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. For more historical fiction romance recommendations, websites such as Goodreads and BookBub offer a wealth of user-generated reviews, author interviews, and personalized book recommendations based on your preferences. Dive into these enchanting stories and let yourself be swept away by the magic of historical romance!
Sang Xia occasionally fantasizes about what her mysterious father, deeply hidden by her mother, looks like. But she never imagined that when they finally meet, it would be a battle for survival. She has more than just kicking that scum off the throne in mind, she also aims to replace him! Who will stand by her side?
34.25 Million words | 2023-02-25 19:35Update
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
Hua Yeqi, a dedicated drinker, gets involved in a gambling game to escape the fate of marrying into the Ning family. However, she is not cut out for business and ends up bankrupt overnight. Miserable and determined, Mu Songqing falls into a series of traps again because of a mysterious alcohol recipe. The encounter between a destitute distillery owner and an unlucky business genius reveals both the mercilessness of commerce and the warmth of human connection. A hidden koi jumps into the fermentation vat, brewing a pot of extraordinary wine.
35.02 Million words | 2023-01-10 21:04Update
The story revolves around palace intrigue, love, and a breathtaking masterpiece that has captivated millions of girls. She is the princess of the fallen Xia kingdom, and the beloved of three emperors, yet she can only be a concubine for life. When love clashes with power, which weighs more heavily, the empire or the woman? Witness the protagonist navigate the treacherous world of power and bloodshed. As skies intertwine, two realms vast and boundless, she realizes that a dream from eleven years ago was but an illusion...
39.70 Million words | 2022-01-19 15:02Update
Transmigrated as a fallen queen who died early in the book, Zhao Yanan is a little panicky. Her carefully planned leisurely life is now in disarray. The harem is dangerous, with her own sister eyeing her position and the prime minister, who is waiting for her downfall to marry her, forcing her to become a virtuous empress.
136.93 Million words | 2021-10-28 12:05Update
White Lotus said: For men who want me as their strategist, I rely on my intellect. White Lotus also said: For the man I will marry in the future, I rely on my appearance. Someone asked: And what about me? White Lotus helplessly replied: With all my heart and soul! Someone responded: Well, what's important is the body. White Lotus:... In this life, with a new status and identity, White Lotus knows that her only concern is to marry a good man. But one day, when she discovered that her loved ones from her past life were still trapped in the whirlpool of power, she faces a choice - to clear the clouds or proceed with her marriage? Someone: Miss, are these two things conflicting? (New book by a certain author, seeking love and support.)
140.17 Million words | 2021-10-04 16:33Update
Shen Lanzhu, a common girl from a silk merchant's family, is forced into a marriage with the powerful Lord of the Underworld, Wangye, by her despicable father. Known for his ruthless nature and incredible power, it is rumored that anyone trying to climb the social ladder through him will be mercilessly rejected. However, after marrying Shen Lanzhu, Wangye starts showing a different side of himself - possessive and in need of love and attention. He insists on bringing Shen Lanzhu out to the city to display their affectionate relationship. Confused by this change, Shen Lanzhu finds herself falling for Wangye quite unexpectedly. But when he catches her red-handed earning money for her family, he confronts her and proposes they stop pretending and become a real couple. This threatens her plans to financially support her family. A heartwarming and sweet story of an arrogant and proud lord falling for a soft and cunning common girl. HE, full of sweetness and indulgence.
27.32 Million words | 2020-10-03 17:19Update
Transmigrating into an ancient era of lush green mountains, flowing rivers, fragrant vegetation, life couldn't be better. At least the food consumed is all naturally and organically obtained, spending leisure time with playful cats, walking dogs, encountering hyenas, wolves, tigers, leopards, occasionally practicing medicine... living comfortably and freely!
69.00 Million words | 2020-10-07 04:07Update
God smiled and said, 'Your beauty in the next life will be unparalleled!' She felt delighted... God envied and said, 'You will have immense wealth in the next life!' She secretly rejoiced... God sighed and said, 'You will be blessed with great happiness in the next life!' She was overjoyed... God lamented and said, 'You will be a man in the next life!' She fainted in disbelief... When she woke up, the first thing she did was to insult the God, just to return to her female identity. But as they say, no one is perfect, not even Gods... After experiencing everything in the world, she finally wrote: 'To live a humble life, especially as the daughter of a high official!'
67.42 Million words | 2023-03-05 00:23Update
In the future, one can travel between ancient and modern times by car, but working in the ancient world requires a visa. Chu Feifei, who grew up in an orphanage, is lucky to be selected by a system and given the opportunity to work in ancient times. A present-day idol superstar becomes her work partner, and a mysterious wealthy man clings to her without leaving. The beautiful girl next door is competent and capable, smart and beautiful... In the face of internal conflicts and palace intrigue, Chu Feifei intends to be the supporting role, watching as the female leads seize power and become empresses. Unfortunately, fate seems determined to disrupt her idyllic retreat plan...
147.65 Million words | 2020-11-11 07:46Update
She was a genius assassin from the 21st century, cold-hearted and emotionless. Betrayed and tired of the suffering deep within her heart, she chose to end her life. By swapping identities with her alternate self in another world, she became the legendary side consort of the noble prince. His legend was that of an absolute, a fearsome war god respected by all. And she, a soul from another world, her legend was turning the impossible into possible, becoming an unparalleled queen. He gave her a love like no other, and she returned it with unwavering loyalty.
98.10 Million words | 2022-08-19 10:08Update
Gu Wan carries a humble portable shop and reincarnates to regain her lost soul. This time, she will not tire of being a noble lady and will earnestly study and improve herself to become a true daughter of a prestigious family. She will never marry a playboy who appears to be wealthy but is actually worthless. She wishes for her elder brother's good health, a happy family reunion, a comfortable lifestyle, and a loving husband... ps: I accept any criticism and suggestions, even if they are harsh. I welcome everyone to point out any problematic areas, so they can be corrected now or avoided in the future!
77.24 Million words | 2020-08-10 07:44Update
One day, I entered a mountain where everyone inside was sick, except for me. In other words, this is a crazy story of who is the craziest among the mentally ill, with a princess taking care of a group of psychiatric patients. (Laughs)
33.07 Million words | 2021-12-12 00:39Update
He once stained the land with blood, a peerless hero. Unexpectedly, he faced a great upheaval, trapped like a dragon in shallow waters. Everyone thought he was a useless son-in-law. But the Golden Scales are not to be trifled with, as a returning king, he swept across the land with the name of a mad husband and the stature of a war god, making the world tremble at his feet!
49.91 Million words | 2021-08-22 11:35Update
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
It's impossible. The Liu Ye she is going to marry is a domineering and vicious man. How could he become a silly and cute person? And the person in her heart, when did he become the regent of Zhao Kingdom? Is it true that he doesn't remember her or is he pretending? Damn it, how dare he marry the prime minister's sister right under her nose? Fine, you marry your beautiful concubine, and I'll find my handsome man. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.
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This marriage was just a tool for her to escape from her family. She was framed and forced to die to prove her innocence. When she woke up, she transformed from a concubine to Miss Zhenxuan. Would she seek revenge relentlessly or forge her own path? The only thing she was certain about was that she would live as Zhenxuan, live a good life, and never allow herself to be forced into that situation again. The Bodhisattva gave her a second life, and she couldn't let that go to waste. QQ reader group welcomes everyone to join and have fun.
123.27 Million words | 2022-08-22 16:05Update
Father imprisoned, huge debts at home, with no other choice, Liujing, who was once a prodigy but suppressed and tamed for six years by her parents, starts disguising herself as a man and doing everything possible to support this family. Little did she know, the man she once hurt, attacked, and provoked is also making a dramatic appearance. And that man has completely turned to the dark side now...
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She heartlessly abandoned her childhood sweetheart and entered the palace for the sake of protecting her family, hoping to be selected by the emperor. Unexpectedly, she became a maid in the presence of the Fourth Prince Yinzhen due to a twist of fate. From then on, her life became intertwined with Yinzhen, involving both humility and glory, joy and despair. From the forty-third year of Kangxi to the first year of Yongzheng, she stood by his side for a total of nineteen years, eventually ascending to the highest throne. However, what did they have left when all the flowers withered?
809.10 Million words | 2020-07-31 01:51Update
In the courtyard, the madam quarrels with the concubine, and the insignificant servant boy finds it amusing, oh so amusing. In the court, they all fight for power and fame, beware, oh beware of the prince's name. A certain woman: (proudly) I've learned all the tricks to seduce men! A certain prince: (raising an eyebrow) Is that so? A certain woman: (dejectedly) I am just a woman myself... A certain prince: (authoritatively) Come to me at once! A certain woman: (crossing her arms) Why
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"Less Handsome Than My Uncle" published as "Thoughts of the Pond Fish", copyright belongs to Ruochu Literature Website, no reprint without permission, otherwise legal responsibility will be pursued. Pre-order address: http://dwz.cn/DFcK A man I have loved for ten years, in order to marry someone else, wants to burn me to death! Before dying, someone descended from the sky and saved me from the flames. "What do you want to do, I'll help you with anything," said Shen Guyuan. "As long as your final marriage is successful." "I want revenge!" Chi Yu gritted her teeth. "I want to make that couple pay the bloody price!" However, despite seeking revenge, this vicious woman still couldn't find a suitable marriage. Shen Guyuan was troubled. He taught her how to seduce men, how to outshine all others, but he didn't expect that she would fall in love with him along the way. "Shen Guyuan, choose between dying and having me," she said. "I choose death," he replied. Chi Yu nodded, obediently putting on her wedding gown. I will use what you taught me to love someone else, so please, don't stand in my way.
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