Books like The Kissing Bough

A sparkling, snow-dusted country house romance where witty banter and festive jealousy melt into cozy holiday cheer. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Kissing Bough.

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festive
sparkling
cheerful

01
Kissing Cousins
Joan Smith
A delightfully witty romp where a stuffy gentleman's rigid rules are dismantled by a chaotic road trip and a spirited companion.
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- cozy
- cheerful
- witty
- lighthearted
02
The Savage Lord Griffin
Joan Smith
A sparkling, witty romp where a wild returned traveler realizes his true match is the charming younger sister he has been entirely overlooking.
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- cozy
- sparkling
- cheerful
- witty
03
Christmas Beau
Mary Balogh
A wintry, emotionally rich Regency romance where past regrets and lingering resentments melt into a hard-won second chance.
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- festive
- romantic
04
Mistletoe Mischief
Sandra Heath · 2000
A cozy Regency romance where stubborn social prejudices melt away under the warmth of holiday magic.
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- cozy
- festive
- romantic
- holiday magic
05
After the Kiss
Joan Johnston
A sweeping, shadow-drenched historical romance where an outspoken heroine confronts a wounded, brooding duke.
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- romantic
06
The Prodigal Spinster
Joan Overfield
A cozy, character-driven Regency romance where prickly pride slowly melts into unexpected, deep-rooted affection.
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- cozy
07
Under the Mistletoe
Mary Balogh · 2003
A crackling fire and a cup of spiced wine in book form, offering quiet reunions and tender second chances.
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- cozy
- festive
- holiday magic
08
Marian's Christmas Wish
Carla Kelly
A cozy, festive romp that balances the pragmatic realities of Regency marriage with the heartwarming magic of unexpected love.
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- cozy
- festive
- witty
09
Mistletoe and Folly
Marian Devon · 1991
A crackling, festive battle of wits set against the cozy backdrop of a Regency Christmas house party.
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- cozy
- festive
- cheerful
- lighthearted
10
The Marquis' Kiss
Regina Scott
A charming Regency romp where a seemingly perfect lord's hidden vulnerability meets an eccentric heroine's unexpected grace.
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- cozy
- lighthearted
- romantic
- pragmatic courtship
11
The Rebellious Ward
Joan Wolf
A sparkling, tension-filled dance of wills between a spirited young woman and the stoic guardian she desperately wants to notice her.
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- sparkling
- witty
- romantic
12
Dangerous Joy
Jo Beverley
A mist-shrouded historical romance where a desperate charade ignites into a forbidden, high-stakes passion.
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- romantic

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