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A refreshingly nuanced Regency romance with depth, heart, and real emotional stakes - perfect for those who like their love stories a little less conventional and a lot more heartfelt.

If you liked One Wicked Winter, here are the top 4 books to read next:
(We also have 100 recommendations for the series: Rogues & Gentlemen)

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    Love Your Frenemies - Chic Manila by Mina V. Esguerra
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    A smart, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt redemption story - great for fans of flawed-but-real heroines and modern Filipino romance. Not your typical romance, but worth the read.

    Love Your Frenemies follows the story of Kimmy, who returns to Manila after being dumped a week before her wedding. As she attempts to rebuild her life while avoiding her past, she is forced to confront her first love at her best friend's wedding. The book provides a character-driven narrative with themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the complexities of relationships, set in an urban chic backdrop in Manila.

    So now that I was finally home, what kind of reaction did I think she would have? I wasn't just away for six months, as we had originally talked about. Instead of going back to Manila, I arranged to s...
    2011
    130 pages

    (Also, see 50 recommendations for the series Chic Manila )

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    My Imaginary Ex
    Book 1 in the series:Chic Manila

    My Imaginary Ex - Chic Manila by Mina V. Esguerra
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    That in itself wasn’t unusual. Five years since college graduation; people moved on. I was only in touch with a handful of people, most of them from my AB Psychology block. Lena was not from that bloc...

    Here's what happens when you play pretend.

    When Zack asks Jasmine to pretend to be his ex-girlfriend, she gamely agrees, thinking it would be fun.

    A few years later, she still has to keep convincing people that they were never together! Then one

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    2009
    144 pages

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    Up in Flames
    Book 14 in the series:Rosemary Beach

    Up in Flames - Rosemary Beach by Abbi Glines
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    A bold, emotional character study that may soften even the toughest Nan critics - best enjoyed if you’ve read the rest of the Rosemary Beach series, but a risky choice for those who never wanted her to get a happy ending.

    'Up in Flames' by Abbi Glines is a captivating story centered around Nan, a character known for her cold and spiteful nature throughout the Rosemary Beach series. The book delves into Nan's personal struggles, insecurities, and search for love and acceptance. Readers witness Nan's evolution from a villainous character to someone more relatable and vulnerable, as she navigates complex relationships and strives to find her own happiness and redemption. The writing style of the book effectively portrays Nan's inner turmoil and growth, offering a deeper insight into her character and motivations.

    Men pissed me off. In my experience, they always wanted something from me, but it was never really me they wanted. I knew it without giving them more than a moment of my time. When they looked at me,...
    2016
    261 pages

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Rosemary Beach )

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    The Work of Art - Somerset Stories by Mimi Matthews
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    A gentle, well-researched, and utterly charming Regency romance that will sweep you off your feet - provided you like your love stories low on angst, big on heart, with a side of canine companions.

    In "The Work of Art" by Mimi Matthews, the story revolves around Phyllida Satterthwaite, a young woman facing an unwanted marriage arrangement with the sinister Duke of Moreland. Her circumstances take a turn when she confides in Captain Arthur Heywood, a war hero suffering from physical and emotional scars. As Phylly and Arthur form a bond of friendship that evolves into a heartwarming romance, they navigate through family betrayals, villainous characters, and a mysterious threat to Phylly's safety. The writing style of the book beautifully captures the Regency era with well-developed characters and a plot filled with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged till the end.

    Captain Arthur Heywood had never seen such an ill-mannered assortment of canines in his life. The three mongrels burst into the library, galloping past the maid as she exited the room after serving th...
    July 2019
    390 pages

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