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!
She was the daughter of a powerful minister, the niece of the Empress Dowager, and showered with countless favor; but she made a fatal mistake by loving someone who brought her endless misfortune, so she could only take him down with her. Today, Fu Mingzhu is fortunate enough to be reborn. Let's see how she avenges her past, fights against her enemies, and courageously breaks off her engagement. She vows to become extraordinary, controlling the wind and rain at her fingertips! Book fans, to join our group, please knock on the door and mention the name of any main character in the book. Everyone is welcome to join the fun! The simplified and traditional versions of this book are now available on the market. Your support is greatly appreciated
191.20 Million words | 2022-07-02 11:35Update
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
The officialdom is fraught with uncertainties, while the inner chambers are filled with scheming and intrigue. Who said that carrying the grudges of past lives means one cannot live freely and joyfully in the present? Besides their facade of uprightness, the Shen family has also inherited a thick-skinned nature. To protect fortune and seek honor! They say that one who survives great difficulties will surely find fortune in the end. Shen Yan glanced at the resplendent scenery of this capital city and smiled, his hand tucked into his sleeve: "Who wins and who loses doesn't matter. The world belongs to you, and you belong to me." Already completed novels "The Great Makeup" and "Lady's Style," feel free to join the journey!
188.44 Million words | 2021-08-17 08:45Update
Zhou Shaojin was reborn. In her previous life, her cousin Cheng Lu betrayed her and was naturally struck out. But she still had many other cousins, like Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Ju... This is a story that I must tell about the Cheng family!
187.80 Million words | 2023-06-02 06:00Update
For three days and three nights, she was forced to give in under him, her alluring charm natural, making him deeply addicted. She was Rong Xi, the most outstanding toxicologist of the 21st century. With just one time travel, she was tormented by a man like this. She swore she would never let him off! Amidst their stunning beauty and intertwined love and hate, the misunderstandings never ceased. Will they fall in love despite their mysterious backgrounds? Amidst the smoke and chaos of the battlefield, the ever-changing political scene, and the turbulent times of blood and violence, after experiencing all kinds of hardships, will the two be able to stay together for a lifetime?
186.16 Million words | 2021-06-27 04:49Update
In the previous life, Yan Qingge was fat, crippled, and plagued with illnesses. But she only blamed her own blindness! Mistaking her husband and step-sister for a treacherous couple, she met a tragic end with her abdomen being cut open. Reborn, she became slim, beautiful, fair, and wealthy. The only thing left is revenge. However, how did Crown Prince Yan, who always interferes during her moments of satisfaction, come into the picture? Crown Prince Yan: I will take revenge for you on the same day! Come home with me and have a child. Yan Qingge: In your dreams!
185.21 Million words | 2022-05-15 23:19Update
After crossing over into the body of the ugly country girl, Chuhua, she disregarded the disdain and sympathy in people's eyes, blooming like a wild chrysanthemum, proudly flourishing in the field amidst the desolate autumn breeze. As her youth faded like the chrysanthemum, love quietly observed from a distance... **************The new book "Field Destiny" by Yuan Ye is being updated, please friends, collect, recommend, and support. Thank you!
184.03 Million words | 2020-07-25 10:00Update
Liu, the second daughter of the Liu family, who had her marriage proposal rejected, coincidentally encounters the Wang family seeking a marriage alliance for their eldest son with the third daughter of the Liu family. Unfortunately, the third daughter doesn't find the Wang family appealing. The elders of the Liu family then propose a marriage alliance with the recently rejected second daughter to the Wang family. Reluctantly, the Wang family agrees. However, once the second daughter is married off, her in-laws treat her with cold indifference. Unable to withstand the emotional abuse and insults from her in-laws and the immature remarks of her sister-in-law, the newlywed Liu's second daughter dies of anger! Coincidentally, it becomes an opportunity for the 21st-century soul of Liu Er Ya, who wanders aimlessly through time, to live a leisurely and happy life in ancient times!
183.78 Million words | 2021-09-11 00:07Update
The 'Queen', ranked first on the assassin's list, transmigrates into a chaotic small kingdom as the empress. Amidst internal and external threats, with danger lurking at every corner, she must become stronger for survival and duty. Those who plot against the country will be swiftly dealt with; those who dare lay a hand on her will lose their limbs; those who dare challenge her will face her wrath. As for those who dare to marry her, well... As the female emperor, should she marry or be married? Unexpectedly, within the harem, a man dares to sleep with her freely. 'Your Majesty, it's my turn to serve you tonight!' said a certain playboy, undoing his belt. Li Qianxun glared at him, 'Why is it always you every night? Is there no one else in my harem?' The playboy smirked, 'You're right, Your Majesty. Among the three thousand harems, only I dare to serve you!'
183.17 Million words | 2021-07-09 12:21Update
In her past life, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. She enjoyed all the worldly wealth and glory: her family was prosperous, holding power in court, making her the most noble woman in the world. However, she also tasted the bitterness of life: her entire family was wiped out, she was abandoned and imprisoned, and in the end, she did not meet a good end. All of this was because the Shen family exerted all their efforts to assist him in ascending to the highest position of power. In this present life, she is still the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. Watch as she is reborn, carrying the flames of revenge. With her extraordinary wisdom, she will destroy her enemies, save her family, and change her previous life's fate! Watch as she, as the legitimate eldest daughter, leads her family onto the unpredictable path of power struggles... (Thanks to the reader "Paper Falling ◆ Yunyan" for the beautiful cover image!)
181.79 Million words | 2023-01-27 08:21Update
Among all the wonders of the world, nothing surpasses the importance of a satisfying meal, and when it comes to wealth, I have something even better than others – a personal space at my disposal. With my exceptional skills and the ability to carry a space with me, I can conquer the world with ease. Follow the journey of Bai Qingshuang, a time-traveling woman, as she rises to power in ancient times, blossoming with beauty and capturing the hearts of everyone she meets. Ahem! In the face of unruly relatives, there's only one word: fight! In the midst of schemes and plots as a reincarnated younger sister, there are three words: fight like hell! Stay out of my way, spoiled young man; I am too busy to entertain you. Foolish prince, beware, for I will expose your true nature. And to the humble gentleman, please hurry and come, for your sister is patiently waiting for your proposal...
181.63 Million words | 2023-01-17 19:10Update
【Group Contracted Works from Qidian Female Website】 Transmigrating as the legitimate daughter of a general's household is great, but getting married at such a young age? My goodness, she's only eleven years old! The groom's family may be a prominent and wealthy clan, but each household has their own hidden agendas. Luckily, her young husband is mature beyond his years and knows how to care for her, but he too faces uncertainty and unpredictable challenges. If you provoke me, don't think I'm defenseless like a sick cat: Watch me, a modern-day White Bone Spirit, join hands with my young husband, fighting against various deceitful women of the noble household! **** Many thanks to the author, Nian Aiai, for creating such a beautiful cover! **** Updates
181.54 Million words | 2022-06-05 12:55Update
The pitiful woman behind the embroidered gate, lying alone beside the ancient Buddha's green lantern. Born into a prestigious family, she was gentle and obedient her whole life, only to end up with the fate of the green lantern and a tragic death. Since she has been reborn, she is determined to be strong and completely escape from the nightmares of the past! However, why is he, whom she missed in her previous life, always appearing before her?
181.16 Million words | 2022-10-01 03:29Update
Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy! Why don't you mention his extraordinary mother-in-law? Your future husband is destined to become a top scholar and high-ranking official! Why don't you mention his illness that might prevent him from reaching that point? As long as you two are married, his illness will be cured immediately! All you're trying to do is make me rush into marriage! Both your family and his family are full of exceptional individuals, hoping to live a good life with her. Isn't this unfair? She is Zhang Qingting, not the god of wealth Zhang! Please support the sisterly novel "A Fresh Wife in the Family"! Gui Ren's new book "The Top of the World" is now available, so feel free to check it out! Click the link for the first direct access.
180.98 Million words | 2022-06-10 05:08Update
The kind and wise parents-in-law, the virtuous and obedient concubine, the good-hearted sister-in-law, the gentle and scholarly husband - such a wonderful family, yet she is the third party intruder, a wicked woman indeed; Well, the path of separation may be long, but she will still strive for a happy and bright future, right? Before the separation, should she continue to be a wicked woman and "bully" the virtuous, or go to the small cottage and become a pitiful and resentful woman? This is truly a question. PS: The female protagonist is the legal wife, so why is she so conflicted? Please read the main text, hehe.
180.73 Million words | 2020-09-09 17:51Update
She passed away at the age of sixteen, but was reborn at the age of ten. Ji Xiaotang had only one simple wish, to live a long and peaceful life. However, she gradually discovered that there were earth-shattering secrets hidden behind everything. A simple wish turned out to be an extravagant hope. "Perhaps, you can consider marrying me." "You can only marry me."
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A magical time-traveling woman with extraordinary skills chose to become an empress or an empress dowager. A calm and composed time-traveler woman with incredible abilities conquers Yingzhen with her charm. A lazy time-traveler woman, backed by her formidable mother, just wants to live an easy life, willing to marry anyone. Enter the formidable mother with a horsewhip, determined to become a noblewoman in the Tang Dynasty. Little Year Cake, once weak and fragile, resurfaces, saying, 'Fourth Prince, do you remember the young butterfly you pampered in the backyard?' Faced with frequent encounters with time-traveling and reincarnation, the Nine Dragons competing for the throne, Emperor Kangxi and his brothers all feel overwhelmed. In summary, this is the story of a clueless time-traveler woman, with the goal of living comfortably, who occasionally experiences supernatural occurrences and melodramatic events. Please forgive any misunderstandings regarding history. Special thanks to Guxiao for the cover!
175.34 Million words | 2020-11-25 10:41Update
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
Dujuan falls into a different time and space in the mountains, transmigrating into a newborn girl who was abandoned. Adopted by a foster mother, she becomes Huang Dujuan in a remote ancient village. With a simple and silent father, a stubborn and straightforward mother, and three sisters entangled in constant conflicts. Witness how Dujuan overcomes obstacles and pursues her own rural life, continuing her unfinished love story!
173.83 Million words | 2022-06-06 02:22Update
In ancient times, the female protagonist had the status of the eldest daughter of the prime minister and the lawful wife of Marquis Ningyuan, Chu Hua. She had a son and a daughter, but tragically, her soul was mistakenly drawn into the space treasure of her half-sister who traveled through time. Two years later, she was reborn as He Sixing, the legitimate daughter of Hanlin scholar He Siping. She discovered that she also possessed a space treasure and was engaged to a general known as "Living Yama," Jian Feiyang. Meanwhile, her half-sister, who traveled through time, had become the "second wife" of her ex-husband. She was elegant, generous, gentle, and loved by everyone. In contrast
172.76 Million words | 2021-07-04 06:54Update
Gu Jinzhi was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. She married into a rich and influential family, living a life of both glory and exhaustion. When she realized she hadn't died, but had instead been reincarnated as an ancient noblewoman, a sense of boredom washed over her. And then, when she saw a man who looked exactly like her previous life's husband, she shrugged it off. The calm lake of life suddenly created ripples...
171.49 Million words | 2022-10-26 19:01Update
