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A delightfully spooky Regency romp where sharp wits and simmering chemistry banish the ghosts of a scandalous past. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Wicked Widow.

  • gaslit
  • cozy-gothic
  • romantic
  • mysterious
  1. 01

    Dangerous

    Amanda Quick

    A thrilling Regency romance that sweeps from glittering ballrooms to shadowy estates, fueled by reckless courage and protective passion.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • suspenseful
  2. 02

    Garden of Lies

    Jayne Ann Krentz

    A crackling, gaslamp-lit dance of witty banter, deadly secrets, and slow-burn romance.

    Shares:
    • suspenseful
  3. 03

    The Willful Widow

    Evelyn Richardson

    A sparkling, drawing-room dance of wits between a pragmatic widow and a determined rake.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  4. 04

    The River Knows

    Amanda Quick

    A crackling blend of foggy Victorian suspense, antiquarian bookshops, and razor-sharp romantic banter.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • witty
    • suspenseful
    • arch
  5. 05

    Our Wicked Mistake

    Emma Wildes

    A shadowy, suspense-laced historical romance where bitter enmity slowly melts into fiery passion under the pressure of a deadly mystery.

    Shares:
    • witty
    • suspenseful
  6. 06

    Bridal Jitters (Ghost Hunters)

    Jayne Castle · 2005

    A shadowy descent into a psychic underworld where professional boundaries dissolve into vibrant romance.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • mysterious
  7. 07

    The Perils of Pleasure

    Julie Anne Long

    A swashbuckling, banter-filled historical romance where survival requires trusting the very person you were hired to kidnap.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • witty
    • suspenseful
  8. 08

    The Scandalous Widow

    Evelyn Richardson

    A charming Regency romance about reclaiming one's independence and daring to risk the heart a second time.

    Shares:
    • romantic
  9. 09

    A Very Proper Widow

    Laura Matthews

    A soothing, domestic Regency romance where quiet competence and mutual respect blossom into lasting love.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • domestic
    • warm
  10. 10

    The Wedding Night

    Jayne Ann Krentz · 2001

    A high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse where corporate espionage meets the ultimate test of romantic trust.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • suspenseful
  11. 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.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • playful
    • arch
  12. 12

    Tall, dark, and wicked

    Madeline Hunter

    A sophisticated, slow-burn battle of wits where legal adversaries discover the intoxicating danger of intellectual and physical surrender.

    Shares:
    • romantic
    • intellectual equals

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