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!
Waking up from a deep slumber, she found herself in ancient times. Discovering the massacre of her clan, she narrowly escaped and became a wife. However, her husband harbored deep hatred towards her, while a favored concubine tried to force her way into his heart. In addition, there were a series of conspiracies and schemes orchestrated by a hidden hand behind the royal court! Surviving multiple brushes with death, she rose from being a cannon fodder to occupying the position of a princess, melting the heart of the vengeful second prince, captivating the son of the prime minister, and gaining the wholehearted protection of Han Ye. With relentless determination, she also aimed to crush her enemies into dust and ashes...
31.80 Million words | 2021-08-11 15:24Update
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?
31.33 Million words | 2021-09-04 15:04Update
Born as a warrior, staining half the land with blood, breathtakingly beautiful; I break my promise to the red yarn, brushing away a lifetime of prosperity, for her. If you have a love as firm as a pledge, do you still need power to protect it? If you hold the power to kill, do you still need a love story to feel no regrets? If power and love cannot coexist, how do you choose? You think that obtaining the world would mean obtaining her, but there are those who consider her the world...
30.87 Million words | 2021-12-18 06:07Update
With her handsome husband missing, her loving mother-in-law setting herself on fire, she returned to her parents' home with the belief of living a mediocre life with her child. But to her surprise, her beloved uncle from childhood was also missing, and he seemed to be plotting against her! However, just when things seemed hopeless, unexpected events unfolded - her long-dead father reappeared. What was happening? And who was this person claiming to be her father? Questions filled her mind as she navigated through this mysterious journey.
29.31 Million words | 2021-03-21 02:35Update
On her eighteenth birthday, Yulin chose Xuzhian, a talented scholar, to be her husband, unknowingly unraveling a shocking secret. Living in a web of lies for the past sixteen years, how will Yulin face the truth? After much consideration, since more people prefer the title 'The Husband Selection', let's temporarily use that...
27.83 Million words | 2021-07-14 23:43Update
In the legend, there is a fox named Suixui, on the banks of Qi Liang. My heart is filled with worries, as my son is without his robe. There is a fox named Suixui, on the banks of Qi Li. My heart is filled with worries, as my son is without his sash. There is a fox named Suixui, by the side of Qi Li. My heart is filled with worries, as my son is without his attire. She, originally the ninth princess of the Western Liang Kingdom, was showered with countless love and affection. She embarked on the journey to the central plains because of a political marriage. He, the crown prince of the present, a future ruler standing above all, was compelled to marry the princess from a foreign land for the sake of political alliance. He had his own favored concubine, Zhao Liangdi.
27.79 Million words | 2020-10-10 07:13Update
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
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
Yi Yunxi was reborn and returned to the age of twelve, only to find that everything was different from her memory. When did she become a pampered young lady, a notorious devil, and a disaster attracting everyone's hatred? She was clearly the most favored disciple of the heavens! In order to break free from a relationship with a scumbag, she casually pulled over Ju Yangyi, a young man with scars on his face: 'I am already privately engaged, and he is my legitimate fiancé!' But how did the unfamiliar emperor appoint her as the Crown Prince's consort? Unable to annul the marriage, Yi Yunxi decides to make things difficult for the Crown Prince. Delighted to have the opportunity to cuckold the Crown Prince, Yi Yunxi takes full advantage of Ju Yangyi. Ju Yangyi: 'I am also helpless! Cuckolding oneself, I'm afraid I'm the first in this world. Anyway, as long as my Xiao Xi Xi is happy, nothing else matters.'
26.90 Million words | 2020-07-05 02:53Update
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.'
25.43 Million words | 2020-08-05 08:20Update
Several young and attractive individuals entangled in relationships are chosen by a mysterious ancient tree and are transported to the Sui Dynasty. In order to find each other in the past, they go through various events and uncover astonishing secrets that have never been recorded in history. They also discover a monumental injustice in history...
25.24 Million words | 2020-12-23 09:57Update
In this lifetime, she wants to enjoy the ordinary blessings of the mundane world in a befuddled and carefree manner... But, are these mundane blessings also earned through cultivation? The wind changes, the clouds shift, thunderstorms and gentle rain, until the wind ceases and snow clears. Holding your hand, growing old together...
24.93 Million words | 2021-10-27 23:43Update
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.
22.97 Million words | 2021-01-08 16:46Update
Ye Xi, a woman with a mature appearance and a lively mind, entered the world wanting to be loved by everyone. However, she was met with scorn and ridicule. Bai Yue, a sickly and arrogant young master with a sharp tongue and exceptional medical skills, witnessed Ye Xi being taken advantage of time and time again. Initially, he brushed off her troubles, but he couldn't deny the growing interest he felt towards her. From secretly observing her, he eventually started openly bickering with her, and they embarked on a daily routine of despising and teasing each other. Unexpectedly, their feelings gradually turned sweet, but they faced pursuers and a possessive and passionate prince who sought to claim Ye Xi for himself. The man declared, "My heart
21.82 Million words | 2022-03-07 15:42Update
Raising the noodle dish, playing with the important officials! The arrogant and oppressive Princess Li Huaiyu of Danyang, who has caused havoc in the court for eight years, has died. She died on the day of the new emperor's enthronement, with blood streaming from her seven orifices and a pitiful death scene. The officials celebrated, and the people rejoiced: evil begets evil! Good riddance to her! However, on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang's spirit possessed the body of the fourth young lady of the Bai household. What? This fourth young lady of Bai is a fool? Helpless and alone? And she's being forced into a marriage? Huaiyu slammed the table and stood up: "This is absolutely outrageous!" With her brilliant strategies and the help of countless others, she was determined to change the fate of this fool. As long as Princess Danyang is here, who would fear being unable to alter this fool's destiny? However, who could tell her why, by simply climbing over a wall, would she end up suppressing Prince Ziyan, Jiang Xuanjin? "Has His Majesty ever loved anyone?" "Yes." "How did he love her?" "At the beginning, he tried everything to make her suffer and despair." In the end, he exhausted all means, only wishing for her to achieve enlightenment and peace.
20.51 Million words | 2020-08-14 19:52Update
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!
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A piece of flute ensemble evokes a tumultuous love affair. In the spring of the 18th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, he embarked on a journey to Baoding with his entourage. That night, as the emperor played the tune "Moonrise" on his iron flute, someone in the distant camp played along with a xiao flute. Narlang Rongruo, a guard accompanying the emperor, recognized the xiao player as his cousin Liling, who had entered the palace incognito. Unable to contain his emotions, Narlang's expression gave away his feelings. Intrigued, the emperor ordered Prince Yufu to find this female xiao player, intending to reward her and gift her to Narlang. Unexpectedly, Yufu recognized Liling as the girl whom the emperor had fallen deeply for and, in secret, orchestrated a deception by switching her with someone else to be married to Narlang. Liling was then appointed as a palace maid. When the emperor discovered his strong affection for Liling, he realized that she was Narlang's cousin...Fate played its games, one mistake followed by another. Along the way, there were more moments of radiant beauty than harsh storms, yet in the end, the pear blossoms fell like lonely snowflakes.
18.11 Million words | 2021-11-15 18:14Update
She was a gold-medal killer of the century, but died at the hands of the person she trusted the most. When she was reincarnated into another world, she began to enjoy the joyful life that her new existence brought her. However, when disaster struck again, she realized that blindly yielding was not the solution. Only by becoming strong could she truly protect herself. From that moment on, she would no longer yield nor tolerate any mistreatment. She vowed to retaliate against those who wronged her. Since she possessed this mysterious power, she would change the world no matter what...
17.85 Million words | 2022-01-16 22:11Update
The heavy rain stirred up fine white mist, as if a hundred rivers were flowing straight down from the sky. Through the dense curtain of rain, the golden glass of the Ninefold Palace gradually blurred, like a shimmering reflection. His fingers were slightly cold, and the dragon-embroidered golden robe emitted a bittersweet scent of auspicious incense, as if carrying a hint of coolness brought by the rain, gently touching her face. Finally, he sighed deeply, 'I just want to know, after all this time, do you have any sincerity at all?' She remained silent. A desolate and faint smile appeared on his face, and after a long time, he finally said, 'You look so much like her, but even if I were to exchange the entire world, I still wouldn't be able to bring her back.'
15.68 Million words | 2022-03-21 19:42Update
There is no love in my heart, only you. Gu Ren changed his name to Yu Jin Chang'an~ ..Starting daily updates~
15.53 Million words | 2021-09-17 00:12Update
"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..
15.07 Million words | 2023-01-22 18:16Update
