Books like The devil's protection

A delightful romp through Regency England and glittering Vienna, where a marriage of convenience slowly thaws into genuine affection. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The devil's protection.

cozy
charming
escapist
sweeping

01
Devilish
Jo Beverley
A fiery battle of wills melts into passionate surrender in this intense historical romance.
Shares:
- sweeping
- romantic
02
A Scandalous Engagement
Cathy Williams
A high-stakes battle of wills where mutual suspicion ignites into an undeniable, scandalous passion.
Shares:
- earnest
03
A Reluctant Bride
Fenella Miller
A cozy, traditional Regency romp where fierce independence clashes with unexpected attraction amidst drawing-room misunderstandings.
Shares:
- cozy
- witty
- romantic
- lighthearted
04
Lucy's Scoundrel
Barbara Neil
A sparkling, witty romp through high society where a cynical bargain inevitably gives way to genuine romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
05
Miss Verey's Proposal
Nicola Cornick
A sparkling Regency romp where a battle of wits over an unwanted betrothal turns into an irresistible, unintended romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- witty
- romantic
- lighthearted
06
Those Endearing Young Charms
Marion Chesney · 1986
A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a disastrously misguided scheme paves the way for an unexpected, hard-won romance.
Shares:
- cozy
- lighthearted
07
A Devilish Dilemma
Judith A. Lansdowne
A sparkling, banter-filled romp where practicality collides with scandalous charm.
Shares:
- cozy
- charming
- witty
- romantic
08
Devil in Winter
Jayne Ann Krentz
A deliciously tense marriage of convenience that melts into a fiercely tender story of a notorious scoundrel undone by a quiet wallflower.
Shares:
- cozy
- witty
- earnest
- romantic
09
Regency Buck
Georgette Heyer
A sparkling battle of wits set against the glittering, meticulously detailed backdrop of high-society London.
Feels:
- elegant
- lively
- drawing-room cozy
10
Dangerous Joy
Jo Beverley
A mist-shrouded historical romance where a desperate charade ignites into a forbidden, high-stakes passion.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
11
Suddenly
Candace Camp
A cynical rake and a spirited innocent strike a playful bargain that unexpectedly melts into profound, high-stakes romance.
Shares:
- witty
- earnest
- romantic
12
The wicked godmother
Marion Chesney · 1987
A delightfully chaotic romp through Regency London where unruly pets and mistaken intentions lead to unexpected love.
Shares:
- cozy
- lighthearted

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