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A classic tale of simmering resentment and enduring affection wrapped in the elegant manners of Regency London. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Broken Promises.

elegant
emotionally guarded
nostalgic
hopeful

01
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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- romantic
02
Broken Vows
Elizabeth Hewitt
A classic Regency romp of resurrected husbands, broken promises, and the irresistible pull of a maddeningly charming rake.
Shares:
- wry
- romantic
- second chances
03
Scandalous Secrets
Patricia Oliver
A comforting, slow-burn Regency romance where a ruined heroine and a stern father find unexpected healing in each other's company.
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- hopeful
- romantic
- earnest
- second chances
04
Promises to Keep
Maura McGiveny
A high-angst domestic drama where lingering betrayals and a marriage of convenience ignite explosive romantic tension.
Shares:
- earnest
- second chances
05
A Very Proper Widow
Laura Matthews
A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.
Shares:
- wry
- second chances
06
A Christmas Bride
Mary Balogh
A festive, passionate Regency romance where strict societal duties melt away in the warmth of a scandalous holiday miracle.
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- hopeful
- romantic
- earnest
- second chances
07
Second Chances
Andrea Pickens
A classic Regency romance where a quest for familial justice unexpectedly collides with a simmering attraction to a stubborn Earl.
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- hopeful
- romantic
- earnest
08
Second Time Around
Elizabeth Oldfield
A sultry, angst-filled vintage romance about the terrifying, irresistible pull of loving again after devastating loss.
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- romantic
- earnest
- second chances
09
The Parson's Pleasure
Patricia Wynn
A quiet, yearning Regency romance where intellectual connection clashes with the rigid class expectations of an English country estate.
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- romantic
- earnest
10
The Willful Widow
Irene Saunders
A spirited battle of wits where a fiercely independent widow turns the tables on the arrogant men trying to control her.
Shares:
- wry
11
The Willful Widow
Evelyn Richardson
A sparkling, drawing-room dance of wits between a pragmatic widow and a determined rake.
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- elegant
- wry
- romantic
12
The Scandalous Widow
Evelyn Richardson
A charming Regency romance about reclaiming one's independence and daring to risk the heart a second time.
Shares:
- hopeful
- romantic
- earnest
- second chances

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