published 2008, avg rating 3.79 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. She is very Brienne-esque. Not just like, hot in a not-like-other-girls way or pending her makeover into a beautiful fae creature. Come and get me, *sshole!, Madeline Crawford has loved Jeremy Whitman for twelve years, but ultimately it was him who sent her to prison. Popular Recommendation Rates Updated. ]After being betrayed by a scumbag and her elder sister, Catherine swore to become the shameless couples aunt! No sweetness to be found between these legs. I second Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath . Plain Janes of Contemporary Romance. {The arrangement by Mary Balogh} is one of my favourites with a plain heroine and a blind hero. Thus ensues a very cute, intense romance where they both deny their attraction for a while before succumbing to it. The Truth About Cads and Dukes by Elisa Braden, Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne (western historical), Kings Fancy by Sable Hunter (western historical), A contemporary romance I like is Perfection by R.L. This time around, Lola may actually have a shot at happiness. Reporter: Ms. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong (Winter 2020) Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Winter 2020) STANDALONE NOVELS. So thats fine) TW: Rape and violence on secondary characters), {The perfect rake by Anne Gracie} everyone ,except the hero thinks she is plain . The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate (Five Packs, #1), 26780 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source, {The Courtship of Izzy McCree by Ruth Ryan Langan}, 27328 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. Every month our team sorts through Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4), Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2), Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1), The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2), The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1), The Perfect Rake (The Merridew Sisters, #1), To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2), Ravishing the Heiress (Fitzhugh Trilogy, #2), A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1), The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5), Eye of the Beholder (Nebraska Historicals, #4), This Is All I Ask (de Piaget, #6; de Piaget/MacLeod, #3), To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4), His Secondhand Wife (The Copper Creek Brides #2), Duchess By Night (Desperate Duchesses, #3), The Luckiest Lady in London (The London Trilogy, #1), Once a Wallflower, At Last His Love (Scandalous Seasons, #6), The Secret Mistress (Mistress Trilogy, #3), That Scandalous Evening (Governess Brides #1), The Shadow and the Star (Victorian Hearts, #2), Abby: Mail Order Bride (Unconventional, #1), The Truth About Cads and Dukes (Rescued from Ruin, #2), Her Baseborn Bridegroom (Vawdrey Brothers, #1), Miss Winthorpe's Elopement (Belston & Friends, #1), Sleepless at Midnight (Mayhem in Mayfair, #1), Marrying The Royal Marine (Channel Fleet, #3), The Warrior's Touch (MacEgan Brothers #4), Where's My Hero? When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. Highlander Unchained by Donna Fletcher was good and sort of what I'm looking for (she was a mute). (I had forgotten about her), Have read this. plain jane heroines romance novels. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. So majorly like pride and prejudice. Sophia Monmouth is a female vigilante, and Tristan is a retired Bow Street Runner who sees justice in black and white. Its not my favorite HR but it was a fairly decent read :), The Lady's Champion (Hearts of Blackmere, #1), 95635 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Dire financial straits meant that one of the late Sir Richard Abercorn's daughters must marry a wealthy man. Eric Ferguson stood out in the crowd. Catherine sangat marah.Aku sudah selesai. {The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt} Both the Hero and Heroine are considered plain/not good looking. A Dangerous Deceit (The Thief-Takers, #3), 26795 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. And some people love books about falling in love. After their marriage, Melisande is disappointed that he is actually bad in bed. I mostly just like how the hero doesnt care about it much. Does anyone have any recommendations for M/F (non-RH) fantasy romances where the heroine is plain or ugly and stays that way? BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. That day, my parents and sister who were all working abroad suddenly told me that I was a second-generation rich with trillions of dollars in wealth!Gerald Crawford: I am a second-generation rich? by. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. CULTIVATING ROMANCE DELIGHTS TO LAST FOREVER, COPYRIGHT 2022. Sort By. published 2009, avg rating 3.79 Thanks for recommendation though, I will check other books by that author. Betapa tidak bertanggung jawabnya dia! The MMC had no idea that his friends arranged a marriage for him and refuses her when they meet. Yes, I read that book. Jenny thinks it is from a weird paternalistic protective instinct, since she believes herself to be unattractive, but of course, no man follows a woman around the world unless he finds her desperately beautiful and interesting. [Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet. 7,058 ratings The Charismatic Charlie Wade Lord Leaf Marriage Love Romance Billionaire Rich Family urban Charlie Wade amazing son in law. I will finish that, This isnt quite what youre asking for but I think youll like it. (with fellow authors Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows).. She currently resides in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, who loves typewriters as much as she does, two cats, two kids, one crazy . Since she is masculine in interests and appearance, Sophia has never considered herself pretty, but Tristan is instantly attracted to her. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 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. Hi! When she reveals her plan to her friends solicitor Tom, he decides to accompany her. 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? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Meanwhile, Lucas has to fight to prove that he is serious about her, once he realizes how much he cares for her. 2,390 ratings by. Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-heroine) avg rating 4.08 50,689 ratings published 2010. Penelope has been preparing her whole life for her marriage to Lucas, who was betrothed to her as a child. published 2006, avg rating 3.60 Broken hearted, she flees from her pack for an entire year. {Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin}- love love love this. All her FMCs are a bit klutzy and cute. By: Elizabeth Hoyt | 392 pages | Published: 2006 | Popular Shelves: historical-romance, romance, historical, historical-fiction, elizabeth-hoyt | Search "The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt", 19255 books suggested | Bug? While she fosters a huge crush on the devastatingly handsome duke, he sees her only as an employee - or worse, as someone who can never be a great beauty. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. If you're craving a historical romance novel featuring a plain heroine, here are ten recommendations for you: A Wicked Kind of Husband by Mia Vincy Average Goodreads Rating: 4.60 Average Goodreads Rating: 4.15 The blurb: Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but haven't lived even one day together. | Source. Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas is a beautiful marriage of convenience story where the hero is in love with someone else. In the publics eye, it was only a matter of time until she was deemed a widow and be kicked out of the family. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 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. For example, for friends to lovers, it will look like: site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. Jane Eyre is quite literally exactly this. I will never understand why the original book blurb by the publisher is so generic). 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. It's quite a wonderful satire. Happy Endings guaranteed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. {A Dangerous Deceit by Alissa Johnson} (HR) - FMC has CAPD. ~ The Secrets of Mia Danvers by Robyn DeHart ***** (Heroine is blind and witnesses Ripper murder.) Cart We have great recommendations you could find immediately! Other times, it is all in her head. Each book features a heroine who never expects to find the man of her dreams. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. She decides to shoot her shot the morning his bride jilts him at the altar, and Lord Vale is pretty excited to have neatly solved the problem. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Relentlessly recing The Spymasters Lady , Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake. This is one of the funniest HR novels. Rate this book. {Romancing the Duke} is a great one for this, but the fact that shes plain/ugly is rarely brought up (and its a bit of a spoiler I guess? Some people love books. | Source. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. Plain Jane Heroines. I am Lover of romance, who indulges in the romantic adventures of literature. If you haven't tried searching, please delete your request and search the sub first. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. You must have a goodreads account to vote. DM me! 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. Everly is the Alphas daughter and next in line to become Alpha. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Marriage of convenience with respect and friendship between the MCs. This is an historical western. I have so many of her books on my TBR, need to get on that! Soon, they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme donuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. | Source, {The Ideal Wife} Mary Balogh and {The Way Home} Megan Chance. Ashleigh is a large woman who has issues with body-image and self-esteem. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. #24. Would prefer it if they weren't immediately attracted. Plain Jane Turns Into Hottie. 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. DM me! 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 Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 DM me! These cookies do not store any personal information. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. list created May 23rd, 2012 published 2011, avg rating 3.95 r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Plain Jane and Hot Stud Romance Novels (389 books) Discover new books on Goodreads Meet your next favorite book Join Goodreads Listopia Plain Jane and Hot Stud Romance Novels romance novels (contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense, chicklit) in which an average-looking heroine meets Prince Charming. Sleepless at Midnight (Mayhem in Mayfair, #1) by. Setelah dikhianati oleh seorang mantan pacar bajingan dan kakak perempuannya, Catherine bersumpah akan menjadi bibi yang tidak tahu malu bagi mereka! Stanton, why did your three-year marriage with Mr. Ferguson come to an end? 5,112 ratings Some people love books. Also involves a child hood friendship that blooms in adulthood. And some people love books about falling in love. Product Information. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 3,037 ratings We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. published 2002, avg rating 3.87 Mathewson, Yes I love this too. Before the billionaire heiress could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. When the marriage night does not go well, she concludes her husband finds her grossly unattractive and asks for an annulment. Its reveal day!!!! Daphne is a trained archaeologist doing her thing at the Duke of Tremores estate. Refresh and try again. . | Source, Hanging out here because this is one of my fave tropes. She is the centre of a whirlwind. The FMC believes she isnt as pretty as her sisters and theres definitely some good P&P like banter between the h&H. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks, read this one only if you are out of options bc he is attracted to her since the beginning and she is pretty BUT since she is deaf and to be safe of something she lets everyone believe she is mad/daft so he doesn't want to consumate the marriage so it isn't exactly instalove also their families are enemies. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Sophia Stanton-Lacey is the strongest, least passive and positively feminist heroine, in some regards. After saving enough money as a paid companion, Jenny is determined to travel to India in search of her lost relative. 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. | Source, some contemporary ones - In Your Dreams (Kristin Higgins), Breaking Even (C.M. Already recommended this the past week but I think it will work for you. Thanks in advance and happy new year to all of you. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't, Radiance is probably my favourite twist on this trope! Including the biggest gamble of alltrue love. 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. 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? 2,659 ratings 145 ratings If you like historical, let me know because Im sure I could think of more! Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. She falls in love with the hero first, but he takes a long time to fall for her and when he does, it's the sweetest thing ever. published 2012, avg rating 3.66 Click the Magic Search Button which will take you to a google webpage. She is also leading a double life. Hello, Sign in. Lola always assumed that her and her boyfriend Alpha Tyler were mates. By day, she's a reporter covering the raucous Seattle Chinooks hockey teamespecially their notorious goalie Luc Martineau. Thats when she decides to commit to a makeover and show him once and for all what he could have had. She isn't shown as a conventional beauty. Location. Formidable, humorless Alva is ever flanked by Janie, her mousy, silent daughter and Anne, the mouthy, flamboyant niece she took in. 1,519 ratings Want to Read. That all changes when she learns she is pregnant with the notorious Blood Alphas son. On Bended Knee by Tanya Crosby was good (she had a limp). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Ohh this sounds good. This. published 2008, avg rating 3.99 Naturally, it would be golden-haired Lilibet, since Neala, at one-and-tw I definitely recommend reading some of the other bridgerton books first, but you could read it by itself and it would still be good. Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. . Pria yang selama ini dia rayu habis-habisan ternyata bukan paman si bajingan itu! avg rating 4.22 Fashionable rake, Lord Tregarthan, much prefers Jane to her sister and he finds . Heroine is a wedding planner and has an unusual-looking face (hence the title! Type your search term (a simple keyword works best) where it says site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks. With that, she took an interest in her ex-boyfriends uncle.Little did she realize that he was wealthier and more handsome than her ex-boyfriend. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. This book does a great job with the tropethe heroine is plain, rather than just unconventional, and uses her plainness to her advantage. So majorly like pride and prejudice. Also loved Devil in Winter by Kleypas. Have you tried searching for your book request? Jane is the BEST; my husband loves her too! Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but havent lived even one day together. On Tyler's 18th birthday, her world comes crumbling down. When Cassandra arrives in London for the Season and finds Jeremy there, too, their fake marriage is tested with reality, as is Cassandras hypothesis that Jeremy has avoided her because she isnt beautiful enough to capture his attention. Its brought up much later in the book.) 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. I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't . ( at least your blurb. 94 ratings Some people fall in love. Plain Jane and the Hitman . Please no contemporaries. ABOUT ME. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 1,574 ratings Fantasy romance with a plain Jane heroine/FMC? I know I can easily research this in google or in goodreads, but I want to know yours. {Broken by Heather Boyd} FMC is shown to be quite weak as a result of an accident that occurred when she was a child. ADDICTED TO ROMANCE | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | THEME BY LOVELY CONFETTI. She's not considered pretty by conventional standards. 59584 books suggested | Bug? I want to get a divorce!Shaun was at a loss for words.What an irresponsible woman she was!If she wanted to get a divorce, then she could just dream on! I also really liked Dumplin by Julie Murphy. After years of being on her own, he has come to claim her and his son. It is so clever and all of the characters are vibrant and entertaining. 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. Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. And its also on KU. I love that book!!! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Move over, Charlotte Bront . ~ Song for Sophia by Moriah Densley ***** (Hero is a Savant) ~ Beauty Tempts the Beast by Leslie Dicken (FTR) (Hero has a severely scarred face and PTSD) ~ The Beast of Edenmaine by Leighann Dobbs (FTR) (Hero has PTSD) Charlie Wade was the live-in son-in-law that everyone despised, but his real identity as the heir of a prominent family remained a secret. A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by. Sejak saat itu, dia menjadi istri yang romantis untuk paman mantan pacarnya dan selalu menggodanya. Press J to jump to the feed. | Source, Thanks a lot it looks very interesting. {The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison} is a sweet book with a plain heroine and a blind hero. Everly is shunned from the pack for not aborting her child, stripping her of her title, and forcing her to be rogue with her newborn son. {Red Rose by Mary Balogh} Here is an FMC who limps and has a cousin who was termed as the beautiful one. flag All Votes Add Books To This List Previous 1 2 3 Next The first time I read this book I quite missed that it was a romance, or meant to be. Its definitely one of my favorite HR books.
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