Books like Scandals

A passionate historical romance where the sting of societal ruin gives way to sensual awakening and hard-won trust. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Scandals.

swoony
tense
shadowed
romantic

01
Eleven scandals to start to win a duke's heart
Sarah MacLean
A sparkling, opposites-attract historical romance where fiery rebellion melts the coldest of aristocratic hearts.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- passionate
- earnest
02
My Lord Scandal
Emma Wildes
A delightful romp where a sheltered bluestocking meets a charming rogue in the dead of night, sparking a scandalous and swoon-worthy romance.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
03
Lord of Scandal
Nicola Cornick
A glittering historical romance where a desperate heiress gambles her future on a notorious fortune hunter.
Shares:
- tense
- romantic
- dramatic
- passionate
04
In Scandal They Wed
Sophie Jordan
A steamy, emotionally resonant historical romance about two wounded outcasts finding sanctuary in each other.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- earnest
05
Scandalous
Jenna Petersen · 2005
A swoony historical romance where a ruined reputation leads to a marriage of convenience with a dangerously sensual rake.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
- passionate
06
A Scandalous Bargain
Miranda Cameron
A classic battle of wills where desperate family loyalty collides with the dangerous allure of a notorious rake.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
07
A Matter of Scandal
Suzanne Enoch
A sparkling, banter-filled battle of the sexes where pride and prejudice give way to passionate surrender.
Shares:
- romantic
08
Beyond Scandal
Brenda Joyce
A sweeping, high-angst historical romance steeped in dark secrets, bitter betrayals, and undeniable passion.
Shares:
- tense
- passionate
09
Duke of Scandal
Adele Ashworth
A sweeping, atmospheric historical romance where rugged coastal secrets collide with irresistible, scandalous desire.
Shares:
- romantic
- passionate
- earnest
10
Something Reckless
Jess Michaels
A steamy, scandalous game of cat-and-mouse where a plot to ruin a prude unravels into a passionate mutual surrender.
Shares:
- passionate
- sensuous
- sexual awakening
11
His Scandal
Gayle Callen
A delightful historical romp where a scandalous wager goes wonderfully wrong, leading a notorious rake straight into the arms of a sensible chaperone.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- earnest
12
The Naked Viscount
Sally MacKenzie
A cheeky, spirited romp through high society where shattered statues and improper quests lead to unexpected romance.
Feels:
- spirited
- breezy
- scandalous

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