Felicite lives in New Orleans, a tense place to be while the France is transferring its colony Louisiana to Spain (1770s). He expects to be bored stiff. Forbidden desire takes center stage in Rush, the first book in bestselling author Maya Banks Breathless trilogy, which follows the exploits of three very handsome, very successful, and very debauched business partners. Red, White & Royal Blue A Mr Darcy-come-Robin Hood hero, he rescues an urchin girl from a brawl and employs her as his maid an act which will alter the course of his life for the next twelve books. This story of recovery even shows up in comedies. So if Anna plays her cards right, her senior year might just end with the perfect first kiss. When Ransom, Lord Falconer arrives to meet the reclusive inventor, hes stunned to discover that its a beautiful woman. geniuses, scholars, scientists, computer geeks, professors, math whizzes, inventors, philosophers, etc.) I second Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren and How Not to Fall by Emily Foster that others have mentioned, along with {The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan} and anything by Rachel Grant (she writes romantic suspense and all her heroines are very smart), The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister, #3), By: Courtney Milan | 309 pages | Published: 2013 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, fiction | Search "The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan", 88413 books suggested | Bug? But he has a huge secret: hes actually biracial, with a black slave mother. Its a charming and sweet read, but, be warned its another Sparks tear-jerker. 2 Raunchy and compulsively readable, youll be rushing (pun intended) to find out what happens next in this erotic page-turner. I also recommend McKinneysLions and Lace, which takes place in New York during the Gilded Age. But dont be fooled. As Maxims carefully curated image and their relationship unravels further, the protagonist falls deeper into the shadow of Rebeccas legacy. its about a really smart hacker, whos a loner and a sheriff who loves her. You might try How Not To Fall by Emily Foster, with the big caveat that book 1 doesn't have an HEA. Mysterious, but not exactly murder-filled? His multi-ethnic heritage makes him struggle to fit into either world, and its only with Emmaline that he feels whole. The setting of Victorian England is nothing special, but the characters are wonderful. Lucy and Josh have so much chemistry that it manifests as anger, frustration, and, yes, hate. site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. From iconic scenes like the balcony soliloquy, to legendary one-liners (A plague o both your houses, anyone? The best romance novels with brilliant, brainy heroines By Stacy Travis Who am I? If youre scouring this list for brilliant LGBT books, look no further! The setting is relatively usual, and Blake has meticulously researched the topic she makes it obvious that she knows her stuff here. Enter Lou; bubbly, funny sunshine in human form. Niall, Lord Trevallyan is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat in Ireland during the time of the Protestant Ascendancy. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Meanwhile, inoffensive beta hero Jack Langdon stumbles into her path of destruction. There's another who's a doctor and another that's an astronaut. You cant go wrong when the son of Madame President falls in love with Englands dishy prince. A rich Cornish broth of love, rivalry, and discontent, Grahams novels conjure up the lashing rains, the wild winds, and the crashing seas of 18th century Cornwall as his plots roar along the coastline. Youll find you cant help but root for our heroine as she finds love with the charismatic and equally complicated Gideon. As our mysterious, elderly narrator unpacks these nesting dolls, we gradually learn about the love affair between our protagonists. A onetime monk, he brings her to his castle and imprisons her until she agrees to be his mistress. Oh, and P.S., were totally team Edward. Shes also lost interest in Cath. If theres one thing more exciting than erotic fiction, its vintage erotic fiction. Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life. The Thorn Birds explores the tangled web of three generations of one Australian Outback family, carefully tracking their loves and losses over the course of 50 years. For example, for friends to lovers, it will look like: site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. When my boss sends me in his place to a professional sports banquet, I find the only empty seat next to Donovan Taylor, the San Francisco Strikers resident hottie with a bad reputation. Priscilla Oliveras, who is published by Kensington, writes romances with. All the better for Adrian, Earl of Shropshire. Lord of Scoundrels may be the third in its series, but we cant resist including it on this list. Brainy/Genius Romantic Heroes For all those genius, highly intelligent, scientific-minded, critically-thinking heroes in romance! So if youre of a nervous disposition, maybe stick to fairy tales meant for kids. as one of their favorite books, and they share Dont sleep on this one! The heroine is a very bright mathematician but socially awkward. Set during the infamous Tang Dynasty of China, this book features a sweet romance against a backdrop of intrigue and plotting royalty. why you should read it. Opposites attract when a nerdy computer whiz meets billionaire playboy.The last thing Melody expects when she accepts a dream job offer is to run into her college one-night stand again. This is a list of romance novels (largely JP shoujos) with heroines that DO NOT cry at every turn of a hat, heroes that DO NOT appear every single time a supposedly 'strong' heroine needs rescue, GOOD TRANSLATIONS (!!) But despite her good intentions, she can't seem to stay away from She is a recent. Miller, a classics teacher herself, takes up Homers thread of lyrical prose while adding her own unique style and story elements. They decide to give things a shot after their first meeting, but, despite their deep love for one another, they face lots of challenges along the way; after all, its hard to keep up a relationship when one party is constantly dropping in and out of reality. its doing it in front of a stadium full of disappointed baseball fans. Clever, rich, beautiful, and utterly deluded, shes determined to meddle with the hearts of her neighbours, but sees no need to find a husband herself. He wont rest until he finds the culprit who turns out to be a delightful young woman named Prudence Haversham, who actually meant to tattoo the previous duke as revenge. The romanceisbetween first cousins, but again, 1930s! And the feeling is mutual. Id also like to draw your attention to Joyces novelThe Game, featuring a romance between an Elizabethan pirate and an Irish loyalist noblewoman. In sexy bitesize chunks, Nin regales us with stories of torrid love affairs and passionate trysts, told in what Nin herself refers to as women's language, seeing sexual experience from a woman's point of view. But her willpower and determination are what endear her to Felix, whos sort of an antihero and an arsehole but a very enjoyable one. Under a veneer of good-natured idiocy lies a master manipulator who does not intend to let the most interesting woman hes ever met out of his grasp. Denys also has another book,The Flesh and the Devil,uniquely set in the 17th-century Spanish court. If youre partial to Rick Riordan (who, incidentally, gave this book a glowing review!) Her (very) distant cousin Iain, Lord Randal could not be more different: hes a sophisticated, urbane Englishman who treats Scotland as basically just a hunting box, although his ancestry stems from there too. 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When the Spanish authorities arrest Felicites father, she agrees to become the mistress of Irish mercenary Captain Morgan McCormack to free him. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Over the years, and long before Barbie got her new body, romance novels also changed the portrayal of women's bodies. Thornton has some wonderful historical romances (my favourites areTo Love an EarlandDangerous to Kiss) and the emotion and sensuality in them always bowl me over. Then he kisses me and asks me out. At the same time, a slot opens up for a memory-alteration procedure at the Leteo Institute, and Aaron has the choice of wiping the things hed rather not dwell on out of his head forever. Cry No More by Linda Howard. Beginning during WWI and spanning three generations, Sebastian Faulks Birdsong is an epic novel about the power of war to strip everything from you, whether that be home, family, dignity or love. Left to fend for herself after being deserted by her parents, Kayas will to survive, as well as the overwhelming odds to rid herself of long-held stigmas, give voice to the fact that those who are marginalized are victimized as a result of it. Teenage sweethearts, they broke up when Harriet moved away to college, breaking Sallys heart. How about her new roommates friendly ex-boyfriend? There are some great tidbits about that. Divide by conflicting loyalties and multiply by a daring group of women hell-bent on conducting their scientific experiments. Most offensive among them is Rolfe, a lord who gains ownership of Ceidres family castle in return for his good service. The sheltered and nave Maddy, fascinated by his scandalous reputation, is tasked with his care. I promptly embarrass myself because I have no idea who he is. Which unusual historical romances have you read? Lucys a people pleaser the kind who wears yellow to work and she pushes all his buttons. 24 Unusual Historical Romances. show more. show more. Sybil Davison has a genius IQ and has been laid by at least six different guys. Add one sharp-tongued mathematician to an aloof, handsome nobleman.