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The season, the ton, the gossip, and two women who were never supposed to fall for each other.
28 verified books · 12 new to LRR · 16 LRR reviewed · 17 L1–L3 · 5 explicit · 18 with a confirmed HEA or HFN
Looking for the sapphic version of the Bridgerton feeling rather than a copy of its plot? Start with society rules, courtship, class, gossip, family pressure, balls and drawing rooms, then decide how much historical realism, spice and romance you want.
This list puts sapphic Regency romances with central relationships first. A few books from neighbouring periods are included when they deliver the same society-romance experience, and every card shows the heat and whether the ending is a confirmed HEA or HFN.
Quick answer
What makes a book Bridgerton-like: historical courtship + strict social rules + family and public stakes + a romance-forward story. Start with The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics, Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend or Ladies in Hating.
Start Here: 8 Sapphic Bridgerton Read-Alikes
A mix of LRR-reviewed favourites and new finds, chosen for fit and variety rather than popularity.
First row: why the book fits, its ending and its heat. Second row: extra labels, and whether the book is new to LRR.
Every card names its source: our review, or the publisher description.
Heat and endings appear only when confirmed.
The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics
Olivia Waite
Lucy Muchelney (astronomer & translator) & Catherine St Day, Countess of Moth (widow)
Why start here: Regency science, society and a countess falling for a commoner. The standard-bearer for sapphic Regency.
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Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend
Emma R. Alban
Beth Demeworth & Gwen Cunningham (debutantes)
Why start here: Debutantes, a matchmaking scheme and a season that goes wrong. The most Bridgerton premise here.
Ladies in Hating
Alexandra Vasti · Belvoir's Library #3
A pair of Gothic novelists trade rivalry for love in this swoony, steamy, sapphic Regency by USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti.Celebrated authoress Lady Georgiana Cleeve has achieve
Why start here: Closest match, Aristocracy and society, Witty banter. New to LRR.
The Perks of Loving a Wallflower
Erica Ridley
Master-of-disguise Tommy & bluestocking wallflower Philippa
Why start here: A wallflower, a woman in disguise and a society mystery. Erica Ridley brings the full Regency romp.
The Hellion’s Waltz
Olivia Waite
Sophie Roseingrave (piano restorer) & Maddie Crewe (silk-weaver, schemer)
Why start here: Regency heist and revenge with a con artist and a pianist. Witty and warm.
Like in Love with You
Emma R. Alban
Why start here: Regency rivals-to-lovers with a queen-bee mean girl and meddling mothers.
Mortal Follies
Alexis Hall · The Mortal Follies series #1
oured witch to conquer an ancient curse in this devilishly funny and heartwarming sapphic Regency romantasy from TikTok titan and bestselling author of Boyfriend Material Alexis Hall.It is the year 18
Why start here: Balls, seasons and courtship, Witty banter. New to LRR.
The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows
Olivia Waite
Agatha Griffin (London printer, widow) & Penelope Flood (village beekeeper)
Why start here: Regency-era village scandal, a widow and a printer, and a slow burn built on letters.
Aristocracy and Society
13 books built on titles, drawing rooms and the rules of the ton.
Lady Jane’s Seduction
Norman Burns
Lady Jane & the woman who draws her into a power-exchange dynamic
Evidence: LRR review
“As the two navigate boundaries and longing behind closed doors, they find an intimacy the outside world would never permit.” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Is there a happy ending? Yes — a satisfying resolution to the central romance..
The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley
Lindz McLeod
Caroline Bingley & Georgiana Darcy, her reluctant tutor in good behaviour
Evidence: LRR review
“Steam/Spice level: 3 of 5 — Open door” (romance.io); readers call the late payoff steamy. Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes — a satisfying, well-earned happily-ever-after and a genuine redemption for Caroline..
The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet
Mary Bennet & her unexpected love interest
Evidence: LRR review
“The romance is a tender slow burn that suits the period tone, lighter on heat and heavy on longing and self-realization.” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes — a warm, hopeful happily-ever-after for Mary..
Longshadow
Olivia Atwater · Regency Faerie Tales #3
Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.Abigail Wilder’
Series: Regency Faerie Tales #3.
Evidence: Publisher description
“…Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.Abigail Wilder’…” Source → Heat: romance.io reader steam rating 1.0/5 (38 ratings).
The Heiress
Molly Greeley
e she returns to health, new challenges await. Shy and utterly inexperienced, the wealthy heiress must forge a new identity for herself, learning to navigate a "season" in society and the complexities
Evidence: Publisher description
“…e she returns to health, new challenges await. Shy and utterly inexperienced, the wealthy heiress must forge a new identity for herself, learning to navigate a "season" in society and the complexities…” Source → Heat: romance.io reader steam rating 4.0/5 (33 ratings).
Balls, Seasons and Courtship
5 books with debutantes, house parties and a season to survive.
Proper English
K. J. Charles
Champion markswoman Pat & society beauty Fen
Evidence: LRR review
“Rich Edwardian atmosphere.” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes. … the novel delivers a warm, satisfying happily-ever-after for Pat and Fen..
Her Princess at Midnight
Erica Ridley · Regency Fairy Tales #2
she lays eyes on the prince’s beautiful sister, Cynthia is smitten. She’s never been to a ball, and she’s determined not to miss this one. But when her family refuses to allow her to attend—not that C
Series: Regency Fairy Tales #2.
Evidence: Publisher description
“…she lays eyes on the prince’s beautiful sister, Cynthia is smitten. She’s never been to a ball, and she’s determined not to miss this one. But when her family refuses to allow her to attend—not that C…” Source →
Scandal and Forbidden Love
10 books where one wrong move ruins everything.
A Little Light Mischief
Cat Sebastian
Molly Wilkins (reformed thief) & Alice Stapleton (lady’s companion)
Evidence: LRR review
“Molly Wilkins (reformed thief) & Alice Stapleton (lady’s companion)” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes — a warm, complete happily-ever-after despite the short length..
An Island Princess Starts a Scandal
Manuela Caceres Galvan (Dominican heiress) & Cora Kempf Bristol (English businesswoman)
Evidence: LRR review
“You may want to skip it if: you prefer low spice, quieter stories, or a slower literary pace — this one is bold and steamy.” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes — a satisfying, hard-won happily-ever-after for Manuela and Cora..
Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure
Courtney Milan
Bertrice Martin (73, wealthy widow) & Violetta Beauchamps (69, former rooming-house manager)
Evidence: LRR review
“Bertrice Martin (73, wealthy widow) & Violetta Beauchamps (69, former rooming-house manager)” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Ending 3.9/5 :: ✓ Villain gets his due ✓ Happy for the heroines ✓ Satisfying.
The Duke
Anna Cowan
A sapphic regency romance about the duke who fears nothing… until the woman she never forgot walks through the door an
Evidence: Publisher description
“…A sapphic regency romance about the duke who fears nothing… until the woman she never forgot walks through the door an…” Source → Heat: romance.io reader steam rating 3.4/5 (21 ratings).
A Rare Find
Joanna Lowell
d on her family’s estate. Too bad her nemesis is back from London, freshly exiled after a scandal and ready to wreak havoc on her life. Georgie Redmayne is everything Elfreda isn’t–charming, popular,
Evidence: Publisher description
“…d on her family’s estate. Too bad her nemesis is back from London, freshly exiled after a scandal and ready to wreak havoc on her life. Georgie Redmayne is everything Elfreda isn’t–charming, popular,…” Source → Heat: romance.io reader steam rating 3.0/5 (18 ratings).
Marriage, Convenience and Duty
3 books where marriage is an obligation first.
The Earl’s Wife
An earl’s wife & the woman who awakens her heart
Evidence: LRR review
“Best for: Readers who love a forbidden, marriage-of-convenience setup, slow-burning yearning, and an emotional story about a woman daring to want more.” Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Yes — a satisfying, hard-won happily-ever-after..
Sweet Nothings and Other Confections
Sula Sullivan
Lucille Waters (anxious artist) & Lady Fiona Fondant (confectioner with a chronic illness)
Evidence: LRR review
“Lucille Waters (anxious artist) & Lady Fiona Fondant (confectioner with a chronic illness)” Source → Ending: existing LRR data.
Witty Banter
11 books for readers who came for the dialogue.
The Worst Spy in London
Anne Knight
Damaris Dunham & Annette de Morand — a young lady and her modiste turned amateur spies
Evidence: LRR review
“Steam/Spice level: 3 of 5 — Open door” (romance.io); readers count two on-page scenes. Source → Heat: existing LRR data (P4/P6/page tags/review facts). Ending: LRR review: Is there a happy ending? Yes — a fun, satisfying happily-ever-after..
Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise
Tansy Rayner Roberts · Teacup Magic #4
Spied beside the seaside: stepdaughter seeks scandal!Lady Liesl, fourth daughter of the Earl of Sandwich, always thought her fate was to marry well, and li
Series: Teacup Magic #4.
Evidence: Publisher description
“…Spied beside the seaside: stepdaughter seeks scandal!Lady Liesl, fourth daughter of the Earl of Sandwich, always thought her fate was to marry well, and li…” Source →
Spicy Historical
5 explicit historical romances.
Lower-Spice Historical
6 closed-door or low-heat books.
The True Queen
Zen Cho · Sorcerer Royal #2
In the follow-up to the "delightful" Regency fantasy novel (NPR.org) Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds hersel
Series: Sorcerer Royal #2.
Evidence: Publisher description
“…In the follow-up to the "delightful" Regency fantasy novel (NPR.org) Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds hersel…” Source → Heat: romance.io reader steam rating 1.0/5 (20 ratings).
How LRR Verifies These Books
Books already reviewed on LRR are matched from our reviews. Books new to LRR are Regency-set sapphic romances confirmed by the publisher description. Heat for new books comes from the romance.io reader steam rating when at least ten readers have rated it; endings appear only when confirmed.
Complete Collection
All 28 verified books, each listed once. Tap a filter to narrow the table.
28 of 28 books shown
| Book | Why it fits | Heat | Ending | LRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend Emma R. Alban | Closest match, Balls, seasons and courtship, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed, Lower spice | L2 · Closed door | HEA | Review |
| Like in Love with You Emma R. Alban | Balls, seasons and courtship, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L2 · Closed door | HEA | Review |
| The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows Olivia Waite | Aristocracy and society, Scandal or forbidden love, HEA/HFN confirmed | L4 · Explicit | HEA | Review |
| The Hellion’s Waltz Olivia Waite | Aristocracy and society, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics Olivia Waite | Closest match, Aristocracy and society, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| The Perks of Loving a Wallflower Erica Ridley | Closest match, Aristocracy and society, Scandal or forbidden love, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| Ladies in Hating Alexandra Vasti · Belvoir's Library #3 | Closest match, Aristocracy and society, Witty banter, Spicy | L4 · Explicit | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| Mortal Follies Alexis Hall · The Mortal Follies series #1 | Balls, seasons and courtship, Witty banter | L3 · Open door | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| A Little Light Mischief Cat Sebastian | Scandal or forbidden love, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| An Island Princess Starts a Scandal | Scandal or forbidden love, Spicy, HEA/HFN confirmed | L4 · Explicit | HEA | Review |
| Lady Jane’s Seduction | Spicy, Aristocracy and society, HEA/HFN confirmed | L5 · Very explicit | HEA | Review |
| Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure Courtney Milan | Scandal or forbidden love, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| Proper English K. J. Charles | Balls, seasons and courtship, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| Sweet Nothings and Other Confections Sula Sullivan | Marriage, convenience or duty, Lower spice, HEA/HFN confirmed | Heat not rated | HEA/HFN | Review |
| The Earl’s Wife | Marriage, convenience or duty, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley | Aristocracy and society, Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet | Aristocracy and society, HEA/HFN confirmed, Lower spice | L2 · Closed door | HEA | Review |
| The Worst Spy in London Anne Knight | Witty banter, HEA/HFN confirmed | L3 · Open door | HEA | Review |
| A Rare Find Joanna Lowell | Scandal or forbidden love, Witty banter | L3 · Open door | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| Her Morning Star Violet Cowper · Ladylike Inclinations #1 | Scandal or forbidden love | Heat not rated | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| Her Princess at Midnight Erica Ridley · Regency Fairy Tales #2 | Balls, seasons and courtship | Heat not rated | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise Tansy Rayner Roberts · Teacup Magic #4 | Scandal or forbidden love, Witty banter | Heat not rated | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| Longshadow Olivia Atwater · Regency Faerie Tales #3 | Aristocracy and society, Lower spice | L1 · No on-page sex | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| The Duke Anna Cowan | Aristocracy and society, Scandal or forbidden love | L3 · Open door | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| The Heiress Molly Greeley | Aristocracy and society, Marriage, convenience or duty, Spicy | L4 · Explicit | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| The Mystic Marriage Heather Rose Jones · Alpennia #2 | Aristocracy and society | Heat not rated | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| The True Queen Zen Cho · Sorcerer Royal #2 | Aristocracy and society, Lower spice | L1 · No on-page sex | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
| The Wife in the Attic Rose Lerner · Rye Bay #1 | Scandal or forbidden love | Heat not rated | Ending unverified | New on LRR |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there sapphic books like Bridgerton?
Yes. 28 are listed here, led by Regency romances with balls, society rules and scandal.
What makes a book Bridgerton-like?
A historical setting with strict social rules, courtship, family and public stakes, and a romance-forward story.
Are these books spicy?
Some are. 5 are explicit (L4–L5) and 17 are L1–L3. Use the Spicy and Lower spice filters.
Do they have happy endings?
16 have a confirmed HEA or HFN. Endings on books new to LRR are marked unverified until confirmed.
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