Books like 'A Courtesan's Scandal'
Readers who enjoyed A Courtesan's Scandal by Julia London also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
historical romance industrial-era regency historical-fiction angst female-mc forbidden-love
-
To Love a Marquis by Jenn Langston
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiranda Jayne Whittier flees to London, escaping marriage to the Marquis of Melbourne, a man she's never met who is surrounded in rumors she can't overlook. With the last of her pin money spent, she accepts employment at Lady Constance’s House of Reform... -
![Cocky Butler by Annabelle Anders]()
Cocky Butler by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA duke pretending to be a butler and a very suspicious spinster realize that choosing love isn’t as easy as one might think…“The loser must perform butler duties for the winner throughout the Season this spring.” The Duke of Blackheart should never have accepted the wager...Categorized as:
forbidden-love historical-fiction industrial-era regency adult book fiction historical -
![The Marquess' Angel by Julia Sinclair]()
The Marquess' Angel by Julia Sinclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone knows that good missionary girls are plain and dull. And that's just the way Blythe likes it! . Lady Blythe Dennings has craved adventure her entire life, but due to her relation to the powerful Carrow family, there was no way she was going to get it. So... she became a missionary... -
![Branches of Love Boxed Set, Books 4-6: Three Regency Romances by Sally Britton]()
Branches of Love Boxed Set, Books 4-6: Three Regency Romances by Sally Britton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree Love Stories Set in the Romantic Regency Era The Earl and His Lady: Virginia, Lady Heatherton, is a widow desperate to save her children. Lucas Calvert, an earl wearied by the world and tired of being alone, searches for purpose. They come together in a marriage of convenience. Virginia and her children bring light and color back into Lucas’s life... -
-
![The Perfect Duke by Deborah Wilson]()
The Perfect Duke by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Everly Wycliff has been called many things. Wild. Rich. Beautiful. Spinster. Just to name a few. Childhood antics aside, never in her life… Has she ever been declared a thief! And while imprisoned, the last man she ever thought would care comes to her rescue. The Duke of Ayers. Asher Curbain, the Duke of Ayers, has been avoiding Everly for years... -
![Bassington by Jenny Hambly]()
Bassington by Jenny Hambly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaptain Charles Bassington of the 13th Light Dragoons is famed for his good luck, high spirits, and devil-may-care attitude. He escapes serious injury at Waterloo only to succumb to an inflammation of the lungs. When he returns home to recuperate, cracks begin to appear in his cheery facade... -
![Miss Dashing: Mischief in Mayfair--Book Eight by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Dashing: Mischief in Mayfair--Book Eight by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe's learned to ask for nothing... Miss Hecate Brompton is on the shelf and relieved to finally be there with her personal wealth in tact. She faces enough challenges keeping her rackety family from scandal and ruin without the added bother of marriage... -
![The Art of Temptation by Lauren Royal]()
The Art of Temptation by Lauren Royal
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLondon, 1817 Sean Delaney has no shortage of female admirers, but all he wants is a divorce—for his sister, that is. Too bad her rotter of a husband, reclusive oil painter John Hamilton, won't consent unless Sean agrees to help him pull off a major deception. With his sister's happiness on the line, Sean has no choice. But he won't be able to do it alone.. -
![How Far We Have Come: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice by Linda Wells]()
How Far We Have Come: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice by Linda Wells
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe third volume of the Memory series, How Far We Have Come, finds the Darcys with a family of their own, fully matured and comfortable with their positions as the master and mistress of Pemberley. The fears and demons of Darcy’s past have been addressed, and the formidable Fitzwilliam family has accepted and embraced the unique and exceptional example of marriage that the Darcys display... -
![A Spinster by the Sea by Grace Burrowes]()
A Spinster by the Sea by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeiress Anne Baxter seeks a repairing lease by the sea after she's left standing at the altar for the second time. To her utter mortification, the best man, Augustus, Duke of Tindale, has been invited to a house party at a nearby estate, and comes upon Anne trying to enjoy some solitude along the shore... -
![Seduction / Surrender / Scandal by Amanda Quick]()
Seduction / Surrender / Scandal by Amanda Quick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings2003 Rhapsody Book Club edition, first printing, a like-new, unread, unworn, unopened, unmarked hardcover, with an equally fine unclipped dust jacket in a plastic cover, by Amanda Quick. ** An omnibus collection of her complete trilogy of historical novels: Seduction, Surrender, and Scandal. 917 pages. Note that the cover art on our copy differs from that of the master Amazon listing... -
![The Perfect Lady by Deborah Wilson]()
The Perfect Lady by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is willing to give up her love for his honor … He is willing to give up his honor for her love … Lady Beatrix Gillingham ran from her duty years ago… Giving up her family’s status and childhood dreams. No one would suspect the barmaid is an earl’s daughter. She’s learned to work hard and make her heart even harder. But … in one night, everything changes. She saves a life... -
![To Tame the Rakish Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne]()
To Tame the Rakish Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
![Moonstone Obsession by Elizabeth Ellen Carter]()
Moonstone Obsession by Elizabeth Ellen Carter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSelina Rosewall had given up on love, but while helping her brother further his merchant fleet business, she meets Sir James Mitchell, Lord of Penventen. Their attraction is mutual, but what James wants from the relationship goes further—much further—than Selina could have expected. And she learns that in the world of the Ton, scandal and deceit are commonplace... -
-
![Courage Rises: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation by Melanie Rachel]()
Courage Rises: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation by Melanie Rachel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 1 of 2Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam, recently returned from the battlefields of Spain, calls on his cousin Darcy to help him fulfill a troublesome debt of honor. In her husband's absence, Elizabeth is faced with an influenza outbreak at Pemberley, and she must make a dangerous decision to keep everyone alive.Note: The novel is a little more than 82,000 words... -
![Persuaded & Rescued: The Heir's Lady in Shining Armour by Bree Wolf]()
Persuaded & Rescued: The Heir's Lady in Shining Armour by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the prequel to the USA Today bestselling and award-winning "Love's Second Chance Series: Tales of Damsels & Knights".A lady in shining armour. A knight in distress. And a dark night in London.Maryann Hayes has set her sights on marrying Lord Hefferton, a kind, respectable gentleman, who promises to be the solution to her family’s financial problems... -
![The Curlew's Call by Jayne Davis]()
The Curlew's Call by Jayne Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter nearly five years of marriage, Ellie is finally with child. There’s just one problem. Her husband is not the father.Bound for home after a family funeral, Ellie's mood is matched by the stormy weather. Her husband does not desire her, and now there is no chance for her to have a family of her own. She feels valued only for her usefulness to others... -
![The Love of a Libertine by Jess Michaels]()
The Love of a Libertine by Jess Michaels
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Morgan Banfield wakes up in Newgate after a night of debauchery, the last thing he wants to see is his estranged brother. But in exchange for his help, Morgan must agree to take on responsibility and try to get his life together by taking on the job of Man of Affairs for a friend.The last thing Lizzie Margolis wants is some rogue coming onto her brother's staff...Categorized as:
forbidden-love historical-fiction industrial-era regency adult book fiction historical -
![Have Yourself a Merry Little Secret : a Christmas collection of historical romance by Collette Cameron, Tamara Gill]()
Have Yourself a Merry Little Secret : a Christmas collection of historical romance by Collette Cameron, Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHave Yourself a Merry Little... Secret!From the seductive boudoirs and elite salons of London to the ancient castles of the snowy Scottish Highlands, our fearless heroines enter the Christmas season in pursuit of their heart's desire.But, the course of true love never did run smooth... especially when SECRETS abound...Categorized as:
historical-fiction industrial-era regency adult anthologies fiction historical romance -
![When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Caitlin Williams]()
When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Caitlin Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo sisters, one man. Someone’s heart is about to get broken. Elizabeth Bennet quickly realises she has misjudged Mr Darcy. In Kent, she learns first impressions are not always accurate. His proposal is disastrous, insulting even, but when she reads his letter her heart begins to thaw, and her objections and prejudices start to melt away... -
![What's a Rogue Got To Do With It by Samantha Holt]()
What's a Rogue Got To Do With It by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final book in the #1 bestselling Regency romance series! Lewis Knight left behind his life as the son of nobleman years ago. The rough, scarred man is quite content to use his brute force and bad reputation to help the Earl of Redmere with his smuggling--a ruse to aid the war effort. Knight doesn't care too much about the reasons behind the subterfuge, so long as he gets paid... -
![Lord Temptation by Rebecca Hagan Lee]()
Lord Temptation by Rebecca Hagan Lee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s a proper lady to do when a gentleman’s charms prove irresistible?With his unruly black hair and cool gray eyes, Anthony Carlisle, the Earl of Carlisle, was christened “Lord Temptation” the first time he conquered London society. His effortless charm captured the hearts of every besotted belle in Regency London.But his own heart was captured when he first laid eyes on Lady Caroline Hardage... -
![To Capture a Warrior: Logan's Legends by K.J. Jackson]()
To Capture a Warrior: Logan's Legends by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWar ripped them apart. Fate will bring them back together. After losing track of Bridget during the war on the continent, Hunter Crawford has spent two years scouring England to find the only woman he’s ever loved. His search futile, he finally, bitterly, gives up hope and ceases his search for her. One rule. Don’t fall in love with a soldier... -
![Christmas Gifts by Mary Balogh]()
Christmas Gifts by Mary Balogh
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCHRISTMAS GIFTS brings together three previously published and long out-of-print novellas, each on the theme of Christmas gifts that will last forever because the gift, in essence, is love. In "The Best Christmas Ever" a boisterous house party is in progress and all the children when asked are eager to tell what they want for Christmas...Categorized as:
historical-fiction industrial-era regency adult anthologies fiction historical romance -
-
![Lasting Impressions: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice by Linda Wells]()
Lasting Impressions: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice by Linda Wells
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet meet when their personalities are fully formed. Influenced by their experiences and the people around them, they must endure a year of transformation to find their love... -
![Always Have Hope by Maureen Driscoll]()
Always Have Hope by Maureen Driscoll
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the author of the Kellington series of Regency romances, comes the third book in the Emerson saga. Lady Winifred Pierce has been wrongly accused of the murder of her abusive husband. Despite the best efforts of her family, someone is set on seeing her hang. Alexander Lewis is the barrister prosecuting the case. He's told it will be the easiest win of his career... -
![Marquess of Fortune by K.J. Jackson]()
Marquess of Fortune by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sheltered existence ripped away.Coddled her whole life by her father and older sister, Lily Silverton finds herself the sole standing member of her family—her father dead, her sister barely holding onto life after a gruesome attack. Desperate to save her sister from death, Lily finds a beacon of hope in the rogue man that stumbles upon her in the middle of the night... -
![The Stable Master's Son by Mindy Burbidge Strunk]()
The Stable Master's Son by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe always dreamed of marrying a gentleman, not someone from the stables.Edmund Jenkins’ life is on track. Through hard work and a fair amount of luck, he now owns an estate, and his horses are renowned throughout Somerset. His breeding business is on track to expand and everything as it should be. That is until he meets Miss Carter... -
![Mr Cavell's Diamond by Kathleen McGurl]()
Mr Cavell's Diamond by Kathleen McGurl
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is 1829, and handsome, well-off Henry Cavell, recently returned to England having served in the army in India, sets up home on the seafront in the newly fashionable town of Worthing. He is in possession of a large diamond, given to him in India, which he vows he will give to the woman he loves – when he finds her, that is... -
![Scandal's Child by Pamela Gibson]()
Scandal's Child by Pamela Gibson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMiranda Comstock, widowed and impoverished, accepts a position in London caring for a child who was blinded in a fire. When she discovers the child’s mysterious guardian is the lover who’d seduced and abandoned her five years earlier, her first thought is to flee. But nine-year-old Phoebe depends on her and is blossoming under her care... -
![Sophia's Spirited Spinster's Society by Charlotte Stone]()
Sophia's Spirited Spinster's Society by Charlotte Stone
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiss Sophia Taylor has a secret. . In fact, the gossip column writer and daughter of London's most notorious tailor has more than one secret, and they're all about to be revealed...They will star the most untouchable member of the exclusive Men of Nashwood:The Duke of Cort.For Sophia, it's a forbidden love that can never see the light of day.But in the night, passions are set free... -
![The Son of an Earl by Eleanor Meyers]()
The Son of an Earl by Eleanor Meyers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove and Lies ... . Sir Warren Leverton has many secrets.1- He's a writer,2- a spy in service to the crown,3- a man in love with a woman who was only supposed to have been an assignment.Wooing Sopherina into a marriage so he could get closer to her father had been easy but keeping his heart at a distance turned out to be more difficult... -
![Rebellion at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Kincaid]()
Rebellion at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Kincaid
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Pride and Prejudice VariationElizabeth Bennet’s father died two years ago, and her odious cousin Mr. Collins has taken possession of the Longbourn estate. Although Collins and his wife Charlotte have allowed the Bennet sisters and their mother to continue living at Longbourn, the situation is difficult... -
![Expectations & Apologies by Elizabeth Squire]()
Expectations & Apologies by Elizabeth Squire
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA variation on our beloved Pride and Prejudice where we wonder what might have happened if Elizabeth had not overheard Mr. Darcy's caustic remarks about her at the assembly. Would she still have seen him as arrogant, selfish and conceited? Would he have been able to remain aloof and prideful if Elizabeth was not initially prejudiced against him? The road to true love turns in unexpected ways... -
-
![Seductions of a Duke's Daughter by Samantha Holt]()
Seductions of a Duke's Daughter by Samantha Holt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’ll work together, but love is not part of the plan. Or so they assumed… Men have no interest in Eleanor, and she has no interest in them. The handsome rake who spends entirely too much time trying to charm and seduce her is no exception... -
![A Fair Prospect: Darcy's Dilemma by Cassandra Grafton]()
A Fair Prospect: Darcy's Dilemma by Cassandra Grafton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, A Fair Prospect is a tale of Darcy and Elizabeth in three volumes.Darcy's Dilemma (Vol II) continues on from Disappointed Hopes (Vol I).Thrown together by circumstance in London, and with his friend, Bingley, in hot pursuit of the eldest Miss Bennet, Darcy finds his best endeavours to relieve Elizabeth of his unwelcome presence come to naught... -
![A Lady's Escape by A.S. Fenichel]()
A Lady's Escape by A.S. Fenichel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe perfect match may be closer than they imagine... Despite her disastrous London debut, Millicent Edgebrook has proven skilled at securing matches—for every young lady but herself. Resigned to spinsterhood, and eager to gain independence from her lovable but eccentric uncle, Millie joins the Everton Domestic Society. Her first assignment: find a bride for Preston Knowles, Duke of Middleton... -
![What a Lord Wants by Anna Harrington]()
What a Lord Wants by Anna Harrington
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE ART OF SEDUCTION Dominick Mercer, Marquess of Ellsworth, leads a double life. In public, he’s one of the most respected peers in England. But in private, he’s notorious Italian painter Domenico Vincenzo, a man known as well for his scandalous lifestyle as his visionary paintings... -
![The Duke's Desire by Elizabeth Elliot]()
The Duke's Desire by Elizabeth Elliot
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“A Delightful Romantic Romp…” Before the last of the family fortune dwindles, Eleanor Pinecrest is determined to find a match for her passive but charming younger sister, Felicity. Storm Westbrook, The Duke of Wakefield, has resolved to sacrifice his quest for love to secure a suitable wife for the sake of his family. When Storm and Eleanor collide, it seems all their problems are solved... -
![Promise of Redemption by Ellie St. Clair]()
Promise of Redemption by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDescent into darkness… Six years after his betrothed was murdered in the foyer of his London home, Daniel Harrington, the Marquess of Ravenhall, is consumed by rage and a thirst for justice. He spends his days searching for the man who killed his love and works tirelessly to right the injustices of others. Nothing, however, seems to heal the hole left in his heart... -
![Christmastide With His Countess by Ellie St. Clair]()
Christmastide With His Countess by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlett Tannon, Countess of Oxford, has not seen her husband since their wedding four months ago — which is exactly what she wanted. Schooled by her mother’s experiences, Scarlett carefully guards her heart from any man, most especially her handsome and charming husband. She vows she will never suffer the heartbreak of her mother... -
![The Wild Lord by Carrie Lomax]()
The Wild Lord by Carrie Lomax
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you enjoy Lisa Kleypas, Eloisa James, Sarah MacLean, Sabrina Jeffries or Elizabeth Hoyt, you'll love this regency from Carrie Lomax! 1822. Given up for dead, Edward Northcote, heir to the earl of Briarcliff, has been dragged home and displayed before all London in a cage. The heir is mad, they say. No one can reach him...but one woman will try... -
![Roderick's Widow by Emily Royal]()
Roderick's Widow by Emily Royal
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen trust is betrayed, forgiveness is the only redemption. Seven years ago, Alice de Grecy's father bullied her into breaking her engagement to businessman Ross Trelawney, an act which left her heartbroken. Now recovering from an abusive marriage to a duke who died in violent circumstances, she finds herself an object of gossip among the ton...Categorized as:
historical-fiction angst industrial-era regency romance historical victorian fiction -
![The Lady’s Masquerade by Deborah Wilson]()
The Lady’s Masquerade by Deborah Wilson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGood girls don't go snooping where they don't belong.But Lady Delia Scarborough never claimed to be a good girl. Lady Delia Scarborough wants her sister back from the grave.Since that can't happen, she'll settle for the next best thing...Making sure her sister's murderer does not go free... -
-
![THE WASTREL'S DAUGHTERS by Arabella Brown]()
THE WASTREL'S DAUGHTERS by Arabella Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chaste, entertaining Regency novel. Left with nothing but debts after their father’s death, Anne and Polly Selby have no choice but to let the house and seek employment, bidding farewell to a genteel life.Anne becomes a governess – but is dismissed within weeks, though not before losing her heart to a debt-ridden gamester...Categorized as:
industrial-era regency historical-fiction female-mc romance fiction historical literary-fiction -
![It Started with a Duke: Fortune's Brides, the Beginning by Regina Scott]()
It Started with a Duke: Fortune's Brides, the Beginning by Regina Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt started with a duke. The mysterious Miss Meredith Thorn and her beloved cat, Fortune, open an employment agency to help gentlewomen down on their luck. Her first assignment? Finding a governess for the three young daughters of the Duke of Wey. Odd how all her matches end up in matrimony...Categorized as:
historical-fiction industrial-era regency romance historical anthologies fiction adult -
![An Unsuitable Alliance by Beverley Oakley]()
An Unsuitable Alliance by Beverley Oakley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA handsome politician determined to stamp out corruption.A beautiful wife with a sinful past.And a burgeoning love threatened by more than a past liaison.Three years after her dutifully contracted marriage, Adelaide, Lady Leeson, has fallen in love with her husband.Desperately, unequivocally, and madly in love with the good, honest man who rescued her when she was at her lowest ebb...Categorized as:
historical-fiction angst industrial-era regency female-mc romance historical fiction -
![A Lord for Miss Lily by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Lord for Miss Lily by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLily's lord is her long last friend. He's also her worst enemy.Lord Merrick is perfectly handsome and charming…but this lord is a complete traitor. Lily knows this for a fact, as she is the very person he turned his back on. Now, she's determined to avoid him at the house party she's been trapped at with her former friend... -
![Lady Elizabeth's Comet by Sheila Simonson]()
Lady Elizabeth's Comet by Sheila Simonson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElizabeth Conway's greatest ambition is to discover a comet. Unfortunately, she is the eldest of eight daughters of an earl, so her relative expect her to take her rightful place in Society. The heavenly bodies she views through her telescope hold far more fascination for Elizabeth than any mere male, although her perpetual beau, dashing Lord Bevis, would change that if he could... -
![Florence’s Stupendous Spinster’s Society by Charlotte Stone]()
Florence’s Stupendous Spinster’s Society by Charlotte Stone
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a lady's maid ever find true love with one of London's richest bachelors? Page Count: around 330 pagesFlorence Crew has caught the eye of one of London's wealthiest bachelors, but there is just one problem.She's a lady's maid. .While she has no desire to lift her station in life, she knows that the man of her dreams only wants to lift her skirts.Or does he?Rollo Kerry is a lucky man...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
