I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't . [Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. But is he truly the key to her happily ever after? Formidable, humorless Alva is ever flanked by Janie, her mousy, silent daughter and Anne, the mouthy, flamboyant niece she took in. She is an indentured servant who has been abused and malnourished her whole life. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. | Source, Hanging out here because this is one of my fave tropes. I will finish that, This isnt quite what youre asking for but I think youll like it. Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong (Winter 2020) Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Winter 2020) STANDALONE NOVELS. In between her suffering and pain, she had to witness her man fall in love with another womanFive years later, she has returned with renewed strength, no longer the same woman he belittled years ago!With this newfound strength, she will tear apart those who pretend to be pure and step on the scums of this earth. | Source, some contemporary ones - In Your Dreams (Kristin Higgins), Breaking Even (C.M. 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. While Jane is often dismissed for being too bookish to be pretty, Raven is attracted to her more than he is willing to admit, resulting in a lot of angst as they deny their love for each other. The first time I read this book I quite missed that it was a romance, or meant to be. plain jane book Editorial Reviews About the Author Fern Michaels is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Men of the Sisterhood, and Godmothers series, as well as dozens of other novels and novellas. Location. The FMC believes she isnt as pretty as her sisters and theres definitely some good P&P like banter between the h&H. Blue castle by L.M Montgomery. No, thats fake news. That all changes when she learns she is pregnant with the notorious Blood Alphas son. Alpha Valen denies ever being with her, and her father refuses to have a betrayer for a daughter. Many of Amanda Quick's heroines are bookish and scholarly, but I would never call them shy. 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. 17 votes, 31 comments. Rate this book. She is also leading a double life. Sejak saat itu, dia menjadi istri yang romantis untuk paman mantan pacarnya dan selalu menggodanya. Just your plain Jane and average Joe. Bookish heroines aren't necessarily shy. Setelah dikhianati oleh seorang mantan pacar bajingan dan kakak perempuannya, Catherine bersumpah akan menjadi bibi yang tidak tahu malu bagi mereka! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In her adult debut, "Plain Bad Heroines," Emily M. Danforth presents a layered, farcical take on the sins of woman though after 623 pages, it remains unclear what, exactly, her take is. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Book Review-Harmony of Lies by Brian Feehan pages | Published: ? Product Information. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Glenna Maynard (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as plain-jane-romance) avg rating 4.23 807 ratings published 2019. He agrees to help her with her research, but Jane gets distracted with uncovering exactly who Raven is and whether he actually has a secret claim on an ancient title. published 2009, avg rating 3.79 published 2019, avg rating 4.00 So majorly like pride and prejudice. ABOUT ME. This book does a great job with the tropethe heroine is plain, rather than just unconventional, and uses her plainness to her advantage. 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. Mathewson, Yes I love this too. Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 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. Its one of the best Julia Quinns books. 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. Pure respect between the MCs. Naturally, it would be golden-haired Lilibet, since Neala, at one-and-tw {Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin}- love love love this. Other times, it is all in her head. 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? Like most fairy tales, this one involves an unlikely transformation (a red dress turns plain Jane into a seductress), but the minor contrivance won't dim readers' enjoyment of this witty, warm-hearted tale. Each book features a heroine who never expects to find the man of her dreams. published 2011, avg rating 3.95 And some people love books about falling in love. | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, regency, historical-fiction | Search "The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison", 19321 books suggested | Bug? (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 . published 2013, avg rating 3.69 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. Some people fall in love. Have you tried searching for your book request? 512 ratings By: Jennifer Crusie | 391 pages | Published: 2004 | Popular Shelves: romance, chick-lit, contemporary-romance, contemporary, fiction | Search "Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie". Pria yang selama ini dia rayu habis-habisan ternyata bukan paman si bajingan itu! flag All Votes Add Books To This List Previous 1 2 3 Next 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. 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. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 Hello, Sign in. 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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. {{Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie}}!!! Thus ensues a very cute, intense romance where they both deny their attraction for a while before succumbing to it. Press J to jump to the feed. Jane Eyre is quite literally exactly this. No fated mates. published 2009, avg rating 3.56 The FMC is described as ugly not plain. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. | Source. The heroine is plain faced, submissive and finds out that she has a limited time to live because of a heart ailment. The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. Loved it. And of course, it works! . In the publics eye, it was only a matter of time until she was deemed a widow and be kicked out of the family. site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. Reporter: Ms. Oleh karena itu, dia mengambil keuntungan pada paman mantan pacarnya. Im always looking for good historical westerns. ADDICTED TO ROMANCE | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | THEME BY LOVELY CONFETTI. 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. list created October 11th, 2011 When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. | Source. Jacquie D'Alessandro. {The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt} Both the Hero and Heroine are considered plain/not good looking. Welcome back. Catherine sangat marah.Aku sudah selesai. I am Lover of romance, who indulges in the romantic adventures of literature. ), 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. Happy Endings guaranteed. 3,244 ratings The truth about cads and dukes and silver lining are on my all time favorites list. ~ 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) Ms. Stanton, why dont you inherit my family fortune?. I had to read it again. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. I also have a billion-dollar net worth. 1,519 ratings Heroines that arent gorgeous, normally are average day women who dont necessarily stand out from the crowd, but find themselves with their own handsome heroes. {Red Rose by Mary Balogh} Here is an FMC who limps and has a cousin who was termed as the beautiful one. I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't, Radiance is probably my favourite twist on this trope! The MCs are not traditionally good looking I know many can't stand her writing style but I love her ! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Want to Read. Some people love books. 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. When Sophia sets herself upon proving the murderer of Tristan's friend is innocent, Tristan sets himself to tracking Sophia. Press J to jump to the feed. 2,281 ratings 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. It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that Her prize fighter series are historical romances and the focus is on regular people outside the ton. The Charismatic Charlie Wade Lord Leaf Marriage Love Romance Billionaire Rich Family urban Charlie Wade amazing son in law. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. 36 books 19 voters. Its a HR, the hero is insecure that he is overweight and past his prime. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. #24. {The arrangement by Mary Balogh} is one of my favourites with a plain heroine and a blind hero. Rate this book. ]After being betrayed by a scumbag and her elder sister, Catherine swore to become the shameless couples aunt! BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club, #2), By: Mary Balogh | 366 pages | Published: 2013 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, regency | Search "The arrangement by Mary Balogh", First Comes Marriage (Huxtable Quintet #1), By: Mary Balogh | 416 pages | Published: 2009 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, mary-balogh, regency | Search "First comes marriage by Mary Balogh", By: Mary Balogh | 361 pages | Published: 2017 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, regency | Search "Someone to wed by Mary Balogh", Eye of the Beholder (Nebraska Historicals, #4), By: Ruth Ann Nordin | 278 pages | Published: 2009 | Popular Shelves: historical-romance, romance, historical, western, mail-order-bride | Search "Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin", By: Suzanne Brockmann | 256 pages | Published: 2000 | Popular Shelves: romance, romantic-suspense, military, contemporary, suzanne-brockmann | Search "Get lucky By Suzanne Brockmann", The Perfect Rake (The Merridew Sisters, #1), By: Anne Gracie | 360 pages | Published: 2005 | Popular Shelves: historical-romance, romance, historical, regency, historical-fiction | Search "The perfect rake by Anne Gracie", By: Audrey Harrison | ?