Books like Disgrace and Desire

A scandalous facade hides a vulnerable heart in this classic tale of a protective soldier and a misunderstood widow. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Disgrace and Desire.

scandalous
swoony
intimate
tension-filled

01
Beneath the Major's Scars
Sarah Mallory
A tender Regency romance about finding unexpected strength and connection when society has already cast its judgment.
Shares:
- intimate
- romantic
- earnest
02
The Viscount's Wicked Ways
Anne Mallory
A brooding historical romance wrapped in shadows, secrets, and the dangerous temptation of an unexpected guest.
Shares:
- earnest
03
The Earl's Runaway Bride
Sarah Mallory
A dramatic, yearning Regency romance where a haunted past collides with a passionate, unexpected reunion on the dance floor.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
04
Seven Secrets of Seduction
Anne Mallory
A swoony, sensual battle of wits where a cynical rake's seduction plot is derailed by a bookish heroine's earnest heart.
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- swoony
- romantic
- earnest
05
Twice Fallen
Emma Wildes
A scandalous historical romance where the stifling rules of London society collide with the thrill of espionage and forbidden desire.
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- scandalous
- romantic
- dramatic
06
Passions of a Wicked Earl
Lorraine Heath
A swoony, high-stakes Regency romance where an estranged wife risks everything to seduce her notorious husband and reclaim her marriage.
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- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
07
An Indecent Proposition
Emma Wildes
A wildly scandalous premise melts into a deeply sensual and surprisingly tender exploration of unexpected love.
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- scandalous
- intimate
- romantic
08
Falling in Love Again
Cathy Maxwell
A spirited historical romp where a wronged bride returns to demand a divorce, only to find herself falling for the husband she never knew.
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- swoony
- romantic
- earnest
09
The Disdainful Marquis
Edith Layton
A classic battle of wills where rigid societal boundaries clash with undeniable, scandalous temptation.
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- scandalous
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
10
Scandalous
Jenna Petersen · 2005
A swoony historical romance where a ruined reputation leads to a marriage of convenience with a dangerously sensual rake.
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- scandalous
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
11
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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- scandalous
- swoony
- intimate
- earnest
12
A Rogue's Revenge
Valerie King · 2004
A scandalous secret identity sparks a delicious game of cat-and-mouse that accidentally turns into love.
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- scandalous
- romantic
- dramatic

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