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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
  1. 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.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • drawing-room intimate
    • quietly yearning
  2. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  3. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • dramatic
  4. 04

    The bridemaker

    Rexanne Becnel

    A charming Regency romance where a clever matchmaker's prim disguise is unraveled by a perceptive and unconventional hero.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  5. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • dramatic
  6. 06

    Penelope

    Marion Chesney · 1982

    A frothy, fast-paced romp through the Regency marriage mart where scheming relatives and sparkling banter take center stage.

    Feels:
    • sparkling
    • cheerful
    • gossipy
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • breezy
    • romantic
    • dramatic
  8. 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.

    Feels:
    • crackling
    • triumphant
    • drawing-room cozy
  9. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • earnest
  10. 10

    The Belle of Bath

    Dorothy Mack · 1981

    A charming game of hide-and-seek wrapped in gray powder and Regency manners.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  12. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic

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