All in the Family

This list contains romances with couples who closely related to each other either by birth or by marriage. It includes marriages between cousins, in-laws, and step-siblings, and also provides titles with best friend's siblings and sibling's best friends.

List begun 02/04, updated 07/08

Cousins
In-Laws & Siblings' Ex's
Step-Siblings, Foster Siblings, and Other Complicated Relationships
Best Friend's Sibling or Sibling's Best Friend

 

Cousins

  • Rose in Bloom (1876) by Louisa May Alcott - American Historical
  • Mansfield Park (1814) by Jane Austen - Regency
  • The Obedient Bride (1989) by Mary Balogh- Regency
  • Upon a Moon-Dark Moor (1988) by Rebecca Brandewyne - European Historical
  • Lord Deverill's Heir (1980) by Catherine Coulter - Regency
  • The Wyndham Legacy (1994) by Catherine Coulter - European Historical
  • Tiger, Tiger (1/1998) by Robyn Donald - HP-1930
  • A House Called Bellevigne (6/1983) by Jacqueline Gilbert - HP-600
  • The House of Kingdom (12/1976) by Lucy Gillen - HR-2026
  • Homer's Daughter (1955) by Robert Graves - Historical
  • Emily (1992) by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles - Historical
  • The Grand Sophy (1950) by Georgette Heyer - Regency
  • The Unknown Ajax (1959) by Georgette Heyer - Regency
  • Watch the Wall My Darling (1966) by Jane Aiken Hodge - Regency
  • Shades of Twilight (1996) by Linda Howard - Contemporary
  • When You Have Found Me (5/1960) by Elizabeth Hoy - HR-526
  • Master of Comus (7/1978) by Charlotte Lamb - HR-2181
  • The Counterfeit Heart (1991) by Anthea Malcolm - Regency
  • An Improper Proposal (1992) by Anthea Malcolm - Regency
  • The Wings of the Falcon (1977) by Barbara Michaels - European Historical
  • A Cousinly Connection (1989) by Sheila Simonson - Regency
  • Lady Elizabeth's Comet (1985) by Sheila Simonson - Regency
  • A Country Wooing (1987) by Joan Smith - Regency
  • Kissing Cousins (1995) by Joan Smith - Regency
  • The Gabriel Hounds (1967) by Mary Stewart - Contemporary
  • Touch Not the Cat (1976) by Mary Stewart - Contemporary
  • The Mixed Blessing (1975) by Helen Van Slyke - Contemporary
  • Margarita (1992) by Joan Wolf - Regency
  • The Rebellious Ward (1984) by Joan Wolf - Regency
  • Someday Soon (2000) by Joan Wolf - European Historical

In-Laws & Siblings' Ex's
  • The Girl from Paris (1982) by Joan Aiken - European Historical
  • Baby, Don't Go (2000) by Susan Andersen - Contemporary
  • Across a Starlit Sea (1989) by Rebecca Brandewyne - European Historical
  • Slow Heat in Heaven (1988) by Sandra Brown - Contemporary
  • After the Frost (1994) by Megan Chance - American Historical
  • Crazy for You (2000) by Jennifer Crusie - Contemporary
  • Summer Storm (1994) by Denise Domning - Medieval
  • The Colour of Midnight (1/1995) by Robyn Donald - HP-1714
  • The Accidental Bride (1999) by Jane Feather - European Historical
  • A Suitable Match (1980) by Joy Freeman - Regency
  • Fire Song (1984) by Roberta Gellis - Medieval
  • Truly, Madly Yours (1999) by Rachel Gibson - Contemporary
  • One of the Family (6/1987) by Victoria Glenn - SR-508
  • Angel of Darkness (1/1995) by Lynne Graham - HP-1712
  • One on One (2006) by Bettye Griffin - Contemporary
  • The Edge of Heaven (2002) by Teresa Hill - Contemporary
  • Greenstone (1981) by Yvonne Kalman - Historical
  • Glass Beach (1998) by Jill Marie Landis - American Historical
  • A Whisper of Roses (1993) by Teresa Medeiros - European Historical
  • Lady of Fire (1987) by Anita Mills - Medieval
  • When He Was Wicked (2004) by Julia Quinn - European Historical
  • Daring to Dream (1996) by Nora Roberts - Contemporary
  • Honest Illusions (1992) by Nora Roberts - Contemporary
  • Waiting for Nick (3/1997) by Nora Roberts - SSE-1088
  • Taboo (3/1991) by Olivia Rupprecht - LS-461
  • Summer's End (1999) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - Contemporary
  • The Guardian (1997) by Joan Wolf - Regency

Step-Siblings, Foster Siblings, and Other Complicated Relationships
  • First Comes Love (10/2000) by Elizabeth Bevarly - SD-1323
  • Letters to Kelly (4/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann - SIM-1213
  • Taylor's Temptation (7/2001) by Suzanne Brockmann - SIM-1087
  • My Dearest Enemy (1998) by Connie Brockway - European Historical
  • Tempt Me Not (1995) by Eve Byron - European Historical
  • Bride (1995) by Stella Cameron - European Historical
  • Knowing You (2003) by Maureen Child (Kathleen Kane) - Contemporary
  • Least Likely to Wed (2/2002) by Judy Christenberry - SR-1570
  • Naughty by Night in I Love Bad Boys (2002) by Janelle Denison - Romantica Novella
  • Take a Chance on Me (2003) by Susan Donovan - Contemporary
  • Better than Before (3/1992) by Judith Duncan - SIM-421
  • The Nobody (1999) by Diane Farr - Regency
  • The Last Season (2000) by Ronald Florence - American Historical
  • Just the Way You Are (2000) by Barbara Freethy - Contemporary
  • Heartbreaker (2000) by Julie Garwood - Contemporary
  • Harper Connelly series (2005 - ) by Charlaine Harris - Contemporary
  • Bad for Each Other (6/1997) by Kate Hathaway - SIM-791
  • Coup de Grace (1996) by Emma Jensen - Regency
  • The Irish Rogue (1999) by Emma Jensen - Regency
  • Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) by Marian Keyes - Contemporary
  • The Chance (2000) by Edith Layton - European Historical
  • Wedding of the Year (2001) by Victoria Malvey - European Historical
  • Treasures of the Heart (2002) by Terry McDermid - Contemporary
  • Thick as Thieves (7/2003) by Jennifer McKinlay - HD-104
  • The Unexpected Wedding Guest (5/2003) by Patricia McLinn - SSE-1541
  • A Reckless Beauty (2007) by Kasey Michaels - European Historical
  • A Heart Full of Miracles (2000) by Stephanie Mittman - American Historical
  • Darling Enemy (10/1983) by Diana Palmer - SR-254
  • Irresistible Enemy (8/1992) by Lilian Peake - HP-1485
  • The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman (1995) by Louise Plummer - Young Adult
  • The Duke and I (2000) by Julia Quinn - European Historical
  • Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (2002) by Julia Quinn - European Historical
  • The Rushden Legacy (1985) by Ellen Randolph - Regency
  • Heart of the Falcon (1998) by Francis Ray - Contemporary
  • Born in Shame (1996) by Nora Roberts - Contemporary
  • Gentle Persuasion (7/1993) by Sharon Sala - KIS-158
  • Snow Bride (8/1994) by Dallas Schulze - SIM-584
  • Till the Stars Fall (1994) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - Contemporary
  • Goblin Hill (5/1977) by Essie Summers - HR-2068
  • The Tender Leaves (1/1982) by Essie Summers - HR-2453
  • Pure Temptation (8/1999) by Vicki Lewis Thompson - HT-744
  • Till the End of Time (2/1991) by Elise Title - HAR-377
  • Can't Forget Him (1/1996) by Cara West - HSR-674
  • The Wrong Wife (1/1996) by Eileen Wilks - SD-1065
  • His Tomboy Bride (6/1998) by Leanna Wilson - SR-1305
  • Michael's Discovery (4/1997) by Sherryl Woods - SSE-1513

Best Friend's Sibling or Sibling's Best Friend
  • First Comes Love (10/2000) by Elizabeth Bevarly - SD-1323
  • Letters to Kelly (4/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann - SIM-1213
  • Taylor's Temptation (7/2001) by Suzanne Brockmann - SIM-1087
  • Tempt Me Not (1995) by Eve Byron - European Historical
  • Bride (1995) by Stella Cameron - European Historical
  • Knowing You (2003) by Maureen Child (Kathleen Kane) - Contemporary
  • Least Likely to Wed (2/2002) by Judy Christenberry - SR-1570
  • Naughty by Night in I Love Bad Boys (2002) by Janelle Denison - Romantica Novella
  • Take a Chance on Me (2003) by Susan Donovan - Contemporary
  • Better than Before (3/1992) by Judith Duncan - SIM-421
  • The Nobody (1999) by Diane Farr - Regency
  • The Last Season (2000) by Ronald Florence - American Historical
  • Just the Way You Are (2000) by Barbara Freethy - Contemporary
  • Heartbreaker (2000) by Julie Garwood - Contemporary
  • Bad for Each Other (6/1997) by Kate Hathaway - SIM-791
  • Coup de Grace (1996) by Emma Jensen - Regency
  • The Irish Rogue (1999) by Emma Jensen - Regency
  • Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) by Marian Keyes - Contemporary
  • The Chance (2000) by Edith Layton - European Historical
  • Treasures of the Heart (2002) by Terry McDermid - Contemporary
  • Thick as Thieves (7/2003) by Jennifer McKinlay - HD-104
  • The Unexpected Wedding Guest (5/2003) by Patricia McLinn - SSE-1541
  • A Heart Full of Miracles (2000) by Stephanie Mittman - American Historical
  • Darling Enemy (10/1983) by Diana Palmer - SR-254
  • Irresistible Enemy (8/1992) by Lilian Peake - HP-1485
  • The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman (1995) by Louise Plummer - Young Adult
  • The Duke and I (2000) by Julia Quinn - European Historical
  • Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (2002) by Julia Quinn - European Historical
  • The Rushden Legacy (1985) by Ellen Randolph - Regency
  • Heart of the Falcon (1998) by Francis Ray - Contemporary
  • Born in Shame (1996) by Nora Roberts - Contemporary
  • Gentle Persuasion (7/1993) by Sharon Sala - KIS-158
  • Snow Bride (8/1994) by Dallas Schulze - SIM-584
  • Till the Stars Fall (1994) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - Contemporary
  • Pure Temptation (8/1999) by Vicki Lewis Thompson - HT-744
  • Till the End of Time (2/1991) by Elise Title - HAR-377
  • Can't Forget Him (1/1996) by Cara West - HSR-674
  • The Wrong Wife (1/1996) by Eileen Wilks - SD-1065
  • His Tomboy Bride (6/1998) by Leanna Wilson - SR-1305
  • Michael's Discovery (4/1997) by Sherryl Woods - SSE-1513

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