Books like Mr. McAllister Sets his Cap

A restorative Regency romance where the rebuilding of a neglected townhouse mirrors the gentle mending of a guarded heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mr. McAllister Sets his Cap.

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01
An Honorable Match
Laura Byrne Paquet
A comforting, traditional Regency romance where practical necessity slowly gives way to an unexpected and deeply rooted affection.
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- cozy
- romantic
- earnest
02
A Very Proper Widow
Laura Matthews
A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.
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- cozy
- domestic
- warm
03
The Waltzing Widow
Joan Smith
A sparkling, banter-filled romp of mistaken identity, where a cynical lord and a disguised heiress waltz through comedic misunderstandings straight into love.
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- cozy
- romantic
04
The Scandalous Widow
Evelyn Richardson
A charming Regency romance about reclaiming one's independence and daring to risk the heart a second time.
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- cozy
- warm
- romantic
- hopeful
05
When the Marquess Met His Match
Laura Lee Guhrke
A sparkling, battle-of-wits historical romance where a charming scoundrel and a pragmatic matchmaker accidentally fall for each other.
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- cozy
- romantic
06
Lord Stanhope's proposal
Jessica Benson
A spirited battle of wits where a dutiful rescue mission turns into a delightfully unexpected romance.
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- romantic
- charming
07
When a Scot Ties the Knot
Tessa Dare
A delightfully absurd and deeply romantic romp where a wildly introverted heroine's fictional safety blanket suddenly manifests as a very real, very grumpy Scottish captain.
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- cozy
- warm
- earnest
08
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.
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- cozy
- romantic
- charming
09
Miss Tibbles' Folly
April Kihlstrom
A charming, warm-hearted Regency romance about a formidable governess discovering that a second chance at love is worth defying society for.
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- cozy
- warm
- romantic
- charming
10
The Aim of a Lady
Laura Matthews
A charming, sunlit Regency romance where companionable ease slowly and sweetly blossoms into unexpected love.
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- cozy
11
Lord Dragoner's Wife
Lynn Kerstan · 1999
A Regency romance of second chances, where an estranged husband and wife must brave scandalous rumors, past hurts, and present dangers to forge a real marriage.
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- romantic
- hopeful
- earnest
12
For love's sake only
Laura Parker
A dramatic, windswept historical romance where smoldering pride and haunted pasts collide on the Devonshire moors.
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- earnest

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