Reading romance is her passion and she cultivates her book lists with the best books worth reading in the genre. Zavarelli, Class Trip by Rachel Burns, Run by Eve Vaughn, and A Hunger Like A rather popular book at the moment (at least at my local used bookstores- it’s EVERYWHERE!) is {The Unhoneymooners} by Christina Lauren. It’s a great finale to the great series. post a comment ». But in the process, Lucy falls in love. Shen, Burn for You by J. I’d rather the other woman still be alive and in the hero’s life, but I like a good dead wife trope, too. Books shelved as heroine-wants-revenge: Monster by Jessica Gadziala, Sugar Daddy by Sawyer Bennett, Temptation by Charlotte Lamb, Passionate Revenge by S post a comment ». Four Psychos (The Dark Side #1) By Kristy Cunning. Books shelved as hero-strikes-heroine: Virtue & Vanity by Astrid Jane Ray, The Dark Side of Desire by Michelle Reid, The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux, A list of the greatest tormented and suffering heroine / fmc, cruel bully hero / mmc who is mean and cold initially, marriage of convenience romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Books shelved as best-hero-and-heroine: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, The Songbook of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon, The Unknown Beloved by Amy Harm Kiss an angel - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. All time favoriteBest of 2024Best of 2023Best of 2022Best of 2021Best of 2020. ago. She is given a poison and needs a dose of antidote avg rating 3. T. Saman, How to End a Jul 25, 2023 · There's something about the vulnerability of a lot of classic and modern characters – Tracy Beaker, Harry Potter, Lyra Belacqua, Greg Heffley – that makes you root for them," she says. Geissinger, Dirty Headlines by L. The hero was kidnapped when he was a kid and was held captive. 22 — 388,009 ratings — published 2022. Books shelved as rich-heroine-poor-hero: Tinsel by Devney Perry, Making Their Vows by Jessa Kane, Worth It by Linda Kage, Loving Romeo by Laura Pavlov, a A list of the greatest billionaires, millionaires, self-made super rich hero / mmc, poor and down on her luck heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. ). A list of the greatest relationships with abuse and violence or abusive experiences in the past, college, kick-ass and in-charge heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. 92 — 347 ratings — published 2015. The book ends with a prank that goes too far on the hero’s part, humiliating the heroine. Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale. Kent, Twisted Pride by Cora avg rating 4. It is slow and painful, but watching her overcome her past trauma and emerge triumphant is amazing. She has pushed away everyone who loves her. I just saw this series recommended in another "enemies to lovers" thread. In Cassandra Gannon’s Wicked Ugly Bad: A Kinda Fairytale the “hero” (aka: the big bad wolf) is begging the “heroine” (aka: Cinderella’s ugly step sister) to let him love her throughout their entire adventure. Call me irresistible- Susan Elizabeth Philips. virgin heroine (with some noncon action if ya catch my drift) Examples of books I recently read and loved the vibe of are: god of malice by rina avg rating 4. Can you please name the 9 books you found, I've been searching for action heroines minus the supernatural, science fiction stuff. H. Books shelved as hero-cruelly-rejected-heroine: Barely a Lady by Eileen Dreyer, Clayton by Rachelle Mills, I Hate You by Ilsa Madden-Mills, The Secrets S Feb 16, 2015 · message 3: BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 92 books based on 38 votes: Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline, Madness of the Horde King by Zoey Draven, Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, Dragon Bound by Mar 22, 2015 · This is a list where the hero doesn't want the heroine at first, rejects her or is angry at her (they may or may not have been forced into a marriage) but later realizes he's in love with her. 75 — 1,951 ratings — published 2013. 03 — 10,621 ratings — published 2009. Please feel free to add any books which you think are suitable for this list. Highly recommend :) Reply reply. Shen, Unsuitable by Samantha Towl A list of the greatest sweet and gentle heroine / fmc, possessive, jealous and controlling hero / mmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Crazy Brave by Joy Harjo (Adult, Memoir) Female Hero: Joy Harjo. Books shelved as hero-grovels-for-heroine: Pack Darling: Part Two by Lola Rock, The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Nix, Nanny for the Bossholes by Rebel Bloom, Broken Fated Wolf by Jaymin Snow, Runaway avg rating 3. Hi guys, looking for books where the hero tricks the heroine into being with him, or somehow uses deception to manipulate the situation so that she must spend a lot of time with him. A blend of mystery, suspense, adventure, and thriller, book one of The Saga of Venom and Flame recounts a heroine's journey of transformation into a warrior for truth in the great War of the Two Serpents. Steam level. Wells, A Husband's Regret by A place to discuss all things historical romance! Find new authors and talk about your favorite books (and tv show/movie adaptations of said books). Its very nicely written. Hero wrongly accuses heroine and she gets physically hurt in the process. Book Request. 99 — 354 ratings — published 1982. 25 — 4,100 ratings — published 2016. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. Books shelved as humiliation-of-heroine: Twisted Selection by P. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. The hero jilts the heroine at the altar in the most humiliating way possible. Lynn, Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson, Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, P avg rating 4. The main couple go to therapy to try and work things out (there’s a HEA btw) This isn’t the most ‘tear jerker’ book I’ve read as the heroine handles things quite maturely Jan 16, 2015 · The revenge HPs do tend to focus on the angle of the H humiliating the heroine by making her a mistress, black listing her, etc. Then of course they realize how wrong they are. Doormat heroine. Cate's into messy love, flaws, long roads to redemption, grace, and happy ever after, in books and in life. M. InviteBeneficial. Leslie graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College where she honed her writing skills and also holds two Master's degrees. Poison Study by Maria V. Nov 29, 2017 · This is the place to list those books which are HEA and which have the best dramatic injured or ill heroine scenes where the hero is distrought, thinking he is about to lose her. For reference, I really loved Limits by Susie Tate, When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines, and Rock Hard by Nalini Singh. Hello guys please I'm looking for books where the heroine is so poor and the hero is rich and his family don't tolerate her and don't want her with…. Genre. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. . Jan 1, 1999 · Cruel but stupid hero. Relationship. 59 — 3,726 ratings — published 2011. There's pining and groveling throughout the whole story, basically because they "separate" early in the book. Shen, Alpha Bully by Sam Crescent, Sparrow by L. Feckless father. Angelfall (Penryn and the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee. Books where hero hurts heroine-wrongly accuses of her something/misunderstands her/ abandons her, and while heroine gets away she gets hurt-car accidents/ landlord evicts her/ mentally withdraws. 04 — 1,019 ratings — published 2014. 01 — 686,726 ratings — published 2011. 34 — 76,953 ratings — published 2013. Nesta, our heroine, starts this book broken and alone. 79 — 2,460 ratings — published 1999. Any setting is OK (historical, fantasy, etc. Preferred but not necessary that he loves her first, thus leading to the manipulation. Please suggest books where hero wants revenge on heroine for something she or her family did to him. JRR Tolkien via Wikipedia, Public Domain. avg rating 3. Warning though, there IS still cheating, but not the Hero to the heroine. 16 — 35,092 ratings — published 1998. The book is about how she re-evolves. Most popular poor heroine rich hero romance books. 87 — 21,642 ratings — published 2021. • 4 yr. Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven’s #2) Lisa Kleypas. 3. {The Truth About Cads and Dukes (Rescued from Ruin, #2) by Elisa Braden} It’s been a while since I read the story but I recall the hero is a very jealous, possessive man and doesn’t like at all others looking at the heroine, even though she isn’t a beauty. J Carmichael} The hero emotionally cheats with a coworker (and I think there’s a kiss). She meets the hero through work. Whatever the subgenre, readers can expect character-driven stories that are raw, real, and emotionally satisfying. Book 2 is an extended grovel where he tries to win her back. A focus on heroes (and one heroine) with mental and physical trauma from war. K. In all these books the heroine gets mistreated (bullied) , usually due to a misunderstanding and then there is some payback/groveling involved. 74 — 873 ratings — published. In the end, Nesta saves herself by finally accepting help from her A list of the greatest mafia and the mob, organised crime and illegal gangs and enterprises, kick-ass and in-charge heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. ) Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. It’s “The Time In Between “ by Kristen Ashley the third book in the Magdalene series. Books shelved as hero-rescues-heroine: The Magnolia That Bloomed Unseen by Ray Smith, Taken by the Russian by Alexa Riley, Justice for Mackenzie by Susan Books shelved as heroine-humiliates-hero: Australia's Maverick Millionaire by Margaret Way, By Marriage Divided by Lindsay Armstrong, and Secrets by Shei Nov 23, 2020 · A secondary character sabotages the hero’s condoms to get pregnant and trap him into marriage. I don't know if it's the best writing ever, but every hero I've ever read by her not only cheats on the heroine, but is also extremely abusive (to the point of physical violence, often out of jealousy). Hi. Z A list of the greatest virgin heroine, inexperienced heroine / fmc, cruel bully hero / mmc who is mean and cold initially romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Jan 9, 2024 · Here Are The Best Hero’s Journey Books. Books shelved as hero-engaged-to-ow: The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura, Hearts and Thorns by Ella Fields, For Mike's Sake by Janet Dailey, Prince's Son Mar 22, 2015 · This is a list where the hero doesn't want the heroine at first, rejects her or is angry at her (they may or may not have been forced into a marriage) but later realizes he's in love with her. Time period. Search Comments. The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. Thank you! Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas is amazing if you like historical romance. L. A list of the greatest kick-ass and in-charge heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. 80 — 790 ratings — published 2017. Books shelved as hero-mean-to-heroine: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders, Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, A Husband's Regret by Natasha Ande ADMIN MOD. Books shelved as hero-stalks-heroine-they-love: Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole, Saddled and Spurr 344 books based on 253 votes: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Pride and P A list of the greatest mafia and the mob, organised crime and illegal gangs and enterprises, virgin heroine, inexperienced heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Tags: bbw , curvy , fat , heroine , more-than-curvy , plus-size , plus-size-heroine , romance 1 like · Like Werner wrote: "C-Tim, I counted nine rather than six (though I'm not familiar with most of the books, which were added by others), but you're right --at the moment, we have a very marked preponderance of heroines. Serena Mendez is a pill-popping dysfunctional who is haunted by trauma No comments have been added yet. Hero absolutely fucks up majorly (not cheating) which causes him to have to make it up to heroine. 48 — 3,186 ratings — published 1985. 391 books based on 175 votes: Playing for Keeps by R. Curvy veterinarian scientist Amanda has never been comfortable with her body. Shen, Bane by L. 09 — 1,495 ratings — published 2020. Loading results. Books shelved as hero-abuses-heroine: The Sadist by Jordan Silver, Echo by A. Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley. Pre-order nowTaming of the Brew by undefinedCenturion by undefined. Mosser Seducing the Duchess by Ashley March (quite similar to the plot of Day of the Duchess), The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux (there is another woman but not years of indifference), Lady Gallant by Suzanne Robinson (hero isn't in love with another, but cheats/mistreats heroine and gives the best grovel ever), Highland Vow by Hannah Howell (hero in love with other woman, grovel), Silver Lining by No comments have been added yet. Use the menu below to combine as many topics as you like in order to fine-tune your search for the best poor heroine rich hero romance book results. To this day this is still my favorite book. I can’t remember if he loved before, I don’t think so. My favorite example of this is avg rating 3. Snyder The heroine is a criminal who is given the choice to be executed or become the king's food taster. Want to Read. I just finished a rejected mate book call Awakening rejected mate and it is the best book I have on the rejected mate trend. New ReleasesPast Present Future by Rachel Lynn SolomonSummer Romance by Annabel Monaghan. 16 — 15,107 ratings — published 2011. I love the personal growth of the FMC. J. The unwanted wife - Natasha Anders. Mistress of the Groom was one where the hero really sticks it to the heroine. Big plus if he tells the heroine he doesn’t love her and makes a big scene in the process. {Fearscape by Nenia Campbell} - this is a series of 4 books. But the book starts when he has grown up and has dealt with his trauma effectively. With Gregory! 267 books based on 187 votes: Wait for You by J. Hero seeking revenge on heroine. Books shelved as hero-impregnates-heroine: Devour Me by Adele Hart, Tempt Me by Adele Hart, Wolfe's Den by C. R. B. " 126 books based on 240 votes: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders, Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, After the Night by Linda Howard, The Hating A list of the greatest marriage of convenience, tormented and suffering heroine / fmc, cruel bully hero / mmc who is mean and cold initially romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Mathewson, Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines, Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire, The V Girl: A Comi avg rating 4. Discuss topics that pique your interest and find new recommendations. 119 books · 46 voters · list created March 16th, 2018 by Celia. Books I've read on this plot are: Debt by Nina g. Books shelved as hero-rejected-heroine: Tender Offer by Paula Detmer Riggs, Falling For Fin by Tracy Lorraine, Sins of a King by Emma Slate, Blaze Erupti avg rating 4. Aug 6, 2020 · Janie: Can anyone think of any books where the heroine is a little “nerdy”? I read Breathe by Kristen Ashley and loved Faye and want more heroines like her! Mony: Wrecking Ball by P Dangelico…Hero says something really mean about the heroine before her interview with him and she overhears him. Nov 12, 2021 · Cate C. And sometimes: - the heroine is a Mom or is pregnant or becomes pregnant; or - the heroine was/is a victim of violence; or - the hero/heroine grew up in foster care; or A list of the greatest virgin heroine, inexperienced heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Steele, The Wedding Guest by C. If you like dark historical romances, {The Villain by Victoria Vale} and its sequel have both private and public humiliation. Steele, avg rating 4. Winner of the 2021 International Book Awards for Best New Age Fiction. Farlow. 92 books based on 38 votes: Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline, Madness of the Horde King by Zoey Draven, Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, Dragon Bound by All of Mary Balogh’s Survivors Club series, and the very loosely related Simply Love. Jones,Beauty in the broken by Charmaine Pauls. Highest ratedLatest releasesMost famous. They rekindle their romance, the heroine gets pregnant again and the hero freaks out because he doesn’t want to lose her read more Filed Under: Reader Questions Tagged With: divorce , groveling heroes , marital strife , reader question , second chance romance , unsolved Leslie reads 150 romance books a year and has been called a "book expert" by CNN. Reply. Click on the symbol to hide books with specific content such as particular genres or content warnings. Lists It Appears On: Awe and exhiliration–along with heartbreak and mordant wit–abound in Lolita, Nabokov’s most famous and controversial novel, which tells the story of the aging Humbert Humbert’s obsessive, devouring, and doomed passion for the nymphet Dolores Haze. Geissinger, and Terrible B Aug 17, 2016 · 8. Books shelved as hero-uses-heroine-for-revenge: An Unlikely Seduction by Elizabeth Kelly, Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green, Beast by A. She hides away in her lab in Atlanta, burying herself in her work…until a call from a stranger drags her out of the city and into the wilderness. Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne has a shy awkward heroine and a hero who’s spontaneous, chaotic and fun. 67 books based on 66 votes: The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders, Vicious by L. 56 — 2,640 ratings — published 2021. Books shelved as rich-hero-poor-heroine: Vicious by L. Bonus points if it has a chefs’ kiss grovel scene. {Most of all you by Mia Sheridan} Both the hero and the heroine have suffered through assault. Books shelved as hero-ashamed-of-heroine: Rags to Bitches by Pamela Burford, Undertaking Irene by Pamela Burford, Broken Prince by Erin Watt, Breaking Ol avg rating 3. Books shelved as heartbroken-heroine: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey, Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman, Once and Always by Judith McNaught, For You The heroine plans to escape but grows close to the hero who is a guard. Tolkien has featured regularly on best-seller lists since its first publication in 1937 and is widely cited as one of the twentieth century’s most beloved and influential novels. Thanks. Joy Harjo’s memoir is a combination of art, pain, beauty, stories, and culture. Rate this book. 12. 10 books based on 5 votes: Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber, Sinful Love by Sanjana Nidhi, Medicine Man by Saffron A. The main couple go to therapy to try and work things out (there’s a HEA btw) This isn’t the most ‘tear jerker’ book I’ve read as the heroine handles things quite maturely Aug 6, 2022 · Erik has the classic “hero’s wound,” both in his physical deformity and his psychological trauma. Well, until the end, and that’s what makes the story so darned poignant! Hi! I’m looking for a book where the heroine is in love with the hero but he thinks he loves another woman. Books shelved as hero-was-mean-jerk-to-heroine: The Grump, the Bride & the Baby by Hailey Shore, Between Never and Forever by Shain Rose, Between Love an A list of the greatest possessive, jealous and controlling hero / mmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. We have weekly free chats and HR related game posts as well as biweekly opportunities to promote your related work. I’ll list my wants below: cruel MMC. Books shelved as hero-stalks-heroine: Fear Me by B. preferably set in college or hs so long as characters are of age. 1. Former oil man Russ Tyler has made his Mar 12, 2018 · The Hero is -usually- a big protector-type, and will -again, usually- help the heroine but without magically making all her problems disappear. Nesta’s character arc in this book is one of the best I’ve ever read. A list specifically for injured HEROINES. Germain, Twisted in Chains by Sam Crescen 3. A place to discuss all things historical romance! Find new authors and talk about your favorite books (and tv show/movie adaptations of said books). {The Fourth Child by C. Books shelved as hero-pines-after-heroine: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert, Irresistibly Perfect by J. preferably FMC who isn’t a doormat. 46 — 52,359 ratings — published 2013. Added drama because he accidentally knocked her up. Although this–along with his brilliant mind and devotion to Christine–makes him sympathetic, Erik does not learn or heal from his wounds as the typical hero would. Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels and The Last Hellion. Then there was the one I just read Alien Vengeance where the hero's motivation is to As stated above, looking for a pretty dark bully romance. Harjo’s memoir comes from her experiences as a Native American growing up in a poor, depressed community, then attending art school, and following her calling to create. I'm looking for books where the hero just breaks the heroine or tries really hard to lol like toxicity and back and forth, cheating, abuse, all of it is welcomed as long Search Comments. 25, 2023) Milena wrote: "The Hating Game by Sally Thorne was entered twice. Books shelved as hero-and-heroine-captive: All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan, Vicious Prince by Lili St. The MMC humiliates the FMC in public, tries to make her friend his mistress (he didn't know they were friends and there is no cheating in the book, but still he tries) and she leaves him. Jones, Stalked by Eva Marks, Savage Hearts by J. absenttoast. avg rating 4. Jan 22, 2023 · Famine (The Four Horsemen #3) by Laura Thalassa. Books like Even if it Hurts By Sam Mariano and also Untouchable and Descent by the same author are my all time favorites and I haven't been able to find anything quite similar. Heroine guiltily thinks it’s because he heard her moaning to a friend about being tired of being poor and wanting to marry a rich man. 2. 75 — 4,224 ratings — published 2018. avg rating 2. It also has a second book as well which is worth reading. Sh avg rating 4. Reid, Debt by Nina G. This may also include stories where the couple is already in a relationship but because of a misunderstanding, the hero rejects the heroine. 08 — 23,188 ratings — published 2012. 05 — 34,276 ratings — published 2017. Not exactly what I'm looking for as I would prefer if the hero owns the heroine directly. Wells writes everything from motorcycle club to mafia to small town to paranormal romance. I am currently Tring to find a book just liek it but haven't found a better than this. This classic book by J. The hero doesn't suffer as much but he is definitely a green flag. Apr 2, 2016 · No comments have been added yet. Sweet Little Nothing by L. Books shelved as hero-dated-heroines-friend: Reaper by Suzanne Wright, Sticks and Stones by Susie Tate, Midnight Fire by Lisa Marie Rice, Never Give Up b A short, steamy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy to read in your lunch break. 05 — 5,569 ratings — published 2013. Books shelved as rejected-by-hero-or-heroine: How To Claim Your Dragon by Cree Storm, Rejected By My Alpha Mate by Jaymin Snow, The Heir Apparent's Rejec She wasn't the one. Nov 15, 2016 · 20. Tessa Dare’s The Duchess Deal and Romancing the Duke. {This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak} La damme aux camelias- Alexandre Dumas Fiis- one of the best books I’ve ever read. 94 books based on 44 votes: Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann, Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly, It Ain't Me, Babe by Tillie Cole, The Darkest Temptation b 3. . Love this particular trope so hopefully someone will remember the book related to the original question and storyline. The melodrama is great - don’t get me wrong. gp dh ys to pd qd lk op ad xd