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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!
Good Farmland Happy Event Fiction
Good Farmland Happy Event

A heart full of devotion is met with heartless betrayal, leading to a journey to a foreign time and space, guided by a mysteriously enchanted gourd. With a tyrannical aunt, a stingy mother-in-law, an eccentric father-in-law, and an adorably foolish husband, what kind of rhythm is this? No more words need to be said, let's just strive forward! Behold, a chaotic countryside home with chickens flying and dogs jumping, where a silly husband and a fierce wife find joy aplenty.

203.15 Million words | 2020-09-28 12:30Update

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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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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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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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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 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

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

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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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The Cold King's Carefree Medical Consort Fiction
The Cold King's Carefree Medical Consort

On a fateful adventure, she unexpectedly died and was reborn as a five-year-old girl! However, she suffered severe injuries that left her nearly dead again. Saved by a master, she learned martial arts and medicine... Ten years later, she blossomed into a stunning beauty, accumulating wealth and power, all for the sake of protecting her loved ones. Yet, she preferred a low-key and carefree life, saying, 'If I cannot avoid it, then let me become a hermit hidden in the bustling world, freely wandering the rivers and lakes.' He, with a cold face and a warm heart; he, like a gentle breeze, but with a heart as cold as winter; he, charmingly mysterious yet emotionally distant; he, with courage and integrity, passionately dedicated. They were all extraordinary individuals enamored with her. How will she choose among them?

96.97 Million words | 2022-05-10 22:49Update

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Fat Woman Empowering Herself Fiction
Fat Woman Empowering Herself

In order to find a good marriage, I climbed onto the roof beam of the Matchmaker God's house and ended up falling asleep! When I woke up, not only did I encounter a killer, but I also saved a handsome man! I struck gold! I asked the handsome man to marry me, but he immediately coughed up blood and fainted. What an attitude! Look down on a fat woman? I got furious in an instant. You men, what kind of taste do you have!! If it was the Tang Dynasty, I would have been a sought-after beauty! Fine, if you don't like the type of Yang Yuhuan, then I swear to become another Xi Shi! Let's see how the fat woman Zhu Xishi overthrows the situation and becomes famous in the capital, winning over the handsome man...

133.59 Million words | 2020-08-06 01:05Update

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The Phoenix Lady of the Agricultural Gate Fiction
The Phoenix Lady of the Agricultural Gate

Transmigrating as a baby, growing up with no one claiming kinship, only to find my childhood sweetheart waiting here for me! "Huang'er, you are the adopted daughter-in-law of the Ye family. Your eldest brother and second brother didn't marry you, but your cousin will!" Ye Zihao carried Ye Qinghuang on his back, brimming with joy. "From now on, I will only dote on you!" He was the youngest scholar in the village, taking her as his wife despite the reputation of being unfilial. He cherished her, spoilt her, and taught her to be a fearless and fierce wife, to deal with troublesome relatives. "Wife, that brat wants a sister, let's have more children to give him." Ye Zihao embraced the idea of spoiling his wife by continuously showering her with love every night.

351.50 Million words | 2021-08-30 18:12Update

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