romance historical fiction

Are you a bookworm who is enthralled by love stories set in the past? If so, you've come to the right place! In this article, we will explore the captivating world of romance historical fiction. From gripping tales of forbidden love to stories of passion and adventure, we will delve into the best novels, the most talented authors, and the top websites to fulfill your literary cravings. So, get ready to embark on a journey through time and passion!

When it comes to romance historical fiction, there are countless novels that have stolen the hearts of readers. One highly recommended novel in this genre is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Set in Scotland during the 18th century, this book follows Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from the 1940s who is mysteriously transported back in time to 1743. As she gets caught up in the political upheaval of the Jacobite rebellion, Claire's path crosses with the ruggedly handsome Highland warrior Jamie Fraser, leading to a love story that transcends time itself.

Another popular choice among historical romance enthusiasts is "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons. This epic tale is set against the backdrop of World War II in Russia. The story revolves around Tatiana Metanova, a young Russian woman, and Alexander Barrington, an officer in the Red Army. As they face the brutality of war and the challenges of their circumstances, their passionate and forbidden love story unfolds.

If you prefer a Regency-era romance, you won't be disappointed by "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This timeless classic explores the complexities of love, pride, and societal expectations. The novel follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates her way through the intricate world of high society, ultimately finding love in an unexpected place.

Now that you have a taste of some remarkable romance historical fiction novels, let's explore the brilliant authors who bring these stories to life. In addition to Diana Gabaldon, Paullina Simons, and Jane Austen, there are a few more names you should add to your must-read list.

Bernard Cornwell is a master of historical fiction, known for his captivating storytelling and meticulous attention to detail. His "The Saxon Stories" series, starting with "The Last Kingdom," provides an enthralling blend of history and romance set in the Viking age.

Phillipa Gregory is another talented author who specializes in historical fiction, particularly focusing on the lives of influential women in different time periods. Her novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" delves into the court of King Henry VIII and the scandalous love triangle between Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary, and the king himself.

To further enrich your reading experience, there are several websites dedicated to romance historical fiction. Goodreads is a fantastic resource for finding recommendations and reviews from fellow readers. You can explore their lists of best historical romance novels and join discussions about your favorite books.

If you're looking for a more specialized platform, Historical Novel Society offers a wealth of information on historical fiction across various genres, including romance. They provide reviews, author interviews, and even host their own awards for outstanding historical novels.

In conclusion, romance historical fiction is a genre that offers a perfect blend of love, history, and intrigue. Whether you're captivated by stories set in medieval times or prefer the elegance of the Victorian era, there are countless novels waiting to transport you to a different time and place. Remember to check out the works of authors such as Diana Gabaldon, Paullina Simons, Bernard Cornwell, and Phillipa Gregory, and don't forget to explore websites like Goodreads and Historical Novel Society for even more literary treasures. Happy reading!
The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew Fiction
The Beautiful Hours: Pear Blossoms with Dew

Pear Blossom Book Club: "What? You said my woman has thorns?" Yi Zai Xu sneered coldly, "Stay away from her, or this brick will be your fate!" With a wave of his hand, a loud "bang" was heard. The brick remained intact, but his hand was nearly broken. A man wearing sunglasses laughed shamelessly, imitating a pig's squeal, "Wahaha..." Pear Blossom walked forward casually, picked up the brick and weighed it in her hand without even looking up, saying, "He's with me. Did you have my permission to bully him?" "Hey! Hua'er, I didn't say anything, don't lay a hand on me!" The man retreated in fear and confusion. "Heh heh... Too late!" Pear Blossom pretended to throw the brick, causing the man to flee in panic. Yi Zai Xu embraced Pear Blossom's shoulders, his face with a look of happiness, and said, "Hua'er, you were beautiful just now..." "Shut up! If you keep babbling, I'll make you sleep in the corridor!" Pear Blossom shook off his salty pig hand and ran off by herself. Yi Zai Xu joyfully chased after her, "Hahaha, it's boring to be alone, let's go together..." "Hee hee hee... Fool, catch up to me first

105.99 Million words | 2023-04-05 11:38Update

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Strive for self-improvement during the Qing Dynasty. Fiction
Strive for self-improvement during the Qing Dynasty.

The so-called dream of yellow millet is a dream filled with endless beauty, but upon waking, one is still in the same world. But why did she fall asleep peacefully and wake up in a different time and place? Time travel is already outdated, yet she coincidentally found herself in the well-explored era of the Qing Dynasty, where power struggles among the Emperor's nine sons unfolded.

95.46 Million words | 2023-04-05 00:44Update

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Beloved Prosperous Era Fiction
Beloved Prosperous Era

A glass of poisoned wine, a fire. Shen Ning Shuang died unjustly, died with resentment. Upon awakening again, she has become a countryside old girl miles away. Coldly observing the various relatives harming each other in this family, Shen Nian Nian, who has been reborn, declares. She wants to eat well, sleep well, drink well, and one day step into the capital to kill those two bitches. - Farming + Inner conflicts + Love, please collect and support. Sina Weibo: CuteLonely

37.29 Million words | 2023-04-04 13:34Update

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The Counterattack of the Dowry Handmaid Fiction
The Counterattack of the Dowry Handmaid

Xicui is the personal maid of the only legitimate young lady in the Marquis' Mansion. Although the young lady is foolish, she treats Xicui very well. Finally, Madam arranged a good husband for the young lady, but the mother-in-law insisted on having Xicui accompany her as a dowry maid. What's the matter with that? To make Xicui accompany the young lady, Madam actually agreed that Xicui would only be the young lady's dowry maid for three years. If the young lady is safe and sound, her indenture will be given to her directly, and a bright future will be promised to her. For this, Xicui gave up her promising unmarried fiancé. However, less than a year after the grand marriage, the Marquis' Mansion was raided. What should she do? Should she re-plan her future, or should she keep her promise of the unreachable three years? Xicui is torn. Wait, how did her indenture end up in his hands? What does he want to do?

58.33 Million words | 2023-04-04 12:27Update

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Fading Sorrows Fiction
Fading Sorrows

Tears streamed down her face in April. 'Isn't our twenty-year relationship important?' Autumn felt incapable of shedding any more tears. 'You want me to drop the mask, to be my true self, but when I do, you choose to walk away.' Alea sat silently, feeling drained of all strength. She only loved him, why couldn't he understand? She only longed for him to turn around and embrace her, why was it so difficult?'

45.72 Million words | 2023-04-04 10:55Update

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The Farming Housewife Loves to Cultivate Fiction
The Farming Housewife Loves to Cultivate

As a time traveler, she finds herself in a backward rural area in ancient times. With a weak husband and a destitute household, she faces a tyrannical in-law and wicked relatives. Feeling overwhelmed, she lacks any special powers. However, as a time-traveling woman, she knows that food and gourmet skills are the key to wealth. Don't believe it? Have you ever tasted sprouts from the Chinese Toon tree? Did you know that sweet potatoes can be turned into flour? Have you seen the heavenly tofu? Do you know what wild chicken claws are? No? Well, follow her, and even with her fallen noble status, she will rise to success, relying on the bounties of nature. By getting close to a county official and having the support of her general brother, she thrives. Although there are trivial troubles, there is also happiness. With free time on her hands, she becomes an extraordinary merchant consort.

70.76 Million words | 2023-04-03 16:38Update

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Drunken Linglong Fiction
Drunken Linglong

"Drunken Linglong" is a masterpiece by Fourteen Nights, a Chinese-American author on Jinjiang Net, and one of the classic representative works of time-traveling novels. With exquisite writing and a historical background, it depicts a beautiful picture with a sense of ancient charm. Ideal for reading by the lamplight, with endless aftertaste when held in hand. It involves the mystery of an emperor's death, the chaotic bloodline of a royal family, an ancient treasure of the witch clan, and the conflicts between the martial world and the imperial court, as well as the entanglement of love and hatred. The story revolves around the transformation of a modern woman who is separated by millions of years. "You are no one, you are only my woman," he said, gazing at her, as if she had fallen into the reincarnation of destiny, step by step. If she exists for him in this lifetime, then he exists to wait for her. Meeting after a thousand years, knowing each other with a glance, they walk hand in hand on the highest path of power in the mortal world, pointing the way to a picturesque country. In the vast universe, throughout endless time, when they reach the pinnacle of this life, how will they choose and decide? "If we could choose only one thing in this world, I would choose your smile. Even if you suffer, what use is the whole world to me?" In this life, there are always some people worth trusting with our lives. There is always one person who has gone through hardships just to be with you...

75.88 Million words | 2023-04-03 12:10Update

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Doctor's Marriage Fiction
Doctor's Marriage

Ling Qingwan felt that something was not right with her life recently. Her family, her house, all felt familiar yet strangely unfamiliar. She inexplicably gained medical skills. In her dreams, there was a voice calling her "sister," even though she didn't have a younger sister. She believed that by taking each step forward, she would eventually understand the cause and effect...

81.70 Million words | 2023-04-02 22:46Update

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Phoenix Medical Waste Consort Fiction
Phoenix Medical Waste Consort

She is a foolish princess, subjected to constant ridicule and abandoned by her lover, confined to a cold, heartless palace. She is a modern military doctor, unexpectedly transported and left to suffer in a cruel and neglectful world. Fully aware that being kind to her enemies is being cruel to herself. She leaves behind her reputation as a naive princess, using calculated methods to transform into a ruthless and sharp-witted empress. Within the depths of the palace, she carefully strategizes, determined to exact revenge on those who have tormented her. Little did she know, the mighty emperor, who once held himself above all, has unknowingly fallen for her genuine heart...

336.10 Million words | 2023-04-02 00:41Update

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Empress Unveiling Fiction
Empress Unveiling

The East is filled with blessings, known as the Great Wilderness. According to rumors, it is foolish, poor, backward, and barbaric. Rubbish. The Queen of the Great Wilderness is as cold as frost. Supported by the National Teacher and paired with the National Teacher's golden boy and jade girl, they share deep love and are an unparalleled couple. Rubbish. The Queen dies suddenly, leaving the National Teacher grieving, following the divine destiny...

285.58 Million words | 2023-04-01 15:03Update

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Lotus Tower with Auspicious Patterns Fiction
Lotus Tower with Auspicious Patterns

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

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The Drunk Girl Fiction
The Drunk Girl

Du Jiumei is the forty-fifth generation successor of the millennium-old cellar, and she is a renowned brewing master in Huaxia. She is known as the "Wine Lady". However, she was conspired against by her husband and best friend, who took away the cellar and cost her life. Bleeding all over, Du Jiumei fell into the cellar, and her blood activated the ancestral jade pendant. With a flash of golden light, she arrived in the Great Peace Dynasty with the millennium-old cellar. With the cellar by her side, Du Jiumei didn't care where she was or the numerous high-quality relatives she gained. What followed

197.21 Million words | 2023-03-28 23:39Update

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Rebirth's Warmth Fiction
Rebirth's Warmth

Fang Nuan had lived alone for too long. After a car accident, she was reborn as the rich daughter of the mayor, finally having a family and love. Su Ye had experienced too many treacherous schemes in the business world but had never expected to meet someone like her. He was willing to protect her until old age.

23.80 Million words | 2023-03-28 08:21Update

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With you in the rest of my life, sweet and warm. Fiction
With you in the rest of my life, sweet and warm.

Lin Yan, a performer, had a tarnished reputation due to being framed, faced betrayal from her beloved, and saw her career hit rock bottom. However, one day, her life took an unexpected turn: she became the lead actress, joined popular variety shows, and landed high-end advertisements. At the same time, peculiar events kept happening to her without her recollection. It wasn't until she met a mysterious and powerful man who knew everything about her that she started to uncover the truth...Note: If you, dear reader, think "Sweet and Warm Forever with You" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo!

171.02 Million words | 2023-03-28 07:12Update

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Ahuan Fiction
Ahuan

In her previous life, she lost all dignity and sacrificed her conscience, hurting the innocent in order to seek revenge. Reborn, she would never let anyone replace her again; because I am Aguan, the one and only Aguan. In this life, I only wish to hold hands with my child and grow old happily. ************A new novel by Yu Fangxin, "Divine Doctor Lingquan: Abandoned Concubine of the Noble Lady," is now hotly released, a unique time-travel romance. Subscription is welcomed!

119.79 Million words | 2023-03-24 03:05Update

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Fortunate Encounter in Adversity Fiction
Fortunate Encounter in Adversity

Shen Lei has six older sisters in total, and he is the youngest in the family. Each sister is beautiful and intelligent, making it difficult for Shen Lei to stand out among this group of stunning women. After much effort, he finally had the opportunity to marry and start his own family, but unfortunately, he was rejected time and time again. Feeling desperate, Shen Lei decided to execute an astonishing plan – to kidnap a beautiful girl and bring her home as his wife, only to discover that the person under the veil is actually a man?

15.00 Million words | 2023-03-24 03:00Update

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The Top-Notch Maid Fiction
The Top-Notch Maid

The Xiang Mansion is a terrifying place. The lord of the mansion and his maid are having an affair. The legitimate wife is infuriated to the point of despair. The concubines are covetous and full of schemes. Enough... I am just a lowly maid, what do I have to do with any of this? Lin Xi expressed her panic! She looked up and let out a long roar to the sky: "Heavens above, you damn fool!"

128.02 Million words | 2023-03-23 10:46Update

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Guardian of the Male God Fiction
Guardian of the Male God

"I will protect my male god!" In a turn of events, Huang Zhen'er, a third-rate screenwriter diagnosed with a terminal illness, becomes the assistant to her dream male god. However, she faces obstacles in the form of a scheming woman and a disgusting man who force her to run away from home. But no worries, watch her overcome these obstacles and accompany her male god on the journey to success!

56.20 Million words | 2023-03-21 18:12Update

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Rebirth of Gentleness Fiction
Rebirth of Gentleness

Reborn into ancient times, not only did she become a mute with no ability to speak, but also suffered from an unloving grandmother, neglectful father, malicious stepmother, and the curse of causing misfortune to her entire family. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges, she faced them head-on and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing came one after

587.72 Million words | 2023-03-15 23:12Update

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The Evil Queen Fiction
The Evil Queen

Jia Nanfeng, the daughter of a powerful minister in Western Jin Dynasty, encountered her long-time crush, Sima You, the prince of Qi, by chance. Just when she was envisioning a beautiful future with him, her half-sister snatched him away. Helpless, she reluctantly married Sima Zhong, his foolish nephew, just to have a chance to see her beloved again. However, upon marrying him, she discovered that the prince was not only not foolish but also a remarkably handsome young man. As this girl faced countless hardships in the palace, she eventually assisted her husband in reaching the pinnacle of power and transformed the entire kingdom into her own domain. Who will step forward to save the decline of the Sima dynasty and suport the crumbling empire - her former love?

55.45 Million words | 2023-03-13 19:04Update

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Rebirth of the Bewitching Empress, Dominating the World Fiction
Rebirth of the Bewitching Empress, Dominating the World

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

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