Books like Her Secret Affair by Barbara Dawson Smith

Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel by Jane Austen.

A wealthy noblewoman in Regency England marries desert‑rich gambler Drake Wilder to protect her family’s fortune, only to discover he has schemes beyond prosperity. Their marriage, filled with intrigue and unexpected affection, unfolds in scandalous, charming drama.

Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. But the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland and Gabriella, his new ward, throws a wrench into his plans. The governess, feisty and flame-haired, reveals that the girl is in danger, and the mysterious events escalate into a murder mystery at Cleybourne Castle.

A captivating tale of forbidden love and ancient curses in 17th century Ireland.

A pregnant widow’s cold‑blooded husband dies, and she teams up with the last-to-see‑him aristocrat—Lord Kimbrough—to hunt the murderer in Regency England.

A Regency romance where the Duchess of Dunbarton, Hannah Reid, takes on the mute, scandal‑ridden Constantine Huxtable, sparking a scandalous affair that tests virtue, desire and dignity in upper‑class England.

A historical romance about a duke who marries a sick woman and must pretend to be her grieving widower to escape her constant demands.

Ethan Sinclair, the infamous Earle of Chasebourne, finds his world crumbled when Miss Jane Mayhew discovers a child he abandoned on her doorstep. Jane’s sharp wit and determination force Ethan into a conflict between duty, love, and his rogue reputation.

A Duke's temptation: The notorious author of dark romances seeks to change the moral compass of the public, while a devoted fan discovers scandalous secrets about his character.

The Hathaway sisters' younger sister Catherine Marks must confront her feelings for Leo, a brother who proposes a dangerous love that could end her life and jeopardize her family's future.

A love story between a middle-aged man and a young woman from a partisans' family in London, set against the backdrop of the 1970s, exploring the seductive power of storytelling.

A romance story set in Seattle, focusing on the bonds between Militine, a young woman, and Thane, a man with a dark secret, as they navigate the complexities of man-woman relationships and Christian values in a historical context, exploring themes of redemption and the transformative power of friendship and understanding.

A love story between a duchess and a stranger, ensnaring a woman with forbidden passion.

She was a fraud... That's what Zach Burkett thought when he caught sight of Miss Morality Brown testifying at a town revival meeting. A deliciously enticing fraud who would the perfect cover for his scheme to pay back the "godly" folk of Cottonwood Creek for their cruel betrayal. But Zach was wrong: far from being a con, the nearly irresistible angel was a genuine innocent. And only after he's shamelessly tempted her to passion would he discover that he'd endangered his own vengeful heart... He was the answer to her prayers... That's what Morality Brown thought when she gazed up into Zach Burkett's wicked blue eyes. It hardly mattered that the slow-drawling, smooth-talking rogue was a self-confessed sinner, or that she sensed a hidden purpose behind his charm. In his arms, she found the heaven she'd always longed for. But all too soon she'd discover the terrible truth about the man who'd stolen her heart. Scarred by the past, he lives for revenge-and it will take a miracle for love to save his soul...

Rebecca and Rafe face a love triangle in this romantic adventure set in 19th-century London.

After the deaths of her adoptive parents, Solange Washington embarks on a quest for identity when a private investigator, Dane Roarke, uncovers secrets about her true parentage, sparking a passionate and suspenseful romance.

A captivating historical romance with a twist of intrigue and passion set in London.

Princess Christina meets the man who teaches her the meaning of sensual abandon in this story of forbidden love and unexpected turns of fate.

Emma Greyson, a lady's companion, discovers a stolen book of ancient potions and is recruited as Edison Stokes's assistant. Her new job leads to unexpected passion and danger.

A tale of love, passion, and the challenges of marriage for a woman of the theatre in 19th-century England.

Jared Short fakes his death and disappears for a decade, leaving his love, Jordan Weiss, to unravel a dangerous mystery across London and the Aegean as she confronts enemies, intrigue, and new allies.