Books like Lady in Red by Karen Hawkins

A novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman's struggles with matchmaking, misplaced pride, and the dangers of meddling in others' lives in 18th-century England.

In post‑war New York, Newland Archer faces a dilemma when his fiancée’s cousin, the rebellious Ellen Olenska, challenges his elite society’s expectations and his own loyalty.

A seductive romance set in Britain where a 21‑year‑old young woman defends her heart against a Marquess who seeks her in the most unlikely of places—a brothel—turning deceptions into passion.

Two sisters flee a cruel stepfather, stealing a family heirloom to escape to London. While posing as a servant, one is drawn to a nobleman who must decide between love and protecting her true identity.

After losing his sight and reputation, army veteran Gabriel Fairchild retreats into his family manor. New nurse Samantha Wickersham challenges his pride, offering compassion that may restore his hope.

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.

A chaste beauty named Amber the Untouched becomes entwined with a wounded warrior, Duncan, in a war-torn land where prophecy and memory collide.

When Richard O'Neill assumes the identity of the Duke of Thanet to protect a young heir, he must navigate court intrigue and his growing attraction to the governess Meriel, testing loyalty and love in a world of secrets.

A bride‑to‑be with a fear of marriage is forced into wedlock by a rakish suitor, setting the stage for historic romance, intrigue and familial bonds.

In Regency England, Earl Tristan Wemyss must marry quickly to keep his inheritance, but his heart belongs to his spirited neighbor, Miss Leonora Carling, who resists romance—until a threat forces Tristan’s protective love into action.

Duke Max Rotherbridge unexpectedly inherits the wardship of four captivating Twinning sisters, including the alluring Caroline. Balancing a reputation as London’s rogue with the duties of a guardian, he faces the challenge of protecting—and perhaps conquering—his newest wards.

Lady Louisa Wentworth, a proud beauty living in financial hardship, must chaperone an American heiress into marriage to a duke who needs wealth. When the duke’s attraction turns toward Louisa, passion and social intrigue intertwine in this Regency romance.

In historic London, a young noblewoman uses her charm and hidden witchcraft to win the heart of a penniless lord, weaving romance, magic, and the complexities of social customs into a tale of love and female friendship.

Missionary Julia Foster leaves the markets of India for the halls of Highland Hall, where as governess she must navigate privilege, faith, and a family in crisis while her new master, Sir William Ramsey, wrestles with financial ruin.

A witty regency romance about a widowed woman who fiercely pursues love and social acceptance in early 19th‑century England.

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.

A captivating historical romance with a twist of intrigue and passion set in London.

A Red-Hot Kisser Who Liked to Play with Fire... Zach Bennett loved a mystery, and he found the alluring seductress who'd invaded his sanctuary impossibly intriguing! Red was his favorite color, and Cassidy Stuart glittered in a slinky red-sequined sheath that awakened his appetite for adventure ... and ignited a hunger for the lady herself. Cassidy groaned when she realized she'd mistaken Zach, the enigmatic genius who'd made a fortune designing toys, for the secret contact who'd promised the young reporter a story that could make her career. When his addictive lips made her confess that Zach's company was under attack, and that she was trying to discover who was determined to betray him, Zach welcomed the lovely sleuth into his office - ad vowed to make her part of his life. Cassidy had sacrificed her childhood to raise her brother, yet she'd fallen for a man who still had his toys. Zach warned her he wouldn't play fair when he played to win her love. Could she learn to count on the hero who'd captured her soul?