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A classic Regency romance where rigid societal expectations and practical lists melt away in the face of unexpected, undeniable attraction. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Marriage List.
- swoony
- yearning
- traditional
- hopeful
- 01
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.
- 02
The Belle of Bath
Dorothy Mack · 1981
A charming game of hide-and-seek wrapped in gray powder and Regency manners.
- 03
Miss Tibbles' Folly
April Kihlstrom
A charming, warm-hearted Regency romance about a formidable governess discovering that a second chance at love is worth defying society for.
- 04
The Viscount's Wicked Ways
Anne Mallory
A brooding historical romance wrapped in shadows, secrets, and the dangerous temptation of an unexpected guest.
- 05
The Marriage Mart
Elizabeth Chater · 1983
A sparkling, old-school Regency romp where sharp wits and bruised egos collide in the glittering ballrooms of London.
- 06
To Marry a Marquess
McCarthy
A tender Regency romance where a solemn promise to a dying friend slowly thaws two guarded hearts.
- 07
An Unlikely Father
Lynn Collum
A heartwarming, traditional Regency romp where a capable heroine and three spirited children melt the heart of an insufferable rake.
- 08
The Arrangement
Mary Balogh
A tender, slow-burn marriage of convenience where quiet companionship slowly thaws into deep, healing passion.
- 09
The Willful Wife
Margaret Westhaven
A quiet, character-driven exploration of a marriage that begins in absence and slowly blossoms into genuine partnership.
- 10
A Radical Arrangement
Jane Ashford
A sparkling battle of wills that transforms the constraints of an arranged marriage into a liberating romance.
- 11
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.
- 12
The Lady is Tempted
Cathy Maxwell
A classic, swoon-worthy Regency romp where a snowbound inn and a scandalous proposition ignite a passionate chase across London.
