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!
In the imperial capital's Xu family mansion, among the prestigious ministerial offices, a lifetime of prosperity and luxury resides. Amidst the golden embellishments and resplendent attire... People's hearts have always been biased, she has always known. To live well, one can only rely on oneself. However, when it comes to the word 'struggle', her mind is slow, her heart is naïve. Isn't it heaven's way of dooming her?... Amidst the blossoming splendor, looking back on the journey, no regrets for the people she let down, no regrets for the missed connections...
132.89 Million words | 2020-11-12 15:52Update
A scroll of the Wind and Clouds of the Langya List gathers all the talented individuals under the Heaven. It tells the revenge story of the "Unicorn Talent" Mei Changsu, who is unmatched in his abilities. With a weak body, he unravels layers of mist, outsmarts the treacherous, and seeks justice for years of wrongful accusations while supporting a new ruler. It reflects the unwavering brotherhood and everlasting loyalty among men, composing a song of transformation for passionate heroes. The TV drama Langya List, directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, stars Hu Ge, Wang Kai, Liu Tao, and other leading actors, and was aired on a hot date.
74.65 Million words | 2020-08-25 13:11Update
A palace gate, a life, a heart, and a legendary tale. Her name is Mo Yu, a illegitimate daughter raised by a high-ranking official outside the palace. Until one day, her mother unexpectedly died, and she was brought back to her so-called father's house. Being a illegitimate daughter, she faced discrimination and was sent to be imprisoned in the deep mountains and wild forests for ten years. After ten years, she becomes entangled in a conspiracy that throws her into the palace. When she loved him, he only used her after a fleeting affair. When he loved her, she had already become a soul lingering around a lonely grave.
72.75 Million words | 2020-10-18 00:33Update
Miss Qi, the seventh young lady of the Marquis Mansion in Sicheng, was a flatterer when she was young. Everyone used to say, "What a worry! Will this child ever find a marriage prospect?" Little did they know, a woman can change greatly as she grows up. The chubby girl turned into a breathtaking beauty that captivated the nation. People now say, "What a worry! There are so many suitors, whom should she marry?" The stunning beauty sharpens her knives and declares, "Damn it! I will first slaughter that bastard who spreads rumors about me every day!"
258.83 Million words | 2022-09-07 03:42Update
After an unexpected death, Baihe found herself with a chance to survive. In order to maintain the current situation, she had to cross various strange worlds and complete missions. The introduction may seem inadequate, but any criticism is definitely unwelcome. Only praise is accepted. Those who criticize shouldn't blame the author for not showing any mercy. The author's tolerance is far from pristine.
444.83 Million words | 2021-01-10 16:04Update
He is the astute king Zhao Shuo, the Ninth Imperial Uncle of the current emperor, whom women all over the world flock to. With a pair of peach blossom eyes, dyed in the enchanting colors of a prosperous era, he embodies the charm of peach blossoms. But unfortunately, he meets her! She is a street gangster who frequents the flower streets and alleyways, a woman who cannot read—Xia Yu. Gifted with exceptional talents, her wounds heal several times faster than an ordinary person's. On the day of their confrontation in the water, she touched his thigh, revealing her extraordinary abilities, and he forcefully kept her by his side. As the secrets of the palace's power struggles unfold, which were hidden sixteen years ago, someone made a wish before the Buddha: "I vow not to enter the imperial family in this lifetime." Yet, even the Buddha shed tears, as the clay sculpture became mottled... She says, "Zhao Ninth Brother, what do I have that makes you abandon your noble status and follow me?" He disdainfully scrutinizes her, saying, "You have nothing special, but unfortunately, there is no one else like you in this world." When the prosperity fades away, who is it that holds my hand, calming half a lifetime of madness?—Zhao Shuo!
119.44 Million words | 2022-05-16 17:23Update
The divine physician Jiang Tong's entire family was massacred, filled with resentment, she died. Once she opened her eyes again, she became Shen Tian Shu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Shen family who suffered abuse. She fought against her stepmother, punished her step-sister, controlled the family's food supply, holding the Shen family tightly in her hands. Changing her identity, displaying her medical skills, devising clever plans, she played with her enemies from her past life as if they were puppets in her palm. Shen Tian Shu, in two lifetimes, repaid grievances directly, repaid kindness with kindness, but was unjustly accused by one person... Someone: Wife, my heart is hurting again, quickly rub it for me. It's all because of the poison you administered years ago! [Expand][Collapse] Site reminder: If you think "The Embroidered Doctor Ascends to Phoenix" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo!
216.57 Million words | 2022-07-08 13:26Update
In my two lifetimes, the flowers withered in the Wang Residence. I simply wanted to indulge in a life of leisure, savoring food and drink, becoming a recluse. Love whoever I want, I never expected to be entangled in the power struggles of the royal family... Oh dear, my lord, how did my petite figure become enchanting in your eyes? Yes, I am the thorn in your side, destined to be with you for eternity.
45.78 Million words | 2022-10-17 00:05Update
Shang Jing didn't pay much attention to Gu Chuoyu when she first met him, considering it to be an ordinary accompanying task. She was hired as a bodyguard to accompany Gu Chuoyu, who was a high-ranking executive at the company. She was twenty-three years old, while he was in his thirties. One day, their new house, adorned with the auspicious red wedding characters, echoed with their gentle laughter.
45.78 Million words | 2022-01-22 22:39Update
The biggest mistake Wenrou made in her life was being a keyboard warrior online, trying to convince others to get a divorce. But how could she know that this post came from thousands of years ago? And how could she have known that it was just typing a few words on the keyboard, yet it would be dragged into the life of the original poster, forcing her to live in this treacherous virtual world? "Just let me leave his body, and I'll let you go back." Isn't it just letting the body leave? Such a simple thing! Wenrou readily agreed, planning to divorce her husband and leave. But who could tell her that as soon as she started writing the divorce letter, her hand became weak, and when she tried to leave the Xiao family, her legs were suddenly broken? And when she saw Xiaojingtang's body, she couldn't help but want to cling to it? What's going on here? Was this all a trap? In Xiaojingtang's eyes, Du Wenrou was a woman who couldn't live without him, constantly crying and wailing. But at some point, she became eccentric, daring to cause trouble, daring to scold him, and even daring to escape over the wall! "What are you up to?" he asked her, squinting his eyes. "Nothing much, just give me a divorce letter," Du Wenrou said tearfully, "I can't survive here anymore!" She said she couldn't survive, but she fought with her sister-in-law, placated her mother-in-law, and competed with her younger brother-in-law, finding her place and purpose. Making glass, networking, earning a lot of money, soaring high. And yet, such a woman was let go just like that. Isn't it a bit of a pity?
56.63 Million words | 2022-08-22 13:11Update
Reborn into the noble family of the capital, where the wicked uncle held power, how difficult were the days for the lonely girl and her weak younger brother living under someone else's roof? In this brand new dynasty created by the reborn, the era of inventing and exploring foreign lands under the conqueror's rule had become a thing of the past. Chen Lanman thought that taking charge and arranging marriages would bring her peace of mind, but the troubles continued to arise. Since the predecessors had already made a grand entrance, why not be low-key and silently make everything better?
193.76 Million words | 2023-06-28 17:58Update
"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
Cheng Jiaoniang's foolish illness has healed, but she still feels like she is and is not Cheng Jiaoniang. Strange memories have arisen in her mind. As the abandoned daughter of the Cheng family, she has to return to the Cheng family. However, she has come to regain her memories, not to be bullied and looked down upon. ************************* Cover, produced by Mushuiyou~
219.45 Million words | 2023-05-20 03:35Update
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
"I refuse to accept, I refuse! Even if I become a ghost, I will curse you for eternity. May the mandarin duck scatter, the round mirror shatter, and the lovebirds fly apart!" Persistent resentment, lingering injustice. Ji Man was just reading a novel to kill time, but unexpectedly, she seemed to be pulled into a strange dream. She became the most malicious second female lead in the book, starting her role all over again and reliving the development and ending of the story. In the deep marquis' mansion, with a saintly female lead like Virgin Mary, there were countless malicious cannon fodders. Involving royal grudges, the back courtyard was a struggle where no one was spared. As a second female lead destined for a bad ending, how could she turn her fate around? Fighting against the heavens and the earth, using sweet words and tricks, calculating everything cunningly. Considering how diligently she was dedicated to sabotaging the relationship between the male and female lead, can she be given a chance to survive?
76.73 Million words | 2021-11-27 01:35Update
"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
Husband for three generations without a son, mother-in-law eagerly awaits a grandchild; Despite ten years of marriage and no children of her own, she insists that her husband remain faithful and not take concubines! Even so, she is not satisfied and halfway through, abandons her husband and daughter to remarry into a life of honor and privilege!... The sorrow is, as the biological daughter of such a successful person, can the two words "tragic" and "pitiful" describe Song Miss's past life? Determined to start over, she is determined to become self-reliant and live a good life, but! How can she fix this jade pendant that was forcibly given to her? How can she handle this noble and arrogant
231.85 Million words | 2023-04-27 19:04Update
The Xie family schemed for the long-lasting fortune of the Fu family. The Marquis Fu plotted for future power and status. In her dream, she was a discarded chess piece, and her mother took her own life in despair. She was hastily married off to the renowned but low-born son of the Lu family, only to meet an untimely death in her prime. As she opened her eyes, she laughed coldly, "You all should repent!"
136.00 Million words | 2023-01-08 12:29Update
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
He inherited a magnificent kingdom and possessed a harem as vast as the clouds, but he knew deep down that every smiling face was merely a facade for an era of peace. "Empress, the emperor's shoes don't seem to fit right." One blunt statement changed the course of her life. Amah said that the people in the palace are not to be trusted, but Empress Fu Cha held her close as a confidante. In the eyes of the world, she was seen as betraying her master and seducing the king, unaware that she held compassion and gratitude in her heart, willing to become a tool for the emperor in order to become the empress. She was a secret between the emperor and empress, only Emperor Hong Li knew her helplessness. The empress believed that she would bear the burden of humiliation for the rest of her life, until she discovered genuine care and protection, until she saw tears fall from the emperor's eyes for her. "You are not a harmful enchantress, but a lifelong confidante of mine." ***** New
189.35 Million words | 2022-08-05 18:07Update
As a wealthy and ambitious businesswoman, Song Anran is expanding her commercial empire and dealing with all sorts of challenges. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she wakes up to find herself transported back in time to ancient China as the daughter of a high-ranking official. Song Anran is faced with a fresh start and numerous obstacles, including her scheming stepmother and half-brother, greedy relatives, and gold-digging suitors. Determined to continue her fight, Song Anran refuses to be overwhelmed by the hardships that come her way.
362.21 Million words | 2021-05-05 20:21Update
