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A tender, slow-burn exploration of what happens when the person you have always relied on suddenly becomes the person you cannot live without. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A Certain Magic.

wistful
quietly aching
cozy
romantic

01
Simply Magic
Mary Balogh · 2007
A tender, slow-burn Regency romance about the quiet courage it takes to let down your guard and trust in love.
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- wistful
- tender
- earnest
02
Irresistible
Mary Balogh · 1998
A tender, slow-burn historical romance about a woman discovering her own desirability and the transformative power of a friendship catching fire.
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- introspective
- tender
- earnest
- friends to lovers
03
The Counterfeit Betrothal
April Kihlstrom
A tender, character-driven Regency romp where a playful charade slowly unravels into profound emotional vulnerability.
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- wistful
- romantic
- tender
- earnest
04
Uncertain magic
Laura Kinsale · 1987
A sweeping, emotionally intense historical romance where a woman burdened by telepathy finds sanctuary in the silence of a mysterious rogue's mind.
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- romantic
- earnest
05
Lord Stanhope's proposal
Jessica Benson
A spirited battle of wits where a dutiful rescue mission turns into a delightfully unexpected romance.
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- romantic
06
A Belated Bride
Karen Hawkins
A spirited historical romance where lingering resentment collides with undeniable chemistry in a delightful forced-marriage scenario.
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- cozy
- romantic
07
The Marriage Spell
Mary Jo Putney · 2006
A tender historical fantasy where a marriage of convenience unlocks hidden magic and long-simmering passions.
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- wistful
- cozy
- romantic
- earnest
08
Again the Magic
Jayne Ann Krentz
A sweeping, angst-drenched tale of a love so deeply rooted it survives a decade of bitter exile and vengeful return.
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- romantic
- earnest
09
A Kind of Magic
Betty Neels · 2007
A gentle, tea-scented vintage romance where quiet domesticity and mild misunderstandings pave the way to steadfast love.
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- cozy
- earnest
10
The eccentric lady
Jane Lovelace
A sparkling, laugh-out-loud romp through Regency society where outrageous lies and a stubborn heart collide.
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- cozy
- romantic
11
A certain affection
Patricia Wilson
A nostalgic, trope-heavy vintage romance where quiet yearning collides with unexpected jealousy to ignite a long-awaited spark.
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- wistful
- cozy
- romantic
- earnest
12
The Marriage Wager (Matchmakers)
Candace Camp
A sparkling, swoon-worthy Cinderella tale where a quiet wallflower learns her own worth and brings a notorious rake to his knees.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic

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