Discover books similar to "The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever"

Tessa Dare

The Duchess Deal

If you're looking for a historical romance with a strong heroine and a brooding hero, try 'The Duchess Deal' by Tessa Dare. When Emma Gladstone shows up on the doorstep of the Duke of Ashbury, seeking employment as a seamstress, he offers her a deal: marriage in exchange for a dowry and the restoration of his reputation. Emma agrees, but she has no intention of falling in love with the duke, who has been scarred both physically and emotionally. As they navigate their unconventional arrangement, they discover that love may be the most unexpected thing of all.

Tessa Dare

A Night to Surrender

Another great choice by Tessa Dare is 'A Night to Surrender', the first book in the Spindle Cove series. This novel introduces us to a small seaside village populated almost entirely by women, where spinsters and widows come to find refuge from the pressures of society. When a handsome colonel arrives in town, determined to root out a group of smugglers, he finds himself drawn to the village's most unconventional resident, Susanna Finch. As they work together to solve the mystery of the smugglers, they must confront their own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Julia Quinn

The Lost Duke of Wyndham

If you're looking for another book by Julia Quinn that features a strong heroine and a brooding hero, try 'The Lost Duke of Wyndham'. This novel tells the story of Grace Eversleigh, who has been in love with the Duke of Wyndham since she was a young girl. When the duke returns from a long absence, Grace is shocked to discover that he has no memory of her, or of his own past. As they work together to uncover the truth, they must confront their own fears and insecurities, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Courtney Milan

The Countess Conspiracy

If you're looking for a historical romance with a strong female lead and a focus on female empowerment, try 'The Countess Conspiracy' by Courtney Milan. This novel tells the story of Violet, the Countess of Cambury, who has been secretly collaborating with her best friend Sebastian, the Duke of Clermont, on groundbreaking scientific research. When their secret is threatened, they must confront their own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk. Fans of 'The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever' will appreciate the witty banter and strong female characters.

Courtney Milan

The Suffragette Scandal

Another great choice by Courtney Milan is 'The Suffragette Scandal', which tells the story of Freeborn Bridget, a suffragette who is determined to secure the vote for women, no matter the cost. When she is accused of a crime she didn't commit, she turns to Edward Clark, a lawyer who has his own reasons for wanting to bring down the suffragettes. As they work together to clear Bridget's name, they must confront their own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Lisa Kleypas

Devil in Winter

If you're looking for a historical romance with a strong heroine and a brooding hero, try 'Devil in Winter' by Lisa Kleypas. This novel tells the story of Evangeline Jenner, who is forced to marry Sebastian, the Duke of Kingston, in a desperate bid to escape her abusive family. As they navigate their unconventional arrangement, they discover that love may be the most unexpected thing of all. Fans of 'The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever' will appreciate the witty banter and strong female characters.

Lisa Kleypas

It Happened One Autumn

Another great choice by Lisa Kleypas is 'It Happened One Autumn', which tells the story of Lillian Bowman, a headstrong American heiress who is determined to marry for love, no matter the cost. When she sets her sights on Marcus, the Duke of Thorn, she finds herself up against a formidable opponent. As they navigate their differences and their growing attraction, they must confront their own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Antonia Hodgson

The Devil in the Marshalsea

If you're looking for a historical novel with a strong female lead and a focus on social justice, try 'The Devil in the Marshalsea' by Antonia Hodgson. This novel tells the story of Tom Hawkins, a young man who is sent to the Marshalsea debtors' prison, where he meets Kitty Sparks, a sharp-witted and resourceful woman who is determined to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. As they work together to uncover the truth about a murder that has occurred within the prison walls, they must confront their own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Carol Goodman

The Widow's House

Another great choice for fans of historical fiction is 'The Widow's House' by Carol Goodman. This novel tells the story of Ingrid Coleman, a young widow who is struggling to make ends meet in post-World War II New York. When she is offered a job as a ghostwriter for a famous author, she jumps at the chance, only to discover that her new employer is harboring a dangerous secret. As she works to uncover the truth, she must confront her own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

If you're looking for a historical novel with a strong female lead and a focus on social justice, try 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry. This novel tells the story of Cora Seaborne, a young widow who is fascinated by the natural world and is determined to uncover the truth about a mythical creature that is said to be terrorizing the residents of a small English village. As she works to uncover the truth, she must confront her own fears and desires, and decide whether love is worth the risk.