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 my previous life, I was betrayed and tragically died at the hands of a third party. But finally, I had a chance to be reborn. When I woke up, I found myself transformed into a little country girl with delicate hands and feet and a cute face. Facing my kind-hearted but weak-willed adoptive parents and the arrogant relatives of the in-law family, I clenched my little fists. I vowed to protect my loved ones from being bullied and lead a happy, hardworking, and prosperous life together. The book club is already full, so we've opened two additional groups. The group is called "Reborn Little Landlord" and we welcome all book club members to join. The password is the name of the author's works - "Weak Beauty".
321.15 Million words | 2020-12-06 17:23Update
On the day when Bao Yu got married, I crossed over and became Lin Mei Mei - stepping out of the Red Chamber. I will trample the world under my feet! Special thanks to "Sigh of Silence" for sponsoring the book cover!
55.45 Million words | 2021-03-24 20:18Update
He is the astute king Zhao Shuo, the Ninth Imperial Uncle of the current emperor, whom women all over the world flock to. With a pair of peach blossom eyes, dyed in the enchanting colors of a prosperous era, he embodies the charm of peach blossoms. But unfortunately, he meets her! She is a street gangster who frequents the flower streets and alleyways, a woman who cannot read—Xia Yu. Gifted with exceptional talents, her wounds heal several times faster than an ordinary person's. On the day of their confrontation in the water, she touched his thigh, revealing her extraordinary abilities, and he forcefully kept her by his side. As the secrets of the palace's power struggles unfold, which were hidden sixteen years ago, someone made a wish before the Buddha: "I vow not to enter the imperial family in this lifetime." Yet, even the Buddha shed tears, as the clay sculpture became mottled... She says, "Zhao Ninth Brother, what do I have that makes you abandon your noble status and follow me?" He disdainfully scrutinizes her, saying, "You have nothing special, but unfortunately, there is no one else like you in this world." When the prosperity fades away, who is it that holds my hand, calming half a lifetime of madness?—Zhao Shuo!
119.44 Million words | 2022-05-16 17:23Update
Zhen's fourth sister of the Zhen family is ambitious, competitive, selfish, and vain. She used every scheme to engineer a situation where she and the Crown Prince of the Duke of Zhen's family ended up falling into the water together. Then, after Zhen's fourth sister fell into the water, a silly and food-loving girl appeared... ---------------------------------------------- A non-traditional domestic struggle, where the female lead is not a perfect figure. Those who cannot accept it, please proceed with caution. Those who choose to ignore this warning, please bring your own lightning rod.
141.37 Million words | 2020-07-21 02:51Update
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
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
After crossing over, she unexpectedly became the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family. She had originally wanted to live a peaceful and quiet life, but she was married off to the rumored heir of the Zhu family, whose character was said to be exceptional. Being from a prominent clan comes with numerous troubles, every frown and smile is a calculation. As the head wife, she managed the transmigrated son, educated the clever daughter, dealt with the scheming stepmother, subdued the indifferent husband, maintained her status, gave birth to buns, and not a single one could be left out! – This story is fictional, the female lead is not all-powerful, read with caution! If you don't like it, please refrain from criticizing!
125.34 Million words | 2021-09-19 00:06Update
Abandoned woman Gu Shiba Niang took her own life in front of the newlyweds. Despite her failed business, she woke up ten years ago to find her loved ones still with her, not yet being sent away. Fate is reaching a turning point. Reborn with intense hatred, can she rewrite her destiny? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ Cover designed by Musuiyou, love it (*^__^*) hehe
85.67 Million words | 2022-06-22 20:27Update
Fu Shi, the famous lineage of scholars and poets, is best known not for being granted the title of Prince Taibao and achieving the top honors in the imperial examinations, but for the three virtue arches at the entrance of their house. Fu Tingyun, the ninth Miss of the Fu family, known for her beauty and wisdom, never expected that her cousin would boldly claim to have an affair with her, leaving her feeling trapped and helpless. However, she discovered that as long as she lived on with strength, she could bloom like a flower and lead a splendid life amidst the bustling world. ※※※※※ Updates are made daily around 19:00. Group chat number: 6213879, everyone is welcome to join. Completed works: "Harmony is the Most Valuable", "Many Difficulties in Good Things", and "Guide to a Commoner's Daughter", I guarantee the quality, so everyone can rest assured and jump in confidently! O(∩_∩)O~
100.29 Million words | 2020-08-04 13:29Update
The Xie family schemed for the long-lasting fortune of the Fu family. The Marquis Fu plotted for future power and status. In her dream, she was a discarded chess piece, and her mother took her own life in despair. She was hastily married off to the renowned but low-born son of the Lu family, only to meet an untimely death in her prime. As she opened her eyes, she laughed coldly, "You all should repent!"
136.00 Million words | 2023-01-08 12:29Update
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
Ten years ago, Li Xiangyi, the head of the Four Gates, shocked the world; ten years later, Li Lianhua, the owner of the Lotus Tower, was lazy and debauched. In the span of ten years, the heavens and the earth have been separated. In the decisive battle at the Western Sea, ZUI finally disappeared without a trace. What secrets lie behind the tremendous changes that are difficult to articulate? Ten years have passed, and the martial world is not what it used to be. The Fish, Dragon, Cattle, and Horse Gang has grown in power, the Bai Chuan Court's dungeon has been broken, and heinous prisoners have emerged, and perplexing cases have arisen. Beneath the pomegranate skirt, the tormented souls weep tears of blood, and outside the Jade City window, evil spirits run amok. Is the culprit a person or a ghost? The sound of chanting echoes in the Pudu Temple, and fox cries and dog barks resound in the Extreme Bliss Pagoda. Which is the truth and which is falsehood? Inside the Caihua Tower, a golden hairpin commits murder, and at the bottom of the First-Rank Grave, Guanyin sheds tears. Who is right and who is wrong in this battle between righteousness and evil?
60.83 Million words | 2023-04-01 13:37Update
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
Nan Qin thanked, half of the kingdom collapsed. Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion was implicated, a prestigious family vanished overnight. Xie Fanghua, the beloved daughter of the mansion, was crushed and turned to dust. Thinking that there was nothing left, but Heaven showed favor once again, granting her another life. She looked at her prosperous family and safe loved ones, vowing to protect Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion and carry on the Xie family as long as she lived. Thus, she left her chamber, left the mansion, and infiltrated the secret training grounds of the royal guards, learning martial arts and political strategies. Eight years later, she presented a magnificent gift to the royal family as gratitude to her teachers, marking her return to the capital! From then on, the inner chambers of the influential families had a pair of hands capable of overturning the world. With her gracefulness, she became a powerful figure at the imperial court, holding a chessboard in her hands while sitting on the throne of the noble concubine. With her keen insight, she grasped everything within her control. With a snap of her fingers, the flourishing kingdom was turned upside down, and arrows rained wildly in the imperial capital. Nan Qin's return caused a storm in the city. Xie Fanghua wanted the world to know that she, a delicate woman from the inner chambers, not only understood romance but also grasped the world's affairs. This story is one on one, a lifetime commitment between two people.
323.04 Million words | 2023-01-27 22:12Update
What else can a time traveler do besides showcasing a superior sense of power compared to contemporary people? Yes, make money, endlessly make money. A time traveler is a walking treasure trove; with a time traveler, any era could advance by leaps and bounds!
139.38 Million words | 2021-05-12 01:12Update
In a past life, they were lovers turned enemies, and she died for him. But in her reincarnation, she unexpectedly becomes his concubine! Determined to avenge herself, Muyu Xi swears to kill her husband, the emperor. However, while her plans seem ideal in theory, reality proves to be challenging, especially with these bothersome women at the palace. So she changes her tactics and uses the emperor's favor to her advantage, starting with the empress and striking down each concubine one by one. In the modern world, she was his queen, and in her reincarnated life, she continues to be fierce and proud: if someone doesn't offend her, she will choose to play with their heart; but if someone does, they will face divine punishment! With cold-blooded revenge, calculations from the previous dynasty, punishment for the harem, and the use of talent and intelligence to promote good and punish evil, she achieves glory that shines brightly. Witness the reborn concubine reclaim the heart of the cold emperor and overcome the misunderstandings of two lifetimes, ultimately gaining a lifetime of companionship and guardianship. An exhilarating tale of love and favoritism!
60.15 Million words | 2022-04-18 00:13Update
She was originally an unambitious young woman who only wanted to get married and have children, but she unexpectedly embarked on a path of revitalizing her family and inheriting medical skills. With deep love for her children, family feuds, and political struggles, witness how this delicate and weak woman protects the Jiang family and travels through life with her exceptional medical skills.
104.16 Million words | 2022-08-06 02:30Update
Reborn, she remained the legitimate eldest daughter of the aristocracy. However, in this life, she has experienced bloodshed and assassination, and she no longer fears the dark secrets of the mansion. Those who deceive, humiliate, and belittle me shall receive tenfold, hundredfold retribution! With each step, blood will be spilled, but fortunately, there is profound kinship. Moreover, how did cooperating in murder lead to the marriage bed? Hands off, you golden ringed rat, bite him! (I guarantee one update, and every five votes will result in an additional update. Please use pink votes to support me!)
136.65 Million words | 2020-08-17 10:18Update
In a turbulent world, an orphan was confronted with a massacre upon their first encounter. Hoping to grow up quietly and reunite with their family if fortunate, they find themselves entangled in a martial arts conflict. With the intention of learning swordsmanship from them and becoming a great hero, little did they know they were already entwined in a grand conspiracy. Their friends sacrifice for it, their loved one wanders because of it, and their family remains separated because of it, all orchestrated by the ones they once considered their own. They say the Liang Family Army is the most evil in the world, yet a man surnamed Liang has spent forty years in search of a woman. They say Da Yu is the best country in the world, yet its people cruelly harm their own kind. They say people in chaotic times are unworthy of happiness, yet the man and woman smile when they meet death. 'Qiao Meng, amidst this chaos, who else should we trust?'
44.91 Million words | 2020-11-26 02:43Update
In her previous life, she was always controlled against her will until death. Before dying, she vowed that if there was a next life, she would not allow anyone to control her life. When she woke up, she found herself being chased, but her little loli appearance was quite appealing. Well then, how could she waste the rare good fortune from the heavens? She wanted to live a colorful life, be a farmer, or rather, a medicinal farmer. Mountain springs, or rather waterfalls, and a bit of land, or rather medicinal fields, they were all the same. She would not trade this contented life for anything else. QQ Group: [group number]
124.93 Million words | 2020-07-04 00:37Update
In the twenty-third year of Chuyuan, in April, Emperor Jing of Chen passed away. The feudal lords ruled in chaos and powerful families took control. In the third year of Yong'an, General Ye Yi led an army to fetch back the young emperor and moved the capital to Yunzhou. In April, he was appointed as the prime minister. One person above ten thousand, he selected new officials and sent an appointment letter to the second young master of the Gu family in Yunzhou. The second young master of the Gu family was only fourteen years old, gentle, courteous, and exceptionally talented. Yet, only he knew his true identity beneath others. Damn it! How can I take office if I'm actually a girl? You already have my elder brother as a hostage, isn't that enough for you? 'Second Young Master' Gu Che rolled his eyes in the courtyard, knowing well that Ye Yi had the appearance of a wolf and would definitely rebel and usurp the throne one day. You want this young lady to join you in rebellion? Dream on. The art of ruling a kingdom, in times of chaos, entangles with the schemes of a beautiful woman..
90.94 Million words | 2023-06-26 15:59Update
