Books like The notorious bridegroom by Kit Donner

A charming tale of love and adventure in 19th-century Yorkshire, featuring a young man trying to rescue a lady and a woman struggling to save a family farm.

A single mom seeks a companion for her healthy daughter and struggles to trust anyone, while facing challenges with her widowed father-in-law and potential romantic involvement with a single dad who also has a daughter with health issues, blending two families into one. The story explores themes of love, family, and overcoming obstacles through determination and faith in the love of others.

A tale of revenge and mistaken identity in Regency-era England, where Madelene Colgate is forced into marriage to her long-lost brother's enemy.

Playing pretend may be more than the king bargained for in this fake engagement story by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates. A wild king… …and the one woman to tame him! After years presumed dead, Lazarus must claim the throne he’s been denied. But to enact his royal revenge, he also needs a convenient fiancée to hide his hard edges. His right-hand woman, Agnes, is perfect, but her innocence could be his downfall… Agnes owes Lazarus her life, and she’s dedicated it to protecting him. But his scorching touch has even her trembling! She knows their arrangement will last only until Lazarus has stolen back his crown. Can she ever be brave enough to admit he’s also stolen her heart? Heirs of Liri Series - Maisey Yates 1) ♡His Majesty''s Forbidden Temptation (Alexius de Prospero & Tinley Markham) 2) ♡Bride for the Lost King (Lazarus de Prospero & Agnes 'no last name')

In this gripping collection of romantic, historical tales set in England, two widowed women navigate dangerous court intrigues, forbidden marriages, and buried loyalties amid Queen Elizabeth’s reign.

The perfect Cinderella… For his ruse of a romance! Achileas Kane sees himself as living proof that wedding vows are meaningless. But this illegitimate son can only gain his inheritance if he weds. His proposal to hotel chambermaid Effie Price is simply a contract—a contract sealed with a single sizzling kiss! ☆☆☆☆ She's a hotel maid, about to meet with the bank to get a loan... On the way H & h lock eyes, then later "bump" into each other.. meet cute! They agree to a MOC, This story covers their engagement. Sweet (but, not a "sweet") story, Definitely on the re-read list. Do her other "maid" friends, Emily and Janine get books?

"In the whole state of Montana, there's nowhere to hide. Laurel Hodges has changed her identity twice. She's been on the run for the past four years, trying to outdistance the men who blame her for the death of one of their own. She's finally found the peace and stability she needs, for herself and her two children, in the small town of Pineview, Montana. But just when she thinks they're safe-- the nightmare starts all over again. The Crew, a ruthless prison gang with ties to Laurel's brother, will never forget and they'll never forgive. And now that they've finally found her again, they'll stop at nothing. It could all end in seconds. Only Sheriff Myles King stands between Laurel and the men who want her dead" -- author's web site.

A young son of Alexander the Great leaves his quest for a royal bride to pursue a daring love with a slave girl in ancient Egypt, facing intrigue that threads from the pyramids to Ireland.

Sir Alexander Jones, knighted yet shunned by nobility, seeks his long‑lost brother Xander while battling greed and love in Regency England. Alongside Cleo Spencer, they navigate family debts, deceit, and the promise that true marriage may bring salvation.

A forbidden romance on the tropical island of St. Thomas, centered on the extraordinary woman who gave birth to the painter Camille Pissarro, the Father of Impressionism.

A young woman with a deep-seated secret of love, and a small-town girl’s quest to find the courage to ask the right questions, is met with unexpected challenges and surprising outcomes.

Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘A Game of Hide‑and‑Seek’ is a historical romance set in England, delving into first loves, marriage, family life and man‑woman relationships.