Books like Heart of a Warrior by Johanna Lindsey

By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister--the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf--Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of the know the truth--it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable....

A young widow seeks the truth about the enigmatic Lord Ian Mackenzie, a Scotsman rumored to be mad and possibly murderous, in a tale of passion and intrigue set in historic England.

Evangeline Jenner, the shyest of the Wallflower sisters, negotiates a perilous marriage with the notorious Viscount St. Vincent to secure her inheritance and escape traitorous relatives, insisting on a non-sexual union that challenges both hearts.

In 2139, Amazonic warrior Tedra De Arr races to free her planet Kystran from tyrant Crad Ce Moerr, aided by her witty computer Martha and caught between duty and love for the barbarian Challen Ly-San-Ter.

Amelia Hathaway’s sudden rise into aristocracy forces her to navigate London’s elite while contending with a powerful attraction to enigmatic Cam Rohan, a man weary of society’s constraints.

Fourteen‑year‑old Laura confronts a mysterious possession of her brother and turns to a charismatic schoolboy she believes has supernatural powers, weaving a tale of love, friendship, and New Zealand witchcraft.

Anne Rice's epic vampire story of redemption and love, featuring unforgettable characters and a haunting world of horror and fantasy.

Ariane of Claredon awaits her arranged marriage to the famed knight Ranulf de Vernay, but when a traitorous accusation forces her father to flee, Ranulf returns not as groom but as conqueror, setting a tense romance of power, passion and survival.

A mercenary and a businesswoman, destined for love in a world of magic and danger.

A young woman must uncover the secrets of her family and loved ones to prevent the end of the world in an exciting fantasy story.

A young girl becomes a princess and must overcome challenges in a fantasy tale inspired by 'The Magic Flute'.

A young woman who devours anyone who comes too close searches for her father, uncovering a world of cannibals, enemies, and unexpected love while confronting her own identity.

A modern woman wakes up in Regency England, pretending to be Jane Austen's character, and embarks on a hilarious adventure exploring love, identity, and the societal expectations of the time period.

A collection of eight romance tales that follow the lives of military heroes as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of veteran life, all set within historical contexts.

While fighting for their lives, three mermaid sisters must battle dark and forbidden desires hidden in the ocean’s depths… After defeating the covert agency that threatened to destroy her and her sisters, Addison Lonike grudgingly resumes her life as an EMT in Maine. She would love nothing more than to take on the dangerous Mer queen, Magaera, who is hell-bent on destroying them. But with two baby nieces on the way, she can’t take the risk. That is, until Mason McKenzie arrives… Captain of the naval task force on the hunt for Queen Magaera in the Mediterranean, Mason sees the perfect recruit in Addison. But while at sea, the pair is pulled under a wave of passion that threatens their independent natures—and their mission. An encounter with a new race of male sea-shifters further complicates Addison’s desires. Now, she must choose between a life of the sea, or fulfilling the deepest longings of her heart…

In a Regency‑style England where glamourful magic is a lady’s currency, resilient Jane Ellsworth defies destiny, guards her family’s honor, and discovers an unexpected romance of her own.

Jayne Ann Krentz weaves a fantasy romance in "Crystal Flame," where a passionate love story unfolds amid a battle between good and evil, with revenge adding tension to the man‑woman relationship.

A rugged warrior rescues a fierce beauty torn between their destinies in this captivating love story.