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A sparkling Regency romp where a desperate social deception spirals into a fake engagement and unexpected peril. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Flirt.

  • romantic
  • theatrical
  • perilous
  • glittering
  1. 01

    Those Endearing Young Charms

    Marion Chesney · 1986

    A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a disastrously misguided scheme paves the way for an unexpected, hard-won romance.

    Shares:
    • theatrical
    • playful
    • wry
  2. 02

    Lady Fortescue Steps Out

    Marion Chesney · 1992

    A delightful, witty romp through Regency London where a band of impoverished aristocrats turn societal rules upside down to survive.

    Shares:
    • wry
  3. 03

    My dear Duchess

    Ann Fairfax · 1980

    A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate marriage of convenience blossoms into a battle of wits and genuine affection.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • wry
    • marriage of convenience
  4. 04

    The Marriage Mart

    Elizabeth Chater · 1983

    A sparkling, old-school Regency romp where sharp wits and bruised egos collide in the glittering ballrooms of London.

    Shares:
    • theatrical
    • playful
    • dramatic
    • wry
  5. 05

    The First Rebellion

    M. C. Beaton

    A sparkling, witty romp where staunchly held ideals collide delightfully with undeniable romantic chemistry.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • wry
  6. 06

    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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • theatrical
    • playful
    • wry
  7. 07

    The Misfit Marquess

    Teresa DesJardien · 1999

    A sweet, witty masquerade where a desperate heroine hides behind eccentricity to win the protection of a noble lord.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  8. 08

    The Unsuitable Miss Martingale

    Barbara Hazard · 2001

    A sparkling, traditional Regency romp where a refreshingly blunt heroine turns polite society and a stoic viscount completely upside down.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  9. 09

    The Runaway Heiress

    Lillian Cheatham

    A spirited battle of wills between a destitute widow and an arrogant lord, wrapped in the delightful tension of a Regency scandal.

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

    The Earl's Fancy

    Charlotte Hines

    A delightfully witty romp where a resigned older sister accidentally wins the heart of a teasing earl through sheer exasperation and undignified scrapes.

    Shares:
    • playful
    • wry
  11. 11

    The Lady is Tempted

    Cathy Maxwell

    A classic, swoon-worthy Regency romp where a snowbound inn and a scandalous proposition ignite a passionate chase across London.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  12. 12

    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:
    • romantic
    • playful

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