Books like Devilish

A fiery battle of wills melts into passionate surrender in this intense historical romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Devilish.

tense
sweeping
emotionally charged

01
The Devil's Heiress
Jo Beverley
A thrilling historical romance where mutual suspicion gives way to undeniable passion amidst the danger of a Napoleonic spy ring.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
02
Dangerous Joy
Jo Beverley
A mist-shrouded historical romance where a desperate charade ignites into a forbidden, high-stakes passion.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
03
The devilish pleasures of a Duke
Jillian Hunter
A swoony, scandalous historical romance where strict propriety collides with irresistible temptation.
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- passionate
- romantic
04
Ravished
Amanda Quick
A delightfully witty Beauty and the Beast retelling where the beauty is a pragmatic fossil-hunter who simply refuses to be intimidated by the beast's brooding angst.
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- romantic
05
A Devilish Dilemma
Judith A. Lansdowne
A sparkling, banter-filled romp where practicality collides with scandalous charm.
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- romantic
06
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.
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- passionate
07
The Devil's Bargain
Edith Layton
A classic Regency tale of a fake courtship that slowly unravels a dark rogue's vengeful heart.
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- dramatic
- romantic
08
Devil in Winter
Jayne Ann Krentz
A deliciously tense marriage of convenience that melts into a fiercely tender story of a notorious scoundrel undone by a quiet wallflower.
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- romantic
09
Mischief
Amanda Quick
A thrilling Regency romp where a calculated trap for revenge spirals into genuine danger and electrifying romance.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
10
The Devil Takes a Bride
Julia London
A delicious clash of chaos and control where a desperate scheme leads to an unexpectedly passionate marriage of convenience.
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- passionate
11
To Catch A Highlander
Karen Hawkins
A spirited, high-stakes battle of wits where the ultimate prize is a fiercely guarded heart.
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- passionate
- romantic
12
Lady Sophia's Lover
Lisa Kleypas
A masterclass in simmering tension where calculated revenge melts into desperate, all-consuming passion.
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- emotionally charged
- romantic

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