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Best 1 Starlight & Stone
Starlight & Stone

Starlight & Stone is a heartwarming historical romance set in the English countryside. The story revolves around Eleanor, a spirited young woman returning to her family estate after years away, and he...

9.3 Excellent
2 An American in Paris by Carla Kelly
An American in Paris by Carla Kelly

This historical romance novel is set in post-World War II Paris, following an American woman who travels to France to help rebuild the city and find love. The story captures the atmosphere of a Paris...

8.3 Very Good
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3 The Gilded Cage of Roses
The Gilded Cage of Roses

The Gilded Cage of Roses by Eleanor Thorne is a historical romance set in Victorian England, exploring the constraints placed upon women. It follows a young woman forced into an arranged marriage and...

8.2 Very Good
4 The Cartographer's Secret
The Cartographer's Secret

The Cartographers Secret is a historical romance filled with adventure and intrigue. The story follows Amelia, a talented cartographer, and Rhys, a mysterious explorer, as they uncover a hidden secret...

8.1 Very Good
5 Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Well Met is a charming contemporary romance set at a Renaissance Faire. Emily moves to a small town and gets drawn into the Faire's community, where she meets Simon, the dashing event coordinator. DeL...

7.9 Good
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6 The Iron Duke's Secret
The Iron Duke's Secret

The Iron Dukes Secret by Beatrice Thorne is a Regency-era romance centered around a duke hiding a scandalous secret. Thornes witty dialogue and charming characters are expected to entertain readers. T...

7.7 Good
7 Outlander (Book Series)
Outlander (Book Series)

For readers who prefer the source material, the Outlander books offer the full scope of the journey. They allow for deeper dives into the historical context of the Scottish Highlands and the emotional...

7.6 Good
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8 Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

Loretta Chase's 'Lord of Scoundrels' is a witty and entertaining historical romance that follows Noelle Priory, a woman determined to ruin the reputation of the notorious Sebastian Ballister. Their ba...

7.6 Good
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9 The Clockmaker's Daughter
The Clockmaker's Daughter

The Clockmakers Daughter is a historical romance with a touch of time travel and gothic mystery. Eliza, a young woman working in her fathers clock shop, discovers a hidden mechanism that transports he...

7.5 Good
10 Bridgerton
Bridgerton

Bridgerton reimagines Regency-era London through a modern, vibrant lens. Each season focuses on a different sibling of the Bridgerton family as they navigate the competitive marriage market. With its...

7.5 Good
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11 The Painter's Muse
The Painter's Muse

The Painters Muse by Eleanor Grey is a historical romance set in 19th-century Paris, exploring the relationship between a painter and his muse. Greys evocative prose and nuanced characters are expecte...

7.4 Good
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