Books like An Intimate Deception

A high-stakes Regency masquerade where the greatest danger isn't political espionage, but falling in love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with An Intimate Deception.

tension-filled
swoony
clandestine
passionate

01
The Deception
Catherine Coulter · 1998
A classic, banter-filled historical romance built on the delicious tension of a high-stakes charade.
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- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
02
Noble Deception
Eileen Winwood
A swoony historical romance built on the delicious dramatic irony of a secret spy married to the man desperately searching for her.
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- swoony
- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
03
Heart's Deceit
Alana Clayton
A classic tale of mistaken identity where drawing-room manners conceal deadly secrets and a simmering, forbidden romance.
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- tension-filled
- swoony
- romantic
- suspenseful
04
The Wyndham Legacy
Catherine Coulter · 1994
A fiery battle of wills wrapped in a lively, theatrical historical romance where ice meets fire.
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- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
05
Abandoned for Love
Caroline Courtney
A sparkling, vintage Regency romp where a fake engagement and a mysterious past pave the way for unexpected true love.
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- romantic
- earnest
06
The False Fiancee
Emma Lange
A theatrical Regency romp where a desperate masquerade blurs the line between a staged romance and genuine temptation.
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- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
07
Double Deceit
Emily Hendrickson
A lively Regency romp where a well-intentioned web of seduction and deceit tangles into unexpected romance.
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- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
08
A Deceitful Heart
Karla Hocker
A sparkling battle of wits where mutual suspicion masks an undeniable, simmering attraction.
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- dramatic
- romantic
09
Dangerous to Hold
Elizabeth Thornton
A sweeping, tension-filled historical romance where a dangerous charade ignites a very real, very passionate fire.
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- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
10
The Duke in Disguise
Gayle Callen
A swoony, secret-identity historical romance where a perceptive governess falls for a charming rogue masquerading as a notorious duke.
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- swoony
- romantic
- suspenseful
- earnest
11
Secret Daughter
Catherine Spencer
A dramatic, emotionally charged second-chance romance fueled by long-buried secrets and undeniable chemistry.
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- passionate
- dramatic
- earnest
12
The Masquerading Heart
Caroline Courtney
A frothy, fast-paced romp through the London Season fueled by mistaken identity and long-held romantic grudges.
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- romantic

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