Books like The Hidden Heart

A cozy, traditional Regency romp where a sensible heroine's secret longing collides with a fake engagement. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Hidden Heart.

cozy
genteel
wistful

01
Lord Darlington's Darling
Gayle Buck · 2002
A sparkling and amusing romp through the London season, where contrasting personalities navigate high society toward a delightfully inevitable romantic end.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- social maneuvering
02
Lady Althea's Bargain
Gayle Buck · 1995
A sweeping Regency romance where a desperate marriage of convenience becomes a journey of unexpected passion and wartime adventure.
Feels:
- sweeping
- anxious
- tender
03
The Duke in Disguise
Gayle Callen
A swoony, secret-identity historical romance where a perceptive governess falls for a charming rogue masquerading as a notorious duke.
Feels:
- swoony
- secretive
- warm
04
The Heart's Desire (The Heart's series)
Gayle Wilson
A poignant historical romance where the shadows of war and espionage meet the slow, tender dismantling of a cynical heart.
Feels:
- somber
- tense
- romantic
05
A Deceitful Heart
Karla Hocker
A sparkling battle of wits where mutual suspicion masks an undeniable, simmering attraction.
Feels:
- sparkling
- romantic
- combative
06
No Ordinary Groom
Gayle Callen
A charming historical romance built on the delicious tension of a capable man hiding behind a foolish facade to win a spirited bride.
Shares:
- lighthearted
07
The Masquerading Heart
Caroline Courtney
A frothy, fast-paced romp through the London Season fueled by mistaken identity and long-held romantic grudges.
Shares:
- cozy
- wry
- lighthearted
08
Double Deceit
Emily Hendrickson
A lively Regency romp where a well-intentioned web of seduction and deceit tangles into unexpected romance.
Shares:
- wry
- lighthearted
09
Hidden Love
Carole Mortimer
A whirlwind of vintage romantic angst where overwhelming physical passion collides with stubborn pride and deep-seated mistrust.
Feels:
- turbulent
- passionate
- tense
10
The Improper Proposal
Anthea Malcolm
A theatrical Regency romance where a marriage of convenience becomes the ultimate shield for a secret, desperate love.
Feels:
- swoony
- tense
- elegant
11
The False Fiancee
Emma Lange
A theatrical Regency romp where a desperate masquerade blurs the line between a staged romance and genuine temptation.
Shares:
- wry
- fake relationship
12
The Secret Bluestocking
Eileen Jackson
A sparkling battle of wits where a heroine's secret intellect becomes the ultimate weapon of seduction.
Shares:
- cozy
- wry
- lighthearted

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