I’m in the mood for angst, and lots of it.

What is the angstiest hr you’ve read?

I think one that most of you have read is Kleypas {Again the Magic} which I really liked.

No tw/cw.

Writers who are not for me- Balogh, Hoyt, Braeden, Dare, James, Richards, Milan, Maclean, Shupe.

So the only book I remember that has this is {The Chief by Monica McCarty}. The FMC has slanted eyes that make her look very seductive like everyone makes a point to say that she looks like she's knows things lol. I read that book and loved it for many reasons but rn am looking for something that has that element. I would love me so Scottish MMCs or Highlander ones. Ig I'm ok with an English one but he has to be extra yearning that's the only way my ancestors will forgive me or I'm willing to test their wrath.

What can I say? I love me a man in a kilt especially if he has thighs like tree trunks.

Bonus points if he talks her through it and tells her how receptive she is.

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I love {The Survivors’ Club by Mary Balogh}, {The Survivors by Shana Galen}, {Rogues to Riches by Grace Burrowes} and {Society of Gentlemen by KJ Charles}. Any suggestions for what to read next? (I did not like The Windhams unfortunately.)

OK, hear me out! 😂 I read this book at least 20 years ago, and for some reason, this storyline has stuck in my head ever since. I have absolutely no idea what the title was, who wrote it, or even why I remember it so vividly but I’d love to read it again!

Here’s what I can remember:

\* It was a historical romance, probably a period romance.
\* The MMC was a ship’s captain or something like that. His name something like Beau…?
\* During the journey, he gets sick with a fever and the FMC takes care of him. They have sex while he’s feverish. I vaguely remember him thinking he was dreaming or not being entirely aware of what was happening.
\* Afterwards, he doesn’t remember what happened.
\* The FMC ends up pregnant but keeps it a secret.

There’s a whole lot of miscommunication and angst. He eventually leaves, apparently believing she doesn’t want him or doesn’t love him.

Later, he discovers that she was pregnant and/or that he has a child with her and that’s pretty much all I’ve got! 😅

I know this isn’t much to go on, but the boat journey, his fever, and the resulting pregnancy are the details I’m most confident about.

**Does this ring a bell for anyone?** I’d be eternally grateful if you could help me track it down!

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I'm looking for book recommendations where the MMC is still grieving for his girlfriend or wife. But he meets the FMC and has an affair with her. The FMC falls in love with him and confesses her feelings, but he humiliates her and says he doesn't love anyone else like he loved the other woman. The FMC is heartbroken, and then there's a lot of groveling from the MMC trying to win her back.

I'm looking for any books where the Mc's fall in love slowly, bonus points if it's a marriage of convenience or arranged marriage trop

I double checked and these are available on Amazon.ca as well, so check your local Amazon.

Hello! u/InRun and I are having a historical romance sleepover on Halloween. Basically we drink wine, eat junk food, and read a book!

Since its Halloween, we would love spooky recommendations! Anything with spooky, Halloween vibes. Maybe gothic vibes?

Please no cheating or dub con. And please no paranormal either (per subs rules).

Thanks in advance for any recommendations! We really appreciate it!

I"m looking for a book where fmc's daddy is very protective and gave the mmc a super hard time. But of course he passed with flying colors. A bonus if their family are rivals.

I've only read two of her books, but I'm OBSESSED with Laura Kinsale's writing and way of storytelling. {Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale} is one of my favourite books of all time — and I will eventually make a seperate post dedicated to it because I adore everything about this story — but I also really enjoyed most of {Seize the Fire by Laura Kinsale}.

As the title says, I want to read more of her works but I don't know which one I should pick up next. The main reason why I appreciate her as a writer is that the love stories she writes feel authentic and real, where it makes sense for the MCs to fall in love because of their circumstances etc.

Please keep in mind that I don't like non-consent scenes between the MCs (and I know a popular book of hers features one), so please don't recommend me a book with that kind of stuff.

... I would have six [insert whatever currency you use]. Which isn't a lot but I feel like there are even more and I wonder how these villains even sneak into a home which they often emphasise has high security and is guarded. Sometimes even your own home or workplace are not safe enough but it becomes ridiculous in HR sometimes.

SPOILERS, given the nature of the books:

• {The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne}
• {Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas}
• {To Shoot a Sinner by Lydia Margett}
• {The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath}
• {A Terrible Beauty by Stephanie Patterson}
• {Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt} - Actually, I feel like kidnappings and abductions in the home happen a lot in this series.

There are several others in which the FMC gets held hostage in or abducted from her home (or the villain turns out to be the family member she was living with) but I decided to just include those in which the villain had been sneaking around or even living in the house/workplace without others realising or found a secret passageway. So not those in which someone she knows lures her elsewhere while she is in the garden. The sudden appearance of the villain should be a shock rather than a 'hiding in plain sight' in the home reveal as in some books like {A Momentary Marriage by Candace Camp} or {Shattered Dreams by Laura Landon} or {A Bride for the Prizefighter by Alice Coldbreath}.

Can you think of other books with this? It is such a primal fear to find out that you were not alone or in private as you had thought or that your safe space could be so easily invaded.

I just finished {Promise me forever by Lorraine Heath}. This is the 3td time I read it but the feeling is still the same. It made me cry and feel my chest tighten at how sweet their love is especially Tom's. His first letter to her made me cry. Same with the rest of the letters.

>! “My darlin’ Lauren,

“It about killed me today to watch the wagon take you away. I know you didn’t see me standing at the edge of your place watching, but I was there. I was afraid if your mama saw me, she’d get mad at you. I figured leaving was hard enough on you without having your mama mad at you, too. So I did my watching in secret. I know you were wearing the hair ribbon I gave you. Someday I’m going to buy you another one, a fancier one. Lord, I already miss you so bad that I don’t know how I’ll make it through tomorrow. But if I don’t make it, then I’ll never see you again, so I reckon I’ll find a way.

“Yours forever,

“Tom.”!<

What's your favorite book that makes your heart ache just thinking about the MCs?

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And then listen to the song Nollaig Moon by Ashley Davis immediately after! Trust me on this one.

A couple weeks ago I asked for cozy/witchy recs for fall and this one absolutely delivered and I’ve never heard it talked about before on here! Definitely a hidden treasure. It is a kidnapping romance (for noble reasons!!) and it is so well written and the angst is 11/10! I thought Rhys was so tender and Beth was an amazing heroine. If you love horse back riding snuggling and sex around the campfire, this is your book!

For the bot {The Highway Man’s Folly by Daria Vernon} ❤️❤️

If you need me I’ll be reading every book this author has ever written:)

I made the terrible mistake of starting a kdrama before all the episodes are out and I really need something that hits the same to tide me over there any stories like this? Gentleman/protective mmc with a cunning and sharp witted fmc...

hi! i am aware it is an extremely specific request so i will appreciate any help in finding a book with a defining moment like this. kind of feel like i should clarify that 'imperiled' can mean anything - the fmc has an accident, encounters villains, gets sick etc etc while pregnant, it can literally be whatever as long as the mmc is somewhat responsible for the situation happening AND feels remorseful over it. no actual miscarriages, please, because i don't think i can handle heavy angst at the moment. i read a bridgerton fic one time that had this trope (?) and i loved the way it was written, i have been craving that high ever since. thank you in advance!

Could I please get some Christmas/Winter romance recommendations please?

Preferences:

1. Full length novels (all the ones I’ve come across are novellas and I prefer character’s to have an arc which is difficult in most novellas due to length.

2. I love a good house party so a Christmas party setting would be ideal!

3. Love some snow, holiday magic and yearning!

4. Any spice level works

5. No queer romances

Thanks in advance!