Books like An Unlikely Father

A heartwarming, traditional Regency romp where a capable heroine and three spirited children melt the heart of an insufferable rake. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with An Unlikely Father.

cozy
romantic
hopeful
domestic

01
Miss Whiting and the Seven Wards
Lynn Collum
A cozy, whimsical Regency romp that reimagines a classic fairy tale through the lens of found family and sweet romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- lighthearted
- found family
02
Lady Miranda's Masquerade
Lynn Collum
A delightful, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate lie snowballs into a charming comedy of errors and unexpected romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
03
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
- earnest
- lighthearted
- found family
04
The Unsuitable Miss Martingale
Barbara Hazard · 2001
A sparkling, traditional Regency romp where a refreshingly blunt heroine turns polite society and a stoic viscount completely upside down.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
05
The Marriage List
Dorothy McFalls
A classic Regency romance where rigid societal expectations and practical lists melt away in the face of unexpected, undeniable attraction.
Shares:
- romantic
- hopeful
- earnest
06
An Uncommon Governess
Monique Ellis
A sparkling, disguise-fueled Regency romp where a runaway lady and a confirmed bachelor accidentally build a family.
Shares:
- cozy
- lighthearted
- warm
- found family
07
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.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- hopeful
- earnest
08
Lord Dragoner's Wife
Lynn Kerstan · 1999
A Regency romance of second chances, where an estranged husband and wife must brave scandalous rumors, past hurts, and present dangers to forge a real marriage.
Shares:
- romantic
- hopeful
- earnest
09
His Unexpected Bride
Jo Ann Ferguson
A charming Regency romp where a shocking morning-after gives way to a tender, hard-won romance.
Shares:
- romantic
- earnest
10
A Most Unusual Lady
Janet Grace
A charming Regency romp where stubborn independence meets protective devotion.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
11
Her Perfect Earl
Bethany Brooks
A warm, witty Regency romp where academic ambition collides with the charming chaos of an unruly found family.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- earnest
- lighthearted
12
An Unlikely Duchess ok
Mary Balogh
A gentle, emotionally intelligent exploration of two opposites finding unexpected warmth within the confines of a sudden marriage.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- hopeful
- earnest

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