Books like The Season

A frothy, fast-paced romp through Regency London where ballgowns and witty banter meet murder and mystery. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Season.

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swoony
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01
Eleven scandals to start to win a duke's heart
Sarah MacLean
A sparkling, opposites-attract historical romance where fiery rebellion melts the coldest of aristocratic hearts.
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- sparkling
- swoony
- playful
- witty
02
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Sarah MacLean
A spirited Regency romp about the sheer delight of throwing out the rulebook and falling into the arms of a wicked rogue.
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- swoony
- playful
- witty
- spirited
03
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Kerri Maniscalco
A fog-drenched, blood-spattered romp through Victorian London that balances gruesome forensic science with swoony romantic banter.
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- romantic
04
A curious beginning
Deanna Raybourn
A spirited romp through Victorian England featuring a fiercely independent heroine, a grumpy natural historian, and a deadly mystery.
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- suspenseful
- witty
- spirited
05
A perilous undertaking
Deanna Raybourn
A fiercely witty romp through Victorian London, fueled by crackling banter, deadly secrets, and a heroine who absolutely refuses to behave.
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- spirited
06
When maidens mourn
C. S. Harris
A tense, atmospheric Regency mystery where a honeymoon is derailed by Arthurian legends, missing children, and deadly conspiracies.
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- suspenseful
- romantic
07
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi Lee
A chaotic, swoon-worthy romp across 18th-century Europe fueled by unrequited pining and reckless charm.
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- swoony
- romantic
- coming of age
08
The Luxe (Luxe Series, Book 1)
Anna Godbersen · 2007
A glittering, soapy plunge into the scandalous secrets and forbidden romances of Gilded Age Manhattan's teenage elite.
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- romantic
09
A Wild Pursuit
Eloisa James · 2004
A glittering, banter-filled battle of wills where a scandalous heroine gleefully upends a rigid earl's life.
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- sparkling
- playful
10
The Art of Theft
Sherry Thomas
A glittering, high-stakes Victorian heist where clever women and their loyal allies infiltrate a festive chateau to steal back dangerous secrets.
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- suspenseful
- witty
11
The Seduction of an Unknown Lady
Samantha James
A moonlit historical romance where dangerous secrets meet fierce, protective passion.
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- swoony
- suspenseful
- romantic
12
The Autumn Rose
Fiona Hill
A sparkling, witty romp through the London season that champions the triumph of a spirited underdog.
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- sparkling
- playful

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