Books like Too Wicked To Kiss (Zebra Debut) by Erica Ridley

In "Dragonfly in Amber," Diana Gabaldon transports readers across time to 18th‑century Scotland and France, following Claire Randall’s return with her daughter Brianna to uncover family secrets tied to the Jacobite uprising.

Thomas Hardy’s bleak final novel follows Jude Fawley, a stonemason from rural Wessex, whose search for faith, love and independence collides with society’s harsh conventions and leads to tragedy.

Henry James’s early novel follows an American diplomat in Paris who must navigate the social intrigues of diplomatic life, the complexities of man‑woman relationships, and the contrasting worlds of America and France during the late nineteenth century.

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.

Mario Puzo traces the rise of the Borgia family, revealing the intertwined forces of ambition, faith, and power that shaped one of Italy’s most notorious dynasties.

Legendary knight Hugh the Relentless and daring Lady Alice team up to recover a prized crystal, forcing a forced betrothal that blurs the line between treachery and desire in medieval England.

A love story of widow Madeline May and notorious Viscount Altea, who turn to each other for help in dealing with men of ill repute while the blackmail situation escalates into murder.

During the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a penniless maid disguises herself in stolen jewelry and finds unexpected love with a charming gentleman. The two marry in the chaos, survive the flames, and uncover a devious plot to steal her fortune.

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.

On the rain‑swept Yorkshire moors, headstrong Portia must refuse an unwanted match until she meets the rebellious earl Heath Moreton, who seeks to tame her wild heart and break his own family’s curse.

In a Regency setting, eccentric antiquities scholar Leo Drake meets the spirited novelist Beatrice Poole, who enlists his help to uncover the mythical Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite—a quest that turns into a romance riddled with danger and intrigue.

In the 19th‑century Gulf Coast, imperative freedom draws Lucinda Carter from a Texas brothel to chase pirate treasure, while Texas cop Nate Cannon hunts a ruthless killer—both paths collide in a tense fight for survival.

After a failed escape plan, Serena Blythe stows aboard Beau St. Jules’s yacht, where the alluring Earl of Rochefort—an intelligence officer and notorious libertine—falls for her and must face war, danger, and love.

Ally Grayson, an aspiring writer, is swept into a dreamlike romance when a highwayman robs her, revealing her fiancé Mark as the very rogue she longs for.

Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset’s historical epic follows 14th‑century Norwegian woman Kristin Lavransdatter through devotion, love, family, and societal upheaval, set against a richly detailed backdrop of medieval Norway.

Thea Devine's historical romances shimmer with lush sensuality and irresistible desire. Now she takes her readers on an unforgettable journey of sweeping adventure from the fog-enshrouded streets of Victorian London to the exotic splendor of Persia as two unlikely lovers surrender to the undeniable passions that carry them beyond desire! Archeologist Ryder Culhane might have been her late father's protege, but he was the last man on earth Alexandra deLisle would ever trust. Still, he was the only one who could help her find her sister...even if all the scoundrel really wanted was the priceless ancient treasure that had disappeared with her. And so the spirited beauty cast caution aside, joining the dangerously handsome adventurer on a perilous quest across the globe that would take them both to the very heights of ecstasy and a love that would unite them until the end of time!

Genevieve falls for the undercover man who's working to save his life.

Journalist Morgan Kerr faces her past when her best friend is murdered and her father threatens a psychiatric evaluation. With her former fiancé, mercenary Adam Quinn, reluctantly backing her, they race to solve a murder before a killer takes her hostage.

After her fiancé dies, Lady Lydia Daughtry’s grief is broken by the unexpected charm of Duke Tanner Blake, who vows to protect her—yet his own vows and a looming danger threaten their fragile bond.

After years abroad, Royal returns to a dying duke and a nearly empty treasury. He must marry heiress Jocelyn Caulfield, but his heart is drawn to her cousin Lily Moran, who schemes to recover the estate’s fortune together.

In a court where favor decides survival, a young woman’s vulnerability and charm test the resolve of a hard‑eyed lord, as she navigates intrigue and scandalous history.

An intimate tale of grief and unexpected desire, as twenty‑six‑year‑old Shae Lockwood finds solace with her late husband’s best friend, Jasper Whitehall, only to uncover dark secrets that challenge her trust and heart.