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A spirited battle of wills between a destitute widow and an arrogant lord, wrapped in the delightful tension of a Regency scandal. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Runaway Heiress.
- cozy yet tense
- swoony
- gossipy
- 01
The Runaway Heart
Martha Powers · 1990
A sweet, old-fashioned Regency romp where a desperate escape blossoms into a cozy, unexpected sanctuary.
- 02
Lady Runaway
Claudette Williams
A sparkling, quick-witted romp through London high society where a spirited country mouse turns the tables on a jaded rake.
- 03
The Runaway Duke
Julie Anne Long
A spirited historical road trip where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a passionate, witty romance.
- 04
Runaway Bride
Hodge, Joan Aiken · 1975
A lively Regency romp where a defiant heiress trades her fortune for freedom, only to stumble into unexpected romantic entanglements.
- 05
The Society Catch
Louise Allen
A delightful, fast-paced Regency romp where the exhausting pursuit of perfection is gleefully abandoned for the thrill of misbehavior and a cross-country chase.
- 06
The Earl's Runaway Bride
Sarah Mallory
A dramatic, yearning Regency romance where a haunted past collides with a passionate, unexpected reunion on the dance floor.
- 07
The Unwilling Heiress
Sandra Heath · 1981
A cozy, Cinderella-esque Regency romp where a desperate night in the rain leads to unexpected fortune, eccentric benefactors, and charming romance.
- 08
The Notorious Marquess
Marlene Suson
A sparkling, banter-filled carriage ride through Regency society where a scandalous reputation meets its match in quiet competence.
- 09
Infamous Isabelle
Margaret Summerville
A sparkling, banter-filled romp where strict propriety collides with mischievous charm.
- 10
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.
- 11
The Lilac Garland
Nancy Richards-Akers
A warm-hearted, spirited Regency romp where past heartbreak transforms into a second chance amidst a delightfully chaotic household of strays.
- 12
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.











