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!
Bourgeois Woman in the City Fiction
Bourgeois Woman in the City

Reborn, with an invisible storage compartment, no one dares to rob what belongs to the three siblings. In this life, she simply wants to live a peaceful life, become a small wealthy person, and protect her elder brother and younger brother whom she owes from her past life. It doesn't matter what kind of man she marries, as long as he is honest and reliable, and they can get along, or if they can't, they will separate. However, many things seem to be different from her past life; it turns out that there were so many things that brushed past their family. ----------------- The completed novel "I Am at Peace" has nearly 800,000 words, with quality guaranteed. Please support and recommend it! Please collect it!

143.63 Million words | 2023-03-10 22:32Update

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My Melancholy Miss Fiction
My Melancholy Miss

What to do when your girlfriend is too melancholic? Don't worry, I am a shining little sun!******The main scenes are set in a sales office. The main characters are five girls and two boys. The story mainly explores human nature, life, houses, and reality.******Also known as 'Confessing Scaring My Girlfriend to Tears'. The original title of the book is 'Jinyang Lake No.1'.

21.34 Million words | 2023-03-10 09:55Update

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Qiluo Fiction
Qiluo

Upon entering the capital, she was immediately arranged by her stepmother to marry the notorious serial killer, rumored to be cruel, ugly, and wife-killing. If the world is heartless, she won't blame herself for fighting back. Wait, which hero from the capital has captured the hearts of countless maidens? In the midst of the turmoil, the serial killer suddenly becomes the center of attention. The vicious supporting character grits her teeth in frustration: why hasn't that lucky woman died yet? Gu Qiluo declares: I must live well in this blissful life, young lady...

87.72 Million words | 2023-03-08 20:42Update

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Empress Xie Fiction
Empress Xie

In the first year of entering the palace, she was a low-ranking concubine. In the fifth year, she became a noble concubine. In the tenth year, she desired to become the empress. Because as the empress, she could hold onto everything she cherished and not have it taken away, she could protect herself, protect her children, and... be with him. It was a path that could only move forward; taking a step back would be irreversible. With the brilliant yellow silk umbrella moving forward, the emperor's procession slowly entered the city gate. Under the canopy of the yellow silk umbrella that darkened the sky, accompanied by the sun, moon, and the purple banners... in that moment, the sunlight dazzled her eyes. Empress Xie's carriage stepped onto the royal road, advancing to meet him.

116.28 Million words | 2023-03-07 20:00Update

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Gong Shu Fiction
Gong Shu

The love is not deep, fearing it may only be a fleeting dream. She thought that entering the deep palace would make her, like the other concubines, spend her days scheming against each other for favor. She thought that entering the deep palace would make her, like the other concubines, have invisible bloodstains on her hands. She thought that entering the deep palace would be just like what the other concubines experience, but unfortunately it was all just her fantasy. At the age of fourteen, she entered the palace through the selection process, and for the following decades, she remained as pure and beautiful as she was at the age of fourteen, all because she met him. This story is purely about palace intrigue, without any involvement of domestic conflict, but as always, it is a story of favor. The female protagonist is not Mary Sue, not naive or overly sweet, at least she is a normal person, well, maybe a little smarter than normal and a little luckier.

63.62 Million words | 2023-03-06 11:18Update

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The Importance of Being Right Fiction
The Importance of Being Right

Micro-expressions can solve crimes, but can they handle palace intrigue? Fu Jun finds herself at a loss. The life in the Marquis' Mansion is anything but easy, whether it's the lack of prestige as a legitimate daughter or the challenges of being a noblewoman. Tired of being confined to the inner courtyard, she longs for freedom. Whether it's the darkness of night or the vastness of the sky, all she wants is to be herself. In simple terms, this is a story that combines a historical version of 'Lie to Me' with 'Memories of the Alhambra'.

169.67 Million words | 2023-03-06 08:04Update

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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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Spring Breeze Fiction
Spring Breeze

God smiled and said, 'Your beauty in the next life will be unparalleled!' She felt delighted... God envied and said, 'You will have immense wealth in the next life!' She secretly rejoiced... God sighed and said, 'You will be blessed with great happiness in the next life!' She was overjoyed... God lamented and said, 'You will be a man in the next life!' She fainted in disbelief... When she woke up, the first thing she did was to insult the God, just to return to her female identity. But as they say, no one is perfect, not even Gods... After experiencing everything in the world, she finally wrote: 'To live a humble life, especially as the daughter of a high official!'

67.42 Million words | 2023-03-05 00:23Update

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Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter Fiction
Rebirth of the Unparalleled Common Daughter

In her previous life, she was a kind-hearted and virtuous common daughter of the official's family, as delicate as a daisy. In this life, she became a cunning and ruthless heiress, as powerful as a tyrant flower! Ruthless elder sister? Ruin her appearance! Troublesome Empress? Turn her into a prisoner! "Husband, once I eliminate all obstacles, let's live a peaceful life."

116.30 Million words | 2023-03-01 09:08Update

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Rebirth of the Supporting Female Character Fiction
Rebirth of the Supporting Female Character

Wearing the identity of a supporting character in a novel, Ning Yunhuan suppressed her true nature in order to change the supporting character's ending. She aimed to be even more virtuous and kind-hearted than the female protagonist, portraying herself as a pure and noble character. However, despite altering the destined outcome, she still couldn't escape the tragic fate of a supporting character. Upon her rebirth, she decided not to disguise herself anymore, treasuring her own life and staying away from the scheming male lead. However, unexpectedly, her fear of the male lead ultimately led her to fall into his trap! The person whom the pure and noble female protagonist could never obtain has now fallen into the hands of Ning Yunhuan, just a supporting character! From that moment on, she had a strong backing, enabling her to stride confidently through the world! PS: This book is a sweet and indulgent story written out of personal interest, without any intention to advertise previous works. The author has never attempted to write contemporary stories, so please refrain from hasty criticisms.

58.35 Million words | 2023-03-01 07:31Update

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He Bi Fiction
He Bi

Sang Xia occasionally fantasizes about what her mysterious father, deeply hidden by her mother, looks like. But she never imagined that when they finally meet, it would be a battle for survival. She has more than just kicking that scum off the throne in mind, she also aims to replace him! Who will stand by her side?

34.25 Million words | 2023-02-25 19:35Update

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Queen Behind the Scenes Fiction
Queen Behind the Scenes

As a urban woman, finding a straight male partner can save you half a lifetime of struggle, but you have to endure the possibility of losing your human rights and getting frustrated. Finding a little wolf (dog) will give you warmth and care, but you need to be incredibly strong to protect yourself from storms and obstacles. Which one would you choose? As a professional, the path paved by connections is a smooth journey, but everything along the way and the view at the end has already been seen. Starting from scratch, step by step, is a narrow path, but there are unique landscapes along the way, and the end of the road holds infinite possibilities for the future. Which one would you choose? ★★★★★ After five years of graduation, when the salary reached a considerable figure, Tang Qing's life suddenly went back to zero. She abandoned all her past, lightly crafted a resume that is neither good nor bad, and started anew in a city with no home... Fate posed an extraordinary question. But she just wants to know, in a world without paint, what kind of person can she become?

38.36 Million words | 2023-02-25 17:43Update

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heavy makeup Fiction
heavy makeup

In her previous life, she, as the legitimate granddaughter of the main branch, died a miserable death after wandering outside the family. In this life, she leaned against the soft couch and looked at the current powerful official kneeling in front of her. With a cold flick of her fingertips, a speck of rouge splattered. "It's too late, Third Uncle." A true expert in household power struggles should devour people without leaving a trace and kill without shedding blood. From being the eldest daughter of an unmarried widow to the glamorous and prestigious ceremonial makeup, it relied not only on a stroke of luck, but also on a keen eye! There is already a completed book called "The Lady's Style". Welcome everyone to jump into the new or old stories together!

137.45 Million words | 2023-02-25 16:52Update

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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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Phoenix Rises: The Legitimate Daughter Fiction
Phoenix Rises: The Legitimate Daughter

New book "Still Sunny in the Future", please support! Coming out at the end of the month, requesting collections and subscriptions... In the past life, I lost everything and left with nothing. In this life, I strive to make myself happier and casually deal with those enemies. When I am having fun, I will take care of them. However, I thought I would be lonely and lonely in this lifetime. But I discovered that there has always been someone by my side. Looking back, I only hope that you will always be there.

101.00 Million words | 2023-02-19 06:01Update

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Ugly Woman Splendor Fiction
Ugly Woman Splendor

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

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Kind Words Fiction
Kind Words

After joining Li Corporation, a young lawyer named Shen Xieyi becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with the handsome CEO, Li Zeliang. Strange actions and events suggest that they may have a past acquaintance, but both choose to feign ignorance. As layers of clues are unveiled, it is discovered that Li Zeliang's leg injury and Xieyi's unexpected amnesia stem from the same car accident. Buried behind the accident lies a long-standing feud between two families. With the burden of family enmity, Xieyi must confront whether her memory loss is genuine or a ploy to exploit her relationship with Li Zeliang for revenge. Regardless of the truth behind this love, fortunately, the lovers eventually find happiness together.

25.17 Million words | 2023-02-16 00:44Update

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Exquisite and Charming Fiction
Exquisite and Charming

With a delicate heart, I strive for a splendid path; even as a daughter of a common family, I can still achieve glory and prosperity in this world! Internal conflicts within the household are endless, but I must plan my own life regardless of the circumstances.

57.29 Million words | 2023-02-13 22:07Update

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My Second Marriage Era Fiction
My Second Marriage Era

After my husband betrayed me, I repeated the same story with another stranger. He claimed to look down on someone like me, but still demanded to be with me. My ex-husband and his mistress framed me, took private photos of me and left me stranded in the mountains. He said he can help me seek revenge, put aside his noble status to plot against my ex-husband, and make him suffer a ruinous fate. However, there was only one condition, he said, 'Be my woman, and I will help punish that despicable couple.'

58.12 Million words | 2023-02-11 13:06Update

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Warm Strings Fiction
Warm Strings

Warm Strings, warm and her Zhan Nanxian, under the warm sunshine, tells a story about distance and eternity. The love of youth, immature yet profound, did not perish due to a cruel breakup, but let two people nurture a forbidden name as a wound during their separate journeys of ten years. Even with the presence of another person, the deep longing in their hearts cannot be calmed. Who can withstand the longing more, the returning warmth or Zhan Nanxian, who spent ten years setting up a scheme to lure her back? Love between a man and a woman is like a war. No smoke fills the air, just a glance, a smile, a kiss, or a confession can make her surrender without resistance. However, he immediately announces his marriage to another woman. Is this love? The now unfamiliar Zhan Nanxian allows her to gradually see the manipulation at play but cannot escape the fate of being a pawn. Is it revenge? Her sudden departure ten years ago caused him years of pain, so is he using the love she offers again to mourn the collapsed world? Perhaps a love claimed to be eternal cannot withstand the hatred cultivated over time. And between him and her, only love and hatred remain, and the final choice before the closing act...

27.55 Million words | 2023-02-11 04:24Update

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Dear, I Won't Marry You Fiction
Dear, I Won't Marry You

A woman living under the same roof with her husband gets involved with him, not only taking birth control pills daily but also getting pregnant with his child. Frustrated and unwilling to be knocked unconscious by her husband's slap, she falls into a three-month coma at the hospital. When she wakes up after three months, everything has changed - she falls from heaven to hell. In order to punish the adulterous couple, she is willing to make a deal with the most powerful man in the capital city and venture into another hell. That night, she takes out his handgun from under the pillow and presses it against his chest, 'The one-year cohabitation period is up, can you let me go now?' The man smirks, his charming smile whispers in her ear, 'Even the child can't escape, can you?'

182.71 Million words | 2023-02-10 14:30Update

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