Books like Garden of Dreams

A gentle Regency romance where tending to a neglected garden mirrors the slow, beautiful blossoming of love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Garden of Dreams.

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01
A Rogue's Revenge
Valerie King · 2004
A scandalous secret identity sparks a delicious game of cat-and-mouse that accidentally turns into love.
Shares:
- romantic
02
Emerald Garden
Andrea Kane
A lush Regency romance where childhood affection blossoms into uncontrollable passion amidst the dark shadows of a family tragedy.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
03
A Lady's Gambit
Valerie King
A sparkling battle of wits set against the bustling backdrop of Bath, where stubborn familial duty collides with unexpected romance.
Shares:
- romantic
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:
- romantic
05
Valerie
Joan Smith
A sparkling, theatrical Regency romp where eccentric relatives and cozy mysteries pave the way to unexpected romance.
Feels:
- cozy
- spirited
- chaotic
06
A Noble Masquerade
Kristi Ann Hunter
A charming Regency romance where secret letters and hidden identities turn a discouraging social season into an unexpected chance at love.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
- hopeful
07
The Bartered Bridegroom
Teresa DesJardien · 2000
A delightful romp through Regency society where a scandalous wager and a fake betrothal gallop into unexpected true love.
Shares:
- romantic
08
Winter Garden
Adele Ashworth
A sweeping blend of Victorian espionage and breathless romance, where whispered secrets are just as dangerous as stolen kisses.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
09
A Love for Lydia
Jeanne Savery
A warm, traditional Regency romance where a fiercely protective sister must learn to trust that she is loved for herself, not her unexpected fortune.
Shares:
- tender
- earnest
- romantic
- gentle
10
Lord Barry's Dream House
Emily Hendrickson
A charming Regency romance where architectural ambitions and societal expectations clash before giving way to love.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
- hopeful
11
The Unflappable Miss Fairchild
Regina Scott
A delightful Regency romp where steadfast propriety collides with chaotic charm, proving that the most sensible hearts sometimes crave a little wildness.
Shares:
- romantic
12
The Awakening Heart
Dorothy Mack · 1993
A gentle, slow-burn journey through the drawing rooms of Regency England, where quiet hearts finally learn to speak.
Shares:
- earnest
- gentle

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