Reddit romance books. Tempting the Bride is the next book in the series and also kind of fits what you’re looking for, but its the heroine who uses the hero and doesn’t realize she’s in love with him until later. Carlton} {Master of Salt and Bones by Keri Lake} These are some of my favourite books with strong fmc and sexy, dominating mmc. His Ranch - cowboy romance! Cindersoot - a cute Cinderella retelling. Christina Lauren writes a lot of light and fluffy romances, IMO. Share. Pretty much anything from Kasie West and/or Sarah Dessen is good. Edit: spoilers. My favorite more intense grovel is probably from Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata. Amazon Best Romance of 2022. {Out of the Blue by Josh Lanyon}: WWI, melancholic. {Does it Hurt by H. Adamson All-Boys Academy trilogy- CM Stunich - (contemporary complete) female posing as male in all-boys school. Transcendance by Shay Savage, from memory it kind of fits here, really liked it. Edit 2: The Tristan and Danika series by R K Lilley spans three books and contains some serious angst. Publisher's Weekly. Here is a link to all MEGATHREADS. LastIronmonger. This book is chock full of the "fast sexual burn, slow emotional burn" trope (love how you phrased that). The “romance” in MM romance refers to the romance genre, a genre which is defined by two characteristics: a romance is the primary focus on the story, and the story has a happy or optimistic ending. Twisted Hate by Ana Huang. (This includes all book, blog, vlog, podcast, website self promoting, and surveys as well). Willow - a cute reverse harem book with music :3. Loretta Chase - Lord of Scoundrels. Beautiful stranger by Christina lauren. They dont go out of their way to hurt each other, but they do hurt each other, and there is cheating. Maas | 419 pages | Published: 2015 | Popular Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, romance, books-i-own, ya | Search "a court of thorn and roses" This book has been suggested 46 times. Jen Reads Romance essay on Groveling. Shifter Dads series. Climb - a cute ya romance :3. Stolen by an Alien Series by Amanda Milo. New Camelot series by Sierra Simone (this one is a bit taboo with MMF and polyamory) Torment books 1-2 & Ashes by Dylan Page. Looking for a book where H severely fucks up and has to grovel and earn h’s forgiveness. Beverly Jenkins - Indigo. I’ve read a lot of recommended books from here. Romance novels, like a sonnet, adhere to a stricter structure than most novels but that doesn't make their repetitive patterns a cliche. ☆ The Lazarus by Marlow Locker: This is an urban fantasy (with a romance subplot) that inverts all the usual comic book hero tropes. The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn, by far my favourite smut-wise (yeah) but I hated the ‘romance’. Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door. Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Isadora Montrose. 34⭐️ out of 5⭐️ Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door Topics: contemporary, funny, enemies to lovers, small town, slow burn. Some of the stories were so cliche and yes had vampires. Someone else mentioned Good Intentions, which is written by a man and from a guys perspective. Recommendations, spoiler chats and support groups. I also thought of the books the End of Temperance Dare and Daughters of the Lake by Wendy The Wrath and the Dawn has some unhealthy relationship dynamics although it changes as the story goes on. mayli15. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. Playing at Home by Jax Calder. Knight and Deacon, specifically, totes anti-hero. r/RomanceBooks: r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Goodreads Choice Nominees. It's a collection of short stories. Very steamy. It’s also good but I didn’t like it as much. Take a break. I was wondering if you guys could recommend some romance books with one-sided love where the FMC falls for the guy first. The Stuff Your E-Reader event has 1000+ free romance ebooks and many of these are from up and coming authors. The Locket's Tale by R. It’s an Alice in Wonderland retelling featuring a rabbit shifter, and it’s super fun. We'll miss you, but we'll be here when you're ready to pick up romance reading again. Better Than People by Roan Parrish. Some resources: Fated Mates episode on Groveling Heroes. {The Reluctant Husband by Eliot Grayson}: Soap opera-y, but a lot of fun. Before I Ever Met You by Karina Halle. Garret Leigh - heavy stuff usually. The most surprising addition to me was Elena Armas' book. If your request is based on a popular book or trope, please delete your request and search first. It’s great. { {The Bromance Bookclub}} Book Lovers is really funny if you’re familiar with the standard romance novel/Hallmark movie Hello r/RomanceBooks! I'm back with your weekly megathread. Doesn't matter if it's vampire smut, SJM, high fantasy, thriller, or even an instructional non-fiction book. Binge a TV series. Bookpage. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. The Bromance Bookclub series! The characters are funny and there's always a happy ending. Cynthia Edens “Mine” series. The Need Series by KI Lynn. The Omega Thief (Wolves of the Five Kingdoms #1) by Victoria Sue, narrated by Jon Bolitho-Jones - Audible - (omegaverse, fantasy, crown Paper Princess by Erin Watts. Discuss topics that pique your interest and find new recommendations. You'll definitely want to throw the book/device across the room after every cliffhanger. TW FMC is engaged when it happened. If you like paranormal/fantasy bully/college romance, the {Zodiac Academy} series has my heart palpitating and anxiety flowing despite it being my third reread, lol. It's got a rating of 3. When Frankie Meets Johnny / Let the Music Play by Xio Axelrod. It was free on kindle when I got it. This question is inspired by the fact that every time I google a book review from reddit, I'm routed to r/books where there is a barrage of posts talking about how much they hated it. The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen Rating: 4. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah Maclean. A stoic grumpy lawyer declaring his love by singing a song from Enchanted in public is definitely melty. He doesn’t hurt her physically, but verbally/emotionally and just like Zapata’s romances, the grovel is slooooow burn. An acceptable book request includes at least one of the following: Details beyond just a trope, like a specific occupation or uncommon type of scene. ☆ Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews: Ignore how awful the covers of Ilona Andrews' books are, because they are all excellent. This series gets DARK. The Doctor by Nikki Sloane. com (this is notably a reissue, their first list did not actually contain romance. Sci-Fi Romances are similar to regular romance novels: they have a romantic relationship that is central to the plot and there is a Happily Ever After (HEA) or Happy for Now (HFN) ending. High school teacher Rachel Grant believed in her student Johnny Harris's innocence even after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend. I'd put the rest of Laura Kinsale's books here too. Verity by Colleen Hoover is fucked and Confess has a mix of both sides like how It Ends With Us did. Honorable Mentions: most of Lisa Kleypas, some of Julia Quinn, Jaima Fixsen, and most of Tessa Dare. Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4. He was controlled, driven, ruthless—in and out of the For romance novels, readers and authors. Founded by author Willow Winters. com. J. The Roommate, Unhoneymooners, and Josh and Hazels Guide to Not Dating are all pretty light. Other uncommon books/authors you've enjoyed This sub is focused on reading and does not allow promotion of your own books, blog/vlog, podcast or social media. Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Kiss an Angel. Second place are: Cecilia Grant, most of Elizabeth Kingston, Kate Noble, most of Sherry Thomas, and particularly, Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas. I'm dying on the inside. Tropes are marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers & forced proximity, and friends to lovers, respectively. This megathread is going to be about: VAMPIRE ROMANCES. I mean f*ck Nate Jacobs! But still was a very nice storyline. Women's Health Magazine. Dragon's Tailor standalone. The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary - M/F, CR, colleagues, enemies to lovers - Two surgeons are forced into work-mandated anger counseling after an "incident. Vampire fantasy romance with a Hunger Games style competition and VERY morally grey MMC. Josephine Myles, Sofia Grey, Eliot Greyson, Abagail Roux, Daryl Banner, Kaje Harper (fav!), Annabeth Albert, Amy Jo Cousins, Z. Barbarian's Taming by Ruby Dixon. I know a lot of people don't like romances where one party actually cheats on the other, but I have a special angst-filled corner of my heart that really wants to read more of these books. Clear rating. A recent fave of mine that hits some of these points with a fantasy twist is Jeffe Kennedy's fantasy romance series Dark Wizard. 9. 69 on GR, which is pretty low compared to a LOT of romance books which didn't make the list. They're good as a series and also as stand-alone books. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. io. Some from other authors I really enjoyed include {Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia}, {Just One Wish by Janette Rallison} and my most favorite, {Cinder & Ella by Kelly Oram}. Reply reply. The mythology around vampires varies a lot, and the world building of a romance novel may include or exclude some r/RomanceBooks. A college professor offers his student to be his sex slave to get a passing grade. Then & Now (2020) by Monica McCallan. Here are some of my favorite sci-fi romance series (sorry I'm not savvy enough to add the links): Caveman Alien Series by Calista Skye. Smart Bitches, Trashy Books book-long grovels. Relevant info as to why you want to read the type of book requested. Lots of OM/OW drama, cheating you'll cry 100% and will end with the biggest book hangover of your life. Additionally, they have a futuristic, fantastical, or physically impossible element that is not explained by "magic". Alicia Montgomery. Cane series by Shanora Williams. Iriduan Test Subjects by Susan Trombley. The Monstrous Series (first book: The Soul Eater) and Folk Series (first book: Mortal Skin) by Lily Mayne. It is a trilogy with the third book supposed to come out this monthish. That said, I'd go with something by Nora Roberts (she's the biggie for a reason) and if you can find one of them, Honest Illusions and Sweet Revenge are two of her best stand alone novels. The Never King by Nikki St. The Heartstopper Series, ‘Weather Girl’ and anything by Sophie Kinsella. vulture. A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) By: Sarah J. Just FYI, it's the first book in an unfinished series - the second book is supposed to come out in March. Wicked sexy by J. It has several different tropes (One night stand, single mum, second chance romance, forbidden love). Carnage series by Lesley Jones. The Shadows Between Us The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. 93⭐️ out of 5⭐️ Topics: paranormal, fantasy, shapeshifters, erotica, urban fantasy. 5) By: Emma Chase | 101 pages | Published: 2016 | Popular Shelves: romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, novella, series | Search "Sidebarred by Emma Chase" There was a time when Jake Becker had it all together. If you like paranormal the New Breed series by Laurann Dohner ~ loved Valiant. It is not dark as usually MC romance are. Ruth & Gron Series by V. So. Happy Endings guaranteed. Angst. A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske- historical fantasy romance with gay MCs. Aurora Rose Reynolds “Until” series. It is not a romance book (although there is a romance component), but I found the romance really compelling and the romantic interest is distinctly not a hero. Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. LyraParseltongue. Topics: futuristic, dystopian, age gap, forced proximity, virgin heroine. Mononymouse. Jacob is initially reluctant to employ a manny for his daughters but slowly warms up to the idea. CR, MFM, BDSM - erotic fiction author FMC hires this pair of bodyguards to protect her from a stalker. For slow burn fantasy with strong romance thread: Morgan Busse’s two series Ravenwood Saga and Followers of the Light are amazing. Sales and freebies. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone- scifi/fantasy with lesbian MCs. Beautiful Player by Christina lauren. The Camp by Penelope Sky is a great dark romance! {Dirty Sexy Filthy Men by Laurelin Paige} it’s part of a duet and a much larger “Dirty” world. about this bot | about romance. {King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander} - fantasy. 35⭐️ out of 5⭐️ Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door Topics: enemies to lovers, grumpy & sunshine, fantasy, grumpy/cold hero, cheerful/happy heroine. It has 7 books (the first one Is actually the last One in another of her series {Motorcycle man by Kristen Ashley} and 4 novellas. Then this is the book for you. I seriously hated how crass they both were ahh. goodreads-bot. The Touch of Darkness series is super toxic. Lisa Kleypas - Devil in Winter. Love interests come around in second book. 24⭐️ out of 5⭐️ Topics: fantasy, fated-mates, science fiction, explicit-open-door, aliens. Given to the Savage by Natasha Knight, awful, DNF. io groveling heroes. Welcome to the Romance for Men community! Romance for men (RFM) is romance, defined broadly, that speaks to the male perspective. 🥰. Crossover genres are a thing and are A place to discuss all things historical romance! Find new authors and talk about your favorite books (and tv show/movie adaptations of said books). This is a contemporary sports romance novel with an MM pairing. Anyway, the first book had all the elements I love out of an Onley James book - us vs the world, darkish romance, possessiveness, instaconnection. Still Beating by Jennifer Hartman. I'm posting the link early so anyone interested can have plenty of time to scour the list. Mr. Whether it is purely romance or merely a large romance subplot aimed at men, this is where it belongs! Recommendations and discussion from all genres are welcome as romance-bot. The Duke’s Prize - historical romance!! Some of my favorite darker romances are: The Royals of Forsyth series (if you’re at all open to RH I’d recommend these) {Lords of Pain by Angela Lawson} {Swallow it Down by Addison Cain} - post-apocalyptic. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. If you don't mind pirates and , Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin. No explicit-ish scenes until around the end of third book. r/romancenovels: A place for fellow Romance Novel lovers to get regular updates, meet, suggest books and just have fun! r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. 8. Last Light by Claire Kent. There are overlapping rings of hurt and regret and betrayal and guilt that span throughout the three books and between the four characters, and the groveling/redemption doesn’t necessarily bartturner. Fivebooks. 2. Kylie Scott has one. Nonoestoybien. 9 out of 10: Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon. Like it’s painful for me once you get to Touch of Ruin. MembersOnline. Since we’ve no place to go - a winters office romance :3. •. Sarah's Child (Spencer-Nyle Co, #1) By: Linda Howard | 251 pages | Published: 1985 | Popular Shelves: romance, contemporary-romance, linda-howard, contemporary, harlequin | Search "Sarah's Child by Linda Howard" This book has been suggested 1 time. Cricket by Anna Martin. • 2 hr. Delilah Green Doesn't Care (2022) by Ashley Herring Blake. Current top 5: Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran. The Game Maker by Kitty Thomas. MM Romance. Audiobooks. ago. Treasured by the Alien Series by Honey Phillips. Six books are out, the seventh is coming on the 18th. I don't remember any good book that was solely from the guy's perspective. This is a reverse harem/bully romance that spans 3 books, and it starts with the three MMCs sexually assaulting the FMC (so, big dubcon/noncon warnings). My favourite MM historical is A Seditious Affair. It’s a dad’s best friend. Cooper. Any and every convo about romancelandia and spicy reads. 5. Another recent one I've read is MMC's confession in The Obsession by Nora Roberts. Sweet and steamy. Some of these books did not appear to be romance with HEA, so I left them off) NPR Books We Love (note Rich Boys of Burberry Prep tetralogy -CM Stunich - (contemporary complete) bully romance. Coming of age, love triangle story with a Rockstar H and his BFF's sister romance. The Shifters of Garoureve by Elle M. Peterson, narrated by Cole Michael Kurcz - Audible - (contemporary, magical realism, small town, older MCs, lost locket found by other MC) - 2 hrs 30 min. And for some shorter fluffiness, these are all books that make my heart swell with joy: Jericho Candelario's Gay Debut by R. 24 avg rating — 708,530 ratings. • 4 yr. A Maxfield, Damon Suede, Roan Parrish, Alexis Hall, Kim Fielding. These-Pass-6790. One Last Stop (2021) by Casey McQuiston. Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir - free on kindle. 92⭐️ out of 5⭐️. Probably the ultimate medieval (?) grovelling romance, but not everybody thinks what he did is forgivable, Lady Gallant by Suzannne Robinson. Lose You to Find Me by Erik J Brown- YA contemporary romance with a gay MC (will be published in May) Heart of Stone by Johannes T Evans- historical fantasy romance Grovel romances are where one character screws up big time and has to make a grand gesture and beg for forgiveness. This community is for discussion of all romance a guy might read, but caters to RFM in particular. Romance doesn’t have to be the focus, or even end with the two people getting together. Learn how to bake macarons. Clecanian by Victoria Aveline Rating: 4. Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran. I’ve loved her reimagined fairy tales collection, with my favorite probably being The Ugly Stepsister, but this was a close second. Gray's Hollow Dragon Shifters series. It seems totally removed from what I see recommended here. Sidebarred (The Legal Briefs, #3. King Sized by Jessa Kane. But I read a book called The Mammoth Book of Southern Gothic Romance and actually loved it. There are two books that come close, but one was written by a woman, and the other is not really a recommendation, it just fits what Bad Apple by Selena - Book 1/5 of the Willow Heights Exile series. 3. This is an urban fantasy (with a romance subplot and a This book has been suggested 1 time. Sons of the Fallen Series (first book: Galen) by Jaclyn Osborn. Both great books. . Book request posts that are not detailed or unique will be removed. Stuff Your E-Reader. But others were moving and meaningful and captured that vibe to a tee. 😂. romance-bot. Pestilence by Laura Thalassa. Beyond that, there are romance books with many different subgenres, varying heat levels and with all sorts of plots, settings and characters. Retailers include: Kindle, Nook, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play. The Dragon Prince's Baby Bargain: Howls Romance standalone. The live-in manny (Austin) is hired by the other MC Jacob's ex-wife to mind their four year old twin daughters. We have weekly free chats and HR related game posts as well as biweekly opportunities to promote your related work. Back in Your Arms (2021) by Monica McCallan. Edit: they both also have their fair share of angst lol. On the darker side, and very steamy! {Absolution by LP lovell}. FMC really makes the MMC suffer. Below books are either in my TBR or already read. Book Lovers by Emily Henry Rating: 4. Spice by Lilah Suzanne. This book has been suggested 1 time. But MC is so swoon worthy It doesn’t really repels me, they stuck together for months! Reply reply. Must Love Silence (2020) by Lucy Bexley. {Haunting Adeline by H. Try some Lynda Chance books ~ she writes the best alphas if you don’t mind a little A-hole thrown in: Sarah’s Surrender, Under the Cowboys Control, Staking His Claim. The novel {A Promise to Love by Serena B. Audible's Best Romance of 2022. Low-effort book requests will be removed. Romance. Nora Roberts - The Witness. com Open. 25. smellycat20. They had to rely on each other to survive, romance blossom. Rate this book. Quicksilver Dragon standalone. This one is part of the Masters and Mercenaries series, but can be read as a standalone. War by Laura Thalassa. Wave - natural disasters romance :3. This sub is focused on reading and does not allow promotion of your own books, blog/vlog, podcast or social media. There is a lot of really good YA romance. score: 12,737 , and 135 people voted. HR, MF, novella, KU, size difference - a broken-hearted young Queen is comforted by one her guards. The Crowned series by Amo Jones. r/RomanceBooks. But there are a few few really good books that had both the Male and the female POV. C. The first two books each have "happily for now" type endings where there's clearly more story to come but the characters end in a reasonably good Unrequited Romance Recommendations. Good Grades by Jacey O'Gallagher. Lords of the Dragon Islands series. A mysterious benefactor gives her a scholarship to the best school in the area, but in exchange wants her to spy on the three fearsome brothers who rule its halls. Nerissa_Loverx. Megan Van Dyke is a real gem. Rating: 3. " Tension overflows and they start having angry sex, which leads to more. 1. {There are no saints by Sophie Lark} book 1. Crowe. Something with lots of mystery and murder, but does not glorify or romanticize the mafia. Spicy and awesome and just really enjoyable. One Italian Summer (2022) by Rebecca Serle. Reddit’s built-in search function is awful, but our 🌈 Magic Search Button works great! Hardly any queer romance, BIPoC authors or characters. When people cheat in romance books it makes me believe the angst more and feel like there is a legitimate risk for the Liz Johnson’s Red Door Inn series I loved! It contemporary romance. The only permissible place to mention your work or discuss your romance writing is in the Self-Promotion Thread found in the sidebar. Lancaster. {Robot Daddy by Alyssa Hart} is just a ridiculous outlandish novella about a scientist who gets dumped and whips up a robot boyfriend to take home for the weekend (as her ex-fiance is now marrying her sister and the FMC doesn't want to show up alone). Some of these books did not appear to be romance with HEA, so I left them off) So far, the top books are: Book Lovers by Emily Henry, included on 7 of 9 lists Add a Comment. Many are already free. Tiny Threads (Snapdragon #1) Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James Rating: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️ Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door Topics: contemporary, enemies to lovers, take-charge heroine, rich hero, sports. The Alice Curse by Megan Van Dyke –m/f fantasy, fairytale retelling. I think it’s {It seemed like a good idea at the time} So, same as I have posted before. Carlton} - contemporary horror/mystery. T Geissinger. Kathleen E Woodiwiss - The Flame and The Flowers. Stephenie Meyer - Twilight. Miller} is a very good Christian marriage of convenience slow burn. Vampires are a mythical creatures that feeds on the essence of the living - usually in the form of drinking blood. The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by. If you have a quick book request, consider posting it in the Daily Request post instead. Finish that scarf you've been knitting since last Christmas. Well, KJ is famous for a reason, but there are plenty of other M/M historicals. Loved this book, the MCs are both older (30s, 40s) and wonderfully imperfect. However, that book is pretty much harem wish fulfillment, you won't learn much about how men experience relationships. 10. Barbarian's Touch by Ruby Dixon. Just that romantic tension to add to the plot. No sci fi, historical or paranormal. Much. The Best Romance Novels of 2021 (So Far) Other. Withering Hope by Layla Hagen, MC and FMC are the only survival of a plane crashes into the rainforest. D. I've been shying away lately because they are too emotionally engaging at the moment. Blackstone Mountain series. Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh. The hilarious romcoms on my reread list are The Other Guy's Bride (Braxton #2) by Connie Brockway, His at Night (The London Trilogy #3) by Sherry Thomas, chapters 1 and 3 of Garters by Pamela Morsi, The Wallflower Wager (my second favourite romance) and the first chapter of Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare, What Happens in London and Ten Cheating romance recommendations. ollieastic. The Unwanted Wife, A Husband’s Regret, Claimed by the Horde King, Unbreak my Heart, Before Jamaica Lane, Lady Gallant, The Divorce, One Eighty, Smokey, Lady Luck {Unhinged by Onley James} was a book that I loved a lot and lived up to the hype, even though the second book I DNF’d because of its uncomfortable white savior narrative. Project Hero by Briar Prescott. It Ain't me Babe by Tillie Cole. So, I was watching Euphoria Season 2 and the whole Cassie storyline made me crave some one-sided/unrequited romance. AnnaLovesRomance. Sprinkled in the Stars (2021) by Violet Morley. Persuasion by Jane Austen, the letter!!! Lauren Layne's Walk of Shame has one of my favourite love confession scenes. The romance is very dark- especially haunting Adeline and there are no saints. stbernardgirl. The mmc can be the most ruthless and evil being to exist, down right hateable. Drew Rating: 3. Meat by Lizzy Bequin, SF RH, dark, was kind of fine once you unplug your brain. Tristan by S Legend3 books in the series and in my opinion doesn't start off strong but gets better. A poor high schooler is desperate to make it to college and leave her town behind. en xf rj nm il un ck qx vh pw