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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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Qiluo Fiction
Qiluo

Upon entering the capital, she was immediately arranged by her stepmother to marry the notorious serial killer, rumored to be cruel, ugly, and wife-killing. If the world is heartless, she won't blame herself for fighting back. Wait, which hero from the capital has captured the hearts of countless maidens? In the midst of the turmoil, the serial killer suddenly becomes the center of attention. The vicious supporting character grits her teeth in frustration: why hasn't that lucky woman died yet? Gu Qiluo declares: I must live well in this blissful life, young lady...

87.72 Million words | 2023-03-08 20:42Update

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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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Gong Shu Fiction
Gong Shu

The love is not deep, fearing it may only be a fleeting dream. She thought that entering the deep palace would make her, like the other concubines, spend her days scheming against each other for favor. She thought that entering the deep palace would make her, like the other concubines, have invisible bloodstains on her hands. She thought that entering the deep palace would be just like what the other concubines experience, but unfortunately it was all just her fantasy. At the age of fourteen, she entered the palace through the selection process, and for the following decades, she remained as pure and beautiful as she was at the age of fourteen, all because she met him. This story is purely about palace intrigue, without any involvement of domestic conflict, but as always, it is a story of favor. The female protagonist is not Mary Sue, not naive or overly sweet, at least she is a normal person, well, maybe a little smarter than normal and a little luckier.

63.62 Million words | 2023-03-06 11:18Update

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The Importance of Being Right Fiction
The Importance of Being Right

Micro-expressions can solve crimes, but can they handle palace intrigue? Fu Jun finds herself at a loss. The life in the Marquis' Mansion is anything but easy, whether it's the lack of prestige as a legitimate daughter or the challenges of being a noblewoman. Tired of being confined to the inner courtyard, she longs for freedom. Whether it's the darkness of night or the vastness of the sky, all she wants is to be herself. In simple terms, this is a story that combines a historical version of 'Lie to Me' with 'Memories of the Alhambra'.

169.67 Million words | 2023-03-06 08:04Update

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Water Town Home Fiction
Water Town Home

Guo Qingya, a mute woman, travels to a water village farmhouse in a different time and space. It is a perfect and wonderful family combination. Therefore, the mute woman, who had lived quietly for twenty-four years in her previous life, experiences unexpected and surprising twists and turns in every aspect of her new life. Her story begins with a fierce competition for love... ****** There are already three completed works: "Ugly Woman Like a Chrysanthemum", "Fruit and Vegetable Green Love", and "Field Destiny". Friends who are waiting for more can go and take a look first

297.67 Million words | 2023-03-05 22:49Update

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Spring Breeze Fiction
Spring Breeze

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

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Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter Fiction
Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter

In her previous life, she was a kind-hearted and virtuous common daughter of the official's family, as delicate as a daisy. In this life, she became a cunning and ruthless heiress, as powerful as a tyrant flower! Ruthless elder sister? Ruin her appearance! Troublesome Empress? Turn her into a prisoner! "Husband, once I eliminate all obstacles, let's live a peaceful life."

116.30 Million words | 2023-03-01 09:08Update

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He Bi Fiction
He Bi

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

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heavy makeup Fiction
heavy makeup

In her previous life, she, as the legitimate granddaughter of the main branch, died a miserable death after wandering outside the family. In this life, she leaned against the soft couch and looked at the current powerful official kneeling in front of her. With a cold flick of her fingertips, a speck of rouge splattered. "It's too late, Third Uncle." A true expert in household power struggles should devour people without leaving a trace and kill without shedding blood. From being the eldest daughter of an unmarried widow to the glamorous and prestigious ceremonial makeup, it relied not only on a stroke of luck, but also on a keen eye! There is already a completed book called "The Lady's Style". Welcome everyone to jump into the new or old stories together!

137.45 Million words | 2023-02-25 16:52Update

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World Marriage Fiction
World Marriage

Once reborn, I became the third young lady of the An Ding Marquis Manor. Grandmother disapproved, stepmother detested, and there were also a group of half-sisters and step-sisters who wished to devour my flesh and consume my bones. The sister I relied on for survival since childhood sacrificed herself by marrying my paralyzed brother-in-law in order to restore the marquis title. Now, it's my turn.

151.77 Million words | 2023-02-21 23:43Update

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Phoenix Rises: The Legitimate Daughter Fiction
Phoenix Rises: The Legitimate Daughter

New book "Still Sunny in the Future", please support! Coming out at the end of the month, requesting collections and subscriptions... In the past life, I lost everything and left with nothing. In this life, I strive to make myself happier and casually deal with those enemies. When I am having fun, I will take care of them. However, I thought I would be lonely and lonely in this lifetime. But I discovered that there has always been someone by my side. Looking back, I only hope that you will always be there.

101.00 Million words | 2023-02-19 06:01Update

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Ugly Woman Splendor Fiction
Ugly Woman Splendor

The modern female soul transmigrated to an ancient countryside as the ugly daughter of the Lan family, who is loved by parents and cared for by siblings. With the power of space and special abilities, we rely on our clever minds to become wealthy and live a comfortable life. Children causing trouble? Bribe them! Uncle plotting against us? Knock him out! If someone is interested in our sister, show some sincerity, first! Marry into our family and want to be the boss? Trouble, go check yourself by the river, first! What? Interested in us? Marry into the Lan family and change your last name!

92.64 Million words | 2023-02-18 15:38Update

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Exquisite and Charming Fiction
Exquisite and Charming

With a delicate heart, I strive for a splendid path; even as a daughter of a common family, I can still achieve glory and prosperity in this world! Internal conflicts within the household are endless, but I must plan my own life regardless of the circumstances.

57.29 Million words | 2023-02-13 22:07Update

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Notes from Qitian Fiction
Notes from Qitian

Renowned

94.06 Million words | 2023-02-09 13:25Update

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Two Empresses Fiction
Two Empresses

Mastering the art of controlling a husband, seizing the favor of the emperor, raising children with skill, and managing the household with strategies. Ah, what a perfect life. Your Highness, wake up! It's dawn. Have I gone mad? I have appointed two empresses and endure double slaps. What happened to the promised blessings? Who will save me from this bitter life? (*^__^*) Hehe…Spectators who enjoy a good show, welcome to the pit. Also, all kinds of requests, you know what I mean. Xoxo.

75.13 Million words | 2023-02-08 20:31Update

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Jiangnan Spring Fiction
Jiangnan Spring

The Shen family had a family wall. Shen Rouning patiently lived within the family wall until the age of twelve, before finally having the opportunity to step outside. Take a look at the bustling scenery of the prosperous Jiangnan Jianning city. She also wanted to figure out what it was that made her mother always indifferent towards her infatuated father and her own children. The family court involving noble families had nothing new when it came to the struggles faced by women. But Shen Rouning, facing a box full of silk-written private letters, gritted her teeth in annoyance: she had still been calculated by a scoundrel! (New book opening, welcome to support. Also, completed works such as "Second Spring" and "Flower Ambush" are available, waiting for your visit…)

115.75 Million words | 2023-02-08 12:29Update

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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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In the green grass and misty water Fiction
In the green grass and misty water

Little Grass wanted to be a skilled constable, but ended up with an unreliable master! Duan Eleven always said, "Little Grass, you go ahead, I'll cover you from behind." Every time she believed him, but ended up either falling into a pit or being chased by a dog! Frustrated and covered in dirt, she still trusted this son of a bitch, because Duan Eleven claimed that he would make her the most formidable constable. A formidable constable, solving wrongful cases, uncovering the truth, daring to confront the powerful with her sword. Just like Duan Eleven, this despicable scoundrel who would fight anyone he wanted to and seduce anyone he wished! Duan Eleven said, "This

54.72 Million words | 2023-02-04 15:37Update

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Fragrance of Prosperous Medicine Fiction
Fragrance of Prosperous Medicine

One day, I crossed over and got involved with the most extravagant person in Kyoto. The experience was really hard to put into words. PS: Don't ask me how extravagant they are. They come from a long line of genuinely extravagant families for three generations! They definitely need to be treated for their illness!

155.53 Million words | 2023-02-04 07:46Update

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Precious Daughter Fiction
Precious Daughter

She, the esteemed daughter of the Shuai family, falls into the enemy's clutches, unaware of his scheming behind her downfall. He not only harms her father and brothers but also takes away everything from her, pushing her to the brink of despair. Yet, he dares to boldly declare his intention to marry her. Who does he think she is? Does he truly believe she can be bullied? Amidst the chilling wind, she smiles gracefully and says, 'If you bring the world as a dowry, I shall marry you!' - 'The Conspiracy After Beauty's Calamity' and 'The Demise of a Top-ranked Consort' are both published and available for purchase. desperately seeking support!

18.12 Million words | 2023-02-04 03:21Update

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Elegant beauty. Fiction
Elegant beauty.

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...

110.99 Million words | 2023-01-29 16:50Update

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