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An idyllic summer of teas and carriage rides spirals into a dangerous game of romantic rivalry and threatened reputations. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Hester.
- idyllic
- breezy
- tense
- 01
The Perfect Match
Norma L. Clark
A charming, quiet traditional Regency where a sensible older sister's matchmaking plans are delightfully derailed by her own traitorous heart.
- 02
The Marriage Mart
Norma Lee Clark
A spirited battle of wills within a marriage of convenience, where pragmatic duty unexpectedly collides with demanding desire.
- 03
Regina
Clare Darcy
A classic Regency battle of wills where a fiercely protective widow accidentally catches the eye of the very rake she is trying to thwart.
- 04
The bridemaker
Rexanne Becnel
A charming Regency romance where a clever matchmaker's prim disguise is unraveled by a perceptive and unconventional hero.
- 05
The Runaway Heiress
Lillian Cheatham
A spirited battle of wills between a destitute widow and an arrogant lord, wrapped in the delightful tension of a Regency scandal.
- 06
Penelope
Marion Chesney · 1982
A frothy, fast-paced romp through the Regency marriage mart where scheming relatives and sparkling banter take center stage.
- 07
A Chance Encounter
Gayle Buck · 1991
A classic Regency romp where a desperate lord's impulsive bid for freedom sparks an entirely unexpected romance.
- 08
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.
- 09
Willowswood Match
Gayle Buck · 2004
A gentle, traditional Regency romance about healing a broken heart across the Atlantic and finding love where it is least expected.
- 10
The Belle of Bath
Dorothy Mack · 1981
A charming game of hide-and-seek wrapped in gray powder and Regency manners.
- 11
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.
- 12
The Lilac Garland
Nancy Richards-Akers
A warm-hearted, spirited Regency romp where past heartbreak transforms into a second chance amidst a delightfully chaotic household of strays.











