Books like Marriage Most Scandalous

A sweeping, dramatic historical romance where a scandalous bargain gives way to fierce, redemptive passion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Marriage Most Scandalous.

passionate
suspenseful
sweeping

01
A Loving Scoundrel
Johanna Lindsey · 2004
A spirited, rags-to-riches Regency romp where a street-smart heroine goes toe-to-toe with a charming rake.
Shares:
- romantic
- playful
02
A Rogue of My Own
Johanna Lindsey · 2009
A whirlwind of courtly intrigue, fiery banter, and a battle of wills that inevitably surrenders to sweeping romance.
Shares:
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- playful
03
Scandalous
Jenna Petersen · 2005
A swoony historical romance where a ruined reputation leads to a marriage of convenience with a dangerously sensual rake.
Shares:
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- playful
04
A Ladys Lesson In Scandal
Meredith Duran
A gritty, emotionally charged historical romance where a cynical bargain transforms into a passionate battle of wills and hearts.
Shares:
- passionate
- romantic
- earnest
05
Dangerous to Hold
Elizabeth Thornton
A sweeping, tension-filled historical romance where a dangerous charade ignites a very real, very passionate fire.
Shares:
- passionate
- suspenseful
- sweeping
- dramatic
06
Passions of a Wicked Earl
Lorraine Heath
A swoony, high-stakes Regency romance where an estranged wife risks everything to seduce her notorious husband and reclaim her marriage.
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- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
- earnest
07
Lord Of Scoundrels
Loretta Lynda Chase
A masterclass in romantic banter where a fiercely intelligent heroine dismantles a tortured rogue's defenses one witty barb at a time.
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- passionate
- romantic
08
A Scandalous Bargain
Miranda Cameron
A classic battle of wills where desperate family loyalty collides with the dangerous allure of a notorious rake.
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- dramatic
- romantic
- earnest
09
A Season For Scandal
Stephanie Laurens
A sparkling double-feature of classic Regency romance where notorious rakes meet their matches in fiercely independent women.
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- romantic
- playful
- earnest
10
Always A Scoundrel
Suzanne Enoch
A sparkling dance of wits where a notorious rogue and a desperate lady gamble with their hearts.
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- romantic
- playful
11
Just Wicked Enough
Lorraine Heath · 2007
A delightful battle of wills where a cynical aristocrat tries to substitute passion for love, only to lose his heart in the process.
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- romantic
- playful
- earnest
12
More than a Mistress / No Man's Mistress
Mary Balogh · 2000
A classic Regency battle of wills where transactional arrangements and societal scandals give way to profound, hard-won intimacy.
Shares:
- romantic
- earnest
- redemption through love

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