Books like On the way to Gretna Green

A delightful, witty romp through Regency England where an exasperated alliance transforms into an unexpected, tender romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with On the way to Gretna Green.

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01
The Sins of Lady Dacey
Marion Chesney · 1994
A sparkling lighthearted romp through Regency society where innocence meets cynicism and everyone gets a second chance at adventure.
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- cozy
- cheerful
- breezy
- romantic
02
To Dream of Love
Marion Chesney · 1986
A frothy, traditional Regency romp where a pragmatic heroine's quest for financial security accidentally leads to a sparkling romance.
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- cozy
- cheerful
- breezy
- romantic
03
A Man Worth Waiting for
Helen Brooks
A cozy, emotionally healing small-town romance where a guarded heart learns to forgive and love again.
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- cozy
- romantic
04
Married Lovers
Flora Kidd
A whirlwind of Venetian glamour and romantic angst where a hasty marriage gets a tense, emotionally charged second chance.
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- romantic
05
Worthy Of Marriage
Anne Weale
A crackling, angst-filled vintage romance where bitter betrayal collides with undeniable attraction under one roof.
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- romantic
06
My dear Duchess
Ann Fairfax · 1980
A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate marriage of convenience blossoms into a battle of wits and genuine affection.
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- cozy
- breezy
- lighthearted
- wry
07
The Reluctant Marchioness
Anne Ashley
A simmering, angst-laced exploration of a broken marriage and the difficult, passionate work of second chances.
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- romantic
- second chances
08
Strangers into lovers
Lilian Peake
A high-angst vintage romance steeped in bitter regrets and the undeniable pull of a second chance.
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- second chances
09
The Rushden Legacy
Ellen Randolph
A desperate lie in a ballroom spins into a high-stakes Regency romance shadowed by a deadly family legacy.
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- romantic
- witty
10
Scandal Broth
Marian Devon · 1987
A delightful romp of mistaken identity and sharp banter that captures the breezy charm of a classic traditional Regency.
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- cheerful
- breezy
- witty
- lighthearted
11
Regency Runaway
Gillian Kaye
A spirited carriage ride through the English countryside, trading the stifling dread of an arranged marriage for the thrill of unexpected romance.
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- cozy
- romantic
12
A Family for Gillian
Catherine Blair
A tender, low-angst historical romance that wraps the reader in the cozy warmth of an unexpected, ready-made family.
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- cozy
- romantic

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