Books like With all my heart by Barbara Dawson Smith

A woman's rise from poverty to political influence, inspired by stories told by a storyteller's daughter.

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

Regency romance where the proud Marquis of Claymore seeks the first beautiful woman he can find after being rejected by the season’s Beauty. He turns to the Wanderley twins, desirous of the striking Wanda while her sister Ellie hears the whispers of courtly charm.

Two very different worlds collide when charismatic Jeremy Jones, a high‑profile businessman with a young daughter, meets the steady, down‑to‑earth Emily Hartman—an ordinary girl next door who could become his true soulmate.

A forbidden love story of beauty, deception, and political intrigue between a half-gypsy heiress and a young aristocrat in 18th-century England.

A captivating contemporary romance series with a deliciously unpredictable plot in the charming city of Cedar Cove.

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.

Sheriff Troy Davis struggles to find love in the small town of Cedar Cove while dealing with the unexpected death of his daughter and a series of mysterious break-ins.

What Hearts follows a young boy's emotional journey through family, friendship, and the trials of growing up, earning a 1993 Newbery Honor for its heartfelt portrayal.

When the bold sea captain bought her in a tavern auction, raven-haired Mirella knew she had traded one terror for another. Instead of a roomful of hooting sailors, she was now alone with a handsome stranger who intended the very worst! Her mind raced to find the quickest means of escape but his nearness filled her body with unfamiliar desire. Before she could utter a word of protest, Mirella's ruby lips discovered the salty taste of his skin; then her creamy flesh exulted in the new-found pleasure of being covered by his hard male frame. From long experience, Jason Fletcher learned that women were trifles for an evening's entertainment. But the moment he gazed into the voluptuous wench's smoky blue eyes, he wanted to caress her silken curves forever! Though he'd never allow himself to love the bewitching beauty, he vowed he'd cherish her and keep her as his mistress. He'd teach her to respond to the blazing heat of his passion and force her to surrender to the ecstasy of his DEFIANT EMBRACE.

Written in the Stars is a historical romance that explores 19th‑century manners and the evolving dynamics between men and women, set against the backdrop of traditional social customs; it examines how personal relationships shape and are shaped by the norms of the time.

A courtesan and a man of mystery unite in London's upper class society, where passion is the only currency.

A biographical novel portraying Queen Catherine of Braganza and her marriage to Charles II, set against the plague, the Great Fire of London, and the lives of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn.

A suspenseful Christian romance where a detective’s love and detective work collide in a 35‑year‑old mystery of greed and vengeance.

Sweet Fancy, written by Sally Martin, is a romantic fiction that delves into the customs and social rituals that shape everyday relationships and in the world of young love.