Recommendations based on Brighter Than the Sunby Julia Quinn

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  1. How to Marry a Marquis

    by Julia Quinn
    A young woman's journey of love and independence during the Regency Era.

    She’s trying to follow the rules… When Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy of How to Marry a Marquis in her employer’s library, she’s convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. With three ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Viscount Who Loved Me

    by Julia Quinn
    A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.

    1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)

  3. Splendid

    by Julia Quinn
    A romantic tale of two star-crossed lovers, navigating family drama and secrets.

    There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon... That is until a redheaded American throws herself in ... (Goodreads)

  4. Scandal in Spring

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Daisy Bowman is forced to marry a wealthy man, but falls in love with his son. Will she choose love or duty?

    An unexpected desire., Quirky and fun-loving American heiress Daisy Bowman is the last unmarried Wallflower. Her exasperated father has informed her that if she can’t find a husband by the end of her ... (Goodreads)

  5. Something Wonderful

    by Judith McNaught
    A historical romance novel set in the 19th century, where a wealthy Duke falls in love with a beautiful and headstrong governess.

    This is a previously published edition of ISBN , 9780671737634 ,. Bestselling author Judith McNaught masterfully portrays a remarkable heroine, and an unforgettable passion, in this powerfully moving ... (Goodreads)

  6. Castles

    by Julie Garwood
    A passionate romance between a medieval knight and a beautiful young woman.

    Orphaned and besieged Princess Alesandra knew that only hasty marriage to an Englishman could protect her from the turmoil in her own land. To the amusement of her makeshift guardian, Colin, younger ... (Goodreads)

  7. Saving Grace

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman embarks on a quest to find true love while escaping danger.

    When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she would never marry again. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Raven Prince

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A forbidden romance between a duke and a governess, set in the backdrop of Regency England.

    There comes a time in a lady's life... Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant male on horseback nearly squashes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial ... (Goodreads)

  9. Lady Be Good

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A romantic comedy about a high-powered businesswoman who finds love and adventure in the most unexpected places.

    “[A] sexy and whimsical modern fairy tale.” —,Greensboro News & Record, “The always-funny Susan Elizabeth Phillips…has the heat turned up all the way for this one.” —,Detroit Free Press, The only ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Fantasy Lover

    by Sherrilyn Kenyon
    A modern-day woman discovers a mystical world of secrets, and a love that transcends time.

    Cursed into an eternity of slavery by his own brother, Julian of Macedon has spent centuries in hell, where the only respite he knows is measured in a handful of weeks whenever he’s summoned through ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Gift

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman is forced into marriage with a Scottish laird, but finds love and adventure in the Highlands.

    Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here, A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would ... (Goodreads)

  12. Because You're Mine

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A famous opera singer falls in love with her son's tutor, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction” —Seattle Times ), Because You’re Mine is a breathtaking tale of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Devil May Cry

    by Sherrilyn Kenyon
    A woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery, meeting mythical creatures and finding true love.

    As an ancient Sumerian god, Sin was one of the most powerful among his pantheon. . . Until the night Artemis brutally stole his godhood and left him for dead. For millennia, this ex-god turned ... (Goodreads)

  14. 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)

  15. Rapture in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective Eve Dallas investigates a series of deaths that appear to be linked to a mysterious cult.

    They died with smiles on their faces. Three apparent suicides: a brilliant engineer, an infamous lawyer, and a controversial politician. Three strangers with nothing in common - and no obvious ... (Goodreads)

  16. Much Ado About You

    by Eloisa James
    A young woman travels to England to escape scandal and finds love with a charming nobleman. A witty and romantic tale.

    When you're the oldest daughter, you don't get to have any fun! Witty, orphaned Tess Essex faces her duty: marry well and marry quickly, so she can arrange matches for her three sisters – beautiful ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Rogue Not Taken

    by Sarah MacLean
    Spirited Lady Sophie flees her aristocratic family and finds herself on a wild adventure with the handsome and roguish King of London's underworld.

    Lady Sophie’s Society Splash When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, lands her philandering brother-in-law backside-first in a goldfish pond in front of all society, she becomes the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Married by Morning

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman and her guardian discover a powerful love as they face unexpected challenges.

    He's everything she wants to avoid., For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Trouble With Valentine's Day

    by Rachel Gibson
    A romantic comedy about a woman's attempt to find true love in the midst of chaotic Valentine's Day.

    Dumped by her boyfriend, stressed out by her job, Kate Hamilton needs to regroup and get back some self-esteem. She moves from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the wilderness of Gospel, Idaho for ... (Goodreads)

  20. Obsession in Death

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective Eve Dallas investigates a serial killer targeting couples in the throes of passion.

    There's a thin line between hero worship and dangerous obsession...the explosive new Eve Dallas and Roarke thriller A crisp winter morning in New York. In a luxury apartment, the body of a woman lies ... (Goodreads)

  21. 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)

  22. Queen of Sorcery

    by David Eddings
    The second book in the Belgariad series follows Garion and his companions as they continue their quest to defeat the evil god Torak.

    The Trail of Prophecy... Legends told of how the evil God Torak had coveted the power of the Orb of Aldur, until defeated in a final battle. But prophecy spoke of a time when he would awake and again ... (Goodreads)

  23. Fruits Basket, Vol. 10

    by Natsuki Takaya
    Friends and family unite to heal old wounds and face the future with hope.

    The world's number one shojo manga continues, as Tohru and the Sohmas spend time at the Sohma's summerhouse. Alas, it's not all fun in the sun on this little trip. Akito pays a surprise visit, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Nobody's Baby But Mine

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A brilliant physicist wants a baby but not a husband, so she seduces a football player. But things don't go as planned.

    Physics professor Jane Darlington decides on her 34th birthday that the time has come to have the baby that she's always wanted, even though there's no man in her life. Hoping to help the child avoid ... (Wikipedia)

  25. If You Dare

    by Kresley Cole
    An epic fantasy adventure with a daring heroine facing the ultimate battle between good and evil.

    Kresley Cole introduces a thrilling new romance trilogy featuring fierce Scottish brothers with dangerous lives, dark desires, and a deadly curse. Can he exact revenge? High in the Pyrenees, a band ... (Goodreads)

  26. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.

    A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)

  27. Carnal Innocence

    by Nora Roberts
    A famous violinist seeks refuge in a small town after a stalker threatens her. She finds love and danger in unexpected places.

    Nora Roberts, bestselling author of The Reef and Genuine Lies , mixes scorching passion with icy suspense in her classic novel of murder and infatuation in a southern town now available in hardcover ... (Goodreads)

  28. Gabriel's Inferno

    by Sylvain Reynard
    A passionate romance between a professor and a student, exploring the power of love and redemption.

    Gabriel Owen Emerson is a brilliant and enigmatic professor of Dante studies at the University of Toronto . His cold, aloof exterior masks dark secrets he successfully hides, though he has never ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Love Bites

    by Lynsay Sands
    A forbidden love story between a vampire and a human, testing the boundaries of destiny.

    True Love: Good From The First Bite... Etienne Argeneau's three hundred years of bachelorhood were at an end. Either that, or he'd be forever alone. He could only "turn" one human in his lifetime, ... (Goodreads)

  30. Slightly Dangerous

    by Mary Balogh
    A woman's struggle to rebuild her life after a scandalous past.

    BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress. All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at ... (Goodreads)