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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
  1. 01

    Temporary wife

    Samantha Holder

    A cozy, snowbound marriage of convenience that slowly melts into genuine, heartwarming affection.

    Shares:
    • wry
    • playful
  2. 02

    The Counterfeit Marriage

    Joan Wolf

    A turbulent, old-school Regency romance where bitter enmity slowly burns into undeniable passion.

    Feels:
    • fraught
    • tense
    • romantic
  3. 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.

    Shares:
    • wry
    • playful
  4. 04

    The Last-Minute Marriage

    Marion Lennox

    A heartwarming, opposites-attract romance where a pragmatic contract slowly melts into genuine affection.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • romantic
    • comforting
  5. 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.

    Shares:
    • wry
    • charming
  6. 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.

    Shares:
    • spirited
    • playful
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • spirited
    • playful
    • charming
  8. 08

    Slightly Married

    Mary Balogh · 2003

    A tender, slow-burn marriage of convenience where rigid duty melts into profound, unexpected devotion.

    Shares:
    • duty versus desire
  9. 09

    A Belated Bride

    Karen Hawkins

    A spirited historical romance where lingering resentment collides with undeniable chemistry in a delightful forced-marriage scenario.

    Shares:
    • spirited
    • playful
  10. 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.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • accidental intimacy
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • playful
  12. 12

    The Convenient Marriage

    Georgette Heyer

    A sparkling, witty romp through Georgian society where a pragmatic bargain slowly blossoms into genuine love.

    Shares:
    • theatrical
    • wry
    • playful

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