Books like The hazards of hunting a duke

A sweeping historical romance where a pragmatic marriage of convenience collides with a bitter revenge plot, sparking unexpected passion. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The hazards of hunting a duke.

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01
The Trouble with Honor
Julia London
A scandalous historical romance where a desperate scheme to save a family legacy ignites an unexpected and dangerous passion.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
02
The Perils of Pursuing a Prince (Desperate Debutantes, Book 2)
Julia London
A rugged, atmospheric romance where forced proximity in a remote Welsh castle sparks a fiery battle of wills.
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- passionate
- sweeping
- romantic
03
The Runaway Duke
Julie Anne Long
A spirited historical road trip where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a passionate, witty romance.
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- romantic
04
Duchess in Love
Eloisa James · 2002
A glittering Regency romp where an estranged husband must woo his own scandalously independent wife.
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- witty
- romantic
- marriage of convenience
05
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.
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- witty
- romantic
- marriage of convenience
06
The Duke
Gaelen Foley
A tense, scandal-laced historical romance where a dangerous charade blurs into undeniable passion against a backdrop of high-society secrets.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic
- romantic
07
What the duke desires
Sabrina Jeffries
A delightful, banter-filled romp through Paris where a fake marriage slowly melts into very real desire.
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- witty
- romantic
08
The Wicked Ways of a Duke
Laura Lee Guhrke
A delightful, tension-laced dance between a cynical fortune hunter and a starry-eyed dreamer.
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- romantic
09
The Dreadful Duke
Barbara Hazard · 1985
A sparkling, battle-of-wills Regency romance where an immovable, independent lady meets an unstoppable, arrogant duke.
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- dramatic
- witty
- romantic
10
Any Duchess Will Do
Tessa Dare
A sparkling, laugh-out-loud romance that wraps a tender emotional core in layers of sharp wit and delightful absurdity.
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- witty
11
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.
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- witty
- romantic
12
Sins of a Wicked Duke
Sophie Jordan
A smoldering, high-stakes dance of disguise and desire in the opulent halls of Regency London.
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- tense
- passionate
- dramatic

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