Recommendations based on Tatiana and Alexanderby Paullina Simons

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  1. The Bronze Horseman

    by Paullina Simons
    A sweeping epic romance set in Stalinist Russia, exploring the power of love amidst tragedy.

    Librarian note: alternate covers for this edition can be found, here, and, here, and, here,. During the summer of 1941 the Metanov family are living a hard life in Leningrad. As the German armies ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Summer Garden

    by Paullina Simons
    A love story of two people caught in the whirlwind of war and its consequences.

    Four years have gone by since World War II has ended; and Tatiana and Alexander are married and living a life together with their son, Anthony. Yet, they are strangers to each other. Having been ... (Wikipedia)

  3. The Tea Rose

    by Jennifer Donnelly
    A young woman in Victorian London overcomes poverty and tragedy to build a successful tea business and find love.

    East London, 1888 - a city apart. A place of shadow and light where thieves, whores, and dreamers mingle, where children play in the cobbled streets by day and a killer stalks at night, where bright ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Bronze Horseman

    by Paullina Simons
    A sweeping love story set in WWII-era Leningrad, following the lives of a young couple amidst the chaos of war.

    From Book 1: The golden skies, the translucent twilight, the white nights, all hold the promise of youth, of love, of eternal renewal. The war has not yet touched this city of fallen grandeur, or the ... (Goodreads)

  5. Voyager

    by Diana Gabaldon
    A grand adventure across time and space, filled with romance, danger and mystery.

    Voyager opens on the battlefield at Culloden , where Jamie Fraser finds himself gravely wounded and his rival Jack Randall dead. Jamie is carried to a nearby farmhouse where 18 Highland soldiers have ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Winter Rose

    by Jennifer Donnelly
    Love, loss, and redemption in 19th-century England.

    An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But India Selwyn Jones is headstrong: she has trained as one ... (Goodreads)

  7. Kiss an Angel

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A young woman embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself and true love.

    Wedding Day, Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the ... (Goodreads)

  8. Forbidden

    by Tabitha Suzuma
    A forbidden love story between siblings, challenging societal norms and morality.

    She is pretty and talented - sweet sixteen and never been kissed. He is seventeen; gorgeous and on the brink of a bright future. And now they have fallen in love. But... they are brother and sister. ... (Goodreads)

  9. Suddenly You

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman's life changes when she inherits a fortune and attracts the attention of a charming businessman.

    She was unmarried, untouched and almost thirty, but novelist Amanda Briars wasn't about to greet her next birthday without making love to a man. When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Siren

    by Tiffany Reisz
    An erotic romance between a writer and a siren, exploring the power of seduction and desire.

    Notorious Nora Sutherlin is famous for her delicious works of erotica, each one more popular with readers than the last. But her latest manuscript is different—more serious, more personal—and she's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Dragonfly in Amber

    by Diana Gabaldon
    Romantic adventure through history as two time travelers fight to change their destiny.

    Claire Randall has returned to her own time, where she has been living for 20 years with her husband Frank. Following his death, she brings her daughter, Brianna, to the home of the Randalls' old ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Hopeless

    by Colleen Hoover
    A young girl's journey to find hope and strength in the midst of life's darkest moments.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, All Your Perfects, comes the beginning of Sky and Dean’s passionate love story—where well-kept secrets threaten to opens wounds of a dark past. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. A Kingdom of Dreams

    by Judith McNaught
    A fairy-tale romance between a dashing nobleman and a country girl, set in the Highlands of Scotland.

    Jennifer Merrick is the feisty daughter of a Scottish laird. Royce Westmoreland, the "Black Wolf", is sent by the King of England to wage war against Scotland. When Royce's brother, Stefan ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Drums of Autumn

    by Diana Gabaldon
    A romantic family saga set in 18th century America, of the struggles of an immigrant family.

    The heroine of the bestselling, Outlander, , Claire, returns in Drums of Autumn , reunited with her husband Jamie Fraser and facing a new life in the American colonies . As the preceding novel, ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Bourbon Kings

    by J.R. Ward
    A wealthy Southern family's secrets and scandals are exposed when their bourbon empire is threatened.

    For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Kommandant's Girl

    by Pam Jenoff
    A young Jewish woman in Nazi-occupied Poland becomes a spy for the resistance while falling in love with a high-ranking German officer.

    In her luminous and groundbreaking debut, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shows the unimaginable sacrifices one woman must make in a time of war Nineteen-year-old Emma Bau has been ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Girl You Left Behind

    by Jojo Moyes
    A woman's search for answers and justice, despite the consequences of war-torn France.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, a sweeping bestseller of love and loss, deftly weaving two journeys from World War I France to present day London. Paris, World ... (Goodreads)

  18. A Rose in Winter

    by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
    A medieval tale of a young woman forced into marriage with a dark and brooding lord, who slowly falls in love with her.

    The fairest flower in Mawbry is Erienne Fleming, the enchanting, raven-haired daughter of the village mayor. Charming, spirited and exquisitely lovely, she is beset on all sides by suitors, any one ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. November 9

    by Colleen Hoover
    Two strangers meet on November 9th and agree to meet every year on the same day, but life keeps getting in the way.

    Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life ... (Goodreads)

  20. Thief

    by Tarryn Fisher
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband disappears, and she must confront the truth about their relationship and her own past.

    Caleb Drake never got over his first love. Not when he got married. Not when she got married. When life suddenly comes full circle Caleb must decide how how far he is willing to go to get the aloof ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Thorn Birds

    by Colleen McCullough
    A powerful tale of forbidden love, set in rural Australia in the early 20th century.

    The story begins in New Zealand on 8 December 1915, the fourth birthday of Meghann "Meggie" Cleary who is the only daughter of Padriac ("Paddy"), an Irish farm labourer, and Fiona ("Fee"), his wife. ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Gabriel's Redemption

    by Sylvain Reynard
    A professor seeks redemption for his past sins through a forbidden love affair with his former student.

    Professor Gabriel Emerson has left his position at the University of Toronto to embark on a new life with his beloved Julianne. Together, he’s confident that they can face any challenge. And he’s ... (Goodreads)

  23. Bared to You

    by Sylvia Day
    A passionate romance between two damaged people, learning to trust and love again.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sylvia Day comes the provocative masterstroke of abandon and obsession that redefined the meaning of desire and became a global phenomenon... Gideon Cross ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Hating Game

    by Sally Thorne
    A lighthearted battle of wits between two enemies who eventually fall in love.

    Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Kiss Quotient

    by Helen Hoang
    A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.

    From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. How to Kill a Rock Star

    by Tiffanie DeBartolo
    A love story between a music journalist and a rock star, exploring the complexities of fame, creativity, and relationships.

    Written in her wonderfully honest, edgy, passionate and often hilarious voice, Tiffanie DeBartolo tells the story of Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, and Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and ... (Goodreads)

  27. Here Be Dragons

    by Sharon Kay Penman
    Epic story of love, war and betrayal set against the backdrop of 13th century England.

    Here Be Dragons is the first of Penman's trilogy about the medieval princes of Gwynedd and the monarchs of England. , England's King John uses his out-of-wedlock daughter Joanna as a negotiating tool ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Dream a Little Dream

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A woman's journey of self-rediscovery, overcoming obstacles with the help of a mysterious stranger.

    A Desperate Young Mother Rachel Stone's bad luck has taken a turn for the worse. With an empty wallet, a car's that's spilling smoke, and a five-year-old son to support, she's come home to a town ... (Goodreads)

  29. Firefly Lane

    by Kristin Hannah
    A lifelong friendship between two women, navigating through life's ups and downs.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her ... (Goodreads)

  30. Gabriel's Rapture

    by Sylvain Reynard
    A forbidden love story between a professor and his former student, as they navigate their past and present to find a future together.

    Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student, Julia Mitchell. Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual ... (Goodreads)