15 Best historical books like Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1) by Johanna Lindsey

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Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

By: Johanna Lindsey

4.06

Format: 432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Reina seethes with rage over her fate: taken captive by the knight Ranulf — a golden giant of a man…

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1. Born in Sin (Brotherhood of the Sword #3/MacAllister, #2)

By: Kinley MacGregor

3.27

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Stunning Caledonia MacNeely fights an unfamiliar shiver when she is offered in marriage to the infa… read more

Similar categories in Kinley MacGregor's Born in Sin (Brotherhood of the Sword #3/MacAllister, #2) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • adult
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • m f romance
"Safe by my strength. (Motto of the Clan MacNeely)"

-Kinley MacGregor, Born in Sin (Brotherhood of the Sword #3/MacAllister, #2)

"Henry's face went red in anger as he blustered at her audacity. It wasn't often anyone got the better of him, and Sin knew no woman had ever flummoxed him before. Not even Eleanor. "You are willing t…"

-Kinley MacGregor, Born in Sin (Brotherhood of the Sword #3/MacAllister, #2)

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2. Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

By: Johanna Lindsey

4.06

Format: 432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Reina seethes with rage over her fate: taken captive by the knight Ranulf — a golden giant of a man… read more

Similar categories in Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • british literature
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • adult
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • m f romance
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3. Scandal

By: Amanda Quick , Jayne Ann Krentz

3.89

Format: 329 pages, Mass Market Paperback

With her reputation forever tarnished by a youthful indiscretion, lovely Emily Faringdon is resigne… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Quick's Scandal book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
"Henceforth, whenever we are threatened with being cast adrift upon love’s transcendent, golden shore, I want you to slap my face."

-Amanda Quick, Scandal

Cover of The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, #1) by Julie Garwood

4. The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, #1)

By: Julie Garwood

4.17

Format: 200 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Christina Bennett had taken London society by storm. The ravishing beauty guarded the secret of her… read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Ransom (Highlands' Lairds, #2) by Julie Garwood

5. Ransom (Highlands' Lairds, #2)

By: Julie Garwood

4.15

Format: 333 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Overflowing with all of the majesty and intrigue of medieval glory days, this magnificent New York … read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
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6. Honor's Splendour

By: Julie Garwood

4.23

Format: 374 pages, Mass Market Paperback

This classic medieval romance from New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood is a fan favorit… read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • adult
"The man irritated her just like a rash."

-Julie Garwood, Honor's Splendour

"She was a joy to watch, a nightmare to protect"

-Julie Garwood, Honor's Splendour

"Get off me. You weigh more than the doors to your home."

-Julie Garwood, Honor's Splendour

"I am ever a gentle maiden," she shouted. "Damn if I'm not."

-Julie Garwood, Honor's Splendour

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7. Castles (Crown's Spies #4)

By: Julie Garwood

4.15

Format: 333 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Orphaned and besieged Princess Alesandra knew that only hasty marriage to an Englishman could prote… read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
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8. The Prize

By: Julie Garwood

4.15

Format: 333 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Librarian's Note: Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found . In the resplendence of William the … read more

Similar categories in Julie Garwood's The Prize book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval

9. Velvet Angel (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Quadrilogy #4)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.93

Format: None pages, Paperback

She came to him as a precious gift, a naked angel rolled in a rug. Once he gazed into her green eye… read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
Cover of The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

10. 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

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  • romance
  • british literature
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • adult
"-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

Cover of Untamed (Medieval, #1) by Elizabeth Lowell

11. Untamed (Medieval, #1)

By: Elizabeth Lowell

3.59

Format: 251 pages, Paperback

A hero of the crusades, Dominic le Sabre has returned to Scotland in glory and triumph to claim his… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth Lowell's Untamed (Medieval, #1) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval

12. Velvet Song (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Quadrilogy #3)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.70

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

They were both outcasts by a harsh decree -- and on the brink of a shared destiny of passion!With h… read more

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Cover of The Black Lyon (Montgomery/Taggert, #1) by Jude Deveraux

13. The Black Lyon (Montgomery/Taggert, #1)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.99

Format: 276 pages, Paperback

Darkly handsome and rich beyond imagining, the bold English conqueror was called Lyon for his-lion … read more

Similar categories in Jude Deveraux's The Black Lyon (Montgomery/Taggert, #1) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • british literature
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • adult
Cover of The Velvet Promise (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #1) by Jude Deveraux

14. The Velvet Promise (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #1)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.98

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

All of England rejoiced on her wedding day. But Judith vowed that her husband would get only what h… read more

Similar categories in Jude Deveraux's The Velvet Promise (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Tetralogy #1) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • british literature
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • adult

15. So Worthy My Love

By: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

3.62

Format: None pages, Paperback

Maxim Proud and passionate, the Marquess of Bradbury swore vengeance on those who had stolen his ti… read more

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16. The Taming (Peregrine, #1)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.75

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

England's most valiant knights paid court to wealthy Liana Neville, but only the infamous warrior R… read more

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17. Gentle Warrior

By: Julie Garwood

4.05

Format: 309 pages, Mass Market Paperback

An alternate cover edition can be found here. From the New York Times bestselling author of Rans… read more

Similar categories in Julie Garwood's Gentle Warrior book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • british literature
  • historical
  • medieval romance
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • medieval
  • adult
"I will find her." "And when you do?" Roger asked. "I will make her mine," the warrior answered in a hard, determined voice. "She will be mine." The vow was made."

-Julie Garwood, Gentle Warrior

18. Desire

By: Amanda Quick , Jayne Ann Krentz

3.71

Format: 364 pages, Mass Market Paperback

From the windswept, craggy coast of a remote British Isle comes the thrilling tale of a daring lady… read more

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19. Highland Velvet (Velvet Montgomery Annuals Quadrilogy #2)

By: Jude Deveraux

3.82

Format: 736 pages, Paperback

Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English. He came to Scot… read more

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20. The Gift (Crown's Spies, #3)

By: Julie Garwood

4.47

Format: 907 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found  A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsom… read more

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Cover of Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2) by Julie Garwood

21. Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2)

By: Julie Garwood

4.16

Format: 375 pages, Paperback

An alternate cover edition can be found here The Emerald flew across the seas, carrying the pira… read more

Similar categories in Julie Garwood's Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2) book and Johanna Lindsey's Defy Not the Heart (Shefford's Knights #1)

  • romance
  • historical
  • historical romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
"Is he all right?" Jade asked Sterns. He Swooned" I know he swooned," Jade replied."

-Julie Garwood, Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2)

"Someday, my love, you're going to understand just how much I care for you. You're my light, my warmth, my other half. I only feel alive when I'm with you. I love you." Caine"

-Julie Garwood, Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies, #2)

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4.06

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Amanda Quick , Jayne Ann Krentz

3.89

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