Books like Raven's Bride by Lynn Kerstan

Candide: A Tale of Conviviality and Optimism in a Wretched World

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

A collection of short stories by Brazilian writer Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, translated into English, that examine social life, manners, and customs through humor and irony.

A Duke's temptation: The notorious author of dark romances seeks to change the moral compass of the public, while a devoted fan discovers scandalous secrets about his character.

A London chimney sweep’s daughter, Jemina Jewell, marries Lord Robert Selborne to secure his inheritance, while she hopes their union will grant him a fortune beyond his expectations.

LOVE SONG FOR A RAVEN ~~ ELIZABETH LOWELL Angel, Hawk and Raven, Book #2 SHELTER FROM THE STORM Carlson Raven had never seen anyone more beautiful or more courageous than Janna Moran as she struggled against the stormy sea in the Queen Charlotte Islands. When he rescued her from the choppy waters and revived her with the heat of his body, his yearning was as unexpected as it was enduring. Janna felt oddly safe as she awoke in the warmth of a stranger's intimate embrace. Staring into eyes as black as midnight, she knew that Raven was the most intriguing man she had ever met. He had saved her life--and Janna couldn't have been more grateful. But Raven wanted so much more than gratitude .... THE FIVE-MINUTE BRIDE ~~ LEANNE BANKS How to Catch a Princess, Book #1 EVERY GIRL DREAMS OF MARRYING A PRINCE.... Just when Emily St. Clair was about to march down the aisle, she discovered that her "perfect" groom was a complete toad! Well, she'd just forget about happily-ever-after. From now on, Miss Prim-and-Proper was gonna live footloose and fancy-free! Officer Beau Ramsey was more cowboy than county sheriff. But somebody had to keep an eye on the pretty little troublemaker who had every bachelor in town all fired up. 'Cause deep in his heart Beau knew that if anyone was gonna give sweet Emily a wedding night, it was going to be him! HOW TO CATCH A RPINCESS: Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs, before you meet the perfect groom. And three childhood friends are about to pucker up!

A bittersweet reunion ensues in Karen Ranney’s My Beloved as a bride returns after twelve years to her husband, who finds himself drawn to the very woman he once believed lost.

A gothic comic exploration of death, debt, and frail old women, presented with dark humor and striking visuals.

Lady Caroline Trelawney Dowling embraces new motherhood when two abandoned children join her home, while her newfound friendship with the neighboring Lord Warrick turns into a tender romance that reshapes both their lives.