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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
  1. 01

    The Runaway Heart

    Martha Powers · 1990

    A sweet, old-fashioned Regency romp where a desperate escape blossoms into a cozy, unexpected sanctuary.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  2. 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.

    Shares:
    • playful
  3. 03

    The Runaway Duke

    Julie Anne Long

    A spirited historical road trip where forced proximity and hidden identities ignite a passionate, witty romance.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • romantic
    • playful
    • wry
  4. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  5. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
    • wry
  6. 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.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • romantic
    • dramatic
    • second chances
  7. 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.

    Shares:
    • wry
  8. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
    • wry
  9. 09

    Infamous Isabelle

    Margaret Summerville

    A sparkling, banter-filled romp where strict propriety collides with mischievous charm.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
    • wry
  10. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
    • second chances
  12. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful

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