Books like Tall, dark, and Texan by Jodi Thomas

A Fine Balance is Rohinton Mistry's critically acclaimed second novel, set in India in the mid-1970s and focusing on four unlikely individuals who come together in a city apartment during a state of emergency.

Craig of the Mohicans, a frontier scout turns away from civilization, forming a bond with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters across the perilous wilderness of America's frontier.

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.

Geraldine Brooks tells the story of March, the absent father of the March family, as he leaves home to serve the Union in the Civil War, confronting the war’s psychological impact and upheaving his marriage.

Natty Bumppo's first journey into frontier life and the challenges of defending his freedom against dangerous Indians and the corrupting influence of a ruthless new lawman, setting the stage for the larger story of The Last of the Mohicans.

Two intertwined romances in historic Jacobsville: Big John Jacobs, the town’s founder, marries a railroad tycoon's daughter, while a jilted heir, Justin Ballenger, faces an unexpected reunion with the same woman he once betrayed.

When Charles II flees after the Battle of Worcester, he disguises himself as a bridegroom, relying on a young lady, Juliana Coningsby, to aid his escape across Cromwell's England to France.

A woman uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy in Iraq, threatening to change the world in the modern era.

Marina Makarova, a privileged young woman, seeks freedom during the Russian Revolution, falling in love, risking everything, and witnessing her nation's turmoil while navigating personal loss and growth.

A family's life in Texas during the Great Depression in the Lucinda Richards Trilogy.

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.

A thrilling historical spy novel set during the American Revolution, inspired by accusations of venality and featuring a common man wrongly suspected as a spy for the British, who refuses to accept payment for information vital to the Patriot's cause.

A sizzling Texas romance where rugged cowboys and bold women clash and collide, revealing secret desires and daring adventures.

A gripping tale of royal intrigue, passionate love, and fierce political battles set against the backdrop of 16th-century Scotland and England.

Bob Lee Swagger, a private investigator based in Mississippi, confronts a complex prison mystery that draws him deeper into a race‑related crime world, forcing him to test his judgment and resolve in a tense, suspenseful investigation.

An adventurous twentieth‑century Texas love story in which a bestselling Western author, True McCormick, disguises herself to tour her novels and meets a charming hardware clerk who becomes her on‑stage hero.

Adam Miller's love affair with a Jewish woman in post-war Venice is threatened by the dark underbelly of the Occupation and the murky past of the city itself.

Young Kara O'Riley flees trouble from Pittsburgh and becomes bookkeeper on Jonathan Catlin's sprawling Texas ranch, where hidden secrets, a one‑year challenge, and a growing attraction spark a fiery romance in 19th‑century Texas.

(The Fourth Book In The McLain Series) It was love at first sight. When Wolf Hayward and Molly Donivan gazed into each other's eyes in a crowded train station during the Civil War, they knew they were meant to be - - and sealed their commitment with a passionate kiss. He promised to find her after the war - - until he realized she was the daughter of a Union general when he was a spy behind enemy lines. But he'll never forget her and Molly will pledge to wait for the man she only knows as "Benjamin." Eight years later, Wolf - - now a Texas Ranger - - is chasing down some outlaws when he is struck down by a falling signpost - - and wakes up to see the beautiful woman he has never forgotten. Molly doesn't recognize him as the handsome soldier who swept her away so long ago, but she can't help being intrigued by his kindness and charm. And she can't help imagining what it's like to be in his arms after the sun goes down . . . .

Set in post‑Civil War Texas, the novel follows Wes McLain, a weary veteran who meets Allie—an abused frontier woman—and vows to heal her wounds and restore her faith in love.

In medieval England, Magdalen, a young woman hidden behind fortress walls, discovers she is the illegitimate daughter of a prince and a murdered French mistress. When the knight Guy de Gervais enters her cloistered life, their forbidden love must navigate duty, war, and political destiny.

Texas Ranger Jacob Dalton once saved orphan Nell, nicknamed "Two Bits"; years later she has grown into a stunning young woman—and her troubles—and his protective instincts, are more intense than ever.