Books like Guilty pleasures

A delicious slow-burn of unrequited love, crushing realization, and the deeply satisfying grovel that follows. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Guilty pleasures.

yearning
swoony
heart-tugging

01
The Wicked Ways of a Duke
Laura Lee Guhrke
A delightful, tension-laced dance between a cynical fortune hunter and a starry-eyed dreamer.
Shares:
- swoony
- earnest
- romantic
- wry
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
What the Duke Desires
Jenna Petersen
A tense, passionate historical romance where the desire for vengeance is eclipsed only by the pull of forbidden attraction.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
04
With Seduction in Mind
Laura Lee Guhrke
A sparkling, battle-of-wills historical romance where sharp banter masks deep vulnerabilities.
Shares:
- swoony
- earnest
05
Confessions of a Viscount
Shirley Karr
A spirited historical romp where espionage meets a marriage of convenience, blending high-stakes secrets with undeniable romantic tension.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
06
The Duke's Indiscretion
Adele Ashworth
A glamorous, secret-identity historical romance where theatrical passion collides with dangerous espionage.
Shares:
- swoony
- earnest
- romantic
07
At the Bride Hunt Ball
Olivia Parker
A sparkling battle of wits where a cynical rake and a reluctant wallflower accidentally fall in love amidst the glittering chaos of the marriage mart.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
08
Bluestocking Bride
Elizabeth Thornton
A crackling battle of wits melts into undeniable passion when a brilliant scholar and a jaded rake collide.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
09
Ways to Be Wicked
Julie Anne Long
A fiery, banter-filled historical romance set against the boisterous backdrop of the London theater.
Shares:
- romantic
10
Scandalous
Jenna Petersen · 2005
A swoony historical romance where a ruined reputation leads to a marriage of convenience with a dangerously sensual rake.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
11
The devilish pleasures of a Duke
Jillian Hunter
A swoony, scandalous historical romance where strict propriety collides with irresistible temptation.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
12
Something Reckless
Jess Michaels
A steamy, scandalous game of cat-and-mouse where a plot to ruin a prude unravels into a passionate mutual surrender.
Feels:
- steamy
- clandestine
- scandalous

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