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My Favourite Historical Romance
The best historical romance books I've read.
Tags: favourites, historical, history, and romance

1
Outlander
Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon 57 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 5644
vote
2
The Duke And I
The Duke And I
by Julia Quinn 36 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3536
vote
3
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen 33 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3215
vote
4
The Wolf and the Dove
The Wolf and the Dove
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 32 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3151
vote
5
Whitney, My Love
Whitney, My Love
by Judith McNaught 31 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 3068
vote
6
Devil in Winter
Devil in Winter
by Lisa Kleypas 30 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2913
vote
7
Gone With The Wind
Gone With The Wind
by Margaret Mitchell 28 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2735
vote
8
The Viscount Who Loved Me
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn 22 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2113
vote
9
Shanna
Shanna
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 21 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 2083
vote
10
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
by Philippa Gregory 19 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1875
vote
11
Ashes in the Wind
Ashes in the Wind
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 18 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1760
vote
12
A Rose in Winter
A Rose in Winter
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 18 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1746
vote
13
These Old Shades
These Old Shades
by Georgette Heyer 16 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1563
vote
14
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn 15 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1436
vote
15
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë 14 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1371
vote
16
Secrets of a Summer Night
Secrets of a Summer Night
by Lisa Kleypas 14 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1314
vote
17
Frederica
Frederica
by Georgette Heyer 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1264
vote
18
Devil's Bride
Devil's Bride
by Stephanie Laurens 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1223
vote
19
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Brontë 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1189
vote
20
The Grand Sophy
The Grand Sophy
by Georgette Heyer 12 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1176
vote
21
Dreaming of You
Dreaming of You
by Lisa Kleypas 12 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1133
vote
22
Again The Magic
Again The Magic
by Lisa Kleypas 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1071
vote
23
Suddenly You
Suddenly You
by Lisa Kleypas 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1068
vote
24
Something Wonderful
Something Wonderful
by Judith McNaught 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1046
vote
25
Wicked Widow
Wicked Widow
by Amanda Quick 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1033
vote
26
The Bride
The Bride
by Julie Garwood 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1025
vote
27
Lord of Scoundrels
Lord of Scoundrels
by Loretta Chase 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 1018
vote
28
Devil's Cub
Devil's Cub
by Georgette Heyer 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 970
vote
29
The Raven Prince
The Raven Prince
by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads author) 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 968
vote
30
Cotillion
Cotillion
by Georgette Heyer 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 962
vote
31
Honor's Splendour
Honor's Splendour
by Julie Garwood 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 944
vote
32
How to Marry a Marquis
How to Marry a Marquis
by Julia Quinn 10 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 899
vote
33
Annie's Song
Annie's Song
by Catherine Anderson 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 867
vote
34
Seduce Me at Sunrise
Seduce Me at Sunrise
by Lisa Kleypas 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 852
vote
35
Regency Buck
Regency Buck
by Georgette Heyer 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 840
vote
36
Slightly Scandalous
Slightly Scandalous
by Mary Balogh 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 791
vote
37
To Sir Phillip, With Love
To Sir Phillip, With Love
by Julia Quinn 9 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 789
vote
38
Sylvester
Sylvester
by Georgette Heyer 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 767
vote
39
The Duke
The Duke
by Gaelen Foley 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 757
vote
40
Arabella
Arabella
by Georgette Heyer 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 755
vote
41
The Convenient Marriage
The Convenient Marriage
by Georgette Heyer 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 738
vote
42
It's In His Kiss
It's In His Kiss
by Julia Quinn 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 707
vote
43
Flowers from the Storm
Flowers from the Storm
by Laura Kinsale 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 688
vote
44
Velvet Angel
Velvet Angel
by Jude Deveraux 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 685
vote
45
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
by Baroness Emmuska Orczy 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 667
vote
46
Until You
Until You
by Judith McNaught 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 660
vote
47
Venetia
Venetia
by Georgette Heyer 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 655
vote
48
Skye O'Malley
Skye O'Malley
by Bertrice Small 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 646
vote
48
Say You Love Me
Say You Love Me
by Johanna Lindsey 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 646
vote
50
With This Ring
With This Ring
by Amanda Quick 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 643
vote
51
When He Was Wicked
When He Was Wicked
by Julia Quinn 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 636
vote
52
The Nonesuch
The Nonesuch
by Georgette Heyer 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 631
vote
53
Desire
Desire
by Amanda Quick 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 616
vote
54
To Catch an Heiress
To Catch an Heiress
by Julia Quinn 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 610
vote
55
The Wedding
The Wedding
by Julie Garwood 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 583
vote
56
Lie by Moonlight
Lie by Moonlight
by Amanda Quick 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 552
vote
57
Reckless
Reckless
by Amanda Quick 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 535
vote
58
Black Sheep
Black Sheep
by Georgette Heyer 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 530
vote
59
Scandal
Scandal
by Amanda Quick 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 528
vote
59
What Price Love?
What Price Love?
by Stephanie Laurens 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 528
vote
61
Dangerous
Dangerous
by Amanda Quick 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 518
vote
62
The Odyssey
The Odyssey
by Homer, Robert Fagles (Translator) 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 486
vote
63
The Secret
The Secret
by Julie Garwood 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 474
vote
64
Saving Grace
Saving Grace
by Julie Garwood 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 466
vote
65
Second Sight
Second Sight
by Amanda Quick 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 461
vote
66
When the Duke Returns
When the Duke Returns
by Eloisa James 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 458
vote
67
Stranger in My Arms
Stranger in My Arms
by Lisa Kleypas 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 453
vote
68
Scandal's Bride
Scandal's Bride
by Stephanie Laurens 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 441
vote
69
Lady of Quality
Lady of Quality
by Georgette Heyer 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 439
vote
70
Mine Till Midnight
Mine Till Midnight
by Lisa Kleypas 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 438
vote
71
The Scottish Bride
The Scottish Bride
by Catherine Coulter 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 436
vote
72
The Masqueraders
The Masqueraders
by Georgette Heyer 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 432
vote
73
Deception
Deception
by Amanda Quick 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 428
vote
74
Beyond Seduction
Beyond Seduction
by Stephanie Laurens 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 424
vote
75
A Rake's Vow
A Rake's Vow
by Stephanie Laurens 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 422
vote
76
Ravished
Ravished
by Amanda Quick 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 421
vote
77
Rendezvous
Rendezvous
by Amanda Quick 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 417
vote
78
Prisoner of My Desire
Prisoner of My Desire
by Johanna Lindsey 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 380
vote
79
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 376
vote
80
The Gift
The Gift
by Julie Garwood 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 375
vote
81
The Prize
The Prize
by Brenda Joyce 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 369
vote
82
Someone to Watch Over Me
Someone to Watch Over Me
by Lisa Kleypas 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 368
vote
83
By Arrangement
By Arrangement
by Madeline Hunter 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 361
vote
84
Late for the Wedding
Late for the Wedding
by Amanda Quick 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 350
vote
85
The Edge of Desire
The Edge of Desire
by Stephanie Laurens 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 349
vote
85
Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 349
vote
87
Come Love a Stranger
Come Love a Stranger
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 339
vote
88
One Night of Scandal
One Night of Scandal
by Teresa Medeiros 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 336
vote
89
Lord of Ice
Lord of Ice
by Gaelen Foley 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 335
vote
90
A Summer to Remember
A Summer to Remember
by Mary Balogh 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 332
vote
91
The Paid Companion
The Paid Companion
by Amanda Quick 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 331
vote
92
To Distraction
To Distraction
by Stephanie Laurens 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 315
vote
93
The Taste of Innocence
The Taste of Innocence
by Stephanie Laurens 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 310
vote
94
The Lady Chosen
The Lady Chosen
by Stephanie Laurens 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 294
vote
95
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie
by Sabrina Jeffries 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 289
vote
96
Only a Duke Will Do
Only a Duke Will Do
by Sabrina Jeffries 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 286
vote
97
A Rogue's Proposal
A Rogue's Proposal
by Stephanie Laurens 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 285
vote
98
One Night With a Prince
One Night With a Prince
by Sabrina Jeffries 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 284
vote
98
The Bride and the Beast
The Bride and the Beast
by Teresa Medeiros 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 284
vote
100
Mr. Impossible
Mr. Impossible
by Loretta Chase 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
score: 283
vote
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message 1: by Anna (new)
Jul 02, 2009 11:42AM

1612470 I think that For the Roses by Julie Garwood needs to be added to this list. As do all the Cynsters by Stephanie Laurens, all the Sherbrooke Bride books by Catherine Coulter, and all the Julia Quinn books about the Bridgertons. And lots of others. I think I'll have to do my own list.


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