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!
Investigating strange cases and unraveling the mysteries of life and death, Ayuan relies on her extraordinary talent and only seeks a comfortable life. She is just a humble constable, not the infamous Miss Yuan from the Yuan family. And not to mention, Miss Yuan is not the most promiscuous one. The subordinates of Lady Yuan's mother are present in every country, from the emperor to the lowest servant, all of them being privileged by Lady Yuan. The esteemed historian, who appeared out of thin air, smiled coolly, 'Do you believe it? Miss Yuan has already surpassed her predecessor and is never satisfied.' Investigating her mother's lover and then her own, Ayuan discovers countless secrets. Who is she really?
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Wu Ling, with her exquisite beauty and grace, stands above all others. A life filled with loss and betrayal, where brothers fight and fathers mistrust their own sons. Under the oppressive weight of power, there is no branch to depend on. Amidst the pain of separation and longing, there is no solace to be found. Encountering you was not my choice. But now that we have crossed paths, I ask you to light a lantern for me and illuminate this maze of splendid hell. Perhaps then, we can journey together in the late spring to climb the southern mountains. To admire the blossoming trees and the vibrant swarm of singing birds. To listen to the cries of cranes, watch them dance upon the shattering jade-like water, and spread their wings to soar into the azure sky.
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The daughter of a pearl picker, Hai Shi, encounters a mermaid in her childhood. This beautiful and ethereal creature leaves the words 'Lang Huan' on her palm. The tears of the mermaid turn into shining pearls, leading Hai Shi to the eunuch Fang Zhu, the former young and handsome Six-Winged General and the Crown Prince of Qinghai. Now, he hides beside the emperor, controlling the Black Feather Army. The tangled fate between him and Emperor Xu gradually disappears within his ambiguous smile. In the era of Da Zhen, another vast empire rises in Nine States. The previous turmoil took away everything that the young emperor Chu Zhongxu wanted to protect. The so-called people and country are but tools for his desired liberation. Whether hated by others or betrayed by his own brothers, everything is no longer important. The era of peace that he himself created must be destroyed by himself. With thousands of riders rushing and changing banners, this grand and epic era will eventually create a legendary love story. And the glistening and round pearls of the mermaid scatter on the ground, reflecting the twists and turns of everyone's destiny.
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There is no love in my heart, only you. Gu Ren changed his name to Yu Jin Chang'an~ ..Starting daily updates~
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Yuruyan, the most ordinary embroidery girl in the embroidery room. One day, she was pulled back into the wheel of fate by the unexpected visit of three guests. Yuruyan is actually the only official of the Prince of Chen, holding the highest rank among the three officials as a woman. At the age of ten, her family was destroyed and everyone died. She encountered the Emperor of Chen who was in disguise at the time and was adopted into the palace. With exceptional talent and intelligence, she became a companion and tutor to the prince. At the age of thirteen, she became the tutor of the prince. At the age of fifteen, she rose to the position of the highest rank official in the court. At seventeen, she avenged her great hatred, became tired of the court, and returned to seclusion in the embroidery room. Three years later, the Emperor passed away, the court fell into chaos, traitorous officials seized power, the prince was imprisoned, the wicked queen engaged in debauchery, and the country of Chen was on the brink of disaster. The Emperor's benevolence in recognizing her talent, the deep affection of the general, the intimate friendship of the marquis, the unwavering support of the chief secretary, and the destined lover... Look at how this seemingly weak woman overturns the world and slowly cooks up a revolution.
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Shen Lei has six older sisters in total, and he is the youngest in the family. Each sister is beautiful and intelligent, making it difficult for Shen Lei to stand out among this group of stunning women. After much effort, he finally had the opportunity to marry and start his own family, but unfortunately, he was rejected time and time again. Feeling desperate, Shen Lei decided to execute an astonishing plan – to kidnap a beautiful girl and bring her home as his wife, only to discover that the person under the veil is actually a man?
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Hu Lu, the barbarian, has his eyes set on the Central Plains, eager to dominate. The emperor indulges in a life of drunken dreams, surrounded by three thousand beauties. The powerful ministers each have their own scheming minds, plotting for wealth and power. This paints a picture of a woeful and tear-inducing scene where disaster is imminent. However, the author remains steadfast in his original intention to continue writing a sweet summer romance! Therefore, Miss from a prestigious family, please put down your long spear and stay away from that dappled horse! You should know that someone has always been standing in front of you, so stop trying to imitate Mulan! Mulan had no choice, okay?!
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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.
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Isn't it just a time-travel? Who is the Tang Clan's poisonous woman afraid of? Husband weak and short-lived? Watch me turn the tables! Mysterious disappearances of memories, constant conspiracies of the prince... Oh, the prince husband is also causing trouble, daring to dig a pit for me? 'My Lord, shall we play?' Bai Youlan holds a newly developed poison powder. 'My Queen, are you sure you want to play?' The prince smiles leisurely. Turning around, the prince instantaneously transforms into a fiend: 'Who dares to provoke the queen, death without mercy!'
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In her second life, she finally understands that the favor of men is never trustworthy. If that's the case, she will rely on herself to win a splendid and glorious life. With stepmother's plots and stepsister's wickedness, she will destroy their backing and strip them of their wings. Watch how she confronts her cunning grandmother and manipulative father. She will rise in her resplendent brocade dress and fight against the stepmother, punish scoundrels, disrupt the power balance, and make waves! But, when it comes to the man who dares to deceive her, who gave him permission to play with her heart?
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On the city wall at sunset, with war horses neighing, they finally reunite under the guidance of fate. She is no longer a lonely orphan wandering around, and he is no longer a desperate prince at the end of the world. 'Moyao, come to me, and I will spare those people,' the ruthless prince said, holding a bloodstained sword, overlooking the city that she is determined to defend. With a single command, the iron hooves behind him can trample the last remaining isolated city. But even if the whole world is bathed in blood, it cannot erase the surging resentment in his heart. The fragile woman on the city wall, tightly pursing her pale lips, lifts her bow and crossbow to defend the dream of another man. The sound of the attacking horn echoes, from dusk to dawn, he finally crushes her detestable pride under his feet. Facing the person gasping for breath inside the prisoner's cart, he firmly grasps her bleeding delicate shoulder, 'Either become my consort or become my servant!' All she gives him in return is a gaze filled with hatred and disdain, 'Heh... it's too late.'
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Mu Xiqing will never forget the first thing she did when she transmigrated - burying a corpse! And it looked exactly like her! Even many years later, she still shivers at the thought of pretending to be the bride and entering the palace wearing a dead person's wedding dress. But she has no regrets. Because at that moment, she saw him, dressed in groom's attire and unconscious. Since then, she has loved him deeply and passionately.
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How could she, a highly skilled international secret agent, transmigrate into a weak and bullied girl? Enduring mistreatment from her uncle and aunt, she can no longer tolerate her arranged marriage. But hey, this prince doesn't seem bad. Though he's arrogant with his looks, she teasingly asks, 'My lord, you just got married yesterday. Why are you not at home with your bride and instead running to the palace?'
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Once a star with outstanding acting skills, she accidentally transmigrated and mistaken the prince for a playboy, leading to a series of melodramatic events. "You think you can buy me with a hundred silver? Dream on, you brat!" He gritted his teeth and vowed to regain his dignity that was forcefully seized. Faced with a heartless father, a wicked stepmother, and a bunch of siblings who were as fierce as wolves, she changed her face like a play, wrote and performed on her own, causing chaos in the Left Marquis Residence and the imperial palace, leaving him dumbfounded. He turned into her maid, and she helped him achieve his desires. But at the last moment, she discovered his true identity. Damn it, who said she was the most professional actress? This guy really puts his life on the line for acting!
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One moment she woke up, drugged and abandoned in a beggar's den?! Being useless is no big deal for her, with her enchanting figure and harmless looks. She crushes scumbags under her feet, entices hearts, and reveals her sharp edge! She is wicked and arrogant, but unknowingly becomes a backup plan for a cold and arrogant prince! One night, a certain man sneaks into her chamber and lazily says, 'Woman, how about playing a game?' She responds nonchalantly, 'Be careful not to capsize in the gutter!' When dominance meets cunning, who will prevail and rise to the top...
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In her past life, Xiao Ximai was persecuted by her husband and step-sister, only to realize her life was built on deceit. After being reborn through fire, she treads carefully, discerning hearts and unraveling schemes, embarking on a magnificent journey alongside the seventh prince who has followed her from their previous life.
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"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..
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She, from the Mu family, had a lineage of loyalty and nobility, but met a tragic end of being executed along with her entire family. And the one who carried out the execution was her husband, the third prince of the mighty Jingguo Empire, known for his remarkable talent. At that moment, she realized that she was in love with the most heartless person in the world, a member of the royal family...
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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!
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Ruyi grew up in a life full of hardships, but things took a turn for the better when she married a man eleven years older than herself.
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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?
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