published 2011, avg rating 3.95 512 ratings There's Molly, from Anderson's Sweet Nothings, who is overweight and short; Bethany, the paralyzed rodeo champion in Phantom Waltz; Carly, the blind from birth heroine in Blue Skies; and Laura, the brain-damaged heroine in My Sunshine. Alice Coldbreath - almost every one of her heroines is plain or unattractive, and nothing special. ), 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. And some people love books about falling in love. Loved it. 372 ratings Refresh and try again. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This time around, Lola may actually have a shot at happiness. 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. Tessa Dare (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-jane-heroine) avg rating 4.11 31,599 ratings published 2012. That all changes when she learns she is pregnant with the notorious Blood Alphas son. Filter By. DM me! 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. Its definitely one of my favorite HR books. Also involves a child hood friendship that blooms in adulthood. 7,058 ratings You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Four years had passed when Avery returned to her homeland with her fraternal twinsa boy and a girl. I was interested for a while also in people outside of ton in HR so this is perfect. 2,390 ratings r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. 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. Melisande has been in love with Lord Vale for years, but he doesn't even know her name. Either way, there is something in this story that every reader can connect to. Tw/spoiler : Domestic abuse and miscarriage. Ohh this sounds good. 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? So majorly like pride and prejudice. 553 ratings 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. 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. 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. published 2011, avg rating 4.02 This is a wonderful travelogue as much as it is a romance! 5,112 ratings 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. list created May 23rd, 2012 I will never understand why the original book blurb by the publisher is so generic). 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. 145 ratings Thanks in advance and happy new year to all of you. I also really liked Dumplin by Julie Murphy. Reporter: Are the rumors that youve been dating a dozen other young men within a month true? DM me! The Charismatic Charlie Wade Lord Leaf Marriage Love Romance Billionaire Rich Family urban Charlie Wade amazing son in law. Thus ensues a very cute, intense romance where they both deny their attraction for a while before succumbing to it. {Eye of the beholder by Ruth Ann Nordin}- love love love this. 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. DM me! Plain Jane Turns Into Hottie. 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. Sleepless at Midnight (Mayhem in Mayfair, #1) by. Below is the information about historical romance novels with plain heroines . Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but havent lived even one day together. 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!! | Source. 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. Oh man, I just finished Never Seduce a Scot last week and it was great. Fashionable rake, Lord Tregarthan, much prefers Jane to her sister and he finds . Read all of Alice Coldbreath already and love her style of writing. Plain Jane and the Bad Boy . I'm new and I'm obsesed with this trope! Rate this book. It's set in the 1920s in Canada. She is an indentured servant who has been abused and malnourished her whole life. (Definitely adult romance however be warned, no steam), By: Eloisa James | 370 pages | Published: 2010 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, fairy-tales | Search "A kiss at midnight", 59576 books suggested | Bug? published 2013, avg rating 3.53 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. 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. Suatu hari, Catherine tiba-tiba menyadari bahwa dia menggoda orang yang salah! Its brought up much later in the book.) Showing 1-50 of 379. | Source, {The Ideal Wife} Mary Balogh and {The Way Home} Megan Chance. 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. A new romance, just published, with a bookish heroine, not precisely shy but not enthusiastic about social occasions, is My Fair Lily by Meara Platt. 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. Thanks for recommendation though, I will check other books by that author. Daphne is a trained archaeologist doing her thing at the Duke of Tremores estate. Would prefer it if they weren't immediately attracted. No sweetness to be found between these legs. When Sophia sets herself upon proving the murderer of Tristan's friend is innocent, Tristan sets himself to tracking Sophia. So thats fine) TW: Rape and violence on secondary characters), {The perfect rake by Anne Gracie} everyone ,except the hero thinks she is plain . Mathewson, Yes I love this too. (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 ). Press J to jump to the feed. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She smiled and said, Because I have to inherit my billion-dollar family fortune These wonderful women deserve a HEA too!!! 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. BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. My name is Renee, and I am the host of this site. Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman's Sinner Wife. If you haven't tried searching, please delete your request and search the sub first. Oleh karena itu, dia mengambil keuntungan pada paman mantan pacarnya. I definitely recommend reading some of the other bridgerton books first, but you could read it by itself and it would still be good. 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. I know I can easily research this in google or in goodreads, but I want to know yours. plain jane heroines romance novels. published 2009, avg rating 3.56 Kind of sick of overly attractive heroines that can spin kick 10 ft in the air that can bring down 20 men without breaking a sweat that the heroes fall into instalust over. 95620 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. If I Love You. Press J to jump to the feed. Quiet girl meets tortured hero. Ive read every one from this list except from Magnoliaadding it to my TBR. Aku ingin bercerai! Shaun suaminya kehilangan kata-kata. ADDICTED TO ROMANCE | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE | THEME BY LOVELY CONFETTI. Ashleigh is a large woman who has issues with body-image and self-esteem. Please no contemporaries. I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't . 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! published 2013, avg rating 3.69 DM me! Her Vawdry Brothers series and Brides of Karadok are historical also focused on people around the royal court. That is, until she finds out who her mate truly is. Its a HR, the hero is insecure that he is overweight and past his prime. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. 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. It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that Marriage of convenience with respect and friendship between the MCs. As in, the hero teaches the heroine how to be attractive, rather than recognize her intrinsic beauty for what it is. Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong (Winter 2020) Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Winter 2020) STANDALONE NOVELS. The MMC had no idea that his friends arranged a marriage for him and refuses her when they meet. She is very Brienne-esque. What I am looking for is heroin has beautiful sisters/friends, who keep on telling her that she will be a spinster. 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. Jane is the BEST; my husband loves her too! I have so many of her books on my TBR, need to get on that! 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. Probably my favorite romance novel of all time. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Want to Read. published 2013, avg rating 3.69 {The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt} Both the Hero and Heroine are considered plain/not good looking. Just your plain Jane and average Joe. Plain Jane Kindle Edition by Fern Michaels (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 1,816 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $5.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jacquie D'Alessandro. 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). Other times, it is all in her head. A twist of event happened when Elliot unexpectedly woke up from his coma. Same with male heroes but I have seen more diversity there with some being rough looking, with scars etc So Id welcome any recommendations (both historical and contemporary) with plain looking hero/heroine (but more leaning towards plain looking heroine). The MCs are not traditionally good looking I know many can't stand her writing style but I love her ! 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. 1,493 ratings If you like historical, let me know because Im sure I could think of more! Many of Amanda Quick's heroines are bookish and scholarly, but I would never call them shy. Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh is also goodthe heroine here is more confident and forceful rather than a shy plain Jane. One of my all-time favorites! All three books are historicals and the heroines have limps. {Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson} A deaf and dumb heroine who spent the majority of her life being treated as a mentally retarded person, even by her family. (I had forgotten about her), Have read this. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Alpha Valen denies ever being with her, and her father refuses to have a betrayer for a daughter. The heroine is plain faced, submissive and finds out that she has a limited time to live because of a heart ailment. {A wicked kind of husband by Mia Vincy}, A Wicked Kind of Husband (Longhope Abbey, #3), By: Mia Vincy | 386 pages | Published: 2018 | Popular Shelves: historical-romance, romance, historical, historical-fiction, marriage-of-convenience | Search "A wicked kind of husband by Mia Vincy", 59569 books suggested | Bug? Ho, Welcome to #stepbacksaturday I have really been n, Book Review-Parting Gifts by Lorraine Heath I ab, Welcome to Romanceopoly of 2023! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Life is "I only read light and fluffy things" rough. Jane breaks into a brothel to research sex, on behalf of all uneducated virgins of England. The truth about cads and dukes and silver lining are on my all time favorites list. Not just like, hot in a not-like-other-girls way or pending her makeover into a beautiful fae creature. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. published 2016, avg rating 3.88 Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 7,706 ratings Ms. Stanton, why dont you inherit my family fortune?. 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. ( at least your blurb. A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by. There are over seventy-five million copies of her books in print. 36 books 19 voters. You may think you know the story. Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy, The Afterlife of Holly Chase, The Last Time We Say Goodbye, and My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane . Heroine believes that yet ends up marrying a rich hero. ABOUT ME. Broken hearted, she flees from her pack for an entire year. All Ongoing Completed. Plain Janes of Contemporary Romance. | Source. Note: only pick this one up if you like strong unrequited love, because there is a lot of angst! No fated mates. 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. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. 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. I mostly just like how the hero doesnt care about it much. Plain Jane and the Billionaire's Seduction . 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. | Source. Everly is the Alphas daughter and next in line to become Alpha. Some people love books. . {The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison} is a sweet book with a plain heroine and a blind hero. 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. Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier (FR) - in the 1st and 6th book, the FMCs have permanently injured hands (the 1st FMC's injuries gradually happen over the course of the book, the other FMC was accidentally burned as a child). Im excited! There was a catch, the bigshotElliot Fosterwas in a state of coma. 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. Now more recently listening to it many times. Have you tried the magic search button for your book request? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, My other husband is an 18th Century Highlander. Pure respect between the MCs.