Update

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Dynasty of the Phoenix Fiction
Dynasty of the Phoenix

He once promised to make her the empress. Little did he know that what awaited her was not the phoenix crown and imperial robes, but a cup of poisoned wine... By some twist of fate, she awakens in her youthful days, with her father still alive, her brother safe, and no trace of the tragedy that had befallen her. With a second chance at life, she vows to exact revenge for the grievances of her past life. Against all odds, she rises to the top. A tapestry of splendor and beauty, her life is like a work of art. This story is fictional; please exercise caution if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.

195.55 Million words | 2021-09-27 12:20Update

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Rebirth of the Fierce Wife Fiction
Rebirth of the Fierce Wife

Yu Xiaoxiao, the military instructor from the apocalypse, married herself to Wenxiong who had been wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to torture on her first day as the princess. From then on, a fierce and capable woman who only knew how to eat, sleep, and fight zombies, and a loyal and patriotic, stern and taciturn young general, crossed paths like destiny. In the face of a weak country and strong enemies, with a corrupt emperor, treacherous concubines, and a suffering populace, General Gu Xinglang hoped to one day restore order to the court and bring peace and stability to the nation. However, his princess wife said, "Your ambition is too grand, it's impossible to achieve. Let's go unite the world instead!" General Gu could only... How to become a good princess who will be remembered in history? Yu Xiaoxiao firmly believes that a princess who can love her husband is a good princess.

275.10 Million words | 2022-05-21 15:13Update

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wealth and prosperity Fiction
wealth and prosperity

The grand gates and exquisite mansion, the wealth and glory, yet she was just a humble sparrow living under someone else's roof. The path to success in the world, holding your hand, growing old together with you.

140.75 Million words | 2023-05-14 18:38Update

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The Lin family's beloved daughter Fiction
The Lin family's beloved daughter

Two men, one soaring to success with golden opportunities, while the other lies bedridden, on the verge of death. In a previous life, the young lady from the Lin family chose the former, only to meet a tragic end by the hands of her own sister and husband who gouged out her eyes and severed her fingers, leaving her with resentment until death. Reborn, she decides to choose the sickly yet caring younger brother-in-law, waiting for his peaceful demise, becoming a widow for the rest of her life, and seeking revenge for the debts owed to her by Zhongshan Wolf! "Hey, hurry up and die, I want to be a widow!" "My dear, I... I'm about to die, please leave me a legacy!" Little did she know, after giving birth to their child, he unexpectedly recovers from his illness! Lin Xian angrily exclaims: Can't there be any trust between people anymore? (Disclaimer: The author's imagination runs wild, please approach with caution if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)

116.60 Million words | 2021-02-09 09:37Update

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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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Court Nutritionist Fiction
Court Nutritionist

Just a breakup, there's no need to end one's life?! She doesn't even mind borrowing a body, but at least give her a familiar world, right? In her previous life, she was an accomplished nutritionist in modern times. In this life... scratching her head, raising her hands, she's in a dynasty she's never even heard of. In her previous life, she was smart and capable. But in this life, she has become a lowly palace maid. Good heavens! Why is the universe playing with her like this?! She doesn't want to waste her youth in the depths of the palace for the rest of her life! Fine, if heaven won't save her, she'll save herself and change

82.61 Million words | 2022-08-20 23:51Update

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Purple Terrace Journey Fiction
Purple Terrace Journey

Appearance and temperament like a lotus flower, with the personality of a king flower. Currently working as an alleged language interpreter in the grand harem of the Tai Ning Emperor. Mu Biwei's ideal is to become an immortal flower in the colorful Purple Terrace!

193.15 Million words | 2022-07-10 11:02Update

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There is a harem called "German Concubine". Fiction
There is a harem called "German Concubine".

Entering the palace, Lanqi was just an inconspicuous palace maid, serving her master diligently without ever dreaming of soaring to new heights. That rainy day, the sorrowful figure of Emperor Xuanye mourning his deceased wife imprinted itself in her heart. Many times, many things, fate has its own arrangements. In order to protect her master, Wu Ya Lanqi went so far as to frame the current emperor. The young emperor, wishing only to frighten this naive palace maid, never expected that her eyes, brimming with kindness and tenderness, would deeply penetrate his heart. "I just wanted to...," on the dragon bed, Wu Ya Lanqi couldn't help but fix her gaze on the emperor, as if engraving

312.21 Million words | 2021-12-31 11:21Update

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Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms Fiction
Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms

Sands scorching in the wilderness, remorse gnawing at my heart, The sound of war echoing with swords and horses, tears shed in a startled night dream. Outside the window, a lonely moon hangs in the empty night, its coldness like water. Once prosperous, now fallen with a sigh, my homeland lost forever! Countless thoughts, a long sigh, only the sound of cold rain and the east wind breaking. I only wish that when I return, I can cleanse myself and redeem my sins... Fang Yage, the Princess of Anning, experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. After dying, she is reborn at the age of thirteen, in the prime of her youth... In her previous life, despite being gentle and virtuous, all she got in return was the death of her loved ones and the shattering of the dynasty! In this life, even if she embarks on a path of bloodshed, she is determined to keep her family safe and prevent those insignificant people from coveting the vast mountains and rivers that belong to her uncle. When all is

120.44 Million words | 2023-06-30 02:24Update

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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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Awaiting Marriage of a Thousand Households Fiction
Awaiting Marriage of a Thousand Households

From a princess to a member of the Imperial Guards, Wentai felt that life with Yushi was fulfilling and exciting. However, how can a woman become a member of the Imperial Guards? It seemed like a problem indeed! Can she give up her responsibilities? The commanding officer spoke, 'Of course, be a good wife of mine and you can give up whenever you want!'

47.52 Million words | 2021-05-01 16:12Update

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The Empress Dominates the World Fiction
The Empress Dominates the World

The 'Queen', ranked first on the assassin's list, transmigrates into a chaotic small kingdom as the empress. Amidst internal and external threats, with danger lurking at every corner, she must become stronger for survival and duty. Those who plot against the country will be swiftly dealt with; those who dare lay a hand on her will lose their limbs; those who dare challenge her will face her wrath. As for those who dare to marry her, well... As the female emperor, should she marry or be married? Unexpectedly, within the harem, a man dares to sleep with her freely. 'Your Majesty, it's my turn to serve you tonight!' said a certain playboy, undoing his belt. Li Qianxun glared at him, 'Why is it always you every night? Is there no one else in my harem?' The playboy smirked, 'You're right, Your Majesty. Among the three thousand harems, only I dare to serve you!'

183.17 Million words | 2021-07-09 12:21Update

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The First Silly Queen Fiction
The First Silly Queen

Mo Xiaoran, the chief of the Anti-Drug Division, transmigrated into the daughter of the Prime Minister of Dongyao Country, a notorious foolish queen. On her wedding night, she pretended to be ignorant, slapped the Emperor in anger, embarrassing the Empress Dowager. She caused chaos during the wedding, disrupting the Emperor's plans by making a scene when the Noble Consort was appointed. She is determined to act foolishly just to prove a point. Anyone who has taken my belongings shall return them willingly; those who have betrayed me shall take their own lives. Within the palace, everyone trembles in fear. Once she sets her gaze on someone, it is better to hang oneself sooner. The Emperor is furious, swearing not to let this damned woman go unpunished!!! She is trying everything to escape the palace, but unintentionally captures the hearts of four men... Who is the man who silently protects her from behind?

149.96 Million words | 2020-07-16 05:47Update

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