9 Regency Romances That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty

9 Regency Romances That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty

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People love to read historical romance novels because they offer a form of escapism and a glimpse of what it was like to live in the past. A lot of novels under this genre are set in early 19th century Great Britain, during a time period known as the Regency Era. These books often make subtle references to the social issues of that time and some even feature real historical figures, such as Beau Brummell, a close friend of the Prince Regent.

With that in mind, we've created a list of nine Regency romances that will make you feel like royalty. Take note that this list is done in no particular order.

First up, at #1, is "Ravished" by Amanda Quick. It features Harriet Pomeroy, a woman who's obsessively fascinated with fossils. While hunting for fossils, she learns that thieves are using a certain cave as their hideout. Because of this, she calls for the help of the viscount and landowner, Gideon Westbrook.

Because of this, she calls for the help of the viscount and landowner, Gideon Westbrook.

Gideon is an intimidating man with a tarnished reputation and scarred face, but this doesn't faze Harriet. Despite their personal issues and quirks, they start falling for one another. Now they have to work together to solve the mystery regarding the thieves while trying to keep their relationship intact.

Second, at #2, is "The Secret Of Flirting" by Sabrina Jeffries. It revolves around Gregory Vyse, a baron who once flirted with a French actress named Monique Servais. A few years after his brief affair with the actress, he meets the Princess of Chanay, whom he immediately recognizes as the same woman he encountered in the past. It's a story full of mystery and intrigue, and throughout the novel, Vyse has to figure out why Monique is impersonating a princess.

At #3, we have "Born To Be Wilde." Written by Eloisa James, it's the third entry of her "The Wildes of Lindow Castle" series. It features Lavinia Gray, a woman whose financial struggles have caused her to propose to one of the richest men in England, Parth Sterling. Since Parth already plans on courting someone else, he instead offers to help her find a suitable husband. Conflict arises when he starts falling for Lavinia, who's also clearly interested in him.

Since Parth already plans on courting someone else, he instead offers to help her find a suitable husband.

Next, at #4, is "Duke of Desire" by Elizabeth Hoyt. Part of Hoyt's "Maiden Lane" series, it revolves around a woman named Iris and the Duke of Dyemore, Raphael. Mistakenly kidnapped by the Lords of Chaos, Iris is set to be sacrificed as part of an elaborate plot to enact revenge on the Duke of Kyle. Luckily for her, Raphael, who infiltrated the evil group prior to the kidnapping, rescues her and keeps her safe by asking for her hand in marriage.

It's a story that explores dark and mature themes, and the mystery surrounding the leader of the Lords of Chaos is sure to keep you on your toes.

At #5 is "The Duchess Deal" by Tessa Dare. It's mainly about the Duke of Ashbury, whose fiance turned her back on him. Desperate to produce an heir, he proposes a marriage of convenience to Emma Gladstone, the seamstress who worked on his ex-fiance's wedding gown. As a couple, they agree on a strict set of rules that reminds them that their marriage is only a product of necessity, but this doesn't stop them from developing feelings for each other over time.

It's mainly about the Duke of Ashbury, whose fiance turned her back on him.

Next up, at #6, is Lorraine Heath's "Gentlemen Prefer Heiresses." This steamy novella revolves around the unlikely relationship between an American heiress named Gina Hammersley and the second son of the Duke of Greystone, Andrew Mabry. After being caught in a scandalous situation, the two of them are suddenly forced to decide whether or not they should get married.

Next, at #7, is "It's Always Been You" by Victoria Dahl. It features a man named Aidan York, who spent several years of his life grieving over the death of Kate Hamilton, the woman he loved. One day, Aiden suddenly finds out that she never actually died and has been living a secret life for the past decade. It's a story about two damaged individuals reuniting after years of misery, and the mystery surrounding Kate is sure to keep readers hooked.

At #8 is "The Prince's Bride" by Julianne MacLean. It's the final entry of MacLean's "The Royal Trilogy," and it tells the tale of two unlikely lovers, Veronique Montagne and Prince Nicholas of Petersbourg. Veronique is forced to kidnap Nicholas in order to pay off her family's debt, but she immediately finds herself drawn to his charm, and she helps him escape. Despite their differences, both of them are extremely attracted to each other, and this dynamic drives their relationship forward throughout the story.

Veronique is forced to kidnap Nicholas in order to pay off her family's debt, but she immediately finds herself drawn to his charm, and she helps him escape.

Finally, at #9, is "Lord Of The Privateers" by Stephanie Laurens. It's the thrilling conclusion to Laurens' "The Adventurers Quartet" series, and it tells the story of Royd, the eldest of the seafaring Frobisher brothers. The Frobishers are on a mission to apprehend a group of slavers and rescue kidnapped English colonists in Africa.

Isobel Carmichael, who has a romantic history with Royd, insists that they take her along because her cousin is among the captives they have to rescue. Now, Royd has to deal with the pressure of maintaining an entire fleet while also trying to rekindle the spark between him and the woman he once loved.