by. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 2,009 ratings 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). She is the centre of a whirlwind. 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. By: Jennifer Crusie | 391 pages | Published: 2004 | Popular Shelves: romance, chick-lit, contemporary-romance, contemporary, fiction | Search "Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie". Move over, Charlotte Bront . I ab, Welcome to Romanceopoly of 2023! [Having accidentally flirted with a legendary powerhouse, she desperately asked for help on the Internet. 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. Stanton, why did your three-year marriage with Mr. Ferguson come to an end? It feels like every single book I read the heroine is so ravishing (especially since I prefer historical romance novels) that I just had enough of iteverybody deserves love. The Biker's Kiss (Royal Bastards MC: Charleston, WV, #1) by. 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. 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. The first time I read this book I quite missed that it was a romance, or meant to be. {{Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie}}!!! If you like historical, let me know because Im sure I could think of more! Happy Endings guaranteed. 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. So majorly like pride and prejudice. What I am looking for is heroin has beautiful sisters/friends, who keep on telling her that she will be a spinster. In the publics eye, it was only a matter of time until she was deemed a widow and be kicked out of the family. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. These wonderful women deserve a HEA too!!! Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, My other husband is an 18th Century Highlander. I'm new and I'm obsesed with this trope! 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. Tw/spoiler : Domestic abuse and miscarriage. That is, until she finds out who her mate truly is. I missed something. Suatu hari, Catherine tiba-tiba menyadari bahwa dia menggoda orang yang salah! published 2002, avg rating 3.87 {The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt} Both the Hero and Heroine are considered plain/not good looking. Sort By. Many of Amanda Quick's heroines are bookish and scholarly, but I would never call them shy. Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas is a beautiful marriage of convenience story where the hero is in love with someone else. by. On Bended Knee by Tanya Crosby was good (she had a limp). There are over seventy-five million copies of her books in print. She is very Brienne-esque. 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. published 2006, avg rating 3.60 Want to Read. Press J to jump to the feed. published 2009, avg rating 3.93 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. You may think you know the story. Thus ensues a very cute, intense romance where they both deny their attraction for a while before succumbing to it. Naturally, it would be golden-haired Lilibet, since Neala, at one-and-tw Since she is masculine in interests and appearance, Sophia has never considered herself pretty, but Tristan is instantly attracted to her. 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. 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? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Betapa tidak bertanggung jawabnya dia! Everly is the Alphas daughter and next in line to become Alpha. He swore that one day, those who shunned him would kneel before him and beg for mercy, eventually! ]After being betrayed by a scumbag and her elder sister, Catherine swore to become the shameless couples aunt! Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. 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. | Source. Home / Keywords / plain jane heroines romance novels. | Source. Note: only pick this one up if you like strong unrequited love, because there is a lot of angst! 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This book does a great job with the tropethe heroine is plain, rather than just unconventional, and uses her plainness to her advantage. Please no contemporaries. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 2,659 ratings Ellie has loved Ned since forever, but he married her friend, and even now 4 years a widower, he has yet to notice Ellie. published 2009, avg rating 3.56 #24. Bookish heroines aren't necessarily shy. | Source, some contemporary ones - In Your Dreams (Kristin Higgins), Breaking Even (C.M. 36 books 19 voters. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. The Devil in Winter and Mine Til Midnight by Lisa Kleypas are also both great with heroines who arent conventionally pretty. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Some people fall in love. This is such a wo, Welcome to another segment of #TropeTuesday and I, #stepbacksaturdayreveal I also really liked Dumplin by Julie Murphy. I also have a billion-dollar net worth. I am Lover of romance, who indulges in the romantic adventures of literature. Also plus if she isnt super accomplished or successful (in short not a super human). Showing 1-50 of 379. All Ongoing Completed. Las mejores ofertas para The Heroine, Or, Adventures of a Fair Romance Reader by Eaton Stannard Barrett estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Owens), Perfection (R.L. For contemporaries, {Butterface by Avery Flynn} is DEFINITELY in your trope. 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. BEWITCHING LORD WINTERTON is a sweet, clean Regency Romance by best-selling author, Marilyn Clay. 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. Thanks in advance and happy new year to all of you. Ill kill them with my very hands! he bawled. Filter By. This is one of the funniest HR novels. published 2013, avg rating 3.53 Cart 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. 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? Avery Tate was forced to marry a bigshot by her stepmother as her father's company was on the verge of bankruptcy. 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? 17 votes, 31 comments. Im so done. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 2,281 ratings plain jane heroines romance novels. 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. Formidable, humorless Alva is ever flanked by Janie, her mousy, silent daughter and Anne, the mouthy, flamboyant niece she took in. . Plain Jane Turns Into Hottie. ), 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. 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. 372 ratings The Harts have two daughters - Euphemia and Jane. 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). Catherine sangat marah.Aku sudah selesai. (I had forgotten about her), Have read this. 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. Valentine is doing her best since her adoptive father died. Its definitely one of my favorite HR books. Thats when she decides to commit to a makeover and show him once and for all what he could have had. 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. She is able to pay her way out of her servitude and agrees to become a mail order bride. What I am looking for is heroin has beautiful sisters/friends, who keep on telling her that she will be a spinster. 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. My novels are lighthearted and uplifting, the perfect combination of humor and steamy love scenes. 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. Thanks for the recommendation, I have no clue how I did not think of that. Dia tidak menyadari ternyata sang Paman itu lebih kaya dan lebih tampan dibanding mantan pacarnya. Eric Ferguson stood out in the crowd. Setelah dikhianati oleh seorang mantan pacar bajingan dan kakak perempuannya, Catherine bersumpah akan menjadi bibi yang tidak tahu malu bagi mereka! One of my all-time favorites! After saving enough money as a paid companion, Jenny is determined to travel to India in search of her lost relative. Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) (shelved 8 times as plain-heroine) avg rating 4.08 50,689 ratings published 2010. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Melisande has been in love with Lord Vale for years, but he doesn't even know her name. 1,519 ratings r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. 95620 books suggested | I don't feel so good.. | Source. 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. 25 books 23 voters. 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 is also leading a double life. {A Dangerous Deceit by Alissa Johnson} (HR) - FMC has CAPD. It's quite a wonderful satire. 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). This is an historical western. Lisbeth has been left at the altar once already, so she insists on marriage at first sight this time around. Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas is a beautiful marriage of convenience story where the hero is in love with someone else. Marriage of convenience with respect and friendship between the MCs. 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? | Source, Thanks a lot it looks very interesting. There also class difference between h and H. Lots of drama in this one. Her Vawdry Brothers series and Brides of Karadok are historical also focused on people around the royal court. Sleepless at Midnight (Mayhem in Mayfair, #1) by. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. Would prefer it if they weren't immediately attracted. He is literally at a house party that is just an orgy. 818 ratings No, thats fake news. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Below is the information about historical romance novels with plain heroines . 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. DM me! DM me! 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. {The captains wallflower by Audrey Harrison} is a sweet book with a plain heroine and a blind hero. flag All Votes Add Books To This List Previous 1 2 3 Next 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. 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. Jika dia ingin bercerai, maka itu hanya akan menjadi mimpinya saja. Amazon.com - Plain Jane Heroines in Romance Novels Danielle H. Plain Jane Heroines in Romance Novels 4 Here is a list of romance heroines who have plain features (or are thought plain by others). Sophia Stanton-Lacey is the strongest, least passive and positively feminist heroine, in some regards. Heroine believes that yet ends up marrying a rich hero. 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! Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more.