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Books like The Awakening

A fiery clash of wills melts into a sweeping, sensuous romance set against the turbulent backdrop of a California ranch. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Awakening.

sweeping
romantic
tense
sun-warmed

01
The Black Lyon
Jude Deveraux
A tempestuous, high-stakes clash of wills where fiery passion battles destructive jealousy in a sweeping medieval landscape.
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- romantic
- passionate
- dramatic
- earnest
02
Velvet Angel
Jude Deveraux
A tempestuous, high-stakes battle of wills where a bitter family blood feud collides with undeniable, all-consuming passion.
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- sweeping
- passionate
- earnest
03
The Duchess
Chester Aaron
A sweeping, misty Highland romance where a pragmatic engagement gives way to undeniable, brooding passion.
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- sweeping
- romantic
- passionate
- earnest
04
A holiday of love
Judith McNaught
A festive, era-hopping collection of romantic miracles that warms the heart.
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- romantic
- earnest
05
The Duke
Catherine Coulter · 1995
A spirited romp through the Scottish Highlands featuring a fiery heroine, a dashing English lord, and a dash of deadly intrigue.
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- romantic
- passionate
06
The Wedding Night
Jayne Ann Krentz · 2001
A high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse where corporate espionage meets the ultimate test of romantic trust.
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- romantic
- tense
07
The Fire of Spring
Elizabeth Lowell
A tense, emotionally charged romance where bitter vengeance slowly yields to the risky vulnerability of love.
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- tense
- dramatic
- earnest
08
Tender Rebel
Johanna Lindsey · 1988
A sweeping, banter-filled battle of wills between a notorious rake and a desperate heiress that delivers pure, old-school romance indulgence.
Shares:
- passionate
09
Almost Heaven
Judith McNaught · 1990
A sweeping, high-angst waltz of ruined reputations, fierce pride, and an all-consuming, star-crossed passion.
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- sweeping
- passionate
- dramatic
- earnest
10
When Love Awaits
Johanna Lindsey · 1986
A stormy, high-angst medieval romance where bitter vengeance collides with undeniable, fiery passion.
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- romantic
- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
11
The conquest
Oliver Payne
A sweeping medieval romance where fierce family loyalty collides with an irresistible, forbidden passion.
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- sweeping
- romantic
- passionate
- dramatic
12
A Lady of the West
Linda Howard
A sweeping, gritty Western romance where forbidden passion collides with a bloody fight for legacy and survival.
Shares:
- sweeping
- tense
- passionate
- dramatic

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