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A classic, battle-of-wits Regency romance where sharp tongues and stubborn pride give way to reluctant, swoon-worthy affection. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A Proper Taming.

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01
The Prodigal Spinster
Joan Overfield
A cozy, character-driven Regency romance where prickly pride slowly melts into unexpected, deep-rooted affection.
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- cozy
- earnest
02
The Dutiful Duke
Joan Overfield
A spirited governess and a melancholic lord find unexpected joy and a makeshift family in this charming, banter-filled Regency romance.
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- cozy
- spirited
- romantic
- witty
03
Taming Eliza
Barbara Hazard · 1996
A classic, witty romp where a spoiled city debutante finds her heart and her humility in the rugged countryside.
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- cozy
- witty
- arch
- lighthearted
04
A Lord for Olivia
June Calvin
A charming Regency romance where a war-weary veteran and a fiercely independent bluestocking must gamble their guarded hearts on true love.
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- cozy
- romantic
- earnest
05
An Inconvenient Wife
Patricia Oliver
A classic, witty Regency romp where a scandalous wager blossoms into a surprisingly tender marriage of convenience.
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- cozy
- romantic
- witty
- arch
06
Petticoat Rebellion
Joan Smith
A sparkling, mischievous romp through the English countryside where sensible rules are gleefully abandoned in favor of romance.
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- cozy
- lighthearted
07
Pursuing Priscilla
Emily Hendrickson
A sparkling, sweet historical romp where rigid propriety meets delightful, unexpected mischief.
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- cozy
- lighthearted
08
A Very Proper Widow
Laura Matthews
A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.
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- cozy
- found family
09
Tea & Scandal
Joan Smith · 1997
A sparkling, witty romp through Regency drawing rooms where sharp tongues and cozy mysteries matter more than societal approval.
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- cozy
- witty
- lighthearted
- class boundaries
10
A Country Affair
Patricia Wynn
A charming Regency romance where a nobleman's quest for retribution melts into a tender, secret-laden courtship among the cherry trees.
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- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
- earnest
11
A Chance Encounter
Gayle Buck · 1991
A classic Regency romp where a desperate lord's impulsive bid for freedom sparks an entirely unexpected romance.
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- romantic
- lighthearted
12
Temptation of a Proper Governess
Cathy Maxwell
A swoony, sensual Regency romp where strict propriety melts under the heat of a marriage of convenience.
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- romantic
- earnest
- class boundaries

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