Books like The Late Lord Latimer

A delightful Regency romp where a desperate ruse leads to tangled engagements and unexpected romance in London high society. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Late Lord Latimer.

escapist
charming
theatrical

01
The Earl's Invention
Diana Campbell
A sparkling, farcical romp through Regency society where a pragmatic charade inevitably gives way to genuine romance.
Shares:
- theatrical
- playful
- lighthearted
02
The reluctant Cyprian
Diana Campbell
A delightful romantic farce built on mistaken identity, double lives, and the perilous inconvenience of falling in love.
Shares:
- theatrical
- romantic
- playful
- lighthearted
03
A Very Proper Widow
Laura Matthews
A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.
Feels:
- cozy
- domestic
- warm
04
The Marriage Wager (Matchmakers)
Candace Camp
A sparkling, swoon-worthy Cinderella tale where a quiet wallflower learns her own worth and brings a notorious rake to his knees.
Shares:
- charming
- romantic
- lighthearted
05
The Devil's Bargain
Edith Layton
A classic Regency tale of a fake courtship that slowly unravels a dark rogue's vengeful heart.
Shares:
- romantic
06
Miss Lacey's Last Fling
Candice Hern
A glittering, heady romp through Regency London where the assumption of a ticking clock grants a country mouse the ultimate freedom to misbehave.
Shares:
- romantic
- playful
07
The Improper Proposal
Anthea Malcolm
A theatrical Regency romance where a marriage of convenience becomes the ultimate shield for a secret, desperate love.
Shares:
- theatrical
- romantic
08
An Independent Woman
Candace Camp
A marriage of convenience blossoms into true love amidst the sudden peril of a wedding-day murder.
Shares:
- romantic
09
To Tempt a Gentleman
Kate Huntington
A cozy, traditional Regency romance where domestic competence and gentle proximity blossom into a sweet second chance at love.
Shares:
- lighthearted
10
Lady Miranda's Masquerade
Lynn Collum
A delightful, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate lie snowballs into a charming comedy of errors and unexpected romance.
Shares:
- escapist
- romantic
- playful
- lighthearted
11
Heart's Deceit
Alana Clayton
A classic tale of mistaken identity where drawing-room manners conceal deadly secrets and a simmering, forbidden romance.
Shares:
- romantic
- hidden identities
12
Pursuing Priscilla
Emily Hendrickson
A sparkling, sweet historical romp where rigid propriety meets delightful, unexpected mischief.
Shares:
- playful
- lighthearted

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