Under a veneer of good-natured idiocy lies a master manipulator who does not intend to let the most interesting woman hes ever met out of his grasp. Brainy/Genius Romantic Heroes flag All Votes Add Books To This List Previous 1 2 3 Next One of the authoritative classics of the genre, Jane Eyres enduring popularity is testament to the power of its central romance. A wager presents itself. Ever since the massacre of her clan when she was a child, Morganna KilCreggar has wandered disguised as a boy. In the eyes of the town, Delilah Desmond is the devils daughter. Part tragic romance, part coming-of-age, part war trauma Vuongs On Earth Were Briefly Gorgeous is a heart-wrenching, expansive look at a lot of hard truths. When Henry and Clare bump into one another at the local library, its a classic meet-cute. A kaleidoscope of popular influences, dripping in internet lingo, Ariana Grande references, and memes aplenty, Red, White & Royal Blue is the book we were screaming for. 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Merlin Lambourne is an eccentric genius and possibly the only hope England has of defeating Napoleon. But, as they spend the summer learning about each other, and discovering themselves, a friendship floods the lives of these two loners like a golden light. Jocelyn and Braden the innocent young graduate and gorgeous billionaire, respectively are exquisitely written characters, engaged in a captivating and bittersweet love story. You must have a goodreads account to vote. DM me! why you should read it. Red, White & Royal Blue After reading this book, youll want an office nemesis just so you can play the gameand drive Human Resources a little crazy in the process. And she has to sit across from his joyless, infuriatingly handsome face every day. in 2022. Lucy and Josh have so much chemistry that it manifests as anger, frustration, and, yes, hate. When she comes across Ryam, a jaded blue-eyed warrior, she hires him to help her get back to her family and warn them of the impending danger. Her twin sister Wren used to be the same, But now theyre in college, Wren has lost interest in geeky pursuits shes far too busy partying, making friends, and being cool. It's a duology (With How Not to Let Go), and both parts are needed for completion. is how we fund this project for readers and authors (learn more). Jeremy Maubrey, tenth Duke of Ainsley, wakes up one morning feeling curiously itchydown there. Have you tried the magic search button for your book request? Love in the Time of Cholera (Oprah's Book Club) by Gabriel Garcia Mrquez Buy on Amazon Add to library Florentino Ariza has been waiting for 50 years for his true love to return. 80s Wife Is Sweet and Sassy. She is a recent. What she doesnt expect is to start falling for the handsome prince. romantic love, Readers looking for a tentative slow burn and a strong female lead will find a perfect match in Roberts charming Vision in White. 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A gothic novel of intense passion, betrayal, and bitter vengeance underpinned by the quiet beauty of Bronts lyricism Wuthering Heights is an iconoclastic masterpiece that has inspired film-makers, novelists, poets, and song-writers for generations. This is a truly hot, office romance between a billionaire and his new assistant that's worth reading. The answer: a good cozy mystery, of course! He could never show her love or even affection and he certainly never believed in her. With a Netflix adaptation in the works, nows your chance to get ahead of the hype and join this YA series cult following before its cool. With a publication date of 1958, this is the second-oldest book on my list and one of the absolute best. 8. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. billionaires, 19 ella_nl2672829 2 yr. ago Yes, I've read that one, I loved it! There's another who's a doctor and another that's an astronaut. 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(e.g. Cassidy is a high powered businesswoman, living and thriving in New Yorks gay scene. They meet when Jocelyn moves to Edinburgh and takes up an apartment in a building owned by Braden. In an attempt to find kids who understand, Hazels mother forces her to attend a truly miserable cancer support group. Not only does the hunky blast from her past work at the same aerospace company where she's just started in the IT department, he's the CEO's son.Jeremy's got a girlfriend and a reputation as a bad boy, so Melody resolves to keep her distance and focus on building a new life for herself in Los Angeles. First we have Peggy Grahame, a 17-year-old girl who goes to live with her uncle Enos. Austen once set out in a letter the perfect subject for a novel Three or four families in a country village and the description fits Emma well. To be fair to Joshua, the feelings mutual. The heroine is a very bright mathematician but socially awkward. In It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, winner of 1994 Best Romance Award, the first chapter is set at the funeral of the heroine's father, a ruthless businessman and owner of the Chicago Stars NFL team. The daughter of a fortune hunter and his impoverished bride, she completely plans to marry for money and shes not shy about it. Sybil Davison has a genius IQ and has been laid by at least six different guys. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Its a retelling of the ballad of Tam Lin set in 1558 under the reign of Mary I. The problem is, love isnt logical. But! The heroine, Milla, is determined to find her son who was . Niffeneggers touching novel is sure to pull at your heartstrings, as she leads us to consider how free will and destiny combine to determine who we end up loving. She worked hard and never complained. I promptly embarrass myself because I have no idea who he is. 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Through their parallel experiences of love and heartbreak, will these two young women learn to strike a balance between wearing your heart on your sleeve and concealing your true feelings? With every launch, their secret affair grows thornier. When her rebel brothers ask her to spy for them, she realises that establishing herself as Rolfes mistress will be the easiest way to do so even if she is, against her will, falling in love with him. For more information, please see our If youre scouring this list for brilliant LGBT books, look no further! Click the Magic Search Button in our sidebar which will take you to a google webpage. It's an older book with a pregnancy trope fyi but the FMC is like a physics genius. Randall is an extremely underrated Heyer hero, and hes absolutely one of my favourites. Will Traynor is living a lonely life. As Maxims carefully curated image and their relationship unravels further, the protagonist falls deeper into the shadow of Rebeccas legacy. Her new husband, Alex Markov, is a deadpan grade-A jerk who seems to have no patience for Daisys bourgeois tastes and flights of fancy. Theres also a sweet F/F side romance! show more. Another one of the best romance novels of all-time, Bad Boss hooked me from the very first chapter. When Annas father ships her off to boarding school in Paris, shes less than thrilled to be leaving behind her friends in Atlanta especially that cute guy she works with at the multiplex. I love the friendships between the brainy female scientists at their secret lab and the humorEverett always brings the humor in big, satisfying doses. The Frenchmen living there feel that their motherland has betrayed them, and tempers are running high. Caitlin Randal is a passionate Scotswoman, dedicated to the Highlands she was raised in. Will the cute guy in her creative writing class be a welcome distraction? Lady Meriel de Vere is a noble-born Norman, but circumstances force her into pretending to be a Welsh commoner. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. That stranger is Hester Wyatt, a former slave. Remedial Rocket Science Despite his dalliances and the passing of decades, when the man who married his childhood sweetheart dies, a now elderly Florentino seizes the opportunity to declare his love once more. Something went wrong with your request. But will he get what he wants, or will outside forces intervene? To his horror, he discovers someone has shaved him and given him a mortifying tattoo. The mogul and the muscle she's a engineer/ceo, price of scandal she's a scientist/inventor. as one of their favorite books, and they share Lovecraft the writer best known for creating Cthulhu, a winged Kraken-like creature, along with an entire mythos of similarly monstrous Old Ones. And though Lovecrafts terrifying tales have been captivating read the scientific possibilities of the not-too-distant future. This is excellent historical fiction, perhaps even better than it is historical romance. Everything in Lilys life seems to be falling into place. For three years, Hazels life has been nothing but terminal. Katherine and Michaels high school romance is a charming coming-of-age story thats sure to have you laughing and cringing in equal parts.
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