Books like A Rogue of My Own

A whirlwind of courtly intrigue, fiery banter, and a battle of wills that inevitably surrenders to sweeping romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with A Rogue of My Own.

romantic
intrigue-laced
passionate

01
Tender Rebel
Johanna Lindsey · 1988
A sweeping, banter-filled battle of wills between a notorious rake and a desperate heiress that delivers pure, old-school romance indulgence.
Shares:
- passionate
- playful
- swoony
- taming the rake
02
Love Only Once
Johanna Lindsey · 1985
A tempestuous battle of wills where fiery indignation melts into all-consuming, scandalous passion.
Shares:
- passionate
- swoony
- enemies to lovers
03
My Wicked Marquess
Gaelen Foley
A swoony historical romance where scandalous reputations mask noble hearts and undeniable attraction defies high-society gossip.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- dramatic
- swoony
04
Lady Sophia's Lover
Lisa Kleypas
A masterclass in simmering tension where calculated revenge melts into desperate, all-consuming passion.
Shares:
- romantic
05
London's perfect scoundrel
Suzanne Enoch
A spirited battle of wills melts into passionate surrender in this classic tale of a tender heart taking on a notorious rake.
Shares:
- romantic
- playful
- swoony
06
The devilish pleasures of a Duke
Jillian Hunter
A swoony, scandalous historical romance where strict propriety collides with irresistible temptation.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- playful
- swoony
07
One Night of Scandal
ARTHUR BENJAMIN · 2003
A sparkling, gothic-tinged historical romance where an irrepressible debutante accidentally weds a brooding, rumored-to-be-murderous marquess.
Shares:
- romantic
- playful
- witty
- swoony
08
The Secret Pearl
Mary Balogh · 2005
A deeply emotional, angst-laced historical romance where two wounded souls find unexpected salvation in each other against the rigid constraints of society.
Feels:
- intimate
- somber
- emotionally raw
09
Mischief
Amanda Quick
A thrilling Regency romp where a calculated trap for revenge spirals into genuine danger and electrifying romance.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- playful
- dramatic
10
The edge of desire
Stephanie Laurens
A suspenseful historical romance where lingering resentment collides with undeniable passion amidst a high-stakes murder investigation.
Shares:
- passionate
- dramatic
11
Duchess By Night
Eloisa James · 2008
A delightfully scandalous romp where shedding one's societal identity becomes the ultimate act of romantic liberation.
Shares:
- romantic
- playful
- witty
12
A Rogue's Proposal
Stephanie Laurens
A lush, sensual Regency romp where a fiercely stubborn rake meets his match in a capable heroine amidst a backdrop of mystery and horse racing.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- marriage of convenience
- hidden identities

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