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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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The Foolish Concubine's Strategy Fiction
The Foolish Concubine's Strategy

Lin Yumo is a proud and talented woman from the modern world, with her grace, elegance, and exceptional intelligence. Ling Yuwei is the foolish young lady of the Prime Minister's residence, with her ugly appearance and ignorance. When the modern Lin Yumo mysteriously travels to the ancient times, how will everything unfold? Nangong Yi is the highly favored third prince of the Southern Spirit Kingdom, yet he forsakes countless beautiful women during the bride selection ceremony and chooses the ugliest of them all. Is it a coincidence or is there a deliberate intention behind it? Li Wenchen is the wealthy young master of the capital city, who tries every means to dissolve his engagement with her but later pursues her relentlessly. What is the reason behind it? Yan Zimo is the esteemed crown prince of the Northern Cloud Country, who develops affection for her despite her plain appearance, only to discover later that she is his long-lost sister. Who is the millennium-long journey for? And who is the one person who can accompany her through this life?

61.60 Million words | 2023-05-24 20:03Update

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Jinmei Fiction
Jinmei

She was reborn in a chaotic era. Originally, she only wanted to secure the inheritance left by her indifferent family and live a comfortable life as a wealthy young lady. Unexpectedly, she came into a large sum of money overnight, becoming incredibly rich. As a result, she attracted attention from all walks of life, encountering all sorts of scoundrels and charming men. She navigated the world of rivers and lakes while protecting her small fortune, trying to live a low-key life as a wealthy woman. However, she was targeted by others and forced into becoming one of the 'Four Beauties.' Hmph, just because we share the same fate, must we fight against each other? Do they really think a young lady is a sick cat? The female protagonist has a light-hearted and witty personality, borrowing elements from the Northern Song Dynasty. Please refrain from criticizing historical accuracy!

59.91 Million words | 2023-05-24 18:15Update

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The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures Fiction
The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures

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

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Concubine in the Forbidden City Fiction
Concubine in the Forbidden City

A concubine who doesn't aspire to become the main wife isn't a good concubine, and a consort who doesn't aspire to become the queen isn't a good consort. - Jingming's Guide to being a Concubine Rule 1 While ensuring one's heart remains unaffected, strive to occupy the emperor's heart as much as possible. - Jingming's Guide to being a Concubine Rule 2 This is Yunis's fourth time-travel novel, with a guaranteed drama of

235.94 Million words | 2023-05-14 23:11Update

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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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wealth and prosperity Fiction
wealth and prosperity

The grand gates and exquisite mansion, the wealth and glory, yet she was just a humble sparrow living under someone else's roof. The path to success in the world, holding your hand, growing old together with you.

140.75 Million words | 2023-05-14 18:38Update

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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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The Diary of the Bastard Daughter Fiction
The Diary of the Bastard Daughter

A blind girl travels to a wealthy family with both parents alive and all siblings present. She can finally have a good life! But wait, turns out she's not a cherished daughter, but a neglected bastard? And she's caught in the middle of a power struggle between the legitimate children. Being in the wrong team in this grand mansion brings nothing but hardship. Will she continue to be a submissive follower or rise above and become a cunning woman with her own path?

77.41 Million words | 2023-05-10 13:20Update

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Concubine Shallow and Beautiful Fiction
Concubine Shallow and Beautiful

Little did they know, a chess piece could turn the world upside down. And this particular chess piece is called An Qianyue. Ta-da! Shameful Introduction: Official Standard: An Qianyue X Murong Yue. Pay attention: there will never be a good ending for the third party. With the innocent nature of not becoming a devil without torment, the female lead encounters troubles and calamities at every turn, gradually uncovering the surging plot behind, and ultimately becoming a winner in life. However, there's a touch of light torment and sweetness and the framework is slightly extended, so it's a bit slow-paced. But rest assured, it will be written seriously. Therefore, the quality of updates is guaranteed. The next-door neighbor 'Eternal Change' has already finished. Impatient gentlemen can take a look over there. Lastly, thank you all for supporting the new book. Please collect, comment, and throw it here. If you get dizzy, I'll update more. Ten thousand updates are not a problem.

112.08 Million words | 2023-05-08 15:48Update

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The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife Fiction
The Second Young Master's Daily Life of Doting on His Wife

The master said, there won't be any delicious food in Madam's room, so she actively applied to go to the young master's room. The young master said, being a third-class maid can only be in the kitchen, but cannot enjoy exquisite pastries or go out to play, so she actively became a second-class maid. The young master said, he goes around doing business and can see lots of delicious food and interesting things, but he can only bring a first-class maid, not a second-class maid. So she strives to become a first-class maid. The young master said, being a concubine means only eating at a small table and can only eat vegetables and radishes, so she works hard to become the young master's wife. But... the young master didn't mention that as a wife, she has to bear a child and cannot eat or run or go out to play.

167.27 Million words | 2023-05-06 08:12Update

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Splendid Countenance Fiction
Splendid Countenance

She died on the same day as her young son. When she opened her eyes, she found herself reborn as the granddaughter of her former subordinate, fifty years in the future. Should she seek vengeance for her own death or simply live on as things unfold naturally?

62.71 Million words | 2023-04-30 20:43Update

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Thousand Years of Marriage Fiction
Thousand Years of Marriage

......After countless blind dates and almost getting engaged, Yun Ge still couldn't find a successful match. She can only stay at home and complain. On the other hand, Lord Ji Qian Sui crossed out another name and started laughing coldly. You dare to dream of getting married without marrying me. The chief guard of Qian Sui sweated nervously, my lord, as long as you keep your hat on, no woman in the world would dare to marry you......

107.99 Million words | 2023-04-28 19:10Update

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The Glory of My Stepdaughter Fiction
The Glory of My Stepdaughter

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

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The Prosperous Era's Medical Consort Fiction
The Prosperous Era's Medical Consort

Introduction: Following "Imperial Consort in Prosperous Times" and "Strategist in Prosperous Times," the third part of the Prosperous Times Trilogy - "Medical Consort in Prosperous Times." Lucky people have the same luck, while unlucky people each have their own misfortunes. He is the ghost-eyed prince of unknown parentage, while she is the noble daughter of the Duke who is born with a conflict with her mother. He is feared and despised by everyone in the capital, while she is abandoned by her father and brothers and lives in seclusion in the countryside. -Since we are both so unlucky, why don't we join forces to wreak havoc in this world together? Nangong Mo, the "Thousand-faced Enchantress" who is renowned throughout Asia, suffers a bad luck and is blown up by a rookie, dying in a grand manner. When she opens her eyes again, she has become the legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Chu state in the Great Xia Dynasty. Living in seclusion in the countryside, collecting herbs, killing people, and occasionally beating up her master. She thought she would continue to live freely until a marriage decree that is not inferior to her drops from the sky... Ordered to enter the palace, acting as a Bodhisattva on the surface, and as a demon behind the scenes, she freely moves between the court and the martial arts world. However... what's the matter with the cold-faced poker-faced man following behind her?! ******** -The Princess consort of the Prince of Jingjiang County asks: Husband, how should I deal with someone who slanders, insults, belittles, mocks, bullies, or humiliates me? -The Prince answers: You just beat him up, smack him, kick him, stomp on him, and poke him with needles. If that doesn't work, I will kill him for you! ******* So: This is a story where a cold and merciless man with a poker face meets a hypocritical and cunning female physician, as they team up to cause havoc in the mortal world!!

290.63 Million words | 2023-04-25 23:59Update

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The Arrival of the Young Lady: Cannon Fodder Everywhere Fiction
The Arrival of the Young Lady: Cannon Fodder Everywhere

【This novel was originally titled 'Evil Prince Dotes on His Wife: The Concubine Becomes the Phoenix', renamed as 'The Arrival of the Young Lady: Cannon Fodder Everywhere'】 She was a military warlord's daughter, decisive and ruthless on the battlefield. But one day, she transmigrated into a common girl in the Wang Fu of Southern Liang. They thought she was a useless fool? A waste? Her cold gaze and sharp edge proved them wrong, making everyone who provoked her regret their blindness. No matter if you are a stepmother, sister, empress, or crown prince, those who dare to provoke her will meet a miserable end! But there were still people who sought her out, relentlessly entangling with her, refusing to let go. The world believed that the honorable Crown Prince of Southern Liang had lost his throne and fallen into destitution. However, she knew that he was a ruthlessly powerful demon and also the wicked one who dotes on her endlessly! A certain man sneered, 'You call me a wicked demon? Then I'll show you how evil I can be! Tonight, our son will sleep by himself!' A certain child scratched the door, 'Mother is mine! Father, I will duel with you!' 【Strong female lead, strong male lead, united in strength, romance】

131.74 Million words | 2023-04-25 23:44Update

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The humble-born young lady Fiction
The humble-born young lady

Li Xiaoran, from the Special Abilities Department of the National Security Bureau, and her newlywed husband both traveled to a different world. At such a young age, they had to work hard, and even a bowl of meat could trigger a great war. What kind of family is this? While others enjoy a good life, their own clothes are tattered and they can't have enough to eat. Fed up with the situation, Li Xiaoran's father angrily declared, "I'm splitting up the family, I won't serve you anymore." Poor and bullied, always taken advantage of, facing divorce and being sold, Li Xiaoran became furious and said, "If I don't show my strength, you all treat me like a sick cat." Follow Li Xiaoran's difficult journey in this chaotic world as she leads her family to a better life, finds her husband from her previous life, and lives happily. In short, this is a story of a low-born girl who transforms herself step by step into a dazzling existence. Welcome to dive into the million-word completed modern novel "The Happiness Handbook of Rebirth" and the ongoing modern novel "Lin's Re

63.51 Million words | 2023-04-25 04:56Update

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Crown of the Aristocratic Residence Fiction
Crown of the Aristocratic Residence

In her previous life, she was ignorant and naive, to the point of being played like a monkey. Only at the brink of death did she realize the truth and regretted it deeply. When given a second chance at life, she became astute and saw through the schemes, manipulating the petty people around her. She simply didn't want to repeat her mistakes and miss out again. Little did she know that it would lead to the stories of two great families spanning generations in the Northern Qin Dynasty. Already completed novels include 'The Legitimate Daughter Reign', 'The Rise of the Maid', and 'The Bright Sun Record'. You can trust the quality of these stories, so feel free to dive in!

119.91 Million words | 2023-04-24 14:13Update

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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 Imprisoned Phoenix Fiction
The Imprisoned Phoenix

The corrupt princess's corrupt life began with her transmigration. A horse accompanied the transaction for free, along with two boxes of noodles. In her spare time, she reorganized the harem internally and flirted with beauties externally. On one side, there was a young man with unfathomable depths in his eyes, while on the other side, there was a dashing gentleman with an unruly air about his lips. Chess pieces were scattered amidst the shadows of bamboo, while poems flowed with wine on the winding paths of high mountains and flowing waters. Who sang softly: "There is no gentleman like a jade or a gem." Who possessed an icy heart? Longing for a confidant, but unable to find one! Amidst the elegance of secluded retreats and the unrestrained freedom, Chu Yu hesitated and moved forward... After her transmigration, she discovered that she had acquired a harem. Should she just take a sip from the weak waters of the Three Thousand or take them all?

81.26 Million words | 2023-04-23 12:58Update

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Intrigue Fiction
Intrigue

In the previous life, the so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family's interests was the greatest honor of her life as a woman of the Ren family. As a result, she became enemies with her sister, causing her mother to shed tears and her father to fall under a shower of blood... Reborn in her early years of learning, she was no longer a pawn to be manipulated! With a scheming aunt, heartless elders, ruthless enemies, and hidden arrows in the court... Watch how she calculates the hearts of people, one by one revealing their true colors and eradicating them invisibly! The so-called honor is to protect the safety and smooth life of her beloved family. The so-called honor is to have the heart of one person and never be separated until old age.

174.98 Million words | 2023-04-23 07:13Update

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The fragrance of prosperous tea Fiction
The fragrance of prosperous tea

By accident, Qin Tian became a member of the ancient army of tourists. He understood that to survive well in ancient times, keeping a low profile was the way to go. But when others bullied him, should he continue to keep a low profile and stay calm, or should he rise up and resist? Qin Tian's answer was: avoid trouble and be fearless. He would do his best to live his own life. However, there was one thing that bothered Qin Tian. Madam, you have been trying every means to marry me off to your son, but your son cannot hear or speak. Don't you think we might have communication issues?

83.57 Million words | 2023-04-22 01:05Update

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