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Books to Sweep You Off Your Feet? Start Here

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I fell in love with Judith McNaught's books when I was 10, and more than 30 years later, I still reread them whenever my heart needs a little romance. These are the stories that taught me what real swoon feels like: brave heroines, unforgettable hero...
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Judith McNaught Romance Novels

Every Judith McNaught book I keep coming back to is right here, from sweeping Regency and medieval romances to modern love stories with a dash of suspense. Not sure where to begin? Pick Whitney, My Love for a classic historical, or Paradise for all t...

 
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This is the book that started it all for me. I read it when I was 10, fell head over heels, and I've been a McNaught girl ever since. Whitney is feisty, Clayton is pure swoon, and their love story still gives me butterflies on every reread.
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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Paradise is the one I hand to anyone who asks me for a love story with real heart. Meredith and Matt's second chance is full of secrets, heartbreak and longing, and it always reminds me that true love finds its way back. Keep the tissues close!
Paradise by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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A famous movie star on the run lands in the life of a small-town schoolteacher, and I'm hooked every single time. Zack and Julie's story is intense, funny and so tender. I also love how it quietly celebrates literacy and second chances. The title say...
Perfect by Judith McNaught | eBook
 
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Victoria is one of my all-time favorite heroines, sweet but so strong. Watching her slowly melt Jason's guarded heart is pure magic. The scene where she gives him her gift? I felt it right in my chest. Don't skip this one!
Once and Always by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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I adore the chivalry and pageantry in this one. A fiery Scottish lady, a feared English knight, and a love that grows in the most unexpected way. My favorite part is when Royce proudly presents Jenny to his people. It feels like a true fairy tale, ca...
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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Stephen's proposal in this book lives rent-free in my head. A proud earl, a young woman who's lost her memory, and one sweet mix-up that turns into the real thing. It's romantic, funny and one of my go-to comfort reads.
Until You by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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This book took me on a full rollercoaster of emotions, and I loved every twist. Elizabeth and Ian's story is so romantic it almost hurts. The garden scene where he tells her it was ordinary until she walked into it? I melt every time.
Almost Heaven: A Novel by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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This one feels like a fairy tale that keeps surprising me. Alexandra is so hopeful and pure-hearted, and watching Jordan fall for her is everything. I reach for it whenever I need a reminder that something wonderful is on its way.
Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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This book reminds me that the best chapters in life often begin when we least expect them. Diana and Cole's marriage of convenience turns into something so real and tender. It also nudges you to trust your instincts, even when they seem crazy.
Remember When by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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Every page pulled me deeper into Mitchell and Kate's world, and I honestly couldn't put it down. It's romance with a thrilling mystery woven in. If you like your love stories with a little danger and a lot of chemistry, grab this one.
Every Breath You Take: A Novel by Judith McNaught | eBook
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When love and intrigue collide, you get this book. It's suspenseful, emotional and so romantic, the kind of story I happily stay up way too late for. A line I still think about: “People who talk less frequently notice more.”
Someone to Watch Over Me: A Novel by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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A slow-burn romance that hooked me from the very first page. Sloan is brave, smart and so easy to root for. Her story reminds me that being brave doesn't mean you're never scared. It means doing the right thing anyway.
Night Whispers by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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One weekend, one charming stranger, and a heart that thought it was done with love. I love that this is one of Judith's early contemporary romances, and you can already feel her magic in it. Katie's story proves the right person can change everything...
Tender Triumph by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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A charming, confident boss meets the one woman who won't fall for his games, and I'm grinning the whole time. Nick and Lauren's office romance is flirty, funny and full of those “oh no, oh YES” moments. My pick for a lazy, feel-good weekend.
Double Standards by Judith McNaught, Paperback
 
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A sweet little Regency escape you can finish in one cozy evening. A bold lady, a world-weary lord and one outrageous proposal. Whenever I'm craving a quick McNaught fix, this is the one I'd point you to.
Miracles by Judith McNaught | eBook
 
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A little McNaught gem tucked inside a holiday anthology, so you get her signature swoon plus bonus love stories from Jude Deveraux and more. This is the book I'd wrap up for a fellow romance lover, or save for curling up on a cold winter night.
Double Exposure (in A Gift of Love) by Judith McNaught, Paperback