Read 59 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. If dark romance books donât seem like theyâre going to be your cup of tea you can always check out this list of Must-Read Contemporary Romances. 840 ratings — published 2011, avg rating 3.87 — 608 ratings — The Highlanderâs Norse Brideis the fourth book in the Hardy Heroines historical romance series and can be read as a standalone. 7,291 ratings — published 2013, avg rating 3.93 — The Challenge (Rystani Warrior 1): Volume 1 by Susan Kearney Secret Service agent Tessa Camen . published 1993, avg rating 4.24 — I could go all day listing every Shelly Laurenston/GA Aiken's heroine. 18,050 ratings — As the series title suggests, each installment will focus on a Texas heroine in danger in a different locale. published 2012, avg rating 3.89 — Wolf Nights: Werewolves, Kickass Heroines, & Sizzling Romance - Ebook written by Aimee Easterling, Anna Lowe, Becca Andre, Ellis Leigh, Steffanie Holmes. If you like strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and a second chance at love, youâll adore this exciting, heart-warming addition to the MacLean family saga. published 2004, avg rating 4.25 — Not this one. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 will be long remembered as a Dumpster fire of a year. But there seems to be a serious disconnect between midlife female romance novel fans and the publishers of the books they love. 1. By Leslie Wainger . published 2004, avg rating 3.87 — (Paranormal contemporary Romance, first in a series, heroine continues to heal across the trilogy but gets her HEA with a gentle partner.) 4,443 ratings — 564 ratings — 934 ratings — published 2013, avg rating 3.87 — published 2010, avg rating 3.36 — Team up with wolf, fox, and coyote shifters, hellhounds, necromancers, cowboys, and kickass heroines as they face down danger, dig up the past, and fall in love. These 16 bodyguard romance novels will satisfy your hunger for this trope. 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You must have a goodreads account to vote. 1. I Am Justice is the first book in the new Band of Sisters romantic suspense series. 6,934 ratings — published 2004, avg rating 4.16 — 1,530 ratings — Heart of a Traitor (Heart and Soul) by Angela Verdenius. 3,403 ratings — Or, if youâre leaning more towards the erotic side of things but without the content warnings, you can hop over to this great list of Must-Read Erotic Fiction Novels . Could her new husband be her only chance for survival, or will he lead her to her ruin? published 2007, avg rating 3.45 — 3,209 ratings — Graciela Rodriguez doesnât want to marry Ciudad Realâs most eligible bachelor. Iâm currently reading With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard, a romantic suspense novel. Fat Trope 2.5: Hot Guy Danger. published 2010, avg rating 3.84 — published 2004, avg rating 3.93 — A delightful paranormal historical romance where a spinster finds a spot of adventure in the way of secret societies, psychic abilities, and enigmatic alchemists. published 2011, avg rating 4.05 — Itâs about botany, after all. 242 ratings — www.maryse.net. One of the things I hate the most is TSTL-heroines, and Valentina the heroine is one and I wanted to rant about it. published 2006, avg rating 4.04 — The bulk of the article is speculative and the article is based on four sources, the two already mentioned, and then a website called "Getting to Know the Erotic Romance Field" and then an article, "Gender, romance novels, and plastic sexuality in the United States: a focus on female college students" that appeared in the Journal of International Women's Studies (2006). 77 ratings — published 1996, avg rating 3.69 — (Romantic Suspense, #2), Heaven's Fire (Fairfax Family, #2; Lords of Conquest, #6), Count to Ten (Romantic Suspense, #6; Chicago, #5), Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos, #1), Special Agent's Surrender (Lawmen of Black Rock, #4), In His Protective Custody (The Doctors Pulaski, #6). Colleen Hoover amazon.com. published, avg rating 3.64 — Bodyguard romance in reverse. 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(Book 1 of a 2 book story â Book 2 is Cheeky King.) 8,367 ratings — published 2012, avg rating 4.13 — Here is a great list of lesser known Deadly Women of Romance that if you haven't read you should. published 2013, avg rating 4.11 — 8,787 ratings — published, avg rating 4.28 — Romance novels donât get much better than Malleryâs expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling. 141 ratings — Most romance readers are women, and naturally, they want to see themselves reflected in their choice of reading. Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) J.R. Ward (Goodreads Author) Search books: all tags titles. Iâd also like to stress that TSTL behavior doesnât always break a book for me. ... when she learnt of her betrothal to the fierce warrior â Lyon DeWarrick. Penguin Books. 439 ratings — The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly . published 1978, avg rating 3.62 — Refresh and try again. Itâs clear that the publishers of romance novels are seriously out of touch with their biggest audience! Protecting Britannia finds the Texas heroine framed for murder in London while on an antique buying trip. 8,658 ratings — avg rating 4.22 — 144 ratings — Dive into tales of alpha males, swashbuckling adventures, and fated mates in this box set of paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. One instance of TSTLiveability might be forgiveable, especially if the heroine ⦠2. 355 ratings — Isnât she feisty? 15 ratings — 76 ratings — 2,933 ratings — The contemporary romantic suspense series Texas Heroines in Peril features four books, each with a Texas heroine in danger in a different locale. list created October 7th, 2017 146 ratings — published 2009, avg rating 3.94 — Muffin Top is less brutal than Never Sweeter, in which the hot guy savior used to be one of the heroine⦠Iâm not too far into it, so my basis for this recommendation is only on the first few books. The characters are believable, likeable people, not "perfect" as another reviewer pointed out, but plain, hard-working people with ⦠published 2012, avg rating 3.18 — published 2007, avg rating 3.97 — Here are some great ortured Heroines in Historical Romance. by. F⦠8,353 ratings — These heroines have a lot of psychological scars by they are worth every moment. 28 ratings — Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. 228 ratings — Elizabeth Gilbertâs first novel in 12 years might not seem very appealing at first glance. This boxed set includes the complete Texas Heroines in Peril series. 123 ratings — published 2011, avg rating 3.94 — published 2012, avg rating 3.98 — Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. (Heroine is part of a covert sisterhood of assassins; hero is ex-Special Forces) Trigger warning for child abuse. Enjoy! published 2011, avg rating 3.82 — 1. My lists are never in any particular order. published 2013, avg rating 3.80 — published 2011, avg rating 4.06 — In 1967 Meredith Moser went to Saigon as an army nurse. Honor's Splendour book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Restoring Hope: A Native American Heroine Suspense and Danger Romance. published 2011, avg rating 3.91 — Set in the near future, Eve, the heroine, is a kickass female detective and Roarke, the hero, is probably one of the best âbillionairesâ in romance history. 110 ratings — published 2012, avg rating 4.12 — Before he can save her however, for much of the story, in many of these romances, the hot guy introduces danger into the heroineâs life. London's Last True Scoundrel book. 2,480 ratings — 2,515 ratings — If anyone is looking for a book that does have the 3 things Adriana recommends in romance novels that depict IPV, then Nora Robertsâ Dance Upon the Air is pretty good. published 2011, avg rating 4.04 — 14,889 ratings — published 2008, avg rating 4.29 — Sally Paul is down to her last penny. While all of these books feature a âkidnappingâ element, it doesnât have to be present as long as the hero is obsessive and the heroine is, at least for some considerable portion, not interested. published 2010, avg rating 3.79 — Capitol Offense is based in San Antonio and Austin with Texas politics as the background. 4,766 ratings — published 2012, avg rating 3.73 — 273 ratings — Heroine is a member of the Royal Guard, sent to retrieve a cocky prince on walkabout and bring him home to resume his duties. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Wolf Nights: Werewolves, Kickass Heroines, & Sizzling Romance. published 2005, avg rating 3.97 — published 2009, avg rating 4.23 — New to Boston, small-town girl Lily manages to get gorgeous neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid to⦠published 2012, avg rating 4.02 — published 2007, avg rating 3.80 — Read 982 reviews from the world's largest community fo⦠Secret identities and sexytimes. So she wants to ruin her reputation and create a scandal! published 2010, avg rating 4.18 — 15,847 ratings — ... Fiction » Romance » Historical. 1,166 ratings — Axel book. The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. 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Top 10 Best Paranormal Romance Series Books June 29, 2020 Deviant King Review: A Dark High School Bully Romance April 9, 2020 10 Best Young Adult Book Series February 7, 2020 Itâs a long one, just FYI, with the series at around forty books and counting. published 2011, The Scandalous Lady Mercy (The Baxendale Sisters, #5), The Bad Baron's Daughter (Mass Market Paperback), London's Last True Scoundrel (The Westruthers, #1), How to Tame Your Duke (A Princess In Hiding, #1), A Bride by Moonlight (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis, #4), Rachel and the Hired Gun (Men of Defiance Book 1), More Than a Mistress (Rakes in Disgrace, #2), Secret Identity (Cooper, #8; Cooper Security, #1), A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2), A Little Harmless Submission (Harmless, #6), The Spy Who Loved Her (Once Upon an Accident, #3), A Scandalous Proposition (Kindle Edition), Secrets Exposed (Tall, Dark & Deadly, #0.5), Have You Seen Her? 425 ratings — The average age of a heroine in U.S. romance novels is 24 to 26, according to DearAuthor.com. 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