10 Regency Era Romance Books To Cure Your "Bridgerton" Hangover

Books Like "Bridgerton" To Read Right Now

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

We can't forget this regency classic! Probably one of the most famous works of its time, Pride and Prejudice shows how you can find love and happiness when you finally look past your initial judgements (or prejudice) against people. In this case, it was social class, but it can be true of so many societal circumstances. At the end of the day, it's a simple and timeless love story between two people who put their bias and egos aside to see the authenticity in one another.

Emma by Jane Austen

This regency book follows a strong and independent woman who loves her life alone...but she happens to have a knack for match making others and getting a little too involved with their love lives. We've all been there! This book has themes of social class of the time period, marriage, love, and even what it was like to be a woman in that time period.

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins

This fun regency era pick is a classic twist on a murder mystery! This story follows Lady Katharine who escapes the country in order to leave behind the gossip surrounding her, only to witness a murder as soon as she leaves. She'll have to work with the Detective on this case, to corroborate stories, but they already have quite a muddled and frustrating history. But how much longer can they deny their attraction? This murder mystery is such a fun read that you won't be able to put down!

Alls Fair In Love And War by Virginia Heath

Harry Kincaid is left in a tough situation when his older sister decides to join her husband on a trip away, leaving Harry with three kids and a rowdy dog. So, he heads straight to find a governess to help him with this matter. But what will he do when this woman wants to create chaos and laughter, leaving out any discipline? They might butt heads, but they also might realize that they have more in common than they think! They know one thing they do know? All's fair in love and war!

Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

This charming read follows Archibald as he prepares to go on a yearly trip away with his two best friends. However, an urgent letter holds him back from doing so. The letter leads to three other childhood friends — all women, including Clementine — joining in on the boys' adventure. Clementine is nothing like Archibald remembers, and when she offers him a deal he can't refuse, what will become of their future together? Clementine is so adamantly against marriage, so only time will tell what's to come. Read to find out their fate!

Betting Against The Scoundrelby Mariah Stone

Lord Spencer is a former Duke who comes back from war to find out that everything he loved is gone. However, he has one mission at hand: to hunt down the man who ruined his life. Miss Joanna was burned by the same man, so the two make a wager to compete with who can get to the man first. The risks are high, but are the two willing to take that chance? Find out in this fun regency era novel!

There Goes The Groomby Esther Hatch

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre is another classic that is absolutely beloved. This famously depicts the struggles of a simple and plain young woman navigating life's many difficulties along the way. While Jane endures many hardships, she must learn to love herself to ultimately make it through. It's a lesson we can all relate to, in some way or another! Definitely a fantastic regency era read!

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

This coming of age book is one of my all-time favorites, and a classic for the regency era! This book follows four sisters navigating their futures and friendships. Each young woman is on a different path in life, but it's hard not to hold such respect for each of them and their individual ambitions. Being a woman is difficult, and being a woman navigating the transition to adulthood and crippling expectations from society is even more difficult, whether you're in 1868 or 2024. This book will definitely make you feel not as alone in your quarter life crisis!

Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore

In this debut book, Evie Dunmore tells the story of Annabel, the daughter of a vicar. She gets a scholarship to a prestigious school, but in return must recruit men to help support the women's suffrage movement. The challenge will be convincing Sebastian, a high-ranking Duke, to join the cause. It also doesn't help that she can't deny the attraction she feels toward him. He's looking for a wife who can be his equal and isn't opposed to his values, and she's looking for someone to challenge her... but will their wants and needs match up in the end after all? Read to find out!