{{Ravished by Amanda quick}} and {{the fabulous beast by Jayne Ann krentz }} are my favorite But I like all her books, Few of my favorite scarred hero books are {Lover awakened by J.R ward } {Yours until dawn by Teresa medeiros} {Texas destiny by Lorraine heath} {Beast by pepper pace} {Beast of Berwick by Amalie howard}, Few of the plain Jane/hot stud books I adore are, {{Tomorrow comes softly by Debbie Macomber}} {{MacKenzie's Mountain by Linda howard}} {{Nobody's baby but mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips}}, Thank you so muchlots of good recs here I read the most but not few. I am a 34 year old woman, on the prowl for her mate, searching out the best of books, exploring the wilds of the imagination and delving into the heart of a beautiful love story. When the marriage night does not go well, she concludes her husband finds her grossly unattractive and asks for an annulment. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. curvy heroines and hot, hunky heroes. Penelope has been preparing her whole life for her marriage to Lucas, who was betrothed to her as a child. 553 ratings From now on, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you. To which Madeline replies, Ill only forgive you if you.die., Nicole Stanton, the richest young woman in the world, showed up low profile at the airport but she was immediately swarmed by reporters. Pada hari itu, saat orang tua dan saudara perempuanku masih bekerja di luar negeri memberitahuku tiba-tiba bahwa aku adalah generasi kedua dari keturunan orang kaya dengan kekayaan trilyunan dolar!Gerald Crawford : Aku adalah keturunan kedua orang kaya? Our young, working class heroine has fallen for the charming widower. Oleh karena itu, dia mengambil keuntungan pada paman mantan pacarnya. If you like historical, let me know because Im sure I could think of more! We have great recommendations you could find immediately! Loved it. Its definitely one of my favorite HR books. Reporter: Are the rumors that youve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true? {{Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie}}!!! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Many of Amanda Quick's heroines are bookish and scholarly, but I would never call them shy. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. Every month our team sorts through Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4), Nobody's Baby But Mine (Chicago Stars, #3), Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1), Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2), The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2), Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2), Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1), The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1), See Jane Score (Chinooks Hockey Team, #2), The Perfect Rake (The Merridew Sisters, #1), A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1), Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1), A Wallflower Christmas (Wallflowers, #4.5), Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1), Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City, #1), To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2), Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5), And Then He Kissed Her (Girl Bachelors, #1), Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows, #4), At the Bride Hunt Ball (Devine & Friends, #1), Any Man of Mine (Chinooks Hockey Team, #6), Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1), What a Dragon Should Know (Dragon Kin, #3), The Luckiest Lady in London (The London Trilogy, #1), To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4), Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1), First Comes Marriage (Huxtable Quintet #1), Not Another Bad Date (Writer Friends, #4), Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #5; Were-Hunter, #1), More Than a Mistress (Mistress Trilogy, #1), To Wed a Wicked Earl (Devine & Friends, #2), Eye of the Beholder (Nebraska Historicals, #4), An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3), The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister, #3), Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2), Four Nights With the Duke (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #2; Desperate Duchesses #8), How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, #6), The Shadow and the Star (Victorian Hearts, #2), An Unwilling Bride (Company of Rogues, #2), Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Playboys, #2), When He Was Bad (Magnus Pack, #3.5; Pride, #0.75; Smith's Shifter World, #3.5), Seduced by His Touch (The Byrons of Braebourne, #2), BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023), Top New Reader-Recommended Romances for March. [Setelah secara tidak sengaja bermain-main dengan sang legenda, dia dengan putus asa meminta bantuan ke Internet.] A Dangerous Deceit (The Thief-Takers, #3), 26795 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but havent lived even one day together. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, My other husband is an 18th Century Highlander. She's actually told by her best friend that she's not pretty. DM me! The MMC had no idea that his friends arranged a marriage for him and refuses her when they meet. {Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson} A deaf and dumb heroine who spent the majority of her life being treated as a mentally retarded person, even by her family. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1), 95829 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source, Amanda quick/Jayne Ann krentz does this trope very well. Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. Ill kill them with my very hands! he bawled. Plain Jane and the Hitman . Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. One of my all time favorites and def slow burn. My name is Renee, and I am the host of this site. DM me! This is a wonderful travelogue as much as it is a romance! One of my all-time favorites! 818 ratings published 2013, avg rating 3.69 She has no interest in the man that helped cause her suffering, but can she resist the bond and protect herself and her son, or will she give in and become his Luna? 95620 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. Probably my favorite romance novel of all time. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. It is so clever and all of the characters are vibrant and entertaining. Press J to jump to the feed. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. DM me! DM me! Aku ingin bercerai! Shaun suaminya kehilangan kata-kata. | Source. I definitely recommend reading some of the other bridgerton books first, but you could read it by itself and it would still be good. by. Meskipun pria itu akan memberinya sikap dingin, dia tidak keberatan selama dia bisa mempertahankan identitasnya sebagai bibi dari sang mantan pacar. Eric Ferguson stood out in the crowd. When she reveals her plan to her friends solicitor Tom, he decides to accompany her. You may also try How the Marquess was Won by Julie Anne Long, dont think h is exactly a plain jane but Hs intended is more prettier than h and it is mentioned quite alot that h isnt that pretty. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. One of the all-time creepy classics of the Gothic romance canon, Rebecca starts off with a whirlwind marriage proposal. 512 ratings Meanwhile, Lucas has to fight to prove that he is serious about her, once he realizes how much he cares for her. The first time I read this book I quite missed that it was a romance, or meant to be. Lisbeth has been left at the altar once already, so she insists on marriage at first sight this time around. Great rec. Since she is masculine in interests and appearance, Sophia has never considered herself pretty, but Tristan is instantly attracted to her. Its one of the best Julia Quinns books. One common trope in Regency and Victorian historical romances is plain heroines. Usually, this is an internal definition: the heroine considers herself ugly, and since we readers are in her head, we feel that pain whether or not other characters consider her ugly, too. Also involves a child hood friendship that blooms in adulthood. Note: only pick this one up if you like strong unrequited love, because there is a lot of angst! | Source, {The Ideal Wife} Mary Balogh and {The Way Home} Megan Chance. published 2009, avg rating 3.93 All three books are historicals and the heroines have limps. I was just reading a marriage-of-convenience fantasy romance where the hero and heroine are sworn enemies, but the hero sees the heroine and of course she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen and he changes his mind straightaway. ABOUT ME. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Want to Read. ADDICTED TO ROMANCE | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | THEME BY LOVELY CONFETTI. (Definitely adult romance however be warned, no steam), By: Eloisa James | 370 pages | Published: 2010 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, fairy-tales | Search "A kiss at midnight", 59576 books suggested | Bug? DM me! On Tyler's 18th birthday, her world comes crumbling down. For example, for friends to lovers, it will look like: site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. The heroine is plain faced, submissive and finds out that she has a limited time to live because of a heart ailment. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Formidable, humorless Alva is ever flanked by Janie, her mousy, silent daughter and Anne, the mouthy, flamboyant niece she took in. | Source, Thanks a lot it looks very interesting. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Everly is the Alphas daughter and next in line to become Alpha. Read all of Alice Coldbreath already and love her style of writing. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy, The Afterlife of Holly Chase, The Last Time We Say Goodbye, and My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane . Book Review-Harmony of Lies by Brian Feehan In this delightful, clever spin on Cinderella, Charlie Glassa heroine as loveable as Cannie Shapiro and Bridget Jonesinherits her father's shoe empire and snatches up a drop-dead-gorgeous, multi-millionaire Prince Charming. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Fuming at his marriage situation, he lashed out on Avery and threatened to kill their babies if they had any. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. 59584 books suggested | Bug? There's Molly, from Anderson's Sweet Nothings, who is overweight and short; Bethany, the paralyzed rodeo champion in Phantom Waltz; Carly, the blind from birth heroine in Blue Skies; and Laura, the brain-damaged heroine in My Sunshine. One of my guilty pleasure tropes is when the Hero thinks the heroine is ugly and makes her feel bad about her appearance but when he falls in love with her he sees her as beautiful and doesnt get why he ever thought she was ugly. These wonderful women deserve a HEA too!!! Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake by Sarah Maclean is kinda like that, hey I have read this, and it was good. ( at least your blurb. It's quite a wonderful satire. 145 ratings From then on, she became a romantic wife to her ex-boyfriends uncle and always flirted with him.Although the man would give her the cold shoulder, she did not mind as long as she was able to retain her identity as her ex-boyfriends aunt.One day, Catherine suddenly realized that she was flirting with the wrong person!The man who she had been going all out to flirt with was not even the scumbags uncle!Catherine went mad. When Sophia sets herself upon proving the murderer of Tristan's friend is innocent, Tristan sets himself to tracking Sophia. Also Darling Beast by the same author. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. My novels are lighthearted and uplifting, the perfect combination of humor and steamy love scenes. However, just as she is about to have her revenge with the man who wronged her He suddenly turns from a cold, unfeeling psychopath, to a caring, warm and loving man!In fact, he even kisses her feet in front of a crowd, all while promising her, Madeline, I was wrong to love another. By: Jennifer Crusie | 391 pages | Published: 2004 | Popular Shelves: romance, chick-lit, contemporary-romance, contemporary, fiction | Search "Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie". avg rating 4.22 Yes, I read that book. No fated mates. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Hello, Sign in. It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that I just had enough of iteverybody deserves love. 44 books 120 voters. Their heart and their inner beauty shines through and helps them claim their heroes. | Source, some contemporary ones - In Your Dreams (Kristin Higgins), Breaking Even (C.M. Between that and him ignoring her (as he tries to track down a traitor to his regiment), Melisande concludes he really isnt attracted to her since she is, after all, plain. Only once they start communicating do things start to work out for this married couple! Same with male heroes but I have seen more diversity there with some being rough looking, with scars etc So Id welcome any recommendations (both historical and contemporary) with plain looking hero/heroine (but more leaning towards plain looking heroine). {Red Rose by Mary Balogh} Here is an FMC who limps and has a cousin who was termed as the beautiful one. Women in particular spend so much of our time being told how we are supposed to look that we all have hang-ups, believing we arent enough to meet societal expectations. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. So I know you said no fated mates but speaking as someone with a bad leg, {The Tyrant Alphas Rejected Mate by Cate C Wells} does the best damn job Ive ever seen. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. The FMC Fancy, is one of the sweetest heroines I've read in a long time and she always has hope that she'll find love. He is literally at a house party that is just an orgy. Now that they are forced to carry through the marriage, Penelope has to undo years of self-esteem damage from her supposed-fiance ignoring her. Favorite Romance Books With Non-Beauty/Wallflower/Plain-Jane Heroine Tropes Please list down you favorite Romance Novel(s) where the heroine is not a great beauty or a wallflower or just plain-jane and why. Before the billionaire heiress could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. DM me! I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't . Unfortunately, that is when the rest of the world decides to work together to prevent the marriage, leaving both Valentine and Tristan questioning whether the other really wants it. Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is a great one. He agrees to help her with her research, but Jane gets distracted with uncovering exactly who Raven is and whether he actually has a secret claim on an ancient title. Its a HR, the hero is insecure that he is overweight and past his prime. Heroines that arent gorgeous, normally are average day women who dont necessarily stand out from the crowd, but find themselves with their own handsome heroes. After saving enough money as a paid companion, Jenny is determined to travel to India in search of her lost relative. Suatu hari, Catherine tiba-tiba menyadari bahwa dia menggoda orang yang salah! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Quiet girl meets tortured hero. published 2011, avg rating 3.95 Daphne knows thats how he thinks of her, because she overhears him say as much to his sister. | Source. Dire financial straits meant that one of the late Sir Richard Abercorn's daughters must marry a wealthy man. {The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt} Both the Hero and Heroine are considered plain/not good looking. One of my all time favorites and def slow burn. Thanks in advance and happy new year to all of you. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane are back with an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre --a tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for fans of The Princess Bride or A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. For example, for friends to lovers, it will look like: site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Tessa Dare (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-jane-heroine) avg rating 4.11 31,599 ratings published 2012. If I Love You. He swore that one day, those who shunned him would kneel before him and beg for mercy, eventually! Happy Endings guaranteed. #24. She is also leading a double life. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Error rating book. Jika dia ingin bercerai, maka itu hanya akan menjadi mimpinya saja. published 2019, avg rating 4.00 Books with neglected plain jane heroines, who marry rich.