Ashleigh is a large woman who has issues with body-image and self-esteem. 1,493 ratings The Harts have two daughters - Euphemia and Jane. One of my all-time favorites! 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 am Lover of romance, who indulges in the romantic adventures of literature. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Ive read every one from this list except from Magnoliaadding it to my TBR. One of my guilty pleasure tropes is when the Hero thinks the heroine is ugly and makes her feel bad about her appearance but when he falls in love with her he sees her as beautiful and doesnt get why he ever thought she was ugly. | Source. Now more recently listening to it many times. If you like historical, let me know because Im sure I could think of 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. New York. Its one of the best Julia Quinns books. Hi! 2,659 ratings Setelah dikhianati oleh seorang mantan pacar bajingan dan kakak perempuannya, Catherine bersumpah akan menjadi bibi yang tidak tahu malu bagi mereka! site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. I cannot stop talking about this book lol, everyone in the sub probably hates me but {The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever}. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake by Sarah Maclean is kinda like that, hey I have read this, and it was good. Oct 28, 2014. DM me! These wonderful women deserve a HEA 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Cassandra and Jeremy married years ago but havent lived even one day together. 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. ABOUT ME. Plain Jane and Mr. Wrong (Winter 2020) Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Winter 2020) STANDALONE NOVELS. Some people love books. Its a HR, the hero is insecure that he is overweight and past his prime. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Rate this book. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 36 books 19 voters. This book does a great job with the tropethe heroine is plain, rather than just unconventional, and uses her plainness to her advantage. Glenna Maynard (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as plain-jane-romance) avg rating 4.23 807 ratings published 2019. One of my all time favorites and def slow burn. avg rating 4.22 She isn't shown as a conventional beauty. When the marriage night does not go well, she concludes her husband finds her grossly unattractive and asks for an annulment. I also have a billion-dollar net worth. Jane is the BEST; my husband loves her too! ( at least your blurb. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Life is "I only read light and fluffy things" rough. Great rec. Heroine believes that yet ends up marrying a rich hero. Sejak saat itu, dia menjadi istri yang romantis untuk paman mantan pacarnya dan selalu menggodanya. 3,037 ratings By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The FMC Fancy, is one of the sweetest heroines I've read in a long time and she always has hope that she'll find love. . Thanks for the recommendation, I have no clue how I did not think of that. The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. Type your search term (a simple keyword works best) where it says site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks. published 2019, avg rating 4.00 10 Historical Romances Featuring Plain Heroines, 6 Shy Heroines in Historical Romance Novels, 12 Opposites Attract Historical Romance Novels. The heroine is plain faced, submissive and finds out that she has a limited time to live because of a heart ailment. | Source, Thanks a lot it looks very interesting. 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. 95620 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. Suatu hari, Catherine tiba-tiba menyadari bahwa dia menggoda orang yang salah! 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. 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). 25 books 23 voters. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Sort By. 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. Error rating book. Plain Jane Heroines of Paranormal Romance. As in, the hero teaches the heroine how to be attractive, rather than recognize her intrinsic beauty for what it is. Showing 1-50 of 379. For example, for friends to lovers, it will look like: site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. (I had forgotten about her), Have read this. Its definitely one of my favorite HR books. The Charismatic Charlie Wade Lord Leaf Marriage Love Romance Billionaire Rich Family urban Charlie Wade amazing son in law. Aku ingin bercerai! Shaun suaminya kehilangan kata-kata. Im so done. A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by. Of course, after some strategic Cupid-themed games assisted by Tessa Dare-esque animal encounters, Ned finally sees what has been in front of his face for so many years. 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! 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. site:reddit.com/r/romancebooks FRIENDS TO LOVERS. My novels are lighthearted and uplifting, the perfect combination of humor and steamy love scenes. I was interested for a while also in people outside of ton in HR so this is perfect. 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. Also involves a child hood friendship that blooms in adulthood. So thats fine) TW: Rape and violence on secondary characters), {The perfect rake by Anne Gracie} everyone ,except the hero thinks she is plain . You must have a goodreads account to vote. And of course, it works! 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. When Sophia sets herself upon proving the murderer of Tristan's friend is innocent, Tristan sets himself to tracking Sophia. Meanwhile, Lucas has to fight to prove that he is serious about her, once he realizes how much he cares for her. The truth about cads and dukes and silver lining are on my all time favorites list. The FMC believes she isnt as pretty as her sisters and theres definitely some good P&P like banter between the h&H. Have you tried the magic search button for your book request? Thats when she decides to commit to a makeover and show him once and for all what he could have had. Her Vawdry Brothers series and Brides of Karadok are historical also focused on people around the royal court. Alice Coldbreath - almost every one of her heroines is plain or unattractive, and nothing special. Jacquie D'Alessandro. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. DM me! Rate this book. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. Raven sees her and is instantly captivated. 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? I also really liked Dumplin by Julie Murphy. Tessa Dare (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-jane-heroine) avg rating 4.11 31,599 ratings published 2012. I second Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath . 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. 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. Owens), Perfection (R.L. These cookies do not store any personal information. Some people fall in love. BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. 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. After saving enough money as a paid companion, Jenny is determined to travel to India in search of her lost relative. Press J to jump to the feed. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Jika dia ingin bercerai, maka itu hanya akan menjadi mimpinya saja. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. {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? Happy Endings guaranteed. APPEARANCES: Book Obsessed Babes Jacksonville Conference March 2021 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!! published 2009, avg rating 3.56 Press J to jump to the feed. Refresh and try again. 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? Daphne knows thats how he thinks of her, because she overhears him say as much to his sister. I've read all of Grace Draven's books but if anyone hasn't, Radiance is probably my favourite twist on this trope! 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. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. | Source, Hanging out here because this is one of my fave tropes. 7,706 ratings 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. 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. It's set in the 1920s in Canada. curvy heroines and hot, hunky heroes. (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 ). Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh is also goodthe heroine here is more confident and forceful rather than a shy plain Jane. {Red Rose by Mary Balogh} Here is an FMC who limps and has a cousin who was termed as the beautiful one. Book Review-Harmony of Lies by Brian Feehan Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Heroine believes that yet ends up marrying a rich hero. . Omg I just read This Time Next Year, a New Years themed romance, and I couldn't stop thinking about how the dynamic reminded me of pride and prejudice. 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. Want to Read. Tw/spoiler : Domestic abuse and miscarriage. Already recommended this the past week but I think it will work for you. Dia tidak menyadari ternyata sang Paman itu lebih kaya dan lebih tampan dibanding mantan pacarnya. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. (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? Would prefer it if they weren't immediately attracted. It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that published 2013, avg rating 3.69 Alpha Valen denies ever being with her, and her father refuses to have a betrayer for a daughter. Lisbeth has been left at the altar once already, so she insists on marriage at first sight this time around. published 2011, avg rating 4.02 All her FMCs are a bit klutzy and cute. This is an historical western. {The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison} is a sweet book with a plain heroine and a blind hero. . A Dangerous Deceit (The Thief-Takers, #3), 26795 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. And its also on KU. Romances featuring heroines who feel the same and come out by the end of the book valuing themselves - and with a partner who values them, too - are incredibly cathartic. 1,574 ratings Broken hearted, she flees from her pack for an entire year. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2.5; Brotherhood - MacAllister's, #4.5; Splendid, #3.5), With Seduction in Mind (Girl Bachelors, #4), Forbidden (The Scandalous Women of the Ton, #6), Halfway to Heaven (Calhoun Chronicles #3), The Taming of a Scottish Princess (Hurst Amulet, #4), Almost a Scandal (The Reckless Brides, #1), Blame It on Bath (The Truth About the Duke, #2), Lord St. Claire's Angel (Lords and Ladies, #1), The Absolutely Positively Worst Man in England, Scotland and Wales, Four Nights With the Duke (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #2; Desperate Duchesses #8), Top New Reader-Recommended Romances for March. 1,519 ratings published 1997, avg rating 3.78 Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. DM me! 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. [Setelah secara tidak sengaja bermain-main dengan sang legenda, dia dengan putus asa meminta bantuan ke Internet.] There are over seventy-five million copies of her books in print. Oh man, I just finished Never Seduce a Scot last week and it was great. Plain Jane Heroines. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Im always looking for good historical westerns. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Ohh this sounds good. 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. Plain Jane and the Hitman . No, thats fake news. 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. When he discovers Valentine, he immediately sees beneath her plain facade and is attracted to the vibrant human within. Plain Jane and the Bad Boy . Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. Romancing Mr Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is a great one. Popular Recommendation Rates Updated. After their marriage, Melisande is disappointed that he is actually bad in bed. What I am looking for is heroin has beautiful sisters/friends, who keep on telling her that she will be a spinster. Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1), By: Tessa Dare | 370 pages | Published: 2014 | Popular Shelves: romance, historical-romance, historical, historical-fiction, adult | Search "Romancing the Duke", 19415 books suggested | Bug? Probably my favorite romance novel of all time. They are all amazing and lots of steam! Everly has no interest in being with the man that denied her son and shamed her. Thanks for recommendation though, I will check other books by that author. This. 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. published 2016, avg rating 3.88 We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 2,009 ratings 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. You must have a goodreads account to vote. list created October 11th, 2011 145 ratings pages | Published: ? Account & Lists Returns & Orders. 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! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. When they are caught making out in the conservatory, he offers to marry her. Plain Jane and the Billionaire . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Rate this book. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. There was a catch, the bigshotElliot Fosterwas in a state of coma. {Broken by Heather Boyd} FMC is shown to be quite weak as a result of an accident that occurred when she was a child.