For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire — and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. It took place in the old west, and I’m fairly sure the hero was Native American or partly so. Suddenly she is a Sassenach — an “outlander” — in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord… 1743. Max might have had the attention span of a humming bird on crack when it comes to women, but that was before Annie. But Dean refuses to be dismissed so easily. 13,824 ratings — Overweight, middle-aged, a bit smelly and obviously depressed, Fred is light-years from perky. I slept with my student and I’d do it all over again if I could turn back time. Broken and depressed, Claire is in need of something new — new city, new job, new friends. Meet the Mackenzie family — rich, powerful, dangerous, eccentric. While working on becoming stronger for an upcoming fight for her right to rule, she finds herself developing feelings for these dragons. 7,147 ratings — But she is also the younger of two princesses. published, avg rating 3.88 — High school teacher Rachel Grant believed in her student Johnny Harris’s innocence even after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend. But nothing in his life has prepared him for the battle he must now wage to win the heart of a woman who makes his body ignite… and who threatens to enslave his wolf. published, avg rating 4.53 — She felt old, jaded and convinced she had nothing to offer a man like Connor. But when another murder occurs and Johnny is the prime suspect, can Rachel prove his innocence before it’s too late? So why did the delicious warmth he kindled make her feel so…wonderfully alive? In fact, if she doesn’t do it, it doesn’t get done, from Little League carpool duty to analysing portfolios to folding the laundry and bringing home the bacon. . It’s because he’s over a decade younger than her and could rival any Greek god in the looks department. Now, thanks to him, Jo is blooming with confidence and has the man of her dreams within reach. Far from the ugly duckling she thinks she is, in Cam’s eyes she’s sharp, funny, and effortlessly sexy. Famed throughout the world as the most beautiful Valkyrie, Myst has devoted her life to protecting a magical jewel and to fighting the vampires. It is book #1 in the Promise of Forever After series but can be read as a standalone. The Duke of Kylemore knows her as Soraya, London’s most celebrated courtesan. Should Kay take what she can with her ‘toy boy’ and have some fun in the sun or hop on the first plane back to England? published 2019, avg rating 4.17 — The heir to a notorious, criminal MC. He’s her baby brother’s oldest friend. With mysterious “accidents” besieging Elspeth, the ex-Special Forces soldier appoints himself her bodyguard. Simple enough in theory. But when one night leads to another and then another, he finds himself getting too attached to a woman he can’t have. 3,985 ratings — As much as I love to read Christian romance books, I’m not a fan of some of the heroines. If you’re looking for something somewhat similar, check out this list of heroines over the age of 50. Unrelenting Love is the first novel in KaLyn Cooper’s Black Swan series filled with strong heroines and the alpha heroes who dare to capture the heart of a woman warrior. published, avg rating 3.75 — When he appeared at her door, she believed he was her gift to herself, hired for one night of passion. Definitely one of my favourite tropes: romance between older heroines and younger heroes! Racing into peril, Milla suddenly finds herself the hunted — in the crosshairs of an invisible, lethal assassin who aims to silence her permanently. No, wait. There’s a reason Sullivan’s photographs were grainy, and it’s not because he’s sporting a potbelly or balding as she’d suspected. But he does manage to put Nina in the path of Alex Moore, her gorgeous, younger-by-a-decade neighbor. When he catches Leyla peeking, it’s a sure sign she could finally be ready to heat up his nights with loving. In his position as tracker for the SnowDancer pack, it’s up to Drew Kincaid to rein in rogue changelings who have lost control of their animal halves – even if it means killing those who have gone too far. Each romantic suspense features one of the active duty women secretly trained in SpecOps. They met on the Internet. But now, the girl who has spent all her life helping others change for the better, must find a way to cope with falling for someone who refuses to change at all. No biggie. After disconnecting with the world two years ago to be at the side of her dying mother, she’s left alone, unemployed, overweight, and feeling a decade older than her twenty-eight years. It’s not like they can have a casual fling and walk away in the morning. Their circumstances are as diverse and varied as the genres they appear in, but you’ll recognize the strength, vulnerability and courage these inspiring protagonists share throughout the pages of these seven books. Mathior has a different idea. Then a deal with the devil (aka her CEO-mother) makes Ísa a corporate VP for the summer. Wroth provides her with the perfect opportunity to torment her sworn enemy — for with his new heartbeat comes a consuming sexual desire that can only be slaked by her. Dire circumstances have forced Verity Ashton to barter her innocence and change her name for the sake of her family. Wyatt fell instantly in love with Elspeth four years ago. Now that she’s his for the taking, he intends to make her experience first-hand the agonizing, unending lust she subjected him to for half a decade. But the rebellious Hasina has kicked against cultural tradition and run off in a ‘love marriage’ with the man of her dreams. Sebastian Malheur is the most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one. Scholar Daphne Pembroke wants him to rescue her brother, who’s been kidnapped by a rival seeking a fabled treasure. Does she dare explore the places inside herself that Gray demands to possess? published 2020, avg rating 4.17 — Sign up for Kissing Books to receive news, book recommendations, and more for residents of Romancelandia. Welcome back. If you’ve been searching for the best Christian romance novels, I wanted to share a few of my picks with you. At night their passions are revealed…. Traveling to a small village in Mexico on a reliable tip, Milla begins to uncover the dire fate of countless children who have disappeared in the labyrinth of a sinister baby-smuggling ring. When Sophie initially meets Lucas she believes he is a young teen and takes him under her wing. By day he’s the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. Category: Strong Heroine Book Review, Broody Hero, Clean, England, ... romantic, and heartwarming epistolary historical romance. Flying in the face of society, he decides to make her his bride; then, she vanishes, seemingly into thin air. But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. Coldly interested only in the power his Bride will bring, he can hardly believe when Myst the Coveted awakens him body — and soul. This is more than a game to me, but I still plan to win. The Vietnamese and Swedish stunner can’t afford to turn down Stella’s offer, and agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan — from foreplay to more-than-missionary position…, Before long, Stella not only learns to appreciate his kisses, but to crave all the other things he’s making her feel. 3,877 ratings — by Rae Carson – 2011. But I have been enjoying some wonderful books lately about older women having a great second act in life. Then again, there are a lot of things about Elspeth that don’t make sense, like the miraculous speed with which her wounds heal. And after she’s tricked into a blind date with him, Tamara gives in to her passion. Photo credit: RUNSTUDIO, DigitalVision/Getty Images. He’s still as in love with his ex-wife as he’d always been. Except Mason is more than a neighbor. $4.99 . Thus begins the strangest adventure of Helen’s well-behaved life: three weeks in the remotest wilderness of a mountain range in Wyoming where she will survive mosquito infestations, a surprise summer blizzard, and a group of sorority girls. Fated Alpha Romance Series. published 2016, avg rating 3.73 — 382 ratings — Things screech to a halt, though, when he asks to meet her children. Although Yvonne feels Robbie has lost his marbles, she takes one for the team. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. published 2019, avg rating 3.98 — There’s just one glaring problem: Noah is eight years younger. 6,276 ratings — 29,126 ratings — 466 ratings — This multicultural romance begins when a young man is brutalized and raped. But can either of them go back to life without the other? Started by Gwennie Bookstore Cafe. Running into Conor Brennan after eleven years produced a disturbing uneasiness Olivia couldn’t quite understand. He’s desired, reviled, acclaimed, and despised — and he laughs through it all. She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases — a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with, and way less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old. And when an unexpected sizzling romance with Jack Hamilton, the entertainment industry’s newest “it” boy, threatens to shine an uncomfortable spotlight on her life, how will that affect her career… and his? Of her last 30 dates, 29 have ended the same way: the man sobbing uncontrollably. 2,561 ratings — Nikolai Wroth, a ruthless vampire general, will stop at nothing to find his Bride, the one woman who can “blood” him, making his heart beat and filling him with strength. And my student. I slept with my student, a senior in high school. Michael dares not speak to her of his love… until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets…. From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Claire Gracen’s life is picture perfect. Renowned for his bedchamber prowess, Ransom Seymour, the Duke of Ainsley, owes a debt to a friend. When he suddenly turns violent, she is forced into the degrading job of garment girl in a cloth factory. But when a playful kiss with Maureen’s gorgeous son Ryan turns passionate, Traci starts to rethink everything she knows about love. Keep an eye on your inbox. Even as she spends her evenings in another man’s arms, she somehow finds herself curled up in Cohen’s bed each night. Our thanks to the author for the audiobook promotional code. With some help from her best-friend agent, will that dream become a reality — or at thirty-three, has Grace missed her chance at the big time? He’s everything my husband was not: tall, built, and willing to have a tea party with my girls. The heroine either stumbled upon him, or perhaps followed him, but nonetheless is watching. For readers who prefer their paranormal romances on the lighter side with a healthy dose of humor, The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires is a perfect fit. Alpha Hero & Shy Heroine Suggestions? As we begin Women’s History Month there are still plenty of inspiring heroines readers can look forward to meeting in 2020. published 2016, avg rating 4.13 — Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future – to create a successful landscaping business. How could any woman resist ogling Dr. Mason Barrett, especially when he makes it so easy by parading around in his skin and skivvies? Blame it on the sun or the blazing desert heat, but as tensions flare and inhibitions melt, the most disciplined of women and the most reckless of men are about to clash in the most impossibly irresistible way. Argumentative, secretive, and hostile Alex may be the opposite of everything Sandra knows is right for her. When Brian Sinclair, lead songwriter and guitarist of the hottest metal band on the scene, loses his creative spark, it will take nights of downright sinful passion to release his pent-up genius…, When sexy psychologist Myrna Evans goes on tour with the Sinners, every boy in the band tries to seduce her. Hunter Anderson knows the score — though classy, successful women like Lacey might play with guys like him, at the end of the evening, they walk. Stella doesn’t mind it too much; she probably wouldn’t have the energy for love – and all of love’s nasty fallout – anyway. The key to nailing down the organization may rest with an elusive one-eyed man. published 1972, avg rating 4.18 — For Nina Askew, turning forty means freedom – from the ex-husband, freedom from their stuffy suburban home, freedom to focus on what she wants for a change. The common theme must be that the book is intelligently written with a good story. Each romantic suspense features one of the active duty women secretly trained in SpecOps and a member of the Ladies of Black Swan. 21,052 ratings — But that was then… Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. At the same time, the book also cleverly tells the story of a country on the verge of change.