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A delightfully swoony historical romance where a seasoned matchmaker accidentally rekindles her own long-lost love through scandalous 'practice' lessons. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Courtship Dance.

  • elegant
  • swoony
  • warm
  • cozy
  1. 01

    An Independent Woman

    Candace Camp

    A marriage of convenience blossoms into true love amidst the sudden peril of a wedding-day murder.

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    • romantic
  2. 02

    The Wedding Challenge

    Candace Camp

    A spirited Regency romp laced with shadowy secrets and the thrill of forbidden attraction.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • romantic
  3. 03

    Then Comes Seduction

    Mary Balogh · 2009

    A scandalous wager transforms into a tender, emotionally rich exploration of trust and vulnerability within a marriage of convenience.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • romantic
    • wry
  4. 04

    The Heiress

    Lynsay Sands

    A delightful historical rom-com built on a foundation of mutual, well-intentioned deception and undeniable chemistry.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • cozy
    • playful
    • romantic
  5. 05

    When the Duke Returns

    Eloisa James · 2008

    A sparkling, sensual battle of wills where a fiercely determined wife sets out to seduce her own reluctant husband.

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    • swoony
    • playful
    • romantic
  6. 06

    Duke most wanted

    Celeste Bradley

    A sparkling, banter-filled romp where comfortable friendship ignites into unexpected, high-stakes passion.

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    • swoony
    • cozy
    • playful
    • romantic
  7. 07

    The devilish pleasures of a Duke

    Jillian Hunter

    A swoony, scandalous historical romance where strict propriety collides with irresistible temptation.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
    • romantic
  8. 08

    The Secret Wedding

    Jo Beverley

    A dramatic historical romance built on the tension of a surprise reunion and a fierce battle for independence.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • second chances
  9. 09

    Lady Sophia's Lover

    Lisa Kleypas

    A masterclass in simmering tension where calculated revenge melts into desperate, all-consuming passion.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  10. 10

    To seduce a sinner

    Elizabeth Hoyt · 2008

    A deliciously angsty marriage of convenience where a tortured rake decides to seduce his own surprisingly passionate wife.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  11. 11

    Courting Christina

    Claudette Williams

    A breezy, banter-filled Regency romp where a haughty lord's attempt to polish a spirited tomboy backfires into unexpected romance.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • playful
    • romantic
  12. 12

    This Duchess of Mine

    Eloisa James

    A sparkling, emotionally charged dance of wits between estranged spouses rediscovering the fire in their marriage.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • romantic
    • second chances

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