Romantic Regencies - not historically accurate but fun!

A Listmania! list by Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England)
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Flowers from the Storm
1.  Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
The list author says:
  "This one IS historically accurate (unlike most of the rest below) but it has to get honourable first mention as it's SUCH a great book. Buy it and read it now - you won't be disappointed!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.02
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

More Than a Mistress
2.  More Than a Mistress by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "An excellent Mary Balogh book (she writes a lot of those!) with two strong characters who spark from each other and help each other to learn to love"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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A Summer to Remember (Get Connected Romances)
3.  A Summer to Remember (Get Connected Romances) by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "The story that introduced the Bedwyn Clan (focus of the "Slightly" series) but a great story in its own right of people coming to terms with disappointments in life"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Slightly Scandalous
4.  Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "Three of the six Bedwyn "Slightly" series are excellent. This is the first (chronologically) of those three, Freyja Bedwyn's story"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Slightly Tempted (Bedwyn Series)
5.  Slightly Tempted (Bedwyn Series) by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "The Bedwyn story after Freyja's, this is Morgan's story. Interesting setting in Brussels around the battle of Waterloo and an enjoyable tale"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.37
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Slightly Dangerous
6.  Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "The final book in the Bedwyn series, Wulfric the Ice Duke's story. Well we all know global warming is causing icebergs to thaw, and here it's happening 200 years ago!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Duke And I: Bridgerton Family Series: Book 1
7.  The Duke And I: Bridgerton Family Series: Book 1 by Julia Quinn
The list author says:
  "First in the "Bridgerton" series, not all of which are worth reading - but this one is. An enjoyable story with interesting characters"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton Family Series: Book 2
8.  The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton Family Series: Book 2 by Julia Quinn
The list author says:
  "'Woman on the shelf gets her man' - another good read and the second in the Bridgerton series"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Lord of Scoundrels (Avon Romantic Treasure)
9.  Lord of Scoundrels (Avon Romantic Treasure) by Loretta Chase
The list author says:
  "This is a really good fun book with two strong lead characters"
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

No Ordinary Groom
10.  No Ordinary Groom by Gayle Callen
The list author says:
  "Can a fop really be a hero? But what if he's only disguised as a fop? This is a good story, the sequels weren't as good though."
£4.93   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Perfect Rake (Berkley Sensation)
11.  The Perfect Rake (Berkley Sensation) by Anne Gracie
The list author says:
  "Enjoyable story of the first of five sisters (Prudence) and how she gets her man"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.07
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Perfect Waltz (Berkley Sensation)
12.  The Perfect Waltz (Berkley Sensation) by Anne Gracie
The list author says:
  "Hope's story this time - she proves that assumptions that men make about women's skills and talents can be rather awry"
£4.98   Used & New from: £0.03
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Secret Pearl
13.  The Secret Pearl by Mary Balogh
The list author says:
  "Another excellent Mary Balogh book - heroine is a prostitute, hero is a scarred man in a loveless marriage. How the heck does she make us care for these two difficult characters - but she does!"
£3.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues (Pride & Prejudice Continues)
14.  Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues (Pride & Prejudice Continues) by Linda Berdoll
The list author says:
  "I list this one only because it is fun and gives you plenty to talk about. Historicity is just appalling and she isn't true to Jane Austen but it's a wild ride!"
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.04
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

The Spymaster's Lady (Berkley Sensation)
15.  The Spymaster's Lady (Berkley Sensation) by Joanna Bourne
The list author says:
  "Fantastic book with great characters. Definitely one for the keeper shelf!"
£4.93   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Private Arrangements
16.  Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
The list author says:
  "Interestingly original plot. Not everyone likes the behaviour of the heroine but I think this was a good study of human nature."
£4.44   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England)
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Qualifications: Reader of rather a lot of Regencies!
Last updated: 02/06/2008
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