I came to Heyer late in my Reg Rom career, being mostly a mass market girl. Back then I was still analog, and most of my books were purchased second hand. Second hand Heyer books are unicorns. Or at least all white horses. With good reason…when you have one you never want to let it go.
Since those days of analog, I have become a traditional Reg Rom enthusiast, gone digital, and devoured all Heyer in short order (I tried to parse them out like rationing a chocolate bar–not very successfully!). Thankfully, Heyer is now available digitally and on re-release, so they are much easier to come by.
But if you are even a bit like me, it won’t take long to rip through her Regencies.
So then, what is a devoted Reg reader to do? I turned to the internet, of course, to look for a master list of “If you like Heyer…” but never did find one. I found bits and pieces of suggestions from intrepid trad. Reg readers which I tested throughout the years. Some were great, some were blech.
If you have found this post, you are likely looking for the same thing! Unfortunately, my old master list was wiped from the digital universe and I have been painstakingly working on creating a bigger and better version…but that takes time!
Here is what I have so far:
If you love Arabella
Arabella: A provincial Arabella pretends to be an heiress to snub the pompous Beaumaris, who decides to support her ruse to the ton for his own amusement.
A bit masquerade a bit fish out of water, this novel is beloved for its humor and charming pairing of a Corinthian and sassy provincial.
Joan Smith: The Waltzing Widow: An heiress decides to rusticate and switches identities with her Aunt for the summer. Their rented cottage’s owner is concerned the seemingly penniless Lucy has designs on his ramshackle nephew.
Similar to Arabella: Masquerades, assumptions, and fish out of water element lend itself to folly and fun.
Joan Smith: Regency Masquerade: Trying to regain their fortune from the scoundrel who scammed them, Moira and brother masquerade as a vulgar pair who raise the suspicions of a well born gentleman,
Similar to Arabella: Masquerades, assumptions, and a bit of slapstick humor make this a fun story of a daring girl winning the heart of high in the instep hero.
Teresa Thomas Bohannon: A Very Merry Chase: A rebellious heiress and Duke clash in a rompish tale filled with mishaps, misunderstandings and minx behavior.
Similar to Arabella: A strong headed heroine and a stiff rumped hero follow their follies to Town.
Candice Hern: A Garden Folly: The Duchesses’ Annual House Party is the scene for folly and romance.
Similar to Arabella: A disguised Duke and impoverished debutant meet in this fun and flirty Regency.
Carola Dunn: My Lord Winter: A comedy of errors with grumpy hero and minxy heroine.
Similar to Arabella: A coach breakdown is responsible for the meet up, and subsequent masquerade between hero and heroine.
This is a work in progress post. Stay tuned for more updates!
