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Romance novels set in historical eras have captivated readers for centuries. These novels beautifully blend love, passion, and the ambiance of the past, immersing readers in a world where chivalry thrives and courtships are filled with intrigue. Whether you are a fan of Regency romance, Victorian love stories, or tales of star-crossed lovers during the Renaissance, there are numerous captivating novels that will transport you to a different time.

One of the most beloved authors in the historical romance genre is Jane Austen. Her novels, such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," transport readers to the Regency period, where the intricacies of high society, witty dialogue, and forbidden passions create a captivating atmosphere. Austen's works continue to be cherished classics and have inspired numerous adaptations in film and television.

If you enjoy epic tales of romance set against a backdrop of war and political intrigue, then Bernard Cornwell's historical novels might be perfect for you. His series, such as "The Last Kingdom," set during the Viking Age, and "Sharpe's Rifles," which delves into the Napoleonic Wars, are filled with gripping narratives and passionate love stories. Cornwell's attention to detail in historical accuracy makes his novels both educational and compelling reads.

For those who prefer romance novels set in the Victorian era, authors like Sarah Waters and Elizabeth Hoyt offer intriguing stories that will transport you to a time of corsets, horse-drawn carriages, and secret trysts. Waters' novel "Tipping the Velvet" explores the complexities of forbidden love in 19th century England, while Hoyt's "Maiden Lane" series delves into the lives of scandalous aristocrats in the streets of London.

To find these wonderful novels and more, there are many reputable websites dedicated to the romance genre. Goodreads.com is a popular platform where users can find recommendations based on their preferences and read reviews from fellow readers. Amazon.com offers a vast selection of historical romance novels and provides readers with detailed descriptions and customer reviews to help guide their decisions.

In conclusion, historical romance novels provide a perfect blend of love and history, allowing readers to escape into bygone eras filled with passion, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. Whether you prefer the Regency era, Victorian England, or a romantic adventure set in the midst of war, there are countless novels and authors waiting to whisk you away into a world of romance and history. Happy reading!
Yanran, the maid. Fiction
Yanran, the maid.

Before the age of eleven, Zheng Yanran believed that she would live a carefree life under the protection of her family. After the age of eleven, Zheng Yanran realized that as the child of the Marquis's mansion, life and death were all in the hands of the master.

96.67 Million words | 2021-03-18 22:53Update

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The legitimate daughter must be ruthless. Fiction
The legitimate daughter must be ruthless.

Come, come, come, buy and let go, let's gamble on love! In my previous life, I didn't gamble well, and ended up sacrificing my heart, body, and even my life for my husband. This time, I want to bet on the right person, huh? That smiling fox beside me is not bad at all. Not only is he highly skilled, deceitful, he is also the famous Ninth Prince. I beckon with my finger, saying, "Come to me, my dear husband!"

134.80 Million words | 2020-08-18 06:04Update

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Qingyou Road Fiction
Qingyou Road

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

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Gatehouse Female Forensic Doctor Fiction
Gatehouse Female Forensic Doctor

In the century, forensic doctor Xia Zhuqing travels through time and becomes the least favored legitimate daughter of the marquis. She dissects corpses, investigates cases, and admires optimistic people, yearning for a sunny life. Only after experiencing countless hardships, she realizes that the one who has always been by her side is the man with a cold face but a warm heart.

86.16 Million words | 2022-10-02 10:29Update

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Spring Boudoir Beauty Fiction
Spring Boudoir Beauty

In her previous life, Commander Xiao Xiang of the Imperial Guards loved Lady Yu from the Kingdom of Yu for a lifetime, even defying the heavens to change his fate. Qilin Lang is reborn and in this life, she wants to walk a completely different path from her previous life. However, there seems to always be an invisible web enveloping her destiny, pulling her in a certain direction. After a dream, the Fifth Prince Chen Tingyue has a strange feeling that the little Miss Qi, who lives in the marquis' residence, should be his woman...

92.32 Million words | 2021-12-15 13:51Update

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The Favorite Consort Rules Fiction
The Favorite Consort Rules

Empress Dowager arranges a marriage, and that future husband, isn't he the cheap consort she grabbed randomly? Since then, Xia Qinghuan goes about like a crab, always walking sideways — whether he was a prince or an emperor! But she can't understand why, in front of this man, she can only be a gentle lamb. One day, Xia Qinghuan complains loudly, 'Emperor, didn't you say you will love and cherish me in this lifetime? Why do I only feel your oppression?' The emperor's hoarse voice slowly resounds, 'Good girl' — in this lifetime, you are my unbreakable longing...

208.61 Million words | 2022-02-09 10:42Update

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In Pursuit of the Elusive Noble Lady Fiction
In Pursuit of the Elusive Noble Lady

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

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Rebirth of the Legitimate Daughter: Princess of Misfortune Fiction
Rebirth of the Legitimate Daughter: Princess of Misfortune

The Jiang family had two stunning beauties. The eldest daughter from the original wife was enchanting like a demon, while the second daughter from the stepmother was as beautiful as a fairy. Due to the early death of her birth mother and the death of her eldest brother in battle, a wandering Taoist deemed her horoscope inauspicious and she was sent to the Zhuangzi where she faced cold stares from others. Upon returning to the ancestral home, she was grateful to the stepmother for treating her as if she were her own, and the fairy-like stepsister treated her sincerely despite the curse. With a heart full of gratitude, she entered the palace as a substitute for her stepsister... Thinking that her birth father would always care for her, and her beloved would guide her, she sacrificed herself for the glory of the family only to face an unpredictable change in fortune, where her beloved became the ruler while she herself was labeled as a calamitous demon. The stepsister smiled cunningly and said, "Sister, do you know that you are like a speck of sand in my eyes? Today is the day to remove that speck. Sister, do you really believe that your elder brother and mother died naturally?" Father treated her coldly, rising step by step, and only then did she realize that she had become an abandoned member of the family. She witnessed her youngest brother being tortured to death by a power-loving minister, shedding tears of blood and making a solemn vow. The heavens had eyes and sent her back ten years ago, as the true heiress of the Jiang family, having returned from hell! Enough, since she was labeled as a calamitous demon, she might as well upheave the world! The youngest stepsister was hypocritical, the stepmother was malicious, the beloved was ruthless, and the family showed no mercy. She came to collect the lives of those who couldn't be taken by the King of Hell! In the past life, she was treated as a chess piece; in this life, she would make the world her game! With her beautiful smile and enchanting charm, she would upend the world in her red dress. She was an evil spirit who had returned from hell; she was determined to make those who harmed her pay with their lives! "I want those who owed me their lives to bring their hearts and livers before me, and I want those who looked down on me to forever look up to me. I want Duke Zi to tremble at the sight of me, and I want to trample these beautiful mountains and rivers under my feet!" "You are the calamitous demon of the nation, and I am the treacherous minister," he said with a dark robe and cold eyes. "It's perfect; we're a match made in heaven." *** The sky was filled with lonely stars, and the night was as dark as ink. The young girl was slender and graceful, dressed in a red outfit that exuded a chilling aura. She coldly asked, "What brings Your Highness here so late at night?" The young man in a black robe, with handsome features and a noble aura, lowered his gaze and said calmly, "I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion is naturally enchanting, so I've come to pay her a visit." "What does it matter if I'm naturally enchanting? Your Highness might as well look at yourself in a bronze mirror to truly understand what it means to be born with wickedness." With that, she slammed the door shut with a bang. The cool young man who remained in his original spot, always elegant, suddenly showed a crack in his composure. How bold of her to dare slam the door! *** She wore red like fire, but her heart was as cold as the coldest winter. He dressed in black, exuding a sense of desolation, yet he was willingly warming her frozen heart. In this life, that young man with pure elegance approached her step by step, like a Qingzhu in the snowy fields or an icy stream in the mountains, unstoppable. "Ruan Ruan, if you hate the world, I will conquer it for you." "And if I love it?" she asked. "Then I shall be the world, and you will only be allowed to love me." Upgraded domestic struggle, with a strong male lead and an even stronger female lead, a story filled with love and favoritism. Please support it! *kisses*

128.17 Million words | 2020-12-26 12:34Update

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The legitimate daughter of the prominent family is as precious as a pearl. Fiction
The legitimate daughter of the prominent family is as precious as a pearl.

After the Duke of Heshun's manor had seven legitimate sons in a row, they finally welcomed a legitimate daughter. In response, the old duke gave instructions to the whole family: "Spoil her. Shower her with love. Let the entire household unite to dote on her." The newborn Wang Xi Bao was quite satisfied to have crossed over to a manor where everyone adored her. The only regret was that she bore the surname Wang and ranked eighth in line. Wang Xiao Ba! Who are you calling? I am the young lady of the Wang family. In this story, the male and female leads are childhood sweethearts and their love is deep. Witness how the young female lead leads her little husband out of difficulties and onto the path of success. See how the young male lead is trained by his wife to become a loyal and obedient husband. Please show your support and bookmark this story. (This story follows a joyful and warm route. There is no silly comedy, only sweetness.) A new book, "The Fierce Woman Marries Another Man's Wife," has been released. We welcome both new and old readers to enthusiastically support it!

208.54 Million words | 2022-07-30 14:23Update

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The Bewitching Doctor is Poisonous. Fiction
The Bewitching Doctor is Poisonous.

As a modern expert in medicinal herbs, the young lady is suddenly reincarnated in an ancient rural household, becoming the mother of two freshly baked, tender buns. She, adorned in silk and satin, has no memory, and who knows if she is a lost mistress waiting to be claimed? She waits anxiously, but the wet nurse arrives. The fiancé also appears. Then comes the notice of the marquis' father being imprisoned. All of this, just for one purpose: to force her, who fled the marriage, to return home and marry. The woman looks at the two babies in the swaddling cloth, tears welling in her eyes: What should be done with these two colored hats? Must she really send them to inherit their father's business??

101.97 Million words | 2022-05-05 20:14Update

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Wind and moon are irrelevant. Fiction
Wind and moon are irrelevant.

What kind of people are there in the dream building? People in the world say, "Those who indulge in lust are inferior!" Guan Fengyue says, "Those who indulge in lust are inferior!" If there were no inferior men, where would inferior women come from? Since everyone is inferior, can't we coexist harmoniously? No! Yin Gezhi's face darkens, "I have always detested lowly individuals the most!" However, fate plays tricks, and Guan Fengyue, such a lowly individual, originally wanted to enter the embrace of the Prince of Wu with a red silk. Who would have thought that she would eat too much and gain two pounds, causing the red silk to loosen and, with a bang, fall into Yin Gezhi's arms completely naked. Many years ago, someone once had a heroic and dazzling presence, captivating the youth of Lido under the war flag. Many years later, someone dressed in a thin veil said, "You look great, I'll give you a discount." This book has been signed with Meili Culture Publishing and is awaiting submission.

60.61 Million words | 2021-06-07 08:09Update

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The beauty of spring in the Southern Dynasty. Fiction
The beauty of spring in the Southern Dynasty.

After decades of turmoil, the Emperor Wen of the Chen Kingdom in the Southern Dynasty came to power, bringing about a rare prosperity and stability in both the northern and southern regions. The female protagonist possesses exquisite beauty and has memories of a chaotic previous life. Reborn into this prosperous world, she resolves not to be a menace and desires the unattainable in this world of outward splendor and internal challenges: a peaceful and stable life, free from strife and full of tranquility.

78.82 Million words | 2023-01-08 16:45Update

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Zhui Jin Fiction
Zhui Jin

Three years ago, the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Chu's family was sent to a nunnery for causing the death of her birth mother. Three years later, she forced the Chu family to bring her back home. Scheming and plotting every step of the way, Chu Si is determined to use the manipulative tactics she learned in her past life to seek revenge for the injustices of her previous existence! PS: I'd like to announce the rules for bonus chapters. For every hundred diamonds, there will be an additional three thousand words. For a glass slipper, there will be an additional six thousand words. And for a pumpkin carriage, there will be an additional ten thousand words. Daily updates will have a minimum of six thousand words (unless special circumstances, but usually it will be at least ten thousand words). XOXO.

124.21 Million words | 2022-02-17 01:58Update

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Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide Fiction
Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide

After an unexpected death, Baihe found herself with a chance to survive. In order to maintain the current situation, she had to cross various strange worlds and complete missions. The introduction may seem inadequate, but any criticism is definitely unwelcome. Only praise is accepted. Those who criticize shouldn't blame the author for not showing any mercy. The author's tolerance is far from pristine.

444.83 Million words | 2021-01-10 16:04Update

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Embroidered Heart Fiction
Embroidered Heart

After crossing over, the female protagonist refused to marry into a wealthy family and experience the struggles of being one of many wives. Instead, she successfully escaped and married an ordinary man. Little did she know, her ordinary husband also sought the joys of abundance. Thus, with no love in my heart, I requested a letter of divorce and floated away. She could still thrive without a man, as Ruan Yunsilk was destined for greatness due to her exceptional abilities. However, fate played a trick on her when a chance encounter and one night of kindness made this extremely wealthy and elegant young nobleman relentlessly pursue her. Well, alright, it's impossible not to be moved by such a man, but the problem is: he... he... he is none other than the Su Xiaogongye, who almost became the laughingstock of the capital city due to her successful escape from marriage. Sob, sob, sob, Young Master Su, I know I was wrong, please have mercy and spare me.

101.61 Million words | 2021-12-27 16:42Update

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She is not an easy person to deal with. Fiction
She is not an easy person to deal with.

New book "The Forced Split Personality of the Black Lotus Illegitimate Daughter" is now online~ * The little belle can fight, solve mysteries, comes from a good family, has a beautiful appearance, but has a weak body. Everyone says she won't live past her teenage years, and her suitors are becoming fewer and fewer. The young war god has no luck in finding a wife or having children, but he doesn't believe in superstitions. He calculates all the odds and brings the little belle back home. After marriage, the two become an unbeatable team, have children, and their lives are chaotic yet blissful! ... Rumor has it: the eldest daughter of Marquis Bai is infatuated with Prince Yong.

169.35 Million words | 2021-08-21 16:12Update

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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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Dishes to accompany the Divine Physician Fiction
Dishes to accompany the Divine Physician

Ai Qiaoqiao grew up by her father's side, learning excellent culinary skills, but she never expected her family to undergo a tremendous change. Her father suffered a severe injury and passed away, leaving her with only a half-page stained with blood recipe and a mentally unstable mother. Accompanying her mother, they carried her father's remains back to their hometown, but on the way, they were forcibly poisoned and left for dead on the side of the road. In the Yan Kingdom, there was a legendary divine physician who was said to save lives with three needles. By chance, Qiaoqiao obtained one of these needles. From then on...cabbage, salted rice, and coarse tea in a clay pot. Midnight, intoxicated by wine, under the moon, the beautiful woman roasts a fish head with delicate

86.64 Million words | 2020-10-03 09:54Update

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The General's Three Marriages. Fiction
The General's Three Marriages.

A woman that he didn't want became a hot commodity. Song Jinyu remarked that these people really liked picking up the leftovers. Helpless with a royal decree, the woman he had previously tried everything to get rid of suddenly became his wife. This damn thing is making it impossible for people to live! With a determined heart, Song Jinyu pretended to be dead, indicating that heaven wanted to destroy him. Murong Jin was also troubled. He heard that the man she was going to marry this time had some involvement with her in the past, but why couldn't she remember anything? Hey! The men around her are all heroes, true men. Is that pretty boy with a face even more beautiful than a woman's really a man? Murong Jin expressed doubt! With internal and external troubles, this time she had no choice but to marry. She really couldn't remember the past anymore. Since this person is so trashy, then she can just get a divorce. Song Jinyu exploded, "Do you think I want to marry you? It's out of helplessness!" Murong Jin scratched her head,

63.41 Million words | 2021-04-13 05:16Update

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Country Love Affairs Fiction
Country Love Affairs

Transferred to a rural family unexpectedly, Unfortunately, my parents favor sons, But it's my sister-in-law who holds the treasure. In the eyes of everyone, I'm just a blade of grass. But watch me, with deep ambition in my heart, Even if I'm just a blade of grass, I'll strive to become the best among all, Seeking a good husband and turning poverty into prosperity.

163.19 Million words | 2022-08-03 00:50Update

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Cannon fodder is hard. Fiction
Cannon fodder is hard.

The lively and carefree romance author Wei Chang found herself transported into her own novel, becoming the most unfortunate cannon fodder supporting character. She initially thought that with her knowledge of the plot, she could avoid the clichés and stay away from melodrama. However, she discovered that the reborn female protagonist remembered even more than she did... Poor her, she was reluctantly dragged into a protagonist duel with her "rival" while her damn golden finger only became effective later on. What a predicament! Being a cannon fodder is not as easy as she thought!!! This story follows the style of a sweet romantic novel by a certain Zhen. It has already completed multiple works, so rest assured and join in the excitement!

66.51 Million words | 2020-07-28 22:53Update

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