Books like The Devil Takes a Bride

A delicious clash of chaos and control where a desperate scheme leads to an unexpectedly passionate marriage of convenience. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Devil Takes a Bride.

swoony
intimate
scandalous
warm

01
The Trouble with Honor
Julia London
A scandalous historical romance where a desperate scheme to save a family legacy ignites an unexpected and dangerous passion.
Shares:
- passionate
- playful
02
The hazards of hunting a duke
Julia London
A sweeping historical romance where a pragmatic marriage of convenience collides with a bitter revenge plot, sparking unexpected passion.
Shares:
- witty
- passionate
- marriage of convenience
03
Devil's Bride and A Rake's Vow
Stephanie Laurens
A sweeping, sensual dance between fiercely independent women and the unapologetically arrogant rakes determined to win them.
Shares:
- swoony
- witty
- passionate
04
The Devil and Miss Webster
Julia Parks
A crackling battle of wits over household ledgers that inevitably sparks into a fiery, undeniable romance.
Shares:
- intimate
- playful
05
The Devil's Bargain
Edith Layton
A classic Regency tale of a fake courtship that slowly unravels a dark rogue's vengeful heart.
Shares:
- swoony
- earnest
06
The smuggler and the society bride
Julia Justiss
A stormy, sensual historical romance where a ruined society darling finds liberation in the arms of a reckless coastal rogue.
Shares:
- passionate
- playful
07
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:
- swoony
- witty
- playful
- marriage of convenience
08
Three Nights with a Scoundrel
Tessa Dare
A witty, suspenseful historical romance where a polished rogue's quest for justice collides with a determined woman's quest for his heart.
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- swoony
- witty
- passionate
09
The Duchess Deal
Tessa Dare
A sparkling, banter-filled marriage of convenience that proves laughter is the best balm for a scarred heart.
Shares:
- swoony
- playful
- marriage of convenience
10
What the Duke Desires
Jenna Petersen
A tense, passionate historical romance where the desire for vengeance is eclipsed only by the pull of forbidden attraction.
Shares:
- swoony
- passionate
11
The Duke is Mine
Eloisa James
A sparkling, sensual romp that turns a classic fairy tale into a witty exploration of duty, desire, and the perfect mattress.
Shares:
- swoony
- witty
- playful
- duty versus desire
12
Ways to Be Wicked
Julie Anne Long
A fiery, banter-filled historical romance set against the boisterous backdrop of the London theater.
Shares:
- witty
- passionate
- playful

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