Books like A Matter of Class

A delightfully clever Regency confection where a seemingly bitter marriage of convenience hides a deeply romantic secret. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A Matter of Class.

playful
secretly tender
satisfying

01
Simply Perfect
Mary Balogh · 2008
A quietly captivating Regency romance that explores the tender collision between a fiercely independent headmistress and a duty-bound aristocrat.
Shares:
- romantic
- class divides
02
At Last Comes Love
Mary Balogh
A tender, character-driven Regency romance where a pragmatic marriage of convenience slowly blossoms into a deeply felt, redemptive love story.
Shares:
- romantic
03
The Counterfeit Betrothal
April Kihlstrom
A tender, character-driven Regency romp where a playful charade slowly unravels into profound emotional vulnerability.
Shares:
- wry
- romantic
04
By love undone
Suzanne Enoch
A swoony, tension-filled historical romance where a ruined reputation collides with an irresistible, heart-risking attraction.
Shares:
- wry
- romantic
05
Always A Scoundrel
Suzanne Enoch
A sparkling dance of wits where a notorious rogue and a desperate lady gamble with their hearts.
Shares:
- playful
- romantic
06
My Wicked Marquess
Gaelen Foley
A swoony historical romance where scandalous reputations mask noble hearts and undeniable attraction defies high-society gossip.
Shares:
- romantic
07
Kiss Me, Annabel
Eloisa James · 2005
A playful Regency romp where pragmatic marriage plans are derailed by a carriage ride, forced proximity, and irresistible banter.
Shares:
- playful
- romantic
08
A Man of Affairs
Anne Barbour · 1999
A tender, classic Regency romance where a resigned spinster and a duty-bound hero find unexpected passion amidst societal expectations.
Shares:
- romantic
09
My Irresistible Earl
Gaelen Foley
A glittering Regency romance laced with shadowy espionage and the fiery tension of a second chance at love.
Feels:
- glamorous
- tense
- swoony
10
A Noble Masquerade
Kristi Ann Hunter
A charming Regency romance where secret letters and hidden identities turn a discouraging social season into an unexpected chance at love.
Shares:
- romantic
11
The Spinster and the Wastrel
Louise Bergin
A delightful battle of wills where a practical spinster and an outraged rogue clash over an inheritance, only to discover a shared fortune in love.
Shares:
- playful
- romantic
12
A Kiss at Midnight
Eloisa James
A sparkling, witty twist on a classic fairy tale where sharp banter meets swoon-worthy romance.
Shares:
- playful
- wry
- romantic
- class divides

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