Books like Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas

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 romance filled with betrayal, love, and the mysterious old abbey of Ravenscar.

A charming historical romance set against the backdrop of arranged marriages, featuring a modern-day Marquess of Longhaven who falls for a young woman with a secret past

A story of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, where an orphaned heiress seeks to prove her worth in the pursuit of a marriage of convenience.

Highlander Jamie Macpherson returns to Baldreagan Castle, where a mysterious golden-haired woman awakes a longing in him, only to find her is his arranged bride, Aveline Matheson, as danger threatens the Macpherson family.

Lady Roslynn enters an arranged marriage with the feared Welsh warlord Lord Madoc, hoping for love but confronting secrets that threaten their future together.

Three sisters struggle to reconcile their faith with the world outside the convent.

Lynn Kurland's historical romance novel, set in England, explores the past and present of a Scottish woman's love story with a Scottish knight.

Catriona Hennessy, a Scottish lady of the Vale, is forced to marry the rakish Richard Cynster by her guardian’s will, but she schemes to secure an heir without giving up her independence.

Caterina Chester, aging past her 20s, faces a wagered marriage to the rakish Sir Chase Boston to clear her family’s debts, but his wild charisma may be the only force that sets her free.

When Sarah Palmer, left orphaned and destitute, is offered an arrangement by Gabriel Harrington—a man of genteel lineage yet an unruly stranger—she chooses marriage as her only escape and discovers a passion that transforms their doomed wedding into something real.

In Texas, Bethany Lane flees her uncle’s harassment by joining Ranger Josh Weston’s ranch as a cook, finding love amidst frontier dangers that threaten their future.

A psychological thriller about a psychic investigator and the mysterious estate where she finds a long-lost brother.

A romantic adventure of love, deception, and the search for identity.

The Unruly Chaperon: A Romance and Historical Fiction Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Desires

A half-breed mountain man and a feisty halfbreed woman, both half-truths, will clear each other's names and uncover the truth about the last honest outlaw in the American West.

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.

When a new teacher, Ford Sanford, arrives in the rural town of Saints Roost, he encounters Hannah, a daring young woman fleeing a dangerous past. Their entwined fates offer both a chance at redemption and the promise of a fresh start.

McCall Harrison was looking for a man. Not a man to love and hold, for her heart had died with her husband. What she needed now was a man for her mission. . . . Sloan Alexander was looking for redemption. The war had stolen his hope and pride. But a beautiful widow promised him honor. If he helped her save the Cheyenne children. . . . Taking the children home to the Great Plains as the Indian War raged, they risked their lives. But when danger ignited their desires, they met the greatest risk of all - - falling in love. . . .

(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 . . . .

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.