if (sourcesToHideBuyFeatures[i] == source) Cookie Notice session: { id: "528-3435102-3174112" }, There's also a "Fiction Finder" section where you can search for a book by a character or place in addition to a keyword. The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean - the hero has a bad opinion of the heroine's family and thinks she is trying to trap him into marriage; he ignores her requests for help, thereby resulting in some injurious situations, both physically and emotionally. Ok I love books where the heroine is put in dangerous situations either getting hurt or almost dying and the hero has bad guilt over his past treatment of her. node.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node); Thank you! 425 ratings 107 ratings Error rating book. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Every list will have a theme, and I am definitely open to requests! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. He, of course, falls desperately in love with her. var node = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; published 2006, avg rating 3.98 published 2007, avg rating 3.99 I mean, what she. I want her to distance herself from him and I want the hero doing everything in his power to reach her. } Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. No? gads.type = "text/javascript"; // page settings if (window.csa) { Before I moon over her, though, fair warning: firstly, this book istrulya slow-burn (albeit so compelling that you barely notice). for(var i=0; i "Events.SushiEndpoint": "https://unagi.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.csa.prod", googletag.pubads().setTargeting("gtargeting", "1"); published 2017, avg rating 4.05 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. init: function() { Low is actually a nickname for Louise, who is just trying to be one of the guys, as she prospects for gold in the Rockies. stylesheet.rel = "stylesheet"; Who doesnt love stories about the West? Stone, Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland, Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands, Heart of Dan. var ue_id = "C2N0TK5Y6CVHQNTDWZPT"; The powerful kind!!!!!!! "ebfg_email", "ebfg_sms"]; . Not a major plot point, but the heroine has a near-death experience and the H is uncharacteristically soft and gentle to her afterwards. 36,758 ratings published 1998, avg rating 3.61 Bookfairs, Help By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I read everything, so it doesn't have to be strictly historical recs. googletag.cmd.push(function() { } 1,445 ratings var ue_sid = "038-4651514-8900753"; } //]]> }; Shes a much-abused sex worker who hastrulybeen through itbut womens pain is so ubiquitous in our society that I dont like painting it as an inherent source of power. Catherine is a recent widow who wants to find a translator for the academic book her scientist husband acquired before his death, and then wash her hands of the whole thing. Mother Theresa who?! published 2010, avg rating 3.95 Best Review Site for Digital Cameras. A.async = !0; 2,683 ratings //]]>. Jennifer Ashley (Goodreads Author) (shelved 5 times as heroine-almost-dies) avg rating 4.05 36,342 ratings published 2009. }; } 25,998 ratings published 2001, avg rating 3.62 return false; published 2011, avg rating 4.34 Even the ladies on this list whodohave superpowers arent here purely because of those skills. Your email address will not be published. 2. } googletag.pubads().setTargeting("author", []); } 1,959 ratings var ue_mid = "A1PQBFHBHS6YH1"; Theres basically nothing sexier than a cowboy with a duster jacket, which is such a widely held belief that Im pretty sure its not even an opinion at this point. But maybe what you want is a contemporary romancesomething where a unique and creative name sticks out of the setting. And yeah, maybe she is but maybe shes not. var sourcesToHideBuyFeatures = ["ebfg_gr", "ebfg_fb", "ebfg_fbm", "ebfg_tw", 10,528 ratings ONLY Romance novel LIST! 1,580 ratings Im into the whole survivalist element, mostly because I am sonota survivor, and this one has great attention to detail! Now, all she can see in the mirror's reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("resource", "List_122029"); They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); a[a9]._Q.push([c, r]) If you haven't tried searching, please delete your request and search the sub first. var stylesheet = document.createElement("link"); Reese is never afraid to stare her demons in the face, and she heals from her trauma through unflinching self-examination. Recommendations for novels in which the heroine almost dies, and you see how much the hero cares about her. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("signedin", "false"); Only thing I'm not comfortable with is sexual assault. Exclusive: Q&A with Tessa Bailey, Author of Secretly Yours, Exclusive: Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan Cover Reveal, Exclusive: The First Date Prophecy by Kate & Danny Tamberelli Cover Reveal, Our Favorite Books with Sibling Rivalries, Our Favorite Feel-Good Christmas Novels and Novellas, Exclusive: The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin Cover Reveal, Spooky Sweet Halloween Candy and Book Pairings, Our Favorite Holiday Movies (and a holiday book we simply cant put down). Type your search request after where it says site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks. gads.src = (useSSL ? return true; var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; var googletag = googletag || {}; Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. }); } 7,288 ratings 1,713 ratings init: function() { Mmm I'm currently reading The Winter King by CL Wilson and I think it fits. q("i", arguments) Which one of you is going to impregnate me with your socially-conscious babies? ), taking care of his woman, Barrie, and unborn child. AKA the scariest thing ever. pubID: '3211', adServer: 'googletag', bidTimeout: 4e3, params: { aps_privacy: '1YN' } 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. })(); 5,101 ratings I love romance novels with older heroines and I just loved everything about Marley's story and where she was in life. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("author", []); Dark Twisted but OhSoGood Erotic Books Via Tumblr The heroine almost dies in {Midsummer Moon} by Laura Kinsale. Been reading romance for 70.21% of my life. When all is said and done, and her HEA is assured lets just say, she doesnt forget where she came from! I <3 righteous suffering and so does this book. "//securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"; Especially if the hero is protective, but not in th alpha hole ,,you're mine" way, but rather the "you're the most precious thing in the world to me/ you have a bruise on your body and I'm gonna lose my mind" protective with a hero that's utterly obsessed with the heroine and gets upset if she even is hurt in the slightest way. url = "https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/mobile/phone_hd_images-2b89833762f600506d44865a33582d11.css"; published 2011, avg rating 3.74 She had a character named Blue (Blue Bailey from Natural Born Charmer, Chicago Stars #7)long before Beyonce and Jay Z even dreamed of having a daughter, much less naming her Blue Ivy. Or urban fantasy. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in shining armor. But, as with every book on this list, my absolute favourite part is the heroine. avg rating 3.81 //]]> 55,883 ratings Well, then, I give you the contemporary works of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. 2,098 ratings This list was created and voted on by Goodreads members. var gads = document.createElement("script"); 50,073 ratings } published 1991, avg rating 3.77 googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.0de8263953ad118c6e71e4f01532a3ee"); The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 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Jayne Ann Krentzs Lost Colony Series. published 2005, avg rating 3.84 ( if she doesn't almost die, she gets hurt really badly and it goes on for many chapters) I especially love it when the hero is very protective and just goes feral and just basically stops functioning. }()); window.Mobvious.device_type = 'mobile'; Required fields are marked *. MFC nearly dies in the last book of the series. published 2005, avg rating 3.64 The Veil of Night (Night, #1) by. I know I said this list wouldnt be all paranormal, butthisbook is paranormal. window.csa("Config", { }); The Sweetest Oblivionby Danielle Lori. I love these villain-heroine too. Soppingly . googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sid", "osid.bdf2a79c258d49eb0ddb80cdbad08003"); stylesheet.href = url; So I figured going back to the tropes that made me love romance can do the trick. Besides Marley who's just trying to find her purpose in life, you get a great fake boyfriend, hilarious banter and a fantastic story. }); var gptAdSlots = gptAdSlots || []; function(a9, a, p, s, t, A, g) { published 2008, avg rating 3.85 setDisplayBids: function() {}, {Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks} has exactly this, with bonus situational angst surrounding the almost-dying. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; The worlds magic system somehow includes gods and goddesses from multiple pantheons, fairies, werewolves, and Vikings. }); apstag.init({ You dont get the MMCs POV, but he has a great little speech in book 3 or 4 about wanting to protect the FMC. var ue_furl = "fls-na.amazon.com"; } Theres magic inside her thats designed to stop her getting laid, but she really wants to, so she does it anyway. //
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