Romantic Historical Fiction: Bringing the Past to Life If you are a fan of both love stories and history, then romantic historical fiction is the perfect genre for you. This captivating genre combines the allure of romance with the rich backdrop of the past, immersing readers in a bygone era while keeping them captivated with tales of forbidden love, passion, and adventure. When it comes to romantic historical fiction, there are several notable authors whose works have garnered widespread acclaim and captured the hearts of countless readers. One such author is Diana Gabaldon, renowned for her Outlander series. Taking readers on a time-traveling journey through 18th-century Scotland, Gabaldon expertly weaves together romance, history, and fantasy in a way that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Another highly regarded author in this genre is Philippa Gregory. Her novels, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen," shed light on the turbulent times of the Tudor era, exploring the lives of powerful women and their tumultuous relationships. Gregory's ability to combine historical accuracy with compelling storytelling brings the past to life in a way that both history buffs and romance enthusiasts can appreciate. If you're looking for recommendations beyond these well-known authors, there are numerous hidden gems waiting to be discovered. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons is an epic love story set against the backdrop of World War II Russia. This emotionally charged novel follows the lives of two star-crossed lovers as they navigate the hardships of war. For those who prefer a touch of mystery, "The Tea Rose" by Jennifer Donnelly is a romantic saga set in Victorian London. It tells the story of a young woman's journey from poverty to success as she battles against adversity and finds love along the way. To delve deeper into the world of romantic historical fiction, there are several websites and book communities dedicated to this beloved genre. Goodreads, for instance, offers an extensive collection of user-curated lists and reviews, allowing you to discover new titles and join discussions with fellow readers. In conclusion, romantic historical fiction provides the perfect blend of love, passion, and historical settings. Whether you're drawn to tales of knights and ladies in medieval times or yearn for the intrigue and romance of the Regency era, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to transport you to a different time and place. So pick up a book, immerse yourself in a world of love and history, and let your imagination run wild. Happy reading!
In the previous life, he placed my father's head in front of me, forcing me to die a miserable death. In this life, I return covered in blood, reclaiming supreme power, making sure she regrets being born in this world.
128.27 Million words | 2023-03-11 07:05Update
In my two lifetimes, the flowers withered in the Wang Residence. I simply wanted to indulge in a life of leisure, savoring food and drink, becoming a recluse. Love whoever I want, I never expected to be entangled in the power struggles of the royal family... Oh dear, my lord, how did my petite figure become enchanting in your eyes? Yes, I am the thorn in your side, destined to be with you for eternity.
45.78 Million words | 2022-10-17 00:05Update
The ancients said: When heaven bestows great tasks, one must first endure hardships and be resolute. Yan Jin'ai exclaimed, in this treacherous and scheming mansion, all she wanted was to protect her parents. Enduring hardships and being resolute... maybe it's better to just go to sleep. As for the great tasks... even if the sky were to collapse, there would still be him, right?
169.82 Million words | 2021-09-01 10:57Update
No matter how you look at it, he is still the same insignificant Marquis he was in his past life. Marquis: Accompanied them in death in the previous life, now in this life, I will make them suffer. Though you resent me, I am satisfied, hmph, she has no choice! My dear, a deadly meeting, don't be late~ Wait for me, this life I'll exchange my insignificance for you!
61.20 Million words | 2021-02-24 04:46Update
Less than two years into their marriage, amidst treacherous storms and bitter battles, their love withered away like a fading fragrance and a shattered jade. Gazing with discontent, Liu Ruoxi opened her eyes, only to find herself reborn on that fateful morning that altered her destiny...
135.46 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:44Update
A poignant first love song gave rise to the prosperity of two grassroots clans. A group of adorable rural boys and girls enacted the legendary tale of a rise from poverty to success. In short, this is a story about a group of ancient rural children who surrounded the city with the countryside and established two prestigious families. ************* A new book, "Field Destiny," is currently being uploaded, a tale of farming. There is also a heartwarming completed farming story called "Ugly Woman Like a Chrysanthemum."
202.46 Million words | 2021-10-05 06:41Update
It is said that the Qi family in Lianhua Town went all out to marry the ugliest son, Dingding, to the most beautiful third daughter of the Yun family in the surrounding area of Fangyuan. The entire town was watching, wanting to see how the Yun family's third daughter would despise this out-of-style ugly family. But to everyone's surprise, the delicate little wife seemed to be blind and saw the ugly man becoming more handsome as she looked at him. She even lived a contented life, which was really unfathomable. With her fingertips between her teeth, Yun Sanjie looked at her husband and said, "My husband is so handsome and faithful. Only fools would be disgusted." The fools in the town: ... Qi Jing said, "My wife is so beautiful, skillful, virtuous, and easy-going. But she must be guarded to prevent her from being taken advantage of." The little wife who had been sarcastically mocked by Yun Sanjie in secret: ...
145.52 Million words | 2022-10-05 23:07Update
Dreams are lofty, reality is harsh, and it wasn't until I traveled back to the Jiajing era that I realized even historical figures were just like this during their teenage years. How can someone like this fight off the Japanese pirates and reject the Northern invaders? As a homeroom teacher, she can only resort to violence and psychological manipulation. Watch as the time-traveling female teacher competes against the young national hero. Even engaging in a forbidden teacher-student romance can be considered sacrificing for the country. It doesn't matter, I'll marry him and it doesn't matter what happens in the future! It's not easy for me to contribute to the national cause! ... Special reminder: Any discrepancies with historical facts in this book are solely caused by the time-traveling protagonist and have nothing to do with the author. Please refrain from criticizing. Join the group "6636 Strategies," group number [provides group number]. The entry question is: What is the name of the protagonist's father?
69.52 Million words | 2020-08-18 07:02Update
"Father, I don't want to marry a woman who has lost her chastity before marriage and is also foolish!" Su Qingyu's husband openly refused to marry at the wedding banquet, and his attitude was resolute! "Fool, are you pretending to be foolish!" Staring at her sister who had almost made her lose her chastity and who had been bound by someone, Su Qingyu from Zuiyue Tower burst into laughter when she saw her sister nakedly hanging at the city gate. But just then, her husband's voice appeared behind her, and the foolish consort was exposed! "So my little fool, you're not really foolish. Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, little fool, do you want to eat a wolf? There's a wolf here, do you want it?" Inside the room, the husband who openly refused to marry shamelessly kept pestering her to have a child. Eight or nine out of ten things in life don't go as planned, and in Su Qingyu's life, she hoped to be widowed! The procrastinator's new book has finally arrived. Immortal baby, please give me your recommendations, anticipation, collections, and rewards. Muah! QQ Group: [group number], WeChat Official Account: Weiqingwan, Completed Works: "Rebirth in the Coffin: The Empress's Counterattack" [link], Rested Husband: [link], Completed Friend Works: "The Unexpected Ex-W
113.10 Million words | 2023-06-29 07:51Update
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
He once promised to make her the empress. Little did he know that what awaited her was not the phoenix crown and imperial robes, but a cup of poisoned wine... By some twist of fate, she awakens in her youthful days, with her father still alive, her brother safe, and no trace of the tragedy that had befallen her. With a second chance at life, she vows to exact revenge for the grievances of her past life. Against all odds, she rises to the top. A tapestry of splendor and beauty, her life is like a work of art. This story is fictional; please exercise caution if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.
195.55 Million words | 2021-09-27 12:20Update
Yu Xiaoxiao, the military instructor from the apocalypse, married herself to Wenxiong who had been wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to torture on her first day as the princess. From then on, a fierce and capable woman who only knew how to eat, sleep, and fight zombies, and a loyal and patriotic, stern and taciturn young general, crossed paths like destiny. In the face of a weak country and strong enemies, with a corrupt emperor, treacherous concubines, and a suffering populace, General Gu Xinglang hoped to one day restore order to the court and bring peace and stability to the nation. However, his princess wife said, "Your ambition is too grand, it's impossible to achieve. Let's go unite the world instead!" General Gu could only... How to become a good princess who will be remembered in history? Yu Xiaoxiao firmly believes that a princess who can love her husband is a good princess.
275.10 Million words | 2022-05-21 15:13Update
The grand gates and exquisite mansion, the wealth and glory, yet she was just a humble sparrow living under someone else's roof. The path to success in the world, holding your hand, growing old together with you.
140.75 Million words | 2023-05-14 18:38Update
Two men, one soaring to success with golden opportunities, while the other lies bedridden, on the verge of death. In a previous life, the young lady from the Lin family chose the former, only to meet a tragic end by the hands of her own sister and husband who gouged out her eyes and severed her fingers, leaving her with resentment until death. Reborn, she decides to choose the sickly yet caring younger brother-in-law, waiting for his peaceful demise, becoming a widow for the rest of her life, and seeking revenge for the debts owed to her by Zhongshan Wolf! "Hey, hurry up and die, I want to be a widow!" "My dear, I... I'm about to die, please leave me a legacy!" Little did she know, after giving birth to their child, he unexpectedly recovers from his illness! Lin Xian angrily exclaims: Can't there be any trust between people anymore? (Disclaimer: The author's imagination runs wild, please approach with caution if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)
116.60 Million words | 2021-02-09 09:37Update
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
Just a breakup, there's no need to end one's life?! She doesn't even mind borrowing a body, but at least give her a familiar world, right? In her previous life, she was an accomplished nutritionist in modern times. In this life... scratching her head, raising her hands, she's in a dynasty she's never even heard of. In her previous life, she was smart and capable. But in this life, she has become a lowly palace maid. Good heavens! Why is the universe playing with her like this?! She doesn't want to waste her youth in the depths of the palace for the rest of her life! Fine, if heaven won't save her, she'll save herself and change
82.61 Million words | 2022-08-20 23:51Update
Appearance and temperament like a lotus flower, with the personality of a king flower. Currently working as an alleged language interpreter in the grand harem of the Tai Ning Emperor. Mu Biwei's ideal is to become an immortal flower in the colorful Purple Terrace!
193.15 Million words | 2022-07-10 11:02Update
Entering the palace, Lanqi was just an inconspicuous palace maid, serving her master diligently without ever dreaming of soaring to new heights. That rainy day, the sorrowful figure of Emperor Xuanye mourning his deceased wife imprinted itself in her heart. Many times, many things, fate has its own arrangements. In order to protect her master, Wu Ya Lanqi went so far as to frame the current emperor. The young emperor, wishing only to frighten this naive palace maid, never expected that her eyes, brimming with kindness and tenderness, would deeply penetrate his heart. "I just wanted to...," on the dragon bed, Wu Ya Lanqi couldn't help but fix her gaze on the emperor, as if engraving
312.21 Million words | 2021-12-31 11:21Update
Sands scorching in the wilderness, remorse gnawing at my heart, The sound of war echoing with swords and horses, tears shed in a startled night dream. Outside the window, a lonely moon hangs in the empty night, its coldness like water. Once prosperous, now fallen with a sigh, my homeland lost forever! Countless thoughts, a long sigh, only the sound of cold rain and the east wind breaking. I only wish that when I return, I can cleanse myself and redeem my sins... Fang Yage, the Princess of Anning, experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. After dying, she is reborn at the age of thirteen, in the prime of her youth... In her previous life, despite being gentle and virtuous, all she got in return was the death of her loved ones and the shattering of the dynasty! In this life, even if she embarks on a path of bloodshed, she is determined to keep her family safe and prevent those insignificant people from coveting the vast mountains and rivers that belong to her uncle. When all is
120.44 Million words | 2023-06-30 02:24Update
Talking about wishes, perhaps no one will believe it. But Xie Rouhui's biggest wish is to be able to say no. It all started from the summer when she was twelve years old. If she had said no back then, her older sister would not have been swept away by water. She wouldn't have been shunned by her family, abandoned by her own child, married off to the Prince of the North as a concubine by her father, or humiliated by the Prince's heir. And she wouldn't have ended up strangled to death today, with her eyes wide open, unable to find peace.
164.13 Million words | 2022-10-23 15:14Update
From a princess to a member of the Imperial Guards, Wentai felt that life with Yushi was fulfilling and exciting. However, how can a woman become a member of the Imperial Guards? It seemed like a problem indeed! Can she give up her responsibilities? The commanding officer spoke, 'Of course, be a good wife of mine and you can give up whenever you want!'
47.52 Million words | 2021-05-01 16:12Update
