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A sparkling, twisty Regency romp where a pragmatic scheme spirals into delightful chaos and unexpected romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Five-Minute Marriage.
- spirited
- theatrical
- cozy-yet-perilous
- 01
Temporary wife
Samantha Holder
A cozy, snowbound marriage of convenience that slowly melts into genuine, heartwarming affection.
- 02
The Counterfeit Marriage
Joan Wolf
A turbulent, old-school Regency romance where bitter enmity slowly burns into undeniable passion.
- 03
Kissing Cousins
Joan Smith
A delightfully witty romp where a stuffy gentleman's rigid rules are dismantled by a chaotic road trip and a spirited companion.
- 04
The Last-Minute Marriage
Marion Lennox
A heartwarming, opposites-attract romance where a pragmatic contract slowly melts into genuine affection.
- 05
A Chance Encounter
Gayle Buck · 1991
A classic Regency romp where a desperate lord's impulsive bid for freedom sparks an entirely unexpected romance.
- 06
Kiss Me, Annabel
Eloisa James · 2005
A playful Regency romp where pragmatic marriage plans are derailed by a carriage ride, forced proximity, and irresistible banter.
- 07
Runaway Bride
Hodge, Joan Aiken · 1975
A lively Regency romp where a defiant heiress trades her fortune for freedom, only to stumble into unexpected romantic entanglements.
- 08
Slightly Married
Mary Balogh · 2003
A tender, slow-burn marriage of convenience where rigid duty melts into profound, unexpected devotion.
- 09
A Belated Bride
Karen Hawkins
A spirited historical romance where lingering resentment collides with undeniable chemistry in a delightful forced-marriage scenario.
- 10
The Abduction of Julia
Karen Hawkins
A delightful romp of mistaken identity, forced proximity, and a marriage of convenience that unexpectedly bursts into genuine passion.
- 11
The Wedding Clause
Debbie Raleigh
A delightful battle of wits where an inheritance scheme forces two stubborn adversaries to realize their mutual disdain is actually a fiery attraction.
- 12
The Convenient Marriage
Georgette Heyer
A sparkling, witty romp through Georgian society where a pragmatic bargain slowly blossoms into genuine love.











