Books like False Steps by Sandra Heath

Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel by Jane Austen.

A love story set in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, where Anne Elliot finds herself amidst the Regency era as her sister rents Miss Elliot's father's house, leading to an unexpected reunion with Captain Frederick Wentworth and the return of her beloved.

A suspenseful look inside the seemingly perfect marriage of Jack and Grace, where love, secrecy, and abuse mask a household of hidden violence.

In Regency London, Sir Gareth Ludlow seeks a respectable match in Lady Hester Thealer, only to be diverted by the spirited runaway Amanda Smith, who challenges societal expectations and tests the heart of a brokenhearted aristocrat.

Georgette Heyer's Regency comedy follows the sharp‑witted Frederica Merriville as she navigates London society, with the dashing Marquis of Alverstoke helping her family secure fortunes and match prospects.

Elizabeth Corbett, after a loveless cousin marriage, finds herself recently groomed and admired, only to be wed by Lord Alex Waring—who still prefers the scandalous Morgana Tremayne—forcing Elizabeth into a battle to win a husband she barely knows.

During Regency England, Kitty Penicuik must navigate a family fortune and a demanded dowry, all while navigating a love triangle involving her cousin Frederick and the rakish Jack Westruther.

In 1811 London the orphan siblings Judith and Peregrine Taverner encounter the surprisingly youthful and arrogant Earl of Worth, a guardian who becomes deeply entwined in their fortunes and the intricate social circles of Regency society.

In Regency England, governess Kate Malvern is invited to live with her unknown aunt at the grand Staplewood estate, where quiet life turns into a mystery of inheritance and secret motives.

Lord Giles Cardross believes his 18‑year‑old wife, Helen, loves him, but her frivolous ways and rising debts make him question whether she married for money. Family scandals and hidden truths threaten their union.

A blizzard forces Lady Hope and her companions to share a country home with a notorious rake, where she discovers hidden layers beneath his reputation.

Set in the summer of 1815, the novel follows red‑haired widow Lady Barbara Childe—a scandalous Belle of Brussels—who is pursued by Colonel Charles Audley, aide‑de‑camp to the Duke of Wellington, amid the tension of the impending Battle of Waterloo.

Sophia, an artist living in war-torn Spain, must confront her romantic and artistic inclinations as she navigates the challenges of her new life and meets Major Lord Mark Adair, who unexpectedly becomes her confidant and mentor in the Regency era setting of Spain and England.

An epic Regency love story of forbidden passion between two unlikely lovers, set against the backdrop of high society and arranged marriages.

An Earl indebted to his title’s ancient debts takes a risky wager with a notorious gambler: win her daughter or lose her life at the casino. When the Earl wins, he discovers the bride he wants is not what he expected.

William Pemberton and June struggle to keep their marriage together in the face of old flames and a charming new suitor.

In the Regency era, Annabel Gresham races to recover a missing codicil that could reshape her inheritance, only to have a dashing rogue obstruct her plans and ignite unexpected romance.

Set in Regency England, the novel follows an emotionally cold nobleman who becomes unexpectedly attracted to his godmother’s striking American niece, yet he resists love even when they are compelled into a fake engagement.

Eliza, in a convenient marriage to the Marquis of Emberay, feels her life is happy until she discovers her husband’s passion for opera diva Marisa Tarrazi threatens their domestic bliss.

In Regency London, Charlotte Wyndham, an outspoken, bookish newcomer, battles debt, jealous rivals, and a mysterious neighbor, Sir Maxim Talgarth, while hiding an explosive narrative of her own.

Reference BookThis book is a must-have for anyone who enjoys or wants to understand the Regency period from 1811-1820. It is a reference book that not only characterizes the lifestyles of many famous people that lived back then but also covers language, fashion, the reasons for marriage and more. History students and authors of historical romances are other people who will find it interesting. Published in 1989, you will probably have the best luck finding it at your local library. If found, the copies that people are willing to sell are listed for ridiculous prices. I have read quite a few romances from this era and, honestly, I developed a bitter taste for this group of people who expected to be served everything without question. Boredom occurred so both sexes turned to self-gratification and not with the most pleasant results. Still, I found it an education and a necessary book with a wealth of knowledge. Kudos to the two authors for their excellent research in it putting together. And yes, I will still read romances from this time hoping to find true love among the aristocrats. ... Amazon review by L. B. Taylor

An actress transported to Regency London must feign love for the wealthy Sir Blair Deveril to exact revenge, but her heart finds its own path in the throes of courtly romance.

Moira, a rich widow masquerading as Lady Crieff, hunts down the infamous thief Lionel March who stole her family's fortune—while the determined Daniel Hartly seeks the same criminal and Moira itself.

A first‑time thriller that spins a tense love triangle, in which a mother’s obsessive bid to keep her son with her threatens the life of the woman he loves.