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A theatrical Regency romp where drawing-room schemes give way to the simmering tension of a second-chance romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The House Party.

  • theatrical
  • scandalous
  • nostalgic
  1. 01

    The Reluctant Rake

    Jeanne Savery

    A sparkling Regency romp where a proper lady and a misunderstood rogue must match wits to save a friend and end up losing their hearts.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  2. 02

    A Love for Lydia

    Jeanne Savery

    A warm, traditional Regency romance where a fiercely protective sister must learn to trust that she is loved for herself, not her unexpected fortune.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  3. 03

    The Chadwick Ring

    Julia Jeffries

    A deliciously scandalous Regency romp where a crumbling marriage must survive mistresses, meddling step-sons, and the ton's wagging tongues.

    Shares:
    • scandalous
    • dramatic
    • romantic
    • wry
  4. 04

    The Bartered Bridegroom

    Teresa DesJardien · 2000

    A delightful romp through Regency society where a scandalous wager and a fake betrothal gallop into unexpected true love.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  5. 05

    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:
    • theatrical
    • romantic
    • playful
    • wry
  6. 06

    Regency Masquerade

    Rachelle Edwards

    A charming, old-school romp through the ton where sudden wealth meets the cautious hope of a second chance at love.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • wry
  7. 07

    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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  8. 08

    A Scandalous Bargain

    Miranda Cameron

    A classic battle of wills where desperate family loyalty collides with the dangerous allure of a notorious rake.

    Shares:
    • scandalous
    • dramatic
    • romantic
  9. 09

    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
  10. 10

    The Viscount's Wicked Ways

    Anne Mallory

    A brooding historical romance wrapped in shadows, secrets, and the dangerous temptation of an unexpected guest.

    Feels:
    • gloomy
    • tense
    • sensual
  11. 11

    What the Duke Desires

    Jenna Petersen

    A tense, passionate historical romance where the desire for vengeance is eclipsed only by the pull of forbidden attraction.

    Shares:
    • dramatic
    • romantic
  12. 12

    Lord Dragoner's Wife

    Lynn Kerstan · 1999

    A Regency romance of second chances, where an estranged husband and wife must brave scandalous rumors, past hurts, and present dangers to forge a real marriage.

    Shares:
    • romantic

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