Books like The Very Thought of You

A gentle, time-slipping romance that trades modern cynicism for medieval chivalry and slow-burn sweetness. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Very Thought of You.

cozy
nostalgic
enchanting
warm
sweeping

01
When I Fall in Love
Lynn Kurland · 2007
A sweet, fish-out-of-water time-travel romance that proves chivalry is alive and well in the thirteenth century.
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- cozy
- nostalgic
- earnest
- gentle
02
The More I See You
Lynn Kurland · 1999
A sweeping time-travel romance where modern stubbornness meets medieval armor, resulting in a tender and irresistible emotional surrender.
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- sweeping
- earnest
- romantic
03
Sweet Revenge
Lynsay Sands
A sweeping, steamy Highland romp that balances a quest for vengeance with laugh-out-loud banter and undeniable chemistry.
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- sweeping
- humorous
04
To Scotland, With Love
Karen Hawkins
A delightfully snowy romp where exasperated childhood friends bicker their way into a blazing romance.
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- cozy
- romantic
05
When a Scot Ties the Knot
Tessa Dare
A delightfully absurd and deeply romantic romp where a wildly introverted heroine's fictional safety blanket suddenly manifests as a very real, very grumpy Scottish captain.
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- cozy
- warm
- earnest
- humorous
06
Highland princess
Haywood Smith
A sweeping, action-packed medieval romance where a fierce warrior princess and a brooding knight clash their way to passionate surrender.
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- sweeping
- earnest
- romantic
07
Highlander Ever After
Jennifer Ashley
A steamy, atmospheric Highland romance where clashing cultures and a touch of magic ignite a passionate love story in a crumbling Scottish castle.
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- cozy
- earnest
- whimsical
- romantic
08
To Catch A Highlander
Karen Hawkins
A spirited, high-stakes battle of wits where the ultimate prize is a fiercely guarded heart.
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- cozy
- romantic
09
The Highlander's Bride
Donna Fletcher · 2007
A sweeping, trope-rich Highland romance where a desperate bargain ignites into fierce, unexpected devotion.
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- sweeping
- earnest
- romantic
10
Son of the Morning
Linda Howard
A high-stakes collision of modern danger and medieval passion, wrapped in a sweeping time-travel romance.
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- sweeping
- earnest
11
The Scottish Legacy
Barbara Hazard · 2001
A wintry Scottish house party where starry-eyed romantic fantasies collide with the messy reality of greedy relatives and unexpected rivals.
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- cozy
- earnest
- romantic
12
Until Forever
Johanna Lindsey · 1995
A sweeping, unapologetically dramatic time-travel romance where ancient curses and modern desires collide.
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- sweeping
- earnest

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