Here are some tips on how to search. The FMC believes she isnt as pretty as her sisters and theres definitely some good P&P like banter between the h&H. After their marriage, Melisande is disappointed that he is actually bad in bed. 36 books 19 voters. And some people love books about falling in love. Probably my favorite romance novel of all time. And its also on KU. by. By day, she's a reporter covering the raucous Seattle Chinooks hockey teamespecially their notorious goalie Luc Martineau. ), hero is a cop who is trying to find out about some crime that might be happening and wants details from her possibly-connected-to-the-mafia brothers. Each book features a heroine who never expects to find the man of her dreams. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. On Bended Knee by Tanya Crosby was good (she had a limp). Its brought up much later in the book.) DM me! . 1,519 ratings Its the first romance I read with a MMC who didnt have a perfect body and I am ALL FOR the inclusivity and body positivity found within this book!! 5,112 ratings Filter By. Book Review-Harmony of Lies by Brian Feehan I will finish that, This isnt quite what youre asking for but I think youll like it. Mathewson, Yes I love this too. Sign up below to receive weekly tips, tricks, updates and special offers. published 2011, avg rating 4.02 Alpha Valen denies ever being with her, and her father refuses to have a betrayer for a daughter. Hi! Plain Jane and the Billionaire's Seduction . pages | Published: ? Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. By: Kristen Ashley | 496 pages | Published: 2011 | Popular Shelves: romance, kristen-ashley, contemporary-romance, contemporary, alpha-male | Search "Rock Chick Revenge", 59566 books suggested | Bug? Updating status. I cannot stop talking about this book lol, everyone in the sub probably hates me but {The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever}. 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. 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. 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? Naturally, it would be golden-haired Lilibet, since Neala, at one-and-tw 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. When they are caught making out in the conservatory, he offers to marry her. Now more recently listening to it many times. Account & Lists Returns & Orders. 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. Quiet girl meets tortured hero. These wonderful women deserve a HEA too!!! Before the billionaire heiress could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. I definitely recommend reading some of the other bridgerton books first, but you could read it by itself and it would still be good. (it's not as mean as it sounds I swear.) 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. 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. {Broken by Heather Boyd} FMC is shown to be quite weak as a result of an accident that occurred when she was a child. This is one of the funniest HR novels. Note: this is a very classic plain heroine turns into a beautiful swan story - but it is all framed by the male gaze. Want to Read. . I'm looking for some different suggestions though. published 1997, avg rating 3.78 (Historical and contemporary both ok), Only thing is I want the hero to fell in love with heroine personality (Like pride and prejudice) None of the they had sex first time, it was perfect and now all he can think is how sexy the heroine is.. ( I love The Duchess War by Courtney Milan for this ). 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. 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. Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is a great one. What I am looking for is heroin has beautiful sisters/friends, who keep on telling her that she will be a spinster. Must be plain Must have some sort of disability Must be in a medieval or fantasy or even Sci fi setting, Shattered Dreams by Laura Landon disfigured leg historical kindle-unlimited , Without Words by Ellen O'Connell mute historical western kindle-unlimited , Without Words is a really good one! My novels are lighthearted and uplifting, the perfect combination of humor and steamy love scenes. Heroine believes that yet ends up marrying a rich hero. plain jane heroines romance novels. 94 ratings No, thats fake news. Fantasy romance with a plain Jane heroine/FMC? Its one of the best Julia Quinns books. 2,659 ratings She is a lady's companion and is determined to save enough money to become a missionary. Thanks for the recommendation, I have no clue how I did not think of that. {Rock Chick Revenge} by Kristen Ashley. Thus ensues a very cute, intense romance where they both deny their attraction for a while before succumbing to it. Pria yang selama ini dia rayu habis-habisan ternyata bukan paman si bajingan itu! Including the biggest gamble of alltrue love. One of my all time favorites and def slow burn. Plain Jane in historical romance (213 books) Discover new books on Goodreads Meet your next favorite book Join Goodreads Listopia Plain Jane in historical romance They may not be the most beautiful woman of the season, but the hero sees her inner beauty. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. New York. My name is Renee, and I am the host of this site. Ashleigh is a large woman who has issues with body-image and self-esteem. Rate this book. Thats when Adrian decides to court his wife, to prove that the problem is not her at all but him: he doesnt know what he is doing. The Devil in Winter and Mine Til Midnight by Lisa Kleypas are also both great with heroines who arent conventionally pretty. Books with neglected plain jane heroines, who marry rich. Type your search request after where it says site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks. We have great recommendations you could find immediately! When she decides she's going to get herself in shape, she meets Christopher, who his fellow Marines call Beast, in the basement gym in the building where they both work. {Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin}- love love love this. She's not considered pretty by conventional standards. DM me! 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? When Sophia sets herself upon proving the murderer of Tristan's friend is innocent, Tristan sets himself to tracking Sophia. 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. Our young, working class heroine has fallen for the charming widower. Tessa Dare (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-jane-heroine) avg rating 4.11 31,599 ratings published 2012. Four years had passed when Avery returned to her homeland with her fraternal twinsa boy and a girl. Also loved Devil in Winter by Kleypas. Plain Jane Turns Into Hottie. Welcome back. (I had forgotten about her), Have read this. You may think you know the story. Bookish heroines aren't necessarily shy. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. [Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Yes, I read that book. Matheson), See Jane Score (Rachel Gibson), just added Elizabeth Kingston's The King's Man to my TBR list and the heroine is described as very unattractivea warrior/healer..someone compared her to Brienne of Tarth (GoT), edited to add: and its on sale right now in the US. One of the all-time creepy classics of the Gothic romance canon, Rebecca starts off with a whirlwind marriage proposal. 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. Their heart and their inner beauty shines through and helps them claim their heroes. I am Lover of romance, who indulges in the romantic adventures of literature. Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but havent lived even one day together. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. As in, the hero teaches the heroine how to be attractive, rather than recognize her intrinsic beauty for what it is. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 44 books 120 voters. {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? BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. So majorly like pride and prejudice. 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. Click the Magic Search Button which will take you to a google webpage. Everly is the Alphas daughter and next in line to become Alpha. Jenny from A Kingdom of Dreams Neomi from Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole Sabine from Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole Scarlet_sunset01 2 yr. ago {Ruthless people} by J.J McAvoy {Madison kate} by Tate James {Resurrection} the Sainthood-Boys of Lowell high series (incorrect book tagged by bot) But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Ho, Welcome to #stepbacksaturday I have really been n, Book Review-Parting Gifts by Lorraine Heath Everly has no interest in being with the man that denied her son and shamed her. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. I love that book!!! 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. But is he truly the key to her happily ever after? Lola always assumed that her and her boyfriend Alpha Tyler were mates. I mostly just like how the hero doesnt care about it much. Glenna Maynard (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as plain-jane-romance) avg rating 4.23 807 ratings published 2019. 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. Plain Jane Heroines. Reporter: Are the rumors that youve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true? Also involves a child hood friendship that blooms in adulthood. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. Tragedy forces Lola to return home where she finds the infamous Alpha Asher in charge. Rate this book. Read all of Alice Coldbreath already and love her style of writing. 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. Hannah's Heart is part of the Plain Jane Romance Series. Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman's Sinner Wife. Penelope has been preparing her whole life for her marriage to Lucas, who was betrothed to her as a child. 1,493 ratings I second Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath . Have you tried searching for your book request? I had to read it again. I also really liked Dumplin by Julie Murphy. {Red Rose by Mary Balogh} Here is an FMC who limps and has a cousin who was termed as the beautiful one. On Tyler's 18th birthday, her world comes crumbling down. Betapa tidak bertanggung jawabnya dia! These cookies do not store any personal information. | Source. She is an indentured servant who has been abused and malnourished her whole life. 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? For contemporaries, {Butterface by Avery Flynn} is DEFINITELY in your trope. 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. 1,574 ratings Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. But fate always intervenes, and happily-ever-after is guaranteed. The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Relentlessly recing The Spymasters Lady , Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake. There are over seventy-five million copies of her books in print. 2,390 ratings (Historical and contemporary both ok) Sometimes, there is evidence that she is not considered beautiful, in which case the love interests view of her is usually unique (and makes us fall in love with them so much more quickly). Happy Endings guaranteed. 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. This book does a great job with the tropethe heroine is plain, rather than just unconventional, and uses her plainness to her advantage. by. So thats fine) TW: Rape and violence on secondary characters), {The perfect rake by Anne Gracie} everyone ,except the hero thinks she is plain . This time around, Lola may actually have a shot at happiness. I ab, Welcome to Romanceopoly of 2023! It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that 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. Ill kill them with my very hands! he bawled. published 2008, avg rating 3.79 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. Owens), Perfection (R.L. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Jane is the BEST; my husband loves her too! 59584 books suggested | Bug? | Source, {The Ideal Wife} Mary Balogh and {The Way Home} Megan Chance. Also I left a comment to somebody on this thread with my recommendations since I love this trope too and I tried to think of the ones that are from less famous authors and might be something not everybody has read so check it out, By: Amanda Quick, Jayne Ann Krentz | Published: 1992, Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1), Nobody's Baby But Mine (Chicago Stars, #3), By: Susan Elizabeth Phillips | Published: 1997, 95566 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source, The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt. Its reveal day!!!! Read all of those some time ago and loved them! Ms. Stanton, why dont you inherit my family fortune?. Tw/spoiler : Domestic abuse and miscarriage. Euphemia is a beauty and Jane is always regarded as plain but it is Jane who has the nicer character and who endears herself to the servants at 67 Clarges Street in Mayfair which the family rents for the season. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. ~ The Secrets of Mia Danvers by Robyn DeHart ***** (Heroine is blind and witnesses Ripper murder.) Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. All her FMCs are a bit klutzy and cute. Note: only pick this one up if you like strong unrequited love, because there is a lot of angst! Other times, it is all in her head. {Get lucky By Suzanne Brockmann} - the heroine was once thought of as a guy ( by a killer and not by the hero. Does anyone have any recommendations for M/F (non-RH) fantasy romances where the heroine is plain or ugly and stays that way? When he discovers Valentine, he immediately sees beneath her plain facade and is attracted to the vibrant human within. And of course, it works! I will never understand why the original book blurb by the publisher is so generic). To Alva's great society-loving heart, Bay and Annabelle are finally celebrating the opening of their magnificent estate by holding a costume ball for New York's best, brightest, and finest. ABOUT ME. 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. Some people love books. As she pointed at Elliots face on a TV screen, she reminded her babies, Stay far away from this man, hes sworn to kill you both. That night, Elliots computer was hacked and he was challengedby one of the twinsto kill them. | Source. Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong (Winter 2020) Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Winter 2020) STANDALONE NOVELS. Mary Balogh has quite a number of books in this trope {First comes marriage by Mary Balogh} {Someone to wed by Mary Balogh}- Another one of my favourites. published 2009, avg rating 3.56 Fuming at his marriage situation, he lashed out on Avery and threatened to kill their babies if they had any. Some people fall in love. curvy heroines and hot, hunky heroes. A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by. 145 ratings Thats when she decides to commit to a makeover and show him once and for all what he could have had. 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. 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. Sophia Monmouth is a female vigilante, and Tristan is a retired Bow Street Runner who sees justice in black and white. 10 Historical Romances Featuring Plain Heroines, 6 Shy Heroines in Historical Romance Novels, 12 Opposites Attract Historical Romance Novels. Want to Read. {A Dangerous Deceit by Alissa Johnson} (HR) - FMC has CAPD. #24. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, My other husband is an 18th Century Highlander. published 1998, The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1), Ravishing the Heiress (Fitzhugh Trilogy, #2), Romancing His English Rose (Lady Lancaster Garden Society, #2), How to Lose a Bride in One Night (Forgotten Princesses, #3), I Love the Earl (The Truth About the Duke, #0.5), No Ordinary Princess (Small Town Swains Book 3), Seduced by His Touch (The Byrons of Braebourne, #2), To Wed a Wicked Earl (Devine & Friends, #2), Tall Tales and Wedding Veils (Playboys, #2), The Wicked Games of a Gentleman (Boscastle, #4), At the Bride Hunt Ball (Devine & Friends, #1), My Darling Caroline (Mass Market Paperback). Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more Product details 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. {{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. When the marriage night does not go well, she concludes her husband finds her grossly unattractive and asks for an annulment. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, regency, historical-fiction | Search "The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison", 19321 books suggested | Bug? This is a wonderful travelogue as much as it is a romance! Press J to jump to the feed. Thanks for recommendation though, I will check other books by that author. A little tired of going out on blind dates with men who drive vans with sofas in the back, Jane Alcott is living the Single Girl existence in the big city. Loved it. Already recommended this the past week but I think it will work for you. He swore that one day, those who shunned him would kneel before him and beg for mercy, eventually! . (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 . 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! I'm new and I'm obsesed with this trope! 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.

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