Books like It Happened One Midnight

A captivating Regency romance where a determined bachelor meets his match in a woman shrouded in secrets. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with It Happened One Midnight.

swoony
secretive
tension-filled
aristocratic

01
The Legend of Lyon Redmond
Julie Anne Long
A sweeping historical romance steeped in the tension of a bitter family feud and the irresistible pull of a fateful, disastrous love.
Shares:
- romantic
- dramatic
02
A Rake's Midnight Kiss
Anna Campbell
A shadowy game of cat-and-mouse where stolen kisses and hidden identities ignite into a fiercely passionate romance.
Shares:
- romantic
03
Like No Other Lover
Julie Anne Long
A sparkling, tension-filled battle of wits set against the opulent backdrop of a country house party.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- playful
04
Midnight scandals
Carolyn Jewel, Courtney Milan, Sherry Thomas
A moonlit collection of secret trysts and second chances where the quietest hours of the night reveal the deepest desires.
Shares:
- romantic
05
A Lady by Midnight
Tessa Dare
A swoony, banter-filled historical romance where a gruff protector's icy exterior melts under the warmth of a fake engagement.
Shares:
- swoony
- playful
06
The hazards of hunting a duke
Julia London
A sweeping historical romance where a pragmatic marriage of convenience collides with a bitter revenge plot, sparking unexpected passion.
Shares:
- romantic
- dramatic
07
Moonlight and Mischief
Rhonda Woodward
A charming battle of wits where a reluctant bride and a notorious rake discover that true love requires dropping their carefully crafted defenses.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- playful
08
Never Trust a Rake
Annie Burrows
A sparkling battle of wits where a scandalous reputation meets an immovable, unimpressed heroine.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- playful
09
The Trouble with Honor
Julia London
A scandalous historical romance where a desperate scheme to save a family legacy ignites an unexpected and dangerous passion.
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- aristocratic
- romantic
- playful
- dramatic
10
Dancing at Midnight
Julia Quinn
A sparkling battle of wits where a determined ray of sunshine melts the defenses of a deeply scarred veteran.
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- swoony
- romantic
- playful
11
On a wild night
Stephanie Laurens
A lush, sensual romp through the glittering ballrooms and dangerous fringes of Regency London, where a restless debutante meets her match in a shadowy rake.
Shares:
- romantic
12
The Scandalous Marquis
Julie Caille
A comforting, classic Regency romp where quiet virtue and hidden depths quietly outshine calculating beauty.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic

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