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A turbulent, old-school Regency romance where bitter enmity slowly burns into undeniable passion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Counterfeit Marriage.

  • fraught
  • tense
  • romantic
  • turbulent
  1. 01

    The Rebellious Ward

    Joan Wolf

    A sparkling, tension-filled dance of wills between a spirited young woman and the stoic guardian she desperately wants to notice her.

    Shares:
    • tense
    • romantic
    • dramatic
  2. 02

    Fool's Masquerade

    Joan Wolf

    A lively, classic Regency romp where a battle of wills and a scandalous disguise give way to a deeply satisfying romance.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  3. 03

    The Counterfeit Husband

    Elizabeth Mansfield · 1982

    A sparkling, low-angst Regency romp where a fake marriage of convenience blossoms into genuine, liberating love.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • marriage of convenience
  4. 04

    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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • enemies to lovers
  5. 05

    The False Fiancee

    Emma Lange

    A theatrical Regency romp where a desperate masquerade blurs the line between a staged romance and genuine temptation.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • dramatic
  6. 06

    The Counterfeit Betrothal

    April Kihlstrom

    A tender, character-driven Regency romp where a playful charade slowly unravels into profound emotional vulnerability.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  7. 07

    The Five-Minute Marriage

    Joan Aiken · 1977

    A sparkling, twisty Regency romp where a pragmatic scheme spirals into delightful chaos and unexpected romance.

    Feels:
    • spirited
    • theatrical
    • cozy-yet-perilous
  8. 08

    No Man's Bride

    Shana Galen

    A lively, banter-filled historical romance where a cynical hellion and an ambitious lord accidentally tie the knot and inevitably fall in love.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • enemies to lovers
    • marriage of convenience
  9. 09

    The Abduction of Julia

    Karen Hawkins

    A delightful romp of mistaken identity, forced proximity, and a marriage of convenience that unexpectedly bursts into genuine passion.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • marriage of convenience
    • scandal and propriety
  10. 10

    Winter Wedding

    Joan Smith

    A sparkling, snow-dusted Regency romp full of witty banter, comedic misunderstandings, and cozy romantic charm.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  11. 11

    The Perfect Bride

    Jo Ann Ferguson

    A cozy, banter-filled romp where a misguided matchmaker accidentally falls for the very lord she intends for her sister.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  12. 12

    Counterfeit lady

    Jude Deveraux

    A sweeping, tempestuous clash of wills where mistaken identity ignites an undeniable, fiery passion.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • melodramatic
    • passionate
    • dramatic

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