16 Best romance books like A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1) by Shirlee Busbee

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A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

By: Shirlee Busbee

3.99

Format: 422 pages, Kindle Edition

In Colonial Virginia, Chance Walker still blames his cousin Jonathan for his own wife's untimely de…

If you liked the romance plot in A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1) by Shirlee Busbee , here is a list of 16 books like this:

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1. A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)

By: Judith McNaught

4.20

Format: 438 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Abducted from her convent school, headstrong Scottish beauty Jennifer Merrick does not easily surre… read more

Similar categories in Judith McNaught's A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
"Why is it,"

-Judith McNaught, A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)

"It would have hurt no matter who took you the first time."

-Judith McNaught, A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)

"After all, it's not every day a woman is given a kingdom of dreams."

-Judith McNaught, A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)

"How foolish to yearn to ask the very person who'd caused the pain to heal it"

-Judith McNaught, A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)

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2. Until You (Westmoreland, #3)

By: Judith McNaught

4.12

Format: 430 pages, Paperback

Sheridan Bromleigh had spent most of her early life as a happy vagabond with her unruly American fa… read more

Similar categories in Judith McNaught's Until You (Westmoreland, #3) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
"Looking at you has been my favorite pastime from the moment you asked me to describe your face," he said solemnly, looking straight into her eyes."

-Judith McNaught, Until You (Westmoreland, #3)

"Lying in bed, she would alter the plots of the novels, the dialogue, and even the situations and locales to suit herself, but she never, ever, changed her imaginary hero. He and he alone remained eve…"

-Judith McNaught, Until You (Westmoreland, #3)

"Sheridan bit back a teary smile at his quip, afraid to believe him, afraid to trust him, and unable to stop herself because she loved him. "Look at me," Stephen said, tipping her chin up again, and t…"

-Judith McNaught, Until You (Westmoreland, #3)

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3. Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2)

By: Judith McNaught

4.12

Format: 736 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Fresh from her triumphs in Paris society, Whitney Stone returns to England determined to win the he… read more

Similar categories in Judith McNaught's Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
"Miss stone, I adore you."

-Judith McNaught, Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2)

"Nor is he man enough to make a woman of you."

-Judith McNaught, Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2)

"I am an accomplished flirt and you are a sublime fool."

-Judith McNaught, Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2)

"I want more from life than that and I have more to give."

-Judith McNaught, Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2)

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4. The Marriage Bed (Guilty, #3)

By: Laura Lee Guhrke

3.50

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Everyone in society knows that the marriage of Lord and Lady Hammond is an unhappy one. Everyone kn… read more

Similar categories in Laura Lee Guhrke's The Marriage Bed (Guilty, #3) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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5. Savage Spring

By: Constance O'Banyon

3.30

Format: 215 pages,

The day Tag and his sister Joanna were forced to flee their home and evil, lecherous uncle, Tag now… read more

Similar categories in Constance O'Banyon's Savage Spring book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
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6. Savage Summer

By: Constance O'Banyon

3.30

Format: 215 pages,

Although born half white and half Blackfoot, cousins Sky Dancer and Danielle were raised in opposit… read more

Similar categories in Constance O'Banyon's Savage Summer book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
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7. Come Love a Stranger

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

3.47

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

A woman with no name and no memory...The two men who claim her:one with love, the other with fear..… read more

Similar categories in Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's Come Love a Stranger book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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8. A Rose in Winter

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

3.47

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

A HEART TORMENTED Erienne's father had given her hand to the richest suitor. She was now Lady Saxto… read more

Similar categories in Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's A Rose in Winter book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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9. The Wolf and the Dove

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

4.13

Format: 512 pages, Mass Market Paperback

The Wolf Noble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved Darkenwa… read more

Similar categories in Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's The Wolf and the Dove book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
"-Kerwick, tú y yo jamás podremos regresar adonde estábamos antes que vinieran los normandos. Entre nosotros se ha cerrado una puerta. Olvida que fui una vez tu prometida. -Ninguna puerta hay entre no…"

-Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

"Do I perceive a softening in your heart for me, damoiselle?" He laughed at her scowl. "Beware maid. I will tell you true. After you will come another and then another. There are no strings that can t…"

-Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

"-Eres muy sabia para tus pocos años, criatura -afirmó- Sin embargo, quisiera darte un consejo. Deja al lobo aúlle a la luna; la luna no vendrá hacia él. Deja que merodee por los bosques tenebrosos; n…"

-Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

10. Devil's Desire

By: Laurie McBain

3.89

Format: None pages,

IMPETUOUS DESIRE ... SEARING PASSION ... ENDURING LOVE In a rousing, unforgettable saga that sweeps… read more

Similar categories in Laurie McBain's Devil's Desire book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

11. Wind Warrior

By: Constance O'Banyon

4.05

Format: 371 pages,

Employing all the drama, sensuality, and action that she is known for, O'Banyon spins a thrilling t… read more

Similar categories in Constance O'Banyon's Wind Warrior book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

12. Out of the Shadows (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit #3)

By: Kay Hooper

4.00

Format: 274 pages,

TO CATCH THIS KILLER, SHE MUST BREAK EVERY RULE AND CROSS EVERY LINE. A picture-perfect Tennessee t… read more

Similar categories in Kay Hooper's Out of the Shadows (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit #3) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

13. The Elusive Flame

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

3.16

Format: 91 pages, Paperback

A woman in desperate straits ... A fearless man ... A marriage of convenience on turbulent waters .… read more

Similar categories in Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's The Elusive Flame book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

14. Forever in Your Embrace

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

3.59

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

On a dark and dangerous road, a daring British adventurer saves the life of a countess of royal blo… read more

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15. Moonstruck Madness (Dominick, #1)

By: Laurie McBain

3.96

Format: 396 pages, Mass Market Paperback

She's one thing by day, something else altogether by night... After escaping the slaughter of he… read more

Similar categories in Laurie McBain's Moonstruck Madness (Dominick, #1) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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16. Comanche Moon Rising

By: Constance O'Banyon

4.06

Format: 306 pages, Kindle Edition

Struggling to make a new life for herself and her young brother on a rugged ranch in Texas, Shiloh … read more

Similar categories in Constance O'Banyon's Comanche Moon Rising book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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17. Temperance (The Shackleford Sisters, #2)

By: Beverley Watts

4.22

Format: 218 pages, Kindle Edition

In this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t kn… read more

Similar categories in Beverley Watts's Temperance (The Shackleford Sisters, #2) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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18. Ride the Wind

By: Constance O'Banyon

4.31

Format: 392 pages, Kindle Edition

It was a race against time. In a desperate bid to rescue his best friend’s bride-to-be, Reese Starr… read more

Similar categories in Constance O'Banyon's Ride the Wind book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance
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19. Winter Love

By: Norah Hess

3.91

Format: 396 pages, Kindle Edition

As fresh and enchanting as a new snowfall, Laura had always adored Fletcher Thomas. Yet she feared … read more

Similar categories in Norah Hess's Winter Love book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
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20. Brazen

By: Bobbi Smith

4.11

Format: 385 pages, Kindle Edition

WILD AT HEART Casey Turner could rope and ride like any man, and she scandalized folks by wearing … read more

Similar categories in Bobbi Smith's Brazen book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
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21. A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

By: Shirlee Busbee

3.99

Format: 422 pages, Kindle Edition

In Colonial Virginia, Chance Walker still blames his cousin Jonathan for his own wife's untimely de… read more

Similar categories in Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1) book and Shirlee Busbee's A Heart for the Taking (The Reluctant Brides Series, Book 1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical fiction
  • historical romance

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4.12

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3.51

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