Books like An Honorable Match

A comforting, traditional Regency romance where practical necessity slowly gives way to an unexpected and deeply rooted affection. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with An Honorable Match.

cozy
intimate
comforting
mildly angsty

01
Mr. McAllister Sets his Cap
Laura Byrne Paquet
A restorative Regency romance where the rebuilding of a neglected townhouse mirrors the gentle mending of a guarded heart.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- romantic
02
On Bended Knee
Alice Holden
A delightful, bite-sized collection of Regency courtship that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.
Shares:
- cozy
- comforting
- earnest
- romantic
03
When the Marquess Met His Match
Laura Lee Guhrke
A sparkling, battle-of-wits historical romance where a charming scoundrel and a pragmatic matchmaker accidentally fall for each other.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
04
A Very Proper Widow
Laura Matthews
A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.
Shares:
- cozy
- gentle
- wry
05
A Perfect Mismatch
Catherine Blair
A sparkling Regency romp about the exhausting lengths we go to for love, and the profound relief of finally being seen.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- romantic
06
The Aim of a Lady
Laura Matthews
A charming, sunlit Regency romance where companionable ease slowly and sweetly blossoms into unexpected love.
Shares:
- cozy
- gentle
- wry
07
What the Duke Wants
Amy Quinton
A sparkling, feel-good romp through Regency ballrooms where rigid social rules are no match for undeniable chemistry.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
08
The Incomparable Cassandra
Laura Byrne Paquet
A sweet, slow-burn Regency romance where sharp wit meets quiet steadfastness.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- gentle
09
Never Trust a Rake
Annie Burrows
A sparkling battle of wits where a scandalous reputation meets an immovable, unimpressed heroine.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
10
The Unwilling Heiress
Sandra Heath · 1981
A cozy, Cinderella-esque Regency romp where a desperate night in the rain leads to unexpected fortune, eccentric benefactors, and charming romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- comforting
- earnest
- wry
11
Fallen Angel
Charlotte Louise Dolan · 1994
A tender, slow-burn Regency romance where two people overlooked by their own families find profound worth in each other.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- wry
12
Newmarket Match
Anita Mills
A charming, equestrian-laced Regency romp where a quiet wallflower bets it all on a racehorse and the man she loves.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- wry
- romantic

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