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A charming Regency romp where a meddling daughter's matchmaking turns a quiet widow's world upside down and melts a jaded bachelor's heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The First Waltz.
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- lighthearted
- warm
- 01
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.
- 02
The London Belle
Shirley Kennedy
A tender, classic Regency romance where a scholarly wallflower and a grieving child help a notorious rake discover his heart.
- 03
Debutante in the Regency Ballroom
Anne Herries
A glittering, swoon-worthy twirl through the London season where innocent hearts melt the iciest of aristocratic facades.
- 04
The Devil's Waltz
Anne Stuart · 2006
A delicious battle of wits where a cynical rogue and a fiercely protective spinster accidentally fall for each other.
- 05
The Unflappable Miss Fairchild
Regina Scott
A delightful Regency romp where steadfast propriety collides with chaotic charm, proving that the most sensible hearts sometimes crave a little wildness.
- 06
The Last Waltz
Dorothy Mack · 1986
A sweeping, traditional romance where quiet longing dances against the tense, glittering backdrop of impending war.
- 07
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.
- 08
At the Bride Hunt Ball
Olivia Parker
A sparkling battle of wits where a cynical rake and a reluctant wallflower accidentally fall in love amidst the glittering chaos of the marriage mart.
- 09
The Belle of Bath
Dorothy Mack · 1981
A charming game of hide-and-seek wrapped in gray powder and Regency manners.
- 10
Regency Masquerade
Rachelle Edwards
A charming, old-school romp through the ton where sudden wealth meets the cautious hope of a second chance at love.
- 11
Dance for a Lady
Eileen Jackson
A classic, dramatic romp through Georgian England featuring a runaway heroine, a scandalous rake, and a whirlwind of high-society peril.
- 12
Waltz with a Stranger
Martha Lou Thomas
A charming, witty Regency romance where a quiet library waltz sparks a journey from societal invisibility to joyful love.











