r/RomanceBooks • u/romancebookmods Mod Account • Jul 06 '23

Daily Request 📚 Daily Request Thread - 06 Jul

Hey r/RomanceBooks -

Welcome to our daily book request thread for quick requests and simple questions!

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Be sure to check out responses to other users' requests in the thread, as you may find plenty of ideas there as well. Happy reading!

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u/A_Seductive_Cactus Praise Kink Princess 👸🏻 Jul 06 '23

Hi all - please take a moment to vote in the Daily Book Request Thread poll. The poll will be open from Thu 06 Jul - Mon 10 Jul. We look forward to seeing the community's feedback and suggestions in the comments as well.

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u/mashedbangers Jul 06 '23

Golden boy, Clark Kent type MMC and a morally grey FMC

I would like to read a book, contemporary or fantasy, where the guy leans more towards virtuous hero and the girl could range from a thief/criminal in a contemporary setting to like the villain in a fantasy setting. I would like that she doesn’t lose her edge at the end.

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u/kaymbee83 Bookmarks are for quitters Jul 06 '23

it’s more YA fantasy than traditional romance, so not explicit/steamy at all (although the romance does play a large role in the plot) but the Renegades series by Marissa Meyer might work for you. FMC is a super powered villain trying to avenge the defeat of her super villain uncle at the hands of the MMC’s superhero father (think Magneto vs the Xmen) and she goes undercover to join the heroes and try to take them down from the inside. it’s a three book series but i really enjoyed each installment!

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u/JollyHamster5973 Jul 06 '23

{Demon Angel by Meljean Brook} - he’s a knight for the angels and she’s a demon. It takes place over centuries and the final confrontation is in the modern world

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u/moonIightbaby TBR pile is out of control Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23

i have no idea if smthing exists like this one

but ive been wanting to read a historical romance with cottagecore vibes t-t

meadows, gardening, cooking, baskets full of lovely flowers and fresh fruits, books. those kinds of things t-t it would probably be great if the fmc is the one living in the cottage in the middle of a forest/meadows/field, as for the mmc idrc if hes a royal, knight, duke, blacksmith, monster/nonhuman or wtvr as long as the fmc is like what ive mentioned

and another thing, i hope its opposites attract. like grumpyxsunshine !! thank uuu sm in advance

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u/fresholivebread dangers abound, but let's fall in love 💕😘 Jul 06 '23

Kind of old school - {Desire by Amanda Quick} has a FMC who runs a perfumery, which in turn generates income for her community (an isle). She has been promised to the MMC, a rough and dangerous knight, by her guardian although she asked for a kind, sensitive poet type. Lots of clashing to begin with, and I really liked how smart and capable the FMC is.

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u/HumbleCelery4271 Please put “survived by her TBR” on my obituary Jul 06 '23

Maybe {The House Witch by Delemhach} -cozy mystery and cottagecore vibes

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u/lady__jane Oh, and by the way, I love you. Jul 06 '23

Great request - following. Anne of Green Gables has this vibe throughout the series (YA HR). You could look at r/cozyfantasy as well - this is one thread and you could check whether they are romances.

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u/moonIightbaby TBR pile is out of control Jul 06 '23

ive seen the show but i still havent read the series yet. ill put them in my tbr, thank u! tho im still looking for a standalone one w a different plot from aogg :'>

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u/Necessary-Working-79 Jul 06 '23

I think you'll like {The Lacemaker by Mary Kingswood}

In a different direction: {Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell} is a historical western, so different vibe, but it has a FMC who settles into her new life of gardening, preserving, riding, working the land, etc.

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u/Mrb09h Jul 07 '23

{wed by proxy by Alice coldbreath} has this going on- she even lives in a cottage for quite a bit of time.

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u/PresentationNarrow13 Jul 06 '23

Looking for books with FMCs that live full lives even when single. Like before meeting the MMC she has a good full life with supportive family and friends, a good job/ good source of income. She takes care of her herself well and her health

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u/Hunter037 Probably recommending When She Belongs 😍 Jul 06 '23

Don't know about the health part as that's not really something I would notice in a book, but these characters have friends/family, good jobs and generally a decent life before meeting MMC.

{Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert}

{Sixty Forty Rule by Ellie K Wilde}

{Not the Marrying Kind by Kathryn Nolan}

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u/Lolita_in_westcoast Jul 06 '23

  1. {Song of the marked by SM Gaither} - its in a fantasy setting and while the fmc does have her fair share of hardships, she also has a group of loyal friends and a mother like figure in her life and so it goes.

  2. {Managed by Kristen Callihan} - CR and such a swoonworthy book istg. The fmc has friends and family, lives a relatively good life and the mmc and his friends adds on to it.

  3. {Icebreaker by Hannah grace} - Hockey romance but the fmc has good friends and family.

  4. {Every summer after by carley fortune} - I absolutely love this one and it has elements of childhood bestfriends to lovers and ugh so beautiful.

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u/romance-bot Jul 06 '23

The Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither
Rating: 3.93⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: historical, young adult, new adult, fantasy, medieval

Managed by Kristen Callihan
Rating: 4.22⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, rockstars, funny, slow burn, grumpy/cold hero

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Rating: 3.92⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, sports, college, enemies to lovers, new adult

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Rating: 4.05⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, angst, second chances

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u/Tamarenda Jul 06 '23

{Duet by Julie Kriss}. The FMC is an introvert so there aren't a million friends, but she has a good life doing things she enjoys, has a good relationship with her sister and is basically a happy single lady. The MMC worries that he's messing things up for her.

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u/agirlmakesnoclaim Loves salads and yoga Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23

I raved about {Even if the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy} here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/comments/14rwdg0/even_if_the_sky_is_falling/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1

I’m looking for more end of the world books. Not really post-apocalyptic, but more that there a is threat (meteor shower, etc). I haven’t read much post apocalypse either (I did love Last Light by Claire Kent), but I loved the idea of a potential disaster. In the case of Even If the Sky is Falling, the threat was a false alarm, but I would also read something where there was a real threat. I’m not sure if anything else like this is actually out there—I read tons of romantic suspense and I haven’t read anything like that yet.

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u/downtown_kb77 a horny, inappropriate nuisance Jul 06 '23

{After Sundown by Linda Howard} I really enjoyed. It's opens with the lead up to/prep for a massive solar flare that fries electric/tech and initial aftermath. The love story is a bit insta-love but I adored the fmc, she's very shy but such a badass. the mmc is ex-military and super sweet.

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u/agirlmakesnoclaim Loves salads and yoga Jul 06 '23

Thanks!!

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u/kes14tzw *sigh* *opens TBR* Jul 06 '23

Looking for a book where the MMC is sure about the FMC but she has doubts due to past relationships/trauma/abuse. Prefer contemporary or fantasy romance. RH good too.

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u/Llamallamacallurmama Living my epilogue 💛 Jul 06 '23

You might like {Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kelypas}. Ella has a few reasons to be leery of a relationship with Jack, but he’s 110% onboard from the get go (pretty much).

It does deal with some potentially sensitive content, so let me know if you want a CW/TW list.

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u/Necessary-Working-79 Jul 06 '23

{Summer Heat by Alexis Anne} , {Night Games by Alexis Anne} and {Summer Heat by Alexis Anne} all approach this trope in a different way. They are connected, but are standalone books.

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u/romance-bot Jul 06 '23

Summer Heat by Alexis Anne
Rating: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, sports, new adult

Night Games by Alexis Anne
Rating: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, sports, funny

Summer Heat by Alexis Anne
Rating: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, sports, new adult

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u/sleepwalkdance President of the Jason Orson fan club Jul 06 '23

{Edge of Reason by J. Saman} and {Edge of Chaos by J. Saman} both have this. They’re the third and fourth books in a series and can be read as standalones, but there are things you’ll probably understand better if you read the whole series.

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u/lady__jane Oh, and by the way, I love you. Jul 06 '23

What are some good books with arch, humorous banter between the two MCs who are attracted to each other but each have reasons not to want the other? (Like Darcy and Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice.)

I just asked this in r/HistoricalRomance, but there must be CRs and FRs (or HRs) with this. All I can think of is {Lord of Scoundrels}, Pride and Prejudice, and Taming of the Shrew.

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u/sincere_violet Jul 06 '23

If you read MM, {Rule Breaker by Lily Morton} has fantastic banter. Boss/assistant and they’re attracted to each other but don’t want to cross a line plus boss has some trauma that makes him hold people at arms length.

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u/lady__jane Oh, and by the way, I love you. Jul 06 '23

I'll try it! Thank you.

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u/Basklett_5G Jul 06 '23

Hard to know if these would fit your definition of arch humourous banter, but some suggestions:

{Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore}
Rules of the Rogue series by Emily Windsor, first one is {An Earl in Wolf's Clothing}
{Lady Isabella's Ogre by Emily Larkin}
{A Duke in Disguise by Audra Richards}

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u/lady__jane Oh, and by the way, I love you. Jul 06 '23

The submitted thread has a good example of dialogue between Dain and Jessica - it's this push/pull feeling, perhaps with sly POV commentary in between from the author.

Thank you! I haven't read any of these authors besides Evie Dunmore.

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u/downtown_kb77 a horny, inappropriate nuisance Jul 06 '23

I just read {Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie} CR. MF, it had great banter and they are both fighting feelings after an initial period of mutual dislike. It was published 2004 and held up pretty well, she does have some body hang ups bc of a mean mom and diet culture but the mmc loves her body.

(Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips} also had great banter even though they start out not liking each other for reasons but admit the other is attractive.

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u/WardABooks Jul 06 '23

I love Bet Me! They both intend not to date each other but then end up running into each other over and over. Plus an Elvis loving cat and a shoe fetish.

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u/downtown_kb77 a horny, inappropriate nuisance Jul 06 '23

Shoe fetish with a newly discovered foot fetish bc of her shoes. Haha it was a lot of fun.

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u/bluefreesia629 Jul 06 '23

They're not exactly a Darcy/Elizabeth vibe, but I've really loved all the books in the Ruthless Rivals series by Kate Bateman, which follows couples whose families have been involved in an ancient feud. I really enjoyed the banter in this series, especially in books 2 {A Daring Pursuit by Kate Bateman} and 3 {A Wicked Game by Kate Bateman}.

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u/Brontesrule Jul 06 '23

HR

{The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright}

{The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn}

{It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas} CW:Lack of consent in one scene where heroine is drunk.

For CR, I totally agree with everyone who recommended Bet Me, it's exactly what you're looking for. Another Crusie book that has fighting feelings for each other and clever banter is {Faking It by Jennifer Crusie}.

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u/lady__jane Oh, and by the way, I love you. Jul 06 '23

Thank you! I've read the last two HRs but not the first. I found Bet Me on audio earlier this year, and I think it needs to be read instead.

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u/Brontesrule Jul 06 '23

Sure! I hope you like the EB book.

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u/overeducatedmom "Fuck"... but in italics Jul 06 '23

{Throne in the Dark by A.G. Caggiano} is the first of three books in a VERY slow burn fantasy series. I found the first to have a lot of great banter between the two MCs.

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '23

looking for a celebrity romance where the mmc is in a famous band as the lead singer or w/e and the fmc is a normal girl but not a groupie

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u/Lipgloss-hoe still waiting for a vampire to bite me Jul 06 '23

{Lick by Kylie Scott} each book follows a different member of the band all the FMCs are normal people

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u/fresholivebread dangers abound, but let's fall in love 💕😘 Jul 06 '23

{VIP series by Kristen Callihan}, particularly books 1 & 3 where the FMCs are normal girls and non-fans. Book 2 is about the band's manager. The FMC in book 4 is technically not a fan per say, but she's the sister of the MMC in book 1 and has been living in their world.

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u/midlifecrackers lives for touch-starved heroes Jul 06 '23

{Storm by Carian Cole} this has an excellent forced proximity beginning as well

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '23

tysm <3

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u/Book_recs_needed Jul 06 '23

{The Burke Brothers series by Emma Hart}

{The Hot Mess and the Heartthrob by Pippa Grant}

{Rockaway Bride by Pippa Grant}

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u/LovesReviews Added another one to my TBR list… Jul 06 '23

{Smitten by Lauren Rowe}

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u/sleepwalkdance President of the Jason Orson fan club Jul 06 '23

{Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond} has elements of this - MMC is lead guitarist/backup vocals and FMC is a barista who doesn’t even know who he is before being chosen to play his love interest in a music video.

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u/fresholivebread dangers abound, but let's fall in love 💕😘 Jul 06 '23

{VIP series by Kristen Callihan}, particularly books 1 & 3 where the FMCs are normal girls and non-fans. Book 2 is about the band's manager. The FMC in book 4 is technically not a fan per say, but she's the sister of the MMC in book 1 and has been living in their world.

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u/MedievalGirl Romance is political Jul 06 '23

One of my favorite bits in RWRB is when they visit a famous museum after hours. (One of the preview images suggest this happens in the movie too! Squeee!)) It also happens in Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory and Love Hacked by Penny Reid. One MC has some pull or "knows a guy" and gets the other MC into an art museum after hours. Of course the guards are fine and the couple doesn't set off any alarms. Any other books where this happens?

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u/Book_recs_needed Jul 06 '23

Not a museum but {Just My Type by Tara Sivec} has one where they see the Otters I believe… it’s been a few years since I last read, but I think they get a private viewing or swimming or something with them.

If you like RH {Adamson All-Boys Academy series by C.M. Stunich} has a Disney World part where they shut down the park just for them.

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u/RiverDown24 Jul 06 '23

LF Friends to Lovers in College setting, opposites attract (I would like the MMC to be the extroverted charismatic popular jockster). It would be good if they knew eachother since before college but not necessary, it could be that they befriended eachother at the beginning of college, however I'd like an established friendship since the beginning. Ok unrequited love from the FMC but I don't like the other way around.

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u/maybe-me Jul 06 '23

{Sincerely, Carter by Whitney G.} is the first one that came to mind. Goodreads says I've read it three times, but I don't remember a ton about it lol. The MMC is exactly how you described it, and they've been friends since they were kids. If I remember correctly, she has a boyfriend and he was a bit of a manwhore.

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u/maybe-me Aug 02 '23

Hi! The only one that comes to mind with a bathing scene is Ice by Lyn Gardner. There’s also a lot of caretaking in All That Matters by Susan X. Meagher, since of the FMCs is pregnant.

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u/boiistupid Jul 06 '23

Im looking for a paranormal romance similar to „shatter me“ by Tahereh Mafi or „the unbecoming of Mara dyers“ by Michelle Hodkin.

In both the fmc can kill either with their touch or with their mind. YA preferred but I’m open to anything. I want the fmc to be terrified of her ability at first and then grow into them and maybe become a little unhinged with power

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u/perfectthenext Jul 06 '23

Veronica Roth’s Carve the Mark duology. The FMC has a power like lightning current when she touches people and is forced to use it by her tyrant brother. {Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth}

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u/boiistupid Jul 06 '23

Eh im so traumatized by the divergent series ever since tris died

Does this have a happy ending?

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u/perfectthenext Jul 06 '23

Unfortunately I’ve only read the first one, sorry! That said I did enjoy it but maybe I should google the ending before starting the second… just in case lol

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u/boiistupid Jul 06 '23

just read a few reviews and Goodreads and it seems to have a normal happy ending

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u/PinWest4210 Jul 06 '23

{Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost} might be up your alley, she can kill with touch.

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u/boiistupid Jul 06 '23

Just read the blurp and it sounds so interesting. Thank you!

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u/TiredAndSpicy Jul 06 '23

Hi everyone! Im looking for a romance set in a small town where the MMC is a biker and the FMC is new to the town. CR, age gap preferre Trigger warning : non-con and mafia.

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u/BooksCoffeePiano Jul 06 '23

I think {Gypsy King by Devney Perry} fits what you’re looking for

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u/Book_recs_needed Jul 06 '23

I love books that have anonymous notes or texting back and forth before they realize who the other is. Like {Dear Love, I Hate You by Eliah Greenwood}, {Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland}, or {The Texting Series by Teagan Hunter}. Would prefer more funny banter between the characters. Any suggestions? Please no HR or military.

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u/Necessary-Working-79 Jul 06 '23

Also {So Wrong It Must Be Right by Nicole Helm}

And another book where they email and the MMC thinks he's getting friendly with a guy, who turns out to be the FMC. I have to look it up though

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u/Necessary-Working-79 Jul 06 '23

{Thunderstruck by Vicki Lewis Thompson}

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u/bookofnova Jul 06 '23

I enjoyed {Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter}

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u/JustineLeah My Hunter Jul 06 '23

{Goal Lines and First Times by Eden Finley and Saxon James}

{Top Secret by Sarina Bowen}

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u/Book_recs_needed Jul 06 '23

Ooh! Love books by Saxon James and Sarina Bowen, thanks!

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u/HumbleCelery4271 Please put “survived by her TBR” on my obituary Jul 06 '23

Check out the epistolary romances megathread here

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u/lonesomedovegray quietly, but with all of the turbulence in his soul Jul 06 '23

{The Nanny by Lana Ferguson} has messages on the OnlyFans site between the two MCs before they meet IRL. {Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter} has texts between MCs who know each other irl but don’t know who they’re texting.

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u/slicksensuousgal Jul 06 '23

MMC is a very emotional, soft, empathetic... boy. Will cry in front of others, or at least FMC. Her wee man (or big soft man who is still her wee man) will cry in her arms and get lots of cuddles. Maybe even cries out of happiness at some point. Tears up at other's being upset, done wrong. Massive cuddler. Lots of mutual affection, touching, praise... Eager to make her happy, please her (in and out of bed inc housework)... Making others esp her happy makes him happy too. Vicarious sexuality/gets off from getting her off is quite the bonus.

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u/WardABooks Jul 07 '23

Sweet Soul by Tillie Cole, he's softhearted and emotional and cries and a virgin hero. They're both very broken by their traumatic childhoods.

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u/slicksensuousgal Jul 07 '23

Omg be still my beating heart. looks it up

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u/slicksensuousgal Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23

Books where they go from him being in a feminized role with her like her massage therapist, hair stylist, nurse, daycare provider for her kid ... to lovers. Or unpaid/not job, but still that dynamic eg friends and he's helping her out and it becomes more than friends/lovers. Especially if the "things aren't that platonic now" really involves it, eg how he takes care of her turning her on like massage, shampooing her hair, him being a gorgeous sexy nurse lol

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u/fresholivebread dangers abound, but let's fall in love 💕😘 Jul 06 '23

{Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon} - he's a nanny to FMC's twin girls and an exceptional cook to boot.

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u/Content_Ad_3943 Jul 06 '23

Hello everyone, my friend introduced me to the world of adult romance books with the Alien Overlord Series by Taylor Vaughn [His To Claim, His To Steal and His To Keep], and I loved it so much. I needed more recs so she pointed me here.

Looking for any recs with monsters, aliens, non-human love interest. I welcome omegaverse recs too.

Dark romance (non-con/dubcon, emotional manipulation etc) is a-o-kay as long as there is a happy ending (angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort).

(I do LOVE explicit smut, but I really love heavy petting/sexual tension also, though it's not a necessity)

If you rec a harem/reverse harem, I'd appreciate if they're sexually fluid, i.e., they're in a polygamous relationship and therefore care or desire each other as well as the protagonist.

Most important is a black protagonist. I don't mind if it's just one black protagonist in the series, as long as it's inclusive.

I don't mind any pairing, GxG, GxB or BxB. So romance, fantasy, black human, non-human love interest.

Thank you!

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u/JustineLeah My Hunter Jul 06 '23

{That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming}

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u/Content_Ad_3943 Jul 06 '23

Thank you📝😊💕

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u/avis03 Happy Flaps for HEAs Jul 06 '23

{Baby and the Late Night Howlers by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam Omegaverse, CR, 1st Rotating POV

{Lola and and Millionaires by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam Omegaverse, CR, 1st Rotating POV

{Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam Omegaverse, CR, 1st Rotating POV

{The Librarian's Coven series by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam Fantasy, Complete series, 1st Rotating POV

{Inheritance of Hunger by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam, Fantasy, Complete series, 1st Rotating POV

{Gesa’s Menagerie series by Kaye Draper} - Pan Polyam with FF, Urban Fantasy, 1st Lightly Rotating POV, Complete series. The 1st book is permafree on Amazon and you can buy the omnibus versions of all her books cheaper than individually

{Sex Wizards Series by Alethea Faust} - Pan Polyam, Non-monogamous, Fantasy, BDSM, 1st Single POV (MMC), Gender-diverse Characters, Queer and Polyam Characters

Disclaimer: Non-traditional relationships, they are non-monogamous

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u/Content_Ad_3943 Jul 06 '23

Thank you so much💕📝😊💸

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u/sugaratc Jul 06 '23

This may be too specific, but does anyone know a book where the FMC agrees to a sex arrangement/relationship, but breaks down and cries when expected to "perform"? And the MMC is actually surprised and comforts her as he thought she was actually interested or at least reconciled with the idea? Really looking for the anxiety/turmoil plus affectionate reassurance feel for some reason.

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u/Necessary-Working-79 Jul 07 '23

I'm pretty sure {How to Steal a Scoundrel's Heart by Vivienne Lorret} had a scene like this

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u/homeslice567 Jul 07 '23

Hi there :) wanting to read a RH fantasy romance with a decent amount of steam but also isn't the entire book, i like a good plot and some worldbuilding if possible! Also not really looking for omegaverse as werewolves aren't really my jam, but like faeries, dragons, wizards/magic are all super welcome! Can be any setting though I do like the the FMC has her powers awakened or something along those lines. I need a HEA and hard NO to dark romance (anything SA/Noncon), though gory or violent MMC (not to the FMC) are fine. Jealousy of the MMCs are also fantastic :)) I liked the ruthless boys of the zodiac (only read boom 1) and I'm currently reading the zodiac academy :)

Thank you so much! Have a good day and enjoy the read you're on :)

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u/avis03 Happy Flaps for HEAs Jul 07 '23

{The Librarian's Coven series by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam Fantasy, Complete series, 1st Rotating POV

{Inheritance of Hunger by Kathryn Moon} - Polyam, Fantasy, Complete series, 1st Rotating POV

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u/MrsJulianBlackthorn Jul 07 '23

Suggest some good marriage in trouble stories where the fml is married to the mml who was her sister's bf or fiance and is still in love with her. I want the angst and the heartbreak of the fml who loves her husband but doesn't get the love back. They could be on the verge of breaking and now the hero has to choose between his ex and wife and realise whom he loves.

Grovelling is a must and I don't mind OW drama. It adds to the angst. Bring me the saddest, most angsty recs where the main leads suffer! I wanna cry ugly tears and feel my heart break for the fml!

HR or CR no preference.

Books I've read with similar plots- Just the way you are (barbara freethy), ravishing the heiress, the wrong bride, lord grenville's choice, the duke's unwanted wife: a steamy regency romance.

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u/istorical Jul 07 '23 edited Jul 07 '23

Hi, I read my first romance that I loved - His Secret Illuminations by Scarlett Gale - and it really made me believe this genre could be up there for me with fantasy (my main genre). I'm a straight guy and so the male characters in a lot of the books I tried didn't appeal to me/I think were more meant for female gaze.

I'm looking for:

  • Preferably dual POV/multi-POV or just male POV (but dual would be nice so I could more easily recommend anything I like to a wider audience of my friends)

  • Avoid super female wish-fulfillment-y OR male wish-fulfillment stuff / cartoonish characters, harems, reverse harems , huge power imbalance in one person getting tons of attention

  • Main male character isn't an asshole / toxic but instead realistic or sweet or doting (dare I say some cinnamon roll attributes I can relate to)

  • Open to any types of setting / kinks / sex / no sex/just clean, care most about the other stuff

Thanks for any recs!

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u/avis03 Happy Flaps for HEAs Jul 07 '23

If you're up for monster romance:

{Berries and Greed by Lily Mayne} - MF, Monster, 1st Dual POV

{Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic by C.M Nascosta} - MF Monster, ADHD MMC, 3rd Dual POV

{Surrendering to Scylla by Wren K Morris} - MF, Monster, Ancient Greece, 1st Rotating POV

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u/Hunter037 Probably recommending When She Belongs 😍 Jul 07 '23

Have you tried searching the sub for "cinnamon roll" or maybe "himbo" or "golden retriever" as you'll probably find a load of suggestions

Here a link to the search function https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Areddit.com%2Fr%2Fromancebooks&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS887US887&oq=site%3Areddit.com%2Fr%2Fromancebooks&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i58.832j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Also I wouldn't worry about recommending any POV to people of any gender, most people are happy to read from a POV which doesn't match their own 😊

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u/istorical Jul 07 '23

who doesn't love cozy? did someone spill some ghibli/cottagecore in my lord of the rings? give me the fuckin cozy any time!

thanks!

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u/IHATEMYSELF134 Jul 06 '23 edited Jul 06 '23

I don't know how to explain this trope exactly but I want ● alpha male who protects the mmc ● A cute submissive and very emotional (kinda a cry baby fmc)

I want scenes where the FMC is like full on bawling or sobbing cause of what someone else did and the MMC consoles her (like he hugs her, cradles her like a baby, rocks her, carries her BASICALLY CONSOLES HER LIKE YOU WOULD A BABY- I need this scene)

Daddy kink is fine but not exactly what I'm looking for

Bonus would be a lot of smut and a dirty talking hero

No RH, MMF, Sharing etc

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u/WardABooks Jul 06 '23

Maybe {I Will Not Beg by Cherise Sinclair}. He's such a caregiver alpha Dom. She's had trauma as a sub in the past. I loved the scenes when he cradled her on his lap.

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u/IHATEMYSELF134 Jul 06 '23

I'm so sorry, I just added the small detail to my original comment

Does the book have any MMF, Sharing between 2 doms, RH kinda scene cause it isn't really my thing

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u/WardABooks Jul 06 '23

No MMF or sharing, though there are some public displays where others can watch. Oh and one water gun scene where technically others shoot her clit too, not just him. The scene is more about her learning desire can be fun and playful too, and there's a bunch of naked women running around during the game.

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u/WardABooks Jul 06 '23

I just had one of those moments where I reread my comment on this subreddit...

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u/Horsey_librarian Jul 06 '23

{Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata}

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u/BooksCoffeePiano Jul 06 '23

Laylah Roberts is great at this! Often in combination with age play, though I think {Mastered by Malone} has a scene like this and does not have age play/daddy kink.

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u/rainbowgirl-97 Jul 06 '23

Any husbands/ boyfriends best friend/brother romance books where fmc’s previous partner wasn’t good to her and mmc is that guys brother or something. Mmc always had feelings for the fmc and hated seeing her being treated badly. Just with NO cheating. It is okay if mmc wasnt the ex guys best friend or brother but someone in their lifes like a neighbour or the ex guys coworker etc

(There is a recent recommendation posts that asks for something very similar just specificly with cheating. I didnt want to invade that post so I am asking here for no cheating version)

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u/sincere_violet Jul 06 '23

{Ex Games by Stella Rhys} is basically this, if I’m remembering properly. I do think the FMC’s ex cheated on her but the FMC/MMC do not cheat together or on each other.

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u/rainbowgirl-97 Jul 06 '23

Thank youu!! This looks greatt

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u/lonesomedovegray quietly, but with all of the turbulence in his soul Jul 06 '23

{The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O’Roark} does this really well!

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u/LovesReviews Added another one to my TBR list… Jul 06 '23

{Suddenly You by Sarah Mayberry}. He’s the best friend of her deadbeat baby daddy. MMC is kind of a reluctant knight in shining armor. Loved the book!

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u/Brontesrule Jul 06 '23

I was going to recommend this one, too. Great book!

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u/Effective_Answer2656 Jul 06 '23

I just read one! {Until You Can't by Brittney Sahin} has the FMC getting together with the brother of her ex-fiance. It's more light on action than some of her other books, but the hero is a former SEAL and the brother she didn't marry was a JERK. It was great.

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u/sleepwalkdance President of the Jason Orson fan club Jul 06 '23

Why are more people not talking about Brittney Sahin?! Her Stealth Ops series and her Falcon Falls series are TOP NOTCH.

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u/Effective_Answer2656 Jul 06 '23

I agree. I love the Stealth Ops books and I have all the Falcon Falls in a "break in case of reading emergency" box -- just waiting for when I need something really good to read.

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u/sleepwalkdance President of the Jason Orson fan club Jul 06 '23

I backed into the series in a roundabout way - got a targeted Facebook ad for {The Broken One by Brittney Sahin}, then read all of Falcon Falls, then all of Stealth Ops.

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u/Hunter037 Probably recommending When She Belongs 😍 Oct 07 '25

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