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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.

  • elegant
  • lighthearted
  • warm
  1. 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.

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    • lighthearted
    • playful
    • wry
    • romantic
  2. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  3. 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.

    Shares:
    • charming
    • romantic
  4. 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.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • playful
    • romantic
  5. 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.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • charming
    • playful
    • romantic
  6. 06

    The Last Waltz

    Dorothy Mack · 1986

    A sweeping, traditional romance where quiet longing dances against the tense, glittering backdrop of impending war.

    Shares:
    • elegant
    • romantic
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • playful
    • romantic
  8. 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.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • romantic
  9. 09

    The Belle of Bath

    Dorothy Mack · 1981

    A charming game of hide-and-seek wrapped in gray powder and Regency manners.

    Shares:
    • charming
    • playful
    • wry
    • romantic
  10. 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.

    Shares:
    • charming
    • wry
    • romantic
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  12. 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.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • charming
    • wry
    • romantic

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