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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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It is difficult to follow orders as a commoner. Fiction
It is difficult to follow orders as a commoner.

She was a low-born lady, who was betrayed by her own flesh and blood and had to pay for it with her life. When she was reborn, she came back to this place once again as a low-born lady. Does anyone still remember the illegitimate daughter who died in this bustling place? Even though facing great difficulties, she will still take a chance, change her fate, and let them know what it means to struggle against destiny. This book is full of family conflicts, schemes and tricks, the fight against evil forces, stories about dealing with mistresses, and the saying "it is better to farm than to worship gods."

161.64 Million words | 2020-10-12 01:20Update

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Sunny's pastoral life. Fiction
Sunny's pastoral life.

The Lantern Festival was going well, but she still had to make a wish to the moon, expressing her desire for a peaceful and carefree country life. Little did she know, the moon really heard her wish and sent her back to an ancient farming family. She wore whatever she had, even ending up in a pigsty. What? Her father was a scholar, but couldn't earn a penny. Her mother could only cry while holding the child. Well, she had to rely on herself. Hiding behind her older brother, she gave him ideas and helped her brothers become successful. Naturally, she also had to choose a suitable and good match for herself, to happily live her country life

160.65 Million words | 2022-12-10 00:43Update

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Miss Jiang Si Fiction
Miss Jiang Si

My lifetime goal is to live a life of eating and waiting for death. Little did I know, I have a great grandfather who runs away when he can't win a fight; a father who keeps his true abilities hidden; a grandmother whose heart leans towards the Pacific; and a half-sister who constantly wants to steal her position as the legitimate daughter. Fourth Miss said, "Why don't we set up a stage? Although we have no other skills, we excel at acting!"

158.71 Million words | 2020-07-22 00:15Update

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Joyful as the beginning. Fiction
Joyful as the beginning.

The book has been completed. Dear readers, please rate your satisfaction with the ending on the right side, where you used to give evaluation tickets. With a decree, the daughter of the martial arts leader, Hua Ruchu, was promised to the legitimate son of the general's mansion. Will she follow or not? Hua Ruchu is a wise person, so she agreed. Life in the big mansion is filled with daily joy and melodrama, and Ruchu often watches plays, sometimes participates, and occasionally gets immersed in them, but overall she is happy. Already completed novels include "The Virtue of Books," "A Leisurely Life of a Medicine Doctor," "Rebirth: It's as Simple as Fate," "Flowers and Trees Bring Prosperity," "The Rong Family." The quality of completed novels is guaranteed, and you are welcome to join in!

158.17 Million words | 2021-10-19 02:47Update

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The Elite Clan Fiction
The Elite Clan

She was born without the love of her family, destined for a great love, but repeatedly robbed by her step-sister. She ended up as a mere pawn, entering a prestigious family as the lawful wife. Enduring mistreatment, she lived on, living freely... Crossing through prosperity, experiencing ordinariness, she has no choice but to reenter the world of glamour. Guarding her true heart, she walks calmly amidst the splendor...

157.56 Million words | 2022-08-11 02:28Update

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A Commoner's Daughter Marries Up Fiction
A Commoner's Daughter Marries Up

Her maternal grandfather held a high-ranking position in the current dynasty, and she was born into the Prime Minister's household. Raised by her maternal grandmother since childhood, she was surrounded by an aura of prestige. However, at the end of the day, she was just a bastard daughter born to a concubine. Her stepmother appeared kind on the surface but was secretly venomous, while her biological mother selfishly conspired with her stepmother to frame herself in order to gain her father's praise. With a faint smile, Shen Yinqiu calmly played her role as the illegitimate daughter, refusing to believe that she would become their victim. It is easy to evade a visible threat, but it is difficult to guard against hidden arrows. The arranged marriage orchestrated by her maternal grandmother was snatched away by her stepsisters. This turned her into a laughingstock within the mansion. In order to get closer to her father, her real mother colluded with her stepmother to have her marry the Marquess, who was bedridden after the death of his beloved wife. Thankfully, she had a relaxed mindset and thought that even if she married and lived as a widow

156.75 Million words | 2022-08-29 10:52Update

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The Rural Doctor's Daughter Has Some Farmland. Fiction
The Rural Doctor's Daughter Has Some Farmland.

Zhang Xiaoyan, a dual-doctorate in medicine, transmigrated into the body of an eight-year-old fool who was killed. Faced with destitution, domestic disputes, and a life worse off than beggars for her loving parents and siblings, she had the intention to make money. However, being too young and lacking resources, she could only make do with what she had, abandoning medicine and venturing into business. Unexpectedly, before she even started, she encountered a decent-looking swindler. Swindler, don't think that your good looks and agility will let you off the hook. This miss won't let it go easily. If we meet again, I will make sure you'll be begging for life and longing for death!

156.36 Million words | 2021-09-22 16:07Update

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Eight Lucky Concubines in Qing Dynasty Fiction
Eight Lucky Concubines in Qing Dynasty

Oh god, why do you despise her so much? She had a tough childhood, and just when she finally started to live a good life, this happened. She has to wear these clothes, and on top of that, she is disliked by two generations of emperors. This is truly enough.

156.33 Million words | 2023-01-01 12:22Update

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The Empress of Warm Serenity through Time Fiction
The Empress of Warm Serenity through Time

New book "The Virtuous Man of the Great Qing" seeking collection! Seeking to fatten up! The nouveau riche Wei Jiashu unexpectedly travels back in time to the Qing Dynasty, only to discover that it is not the braid-wearing dynasty recorded in history, but a new dynasty called Xuanjianguo established by a predecessor who also traveled back in time. Frustrated by the lack of outlets for her grievances, she finally meets A Piao, someone with whom she can communicate... After a thorough venting, she realizes that A Piao's surname is Xuan, and his name is Chengyi. He happens to be the grandson of the current emperor and the founding ancestor of Xuanjianguo! Wei Jiashu: What a grandson! A disoriented emperor with ghostly maids.

156.28 Million words | 2021-08-14 11:46Update

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The Phoenix's Cry Shakes the Nine Skies. Fiction
The Phoenix's Cry Shakes the Nine Skies.

Brief Introduction of the E-book "The Phoenix's Cry Across Nine Skies": She appears foolish, but encounters gods and slays gods, encounters buddhas and kills buddhas. She plays dumb to deceive the strong! Besides the cruel stepmother, she eliminates the treacherous stepsister, scares her heartless father to dumbfoundedness, and infuriates the deceitful emperor. Finally, she can leave freely, but is followed by a group of infatuated handsome men. With so many attachments, how can she shake them off?!

156.25 Million words | 2021-09-29 23:27Update

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a peaceful passing Fiction
a peaceful passing

Du's family had a daughter. She got married after three months and her husband set off for battle on the emperor's order, leaving them apart most of the time. After five years of marriage, her husband died in the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide. She shed countless tears and adopted a nephew, dedicating herself to a life of chastity and devotion, in exchange for an honorific archway. It was her lifelong glory, yet also an eternal constraint. In her old age, she discovered that her husband's death was a conspiracy, but there was no one left to seek revenge upon. As she looked at the flowers filling the courtyard, it reminded her of the day he unveiled his face, and she could still hear

156.10 Million words | 2021-06-09 22:58Update

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Family with Fresh Wife Fiction
Family with Fresh Wife

Gui Ren's new book 'One World Supreme' is now available for purchase, with a good reputation. Welcome to check it out! The wealthy family has many rules, worrying about being replaced by a pig-slaughtering woman. Can only recognize a few big words, Miss doesn't understand the rules. Both the maternal and in-law families are unscrupulous, the husband is still a profligate son. Lots of bad influence from friends, all of them are tricky goods. Warning – don't mess with me! The little dragonfly is no longer the lotus in the pond. If anyone makes my life difficult, I'll show my butcher knife and chop you down no matter who you are! Willing to sacrifice everything to take down all the people in this mansion! (This book is a sister piece to 'Wedding Clash', a house struggle, light comedy).

155.97 Million words | 2022-01-24 05:24Update

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Spoiled girl Fiction
Spoiled girl

The Spoiled Girl - A sweet and delicate girl who lives a carefree life in a cocoon. Due to a dying wish, she, who was once a tough and independent woman, was pampered into a spoiled girl by her father. She originally planned to engage in a power struggle within the Hou Mansion, but unexpectedly, the relatives were harmonious, the husband and wife were in harmony, the concubines were obedient, and the illegitimate daughter kept a low profile. How can she break through this? When choosing a husband, her fiancé is outstanding in intelligence, status, power, wealth, and appearance. Should she marry him or not? She had originally prepared to conquer all the challenges and enemies, but in this world, it is popular to feign weakness and outsmart others. Everyone has secrets and excels in pretending! With her lifelong happiness, she proves that this is an era where having a influential father means having everything. The female lead says, "I have the most unique father in history!" The male lead says, "I have the number one father in the world!" In conclusion, in this era of competing fathers, the quality of one's father is extremely important!

155.66 Million words | 2021-03-02 02:26Update

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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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Golden beauty Fiction
Golden beauty

The Jin family of Dawu Dynasty was so poor that they only had money left. Besides that, they also had a layer of hypocritical thick skin. With a secret rebirth, Jin Linglong glanced at the dazzling golden treasures around her, then looked at her empty and skillful hands, and whispered, "As long as it's something I want, I can steal it. But why should I steal so much? It's tiring." Someone sneered, "If you're capable, why don't you steal me as well?" Updates will be made every morning and evening. Extra updates for Heshi Jade and monthly votes.

154.86 Million words | 2022-10-03 16:26Update

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A Prosperous Era of Literature Fiction
A Prosperous Era of Literature

When two hearts remain steadfast, through the test of time, Through battles fought and victories won, through union and parting, In the grandeur of temples and palaces, their love stands tall.

154.55 Million words | 2021-07-21 18:15Update

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Handle affairs Fiction
Handle affairs

Reborn in a turbulent era of historical distortion, the prosperous era of peace is coming to an end, and chaos is brewing throughout the land. She is the daughter of a craftsman, slightly higher in status than a merchant, and slightly more skilled in shipbuilding. Amidst the war between two countries, she escapes from a tumultuous love affair and hides in a mansion, working hard to climb the ladder of power. She thought her ambitions were not grand and the difficulty was not high, but then someone told her that being in control means being able to handle family matters, regional affairs, national affairs, and even worldly matters. And so, as she walked on this path, suddenly it took a turn... VIP completed works "The Phoenix Family Woman" and "Rebirth: Creating the Perfect Home" are already guaranteed.

154.49 Million words | 2021-12-28 22:01Update

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The scent of rice flowers in the countryside gate. Fiction
The scent of rice flowers in the countryside gate.

On Singles' Day, she complained after having too much to drink, wishing that heaven would send her a true love. But hey, there's no need to play around with her like this! She doesn't need a bunch of brothers and sisters like African refugees just because she doesn't have a perfect match! Life is so difficult, how can she bear such a heavy responsibility? In order to feed her whole family, she can only start a farming life with a group of little ones. But those people, there's no need to be so infatuated with her! She's just a village girl after all. What should she do with this late arrival of fate?

153.83 Million words | 2023-06-15 20:35Update

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Rebirth in a Chaotic World with Space Fiction
Rebirth in a Chaotic World with Space

With a space ring, a martial arts skillset, medical expertise and ethics, and experience in battles and killings, she fears nothing even in a turbulent era because there is a man who has promised to protect her for the rest of her life by her side. This is a story inspired by the Chinese version of "Dae Jang Geum", written in simple language. I hope you all enjoy it. This novel is only based on the author's fleeting insights and may have its flaws. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated. The novel is almost complete, awaiting upload.

152.54 Million words | 2020-08-14 01:05Update

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The Return of the Legitimate Daughter. Fiction
The Return of the Legitimate Daughter.

The early death of her mother, and the subsequent murders of her brothers, shrouded the Han family in a great conspiracy. When Han Jiangxue is reborn, her life is destined to be glorious! Her rebirth is not only for revenge, but also to protect her loved ones! Her glory lies not only in achieving success and fame, but also in having a life partner to weather the storms together! With the return of the legitimate daughter, she seeks a lifetime of peace and guards a lifetime of tranquility!

151.94 Million words | 2022-10-09 09:20Update

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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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