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Top 10 Historical Fiction Romance Books Worth Reading

Looking for a captivating blend of history and romance in your next read? Look no further! In this article, we have handpicked the top 10 historical fiction romance books that will transport you to another time and sweep you off your feet. Get ready to dive into these mesmerizing tales filled with love, passion, and intriguing historical settings.

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: This epic time-travel romance introduces Claire Randall, a 20th-century nurse who finds herself transported back to 18th-century Scotland, caught in a passionate love triangle.

2. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons: Set against the backdrop of World War II in Soviet Russia, this sweeping saga follows the forbidden love between Tatiana Metanova and Alexander Belov, amidst the chaos and devastation of war.

3. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: A timeless classic, this novel explores the complexities of romance in Regency-era England. Join Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates societal expectations and falls in love with the brooding Mr. Darcy.

4. "The Fiery Cross" by Diana Gabaldon: This installment from the popular Outlander series continues the love story of Jamie and Claire amidst the turmoil of the American Revolutionary War.

5. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Set during the American Civil War, this iconic novel follows the headstrong Scarlett O'Hara as she experiences love, loss, and resilience in her relentless pursuit of happiness.

6. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Set in Nazi-occupied France, this heart-wrenching tale showcases the strength and sacrifices of two French sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, as they navigate love and war.

7. "Atonement" by Ian McEwan: This hauntingly beautiful novel revolves around an act of betrayal and its enduring consequences. Set before, during, and after World War II, it explores the themes of love, guilt, and redemption.

8. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Narrated by Death, this poignant story follows Liesel, a young girl living in Nazi Germany, and her bond with an unlikely friend as they navigate the power of words, love, and humanity amidst war.

9. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Set in post-war Barcelona, this enchanting tale follows a young boy named Daniel as he uncovers a mysterious book and becomes entangled in a web of secrets, love, and forbidden romance.

10. "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah: This gripping novel takes you to 1970s Alaska, where Leni Allbright and her family strive to survive amidst the harsh wilderness. Amidst the challenges, Leni discovers love and strength in unexpected places.

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Rebirth of the Troubled Nation's Witch Empress Fiction
Rebirth of the Troubled Nation's Witch Empress

I am the first empress in history to be imprisoned on the same day of my enthronement. My husband's heartlessness drove me to the point of humiliation and suicide... But little did I know, my death in that life brought me a reincarnation in another. Heh... In this life, I, Murong Jin, live only for myself. I would rather bear the world's hatred than be at its mercy! ##Regarding additional updates#: Each support of a jade pendant adds one more chapter, while each crown adds ten more chapters. These extra updates will be titled on the corresponding chapters! Thank you all for your support! For now, I will do my best to ensure three updates per day. If there are any interruptions, please don't blame me!

125.27 Million words | 2021-09-27 23:49Update

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Recognizing a beautiful person by their fragrance. Fiction
Recognizing a beautiful person by their fragrance.

Also known as "A Wisp of Incense, Defying Yin and Yang". The first thing she saw upon waking up was her own coffin. As the daughter of the Ministry of Personnel's Chief Secretary's mansion, she had been regarded as a madwoman and sent to live with her third uncle since she was young. It had been ten years since then. She lived in poverty, ignored by everyone. In the past, she was oblivious to possessing strange yin-yang dual pupils that could decipher the secrets of the heavens. But after waking up from the coffin, her mind inexplicably gained troubling memories, as well as knowledge of making incense. With rare and exotic fragrances at her fingertips, the noble families competed to win her favor. Who had once whispered in her ear, promising never to abandon her in

207.75 Million words | 2023-06-27 02:56Update

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Rebirth Farming: Little Vine Fiction
Rebirth Farming: Little Vine

Zhang Xiaoman was reborn, and her family was in ruins. As Zhang Xiaoman grew up, she managed to get by in life. Zhang Xiaoman was engaged, but the man didn't like her. Determined to become a wealthy landowner, Zhang Xiaoman struggled, only to see her dreams slip away. Unable to be a commoner or a successful official's wife, Zhang Xiaoman had no choice but to grit her teeth and raise children, give birth to children, and then raise more children.

81.71 Million words | 2023-04-23 16:56Update

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The Rebellious Queen's Rise to Power Fiction
The Rebellious Queen's Rise to Power

One is a survivor with extraordinary abilities in the apocalypse, the other is a ruthless and mighty emperor. When they meet, sparks are bound to fly. A cunning woman looks at the man holding her and asks with a wicked smile, 'Do you love me?' The man smiles indulgently and replies, 'I love you, and I will be with you till the end of our lives...'

49.89 Million words | 2022-02-02 06:34Update

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Unique Love: The Gatekeeper's Farm Girl Fiction
Unique Love: The Gatekeeper's Farm Girl

Father gone missing, mother blind, with five siblings, one more and they can summon the dragon balls! From a powerful corporate leader to a destitute farm girl, Zhongli is at her wit's end. What can she do? Buy land, become a farmer and a trader, strive for success! 'My goal is to buy all the farms in the country!' But before she becomes the owner, she encounters a big trouble...

106.28 Million words | 2022-08-14 16:22Update

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The Poisonous Legitimate Daughter, Don't Mess With the Third Miss Fiction
The Poisonous Legitimate Daughter, Don't Mess With the Third Miss

The Third Miss is known far and wide for her eccentricities. Rumor has it that she is foolish, dumb, and ugly... They say she couldn't read at six, couldn't compose poetry at eight, and couldn't recognize the way at ten... Yet she managed to win the favor of the prince, who dotes on her with arrogance and wickedness. She never refuses, always smiling carefree and fearless. Reborn through trials and tribulations, natural selection favors her, and she is worthy of his favor. She is willful and cunning, but always cautious, as he shields her from the world. A notorious empress is born, see how she turns the court upside down, donning a sheepskin in public and claws behind closed doors... She may pretend to be foolish and dumb, but she is actually incredibly intelligent. She may act ignorant, but she is gifted with extraordinary talent. Yet only in his presence does she reveal her true self. She can manage the kitchen, rule the halls, and oversee the mansion with abundant wealth. She employs her tactics, strategizes in secrecy, and most of all, she has no regrets as she remains beloved by him till old age.

221.79 Million words | 2023-06-15 02:27Update

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Prosperity and fortune Fiction
Prosperity and fortune

After being reborn and reminiscing about her past life, she realized that it was her own insecurity that led her step by step into the predicament. Since she had the opportunity to start over, with the space and memories of her first life, she aimed to reclaim a life of wealth and happiness for herself.

53.51 Million words | 2022-09-28 20:27Update

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Perfect in every way. Fiction
Perfect in every way.

She fell into an unfamiliar era, with a heartless father, a domineering stepmother and stepsister, and a cycle of revenge from the previous generation, forcing her to flee for her life. But it's okay, she has exceptional medical skills and a brilliant mind, so she can thrive wherever she goes! However, did she really manage to escape? Or did she not escape at all?

103.19 Million words | 2021-10-24 14:43Update

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Genius Poisonous Concubine Fiction
Genius Poisonous Concubine

"The Indomitable Han Yunxi" and "The Legend of Yunxi" are original novels. She is the most insignificant waste in a medical family, everyone can bully; he is the most noble king in Tianning Kingdom, with power over the world. He is her fiancé whom she has to marry against her will; she is the burden he avoids. On the day of their grand wedding, the bridal sedan arrives at the door, but the Wangfu throws out a sentence, "Wrong auspicious time, come again tomorrow." However, as she stands at the gate of the Wangfu, she turns back with a smile, making a name for herself in the capital city, proving that she is not insignificant. In the bridal chamber on the night of candles and flowers, she saves his life, proving that she is not a waste. She solves General Xie's poison, treats the strange illness of the Crown Prince, investigates foreign spies, and challenges others in poetry at a lavish banquet, displaying her brilliance. Her knowledge, poisonous skills, and courage are astonishing to him, but also provoke his suspicion and vigilance, not realizing that his feelings for her have long been deeply rooted. During a palace banquet, the princess is poisoned and dies. She is framed and imprisoned. Facing the extreme punishment of boiling oil, she holds on desperately, hoping for his intervention. And him, will he come?

429.02 Million words | 2020-09-01 11:46Update

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Spring in Jinling Fiction
Spring in Jinling

Zhou Shaojin was reborn. In her previous life, her cousin Cheng Lu betrayed her and was naturally struck out. But she still had many other cousins, like Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Ju... This is a story that I must tell about the Cheng family!

187.80 Million words | 2023-06-02 06:00Update

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A Fleeting Splendor Fiction
A Fleeting Splendor

There was Shunhua, a servant of the shogunate. Born in troubled times with mysterious purple eyes. Shugo's little Xiangge had pledged allegiance to his master, who was planning a great event. Xiangge, however, felt lost... A life of hardships, sister, I hate you! I hated you in my past life, and even though we became sisters and I lost my memory in this life, I still hate you. But what exactly did I hate in the end? It's all for naught... It's all over now, everything... 'Xiangge, would you be willing to come back with me? Let's find a peaceful place and spend the rest of our lives there, just the two of us. Forget about everything.' But I can't forget, how can I forget! Whichever man I rely on, whichever man I give my life to, whichever man becomes my husband... The fragmented murmurs are now left with only Xiangge...

27.25 Million words | 2023-02-06 18:06Update

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Farm Gate Spring Boudoir Fiction
Farm Gate Spring Boudoir

With a weak and impoverished father and a delicate and demanding mother, how can the impulsive younger sister find a suitable partner without money or status? Yang Tao, determined to make a name for herself, works hard and uses her wit to open a shop and improve her life. As her career blossoms, so does her relationship with her childhood sweetheart. However, they face numerous obstacles, from romantic rivals to disapproving family. Faced with no other options, Yang Tao decides to compromise.

76.43 Million words | 2022-09-06 12:01Update

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Rebirth in a Chaotic World with Space Fiction
Rebirth in a Chaotic World with Space

With a space ring, a martial arts skillset, medical expertise and ethics, and experience in battles and killings, she fears nothing even in a turbulent era because there is a man who has promised to protect her for the rest of her life by her side. This is a story inspired by the Chinese version of "Dae Jang Geum", written in simple language. I hope you all enjoy it. This novel is only based on the author's fleeting insights and may have its flaws. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated. The novel is almost complete, awaiting upload.

152.54 Million words | 2020-08-14 01:05Update

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Golden beauty Fiction
Golden beauty

The Jin family of Dawu Dynasty was so poor that they only had money left. Besides that, they also had a layer of hypocritical thick skin. With a secret rebirth, Jin Linglong glanced at the dazzling golden treasures around her, then looked at her empty and skillful hands, and whispered, "As long as it's something I want, I can steal it. But why should I steal so much? It's tiring." Someone sneered, "If you're capable, why don't you steal me as well?" Updates will be made every morning and evening. Extra updates for Heshi Jade and monthly votes.

154.86 Million words | 2022-10-03 16:26Update

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Empress Xie Fiction
Empress Xie

In the first year of entering the palace, she was a low-ranking concubine. In the fifth year, she became a noble concubine. In the tenth year, she desired to become the empress. Because as the empress, she could hold onto everything she cherished and not have it taken away, she could protect herself, protect her children, and... be with him. It was a path that could only move forward; taking a step back would be irreversible. With the brilliant yellow silk umbrella moving forward, the emperor's procession slowly entered the city gate. Under the canopy of the yellow silk umbrella that darkened the sky, accompanied by the sun, moon, and the purple banners... in that moment, the sunlight dazzled her eyes. Empress Xie's carriage stepped onto the royal road, advancing to meet him.

116.28 Million words | 2023-03-07 20:00Update

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The Elite Clan Fiction
The Elite Clan

She was born without the love of her family, destined for a great love, but repeatedly robbed by her step-sister. She ended up as a mere pawn, entering a prestigious family as the lawful wife. Enduring mistreatment, she lived on, living freely... Crossing through prosperity, experiencing ordinariness, she has no choice but to reenter the world of glamour. Guarding her true heart, she walks calmly amidst the splendor...

157.56 Million words | 2022-08-11 02:28Update

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The legitimate daughter must be ruthless. Fiction
The legitimate daughter must be ruthless.

Come, come, come, buy and let go, let's gamble on love! In my previous life, I didn't gamble well, and ended up sacrificing my heart, body, and even my life for my husband. This time, I want to bet on the right person, huh? That smiling fox beside me is not bad at all. Not only is he highly skilled, deceitful, he is also the famous Ninth Prince. I beckon with my finger, saying, "Come to me, my dear husband!"

134.80 Million words | 2020-08-18 06:04Update

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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 Inner Palace. Fiction
The Inner Palace.

"You are the gift that Qi Zhenyu gave to me, to replace his severed head. Did your father not tell you to obey me?" Xiang Ye flicked the jade bone fan in his hand, gently removing the empress's phoenix robe. "My grandmother said that the daughters of the Qi family do not need to obey." Min'er looked up at this blood-stained king, her eyes devoid of fear. On their wedding night, the emperor embraced other women while he slept. However, his neglect, humiliation, and oppression could not affect this woman. Until that day when Xiang Ye saw Min'er smiling at another man.

142.26 Million words | 2020-07-13 14:01Update

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Splendid Youth Fiction
Splendid Youth

Reincarnated into her younger sister's body after being wrongly accused and killed, she is no longer the wilful and proud eldest daughter of the Lin family – she is Lin Xi, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Lin Mansion. Keeping the truth buried within her heart, she silently waits for the day she can overturn the heavens and the earth. To live again means stepping cautiously and flourishing in splendor.

80.93 Million words | 2021-05-03 02:02Update

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Princess Substitute Fiction
Princess Substitute

"Vera, do you want revenge?" "Yes. My only wish in this life is to clear my family's name." "Revenge is not difficult. You can become the prince consort of the Southern Kingdom." Princess Yishu grabbed her shoulders. "If I become the substitute bride, what will you do, Princess?" Vera found it unbelievable. "I will pretend to be you and fake my own death," Princess Yishu suggested. "Fake my own death?" "I know you want to remain pure for your beloved Qin brother, but the Southern Prince is a sickly child who won't last long. I guess he won't even be able to perform in bed. If he tries to touch you, I'll put a sleeping potion in his cup and knock him out. The next day, he'll think he married a virgin bride. Haha," Princess Yishu laughed so hard at her own idea. Friendship Group for this book, please knock with your ID plus the names of characters. Please join..

15.07 Million words | 2023-01-22 18:16Update

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