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A charming, class-crossing Regency romance where a cynical lord is utterly undone by a tall, practical steward's daughter. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Love-Shy Lord.

  • cozy
  • swoony
  • hopeful
  • charming
  1. 01

    The Marquis Takes a Bride

    Marion Chesney · 1982

    A frothy, witty romp through Regency society where a marriage of convenience leads to unexpected romantic entanglements.

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    • cozy
    • charming
    • romantic
    • playful
  2. 02

    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
    • hopeful
    • charming
    • romantic
  3. 03

    The Undaunted Bride

    Miranda Cameron

    A classic battle of wills where fierce pride slowly melts into hard-won affection within the confines of a forced marriage.

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    • romantic
    • earnest
  4. 04

    A Lady's Proposal

    Jeanne Savery

    A charming, suspense-tinged Regency romp where a practical heiress must woo a stubbornly honorable lord.

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    • cozy
    • charming
    • romantic
    • earnest
  5. 05

    The Misfit Marquess

    Teresa DesJardien · 1999

    A sweet, witty masquerade where a desperate heroine hides behind eccentricity to win the protection of a noble lord.

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    • cozy
    • charming
    • romantic
    • earnest
  6. 06

    The Bartered Bride

    Elizabeth Mansfield

    A tender, slow-burn exploration of a marriage of convenience where quiet devotion must overcome stubborn cynicism.

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    • romantic
    • earnest
  7. 07

    The Gallant Lord Ives

    Emily Hendrickson

    A sweet, gentle Regency tale about a quiet wallflower finding her voice and her heart amid the glittering ballrooms of London.

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    • cozy
    • hopeful
    • charming
    • earnest
  8. 08

    The viscount in her bedroom

    Gayle Callen

    A tender, slow-burn historical romance about finding passion and healing in the quiet corners of a secluded estate.

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    • cozy
    • hopeful
    • romantic
    • earnest
  9. 09

    The Marriage Gamble

    Sarah Eagle · 1992

    A spirited Regency romp where a fake engagement sparks a very real battle of wits and hearts.

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    • charming
    • romantic
    • playful
  10. 10

    A Most Unusual Lady

    Janet Grace

    A charming Regency romp where stubborn independence meets protective devotion.

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    • cozy
    • charming
    • romantic
  11. 11

    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.

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    • cozy
    • charming
    • romantic
    • playful
  12. 12

    Marriage by Consent

    Elizabeth Hewitt

    A sparkling, battle-of-wits Regency romp where a fiercely independent heroine juggles two very different, very persistent suitors.

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    • romantic
    • playful

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