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Books like The Foundling

A sparkling, affectionate romp about a stifled duke who sneaks out of his gilded cage and accidentally adopts a chaotic cast of misfits. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Foundling.

  • cheerful
  • cozy
  • theatrical
  • breezy
  1. 01

    Charity Girl

    Georgette Heyer

    A sparkling, fast-paced comedy of manners where a chaotic rescue mission paves the way for a quiet, friends-to-lovers romance.

    Shares:
    • cheerful
    • cozy
    • wry
    • affectionate
  2. 02

    April Lady

    Georgette Heyer

    A sparkling comedy of manners where unspoken love and mounting debts create a delightful tangle of Regency misunderstandings.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • theatrical
    • wry
    • affectionate
  3. 03

    The Dutiful Duke

    Joan Overfield

    A spirited governess and a melancholic lord find unexpected joy and a makeshift family in this charming, banter-filled Regency romance.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • lighthearted
  4. 04

    The Gypsy Duchess

    Nadine Miller

    A classic, tension-filled Regency romance where bitter vengeance slowly melts into undeniable desire.

    Feels:
    • tense
    • romantic
    • charged
  5. 05

    Love's Charade

    Jane Feather

    A spirited, old-school historical romp where a street-urchin disguise gives way to sweeping, high-stakes passion.

    Shares:
    • wry
  6. 06

    Love for Sale

    Barbara Cartland · 1980

    A classic historical romance where a desperate charade between a cynical duke and an innocent runaway blossoms into genuine devotion.

    Feels:
    • swoony
    • glamorous
    • perilous
  7. 07

    The Runaway Duke

    Julie Anne Long

    A spirited historical road trip where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a passionate, witty romance.

    Shares:
    • breezy
    • wry
  8. 08

    Desire of the Heart

    Barbara Cartland · 1966

    A glittering Edwardian masquerade where heartbreak fuels a daring transformation in the name of love.

    Shares:
    • theatrical
  9. 09

    The Lost Garden

    Jane Aiken Hodge · 1982

    A lively Regency romp through hostile households and hasty elopements, where a charming heroine must untangle a web of high-society secrets.

    Shares:
    • theatrical
    • wry
    • lighthearted
  10. 10

    To love a thief

    Julie Anne Long

    A sparkling, witty historical romance that wraps a classic Pygmalion transformation in layers of genuine warmth and undeniable chemistry.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • wry
    • affectionate
    • sparkling
  11. 11

    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:
    • cheerful
    • breezy
    • lighthearted
  12. 12

    A Reformed Rake

    Jeanne Savery

    A sparkling, road-trip Regency romp where witty banter and unexpected danger pave the way to love.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • breezy
    • lighthearted

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