When things start to become truly dangerous, Elle and Malcolm must decide whats most important: their country or their love. flag. But as the bohemian billionaire and the burly biker give into their attraction, will their differences keep them apart? In addition to the usual subgenres, I'm partial to YA, Sci-fi/Fantasy, and graphic novels. Love Irresistibly by Julie James has a lawyer heroine, but shes in a business role (general counsel for a restaurant group who also does business development). And when she asks him for help in a sticky situation, he cant say no to her. Well round off this list with some good old-fashioned erotica! Thats why I couldnt find it by checking Milans backlist!!! In other words, this book is pretty much the written equivalent of that Fifth Harmony song if you liked that video, youll love Mr. Fixit. Privacy Policy. However, Rileys edge over other authors might come from the fact that she is actually two writers, a duo of anonymous friends who have put out over 100 titles (!) She has decided to not get into any future relationshipsenter millionaire soccer player Nikolas Christou. (Yes, you read that correctly!) I think Donnelly was inspired at least to some extent by Emma Harte of A Woman of Substance. Jared Dawson is used to getting hit on the field. because hes strong?) But Im restricting this tag to stories which explore, in detail, the business aspect of the heroines career. ), If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of great romance authors out there, you can also take our 30-second quiz below to narrow it down quickly and get a personalized romance book recommendation. For more information, please see our After unexpectedly becoming a widower in her thirties, nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe jumps at the chance to move to woodsy, secluded Virgin River, only to realize its not what she expected. In Season of the Wolf, by the fabulous Maria Vale, the heroine is the Alpha and leader of her pack and the company they have. Its also womens fiction and not romance which is different than her other works. If youre a fan of billionaire romance books, why not read one of the best female billionaire romance books where the woman is the one holding the big bank account? Wife By Wednesday introduces us to Samantha Elliot, the head of a matchmaking firm consulted by millionaire Blake Harrison whos intent on having Sam pose as his wife. Fortunately, she knows exactly who to ask. . Eleanora Hatfield gets her own book in Forever and a Duke. Im writing this on the day Rafael Nadal won his 13th Roland Garros final. Awesome! Read my story About | Shop | Quizzes | Book Blogging | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer. I know a real-life example of a building contractors daughter who married the son of an awning company. Except theirs is limited to just one night of guilty pleasure a year guilty because of the animosity between their families. That is how I remember it too, very good on early Silicon Valley, meh on the actual story in it. But while their deal is supposed to be all appearances, Sam finds herself confusingly attracted to Blake, which spells double trouble when his ex gets involved. Thus begins their relationship as co-conspirators which of course, soon turns into something more. YMMV, JAK is one of the first authors to spring to mind for this, though as already mentioned, most are small businesses. But when the skates come off, they cannot deny their attraction for each other. I hate when authors right books where a woman in a high-stress position hates her job and then gives it all up to run her husbands small company. The Mogul and the Muscle (2019) Kingsley, Claire Warren, a talented soccer player, is used to women falling in love and in lust with him. Now she has Derek Price showing up, claiming hes going to make all her problems disappear. and our These next must-read sports romances feature players who have worked so hard to be the best at their sport while also giving us a beautiful love story at their center. *Disclosure: I participate in the Amazon Affiliates program so if you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Sienna Landry gets off to a bit of a rocky start with small-town mechanic Walker Gibson namely, she busts up the front of his truck. Morganna by Jackie Ivie Ever since the massacre of her clan when she was a child, Morganna KilCreggar has wandered disguised as a boy. 28 Steamy Billionaire Romance Books - BOOK RIOT And its no wonder why: romance is exciting, sexy, and compulsively readable. Kate Svensen has a successful career at a management consulting firm and makes oodles of money, but shes often bored working at her fathers firm and shes terribly lonely. geniuses, scholars, scientists, computer geeks, professors, math whizzes, inventors, philosophers, etc.) successful heroine | Book Gannet Reviews | Page 2 Thank you for signing up! Same with male heroes but I have seen more diversity there with some being rough looking, with scars etc So Id welcome any recommendations (both historical and contemporary) with plain looking hero/heroine (but more leaning towards plain looking heroine). Junho and Yoona Bring Back the Classic Chaebol and Plunky Heroine Though Jenkins is known for (and very talented at spinning!) Since there are nearly 15,000 reviews in our DB, I cant tag everything, but I try to do anything thats B and above, so this would fit! 1. Zoe Reynard is a successful businesswoman, a loving wife, a devoted mother and a sex addict. Meeting his childhood classmate and bad girl Juliet again is not in his plans, but opposites attract as they say. I loved the book, but would not put it in this category. So if youre looking for story-based drama rather than its cousin smut, you cant go wrong with Heath's love stories. Her good friend (and long-time crush) Charles is a cheerleader on the team, so everything really feels good. That was kind of my reaction to the department-store-heiress plot. Softball coach Geffri becomes a viral sensation when she enters a pitching competition that leads to an opportunity to pitch for Team USA. Over two decades later, shes now the publisher of Strebor Books with Simon & Schuster, and her works have been turned into a TV series and even a feature film. I also like the juxtaposition of the female having all the coin who hires the handyman with a skillset she needs. Rachel McMillan Mar 22, 2022 It's almost ironic to talk about Closed-Door Romance on the heels of the second season drop of Netflix's widely popular Bridgerton. Before you read Long Shot, you should be aware of some content warnings, like rape, domestic violence, and abuse. Or will they finally learn to trust their wild hearts?I love opposites attract romances and romance books with witty banter. The heroes in her stories are anything but heroic: were talking possessive exes, egocentric hockey players, and horrible bosses. After purchasing Henry Adams on the Internet, Bernadine must work together with its stubborn mayor Trent July to bring the town back to its former glory and perhaps find some glory in each other as well. The 25 Best Romance Authors (And Their Most Swoonworthy Reads) - Discovery Ava knows shes the best girls basketball player in the country and that going pro is just around the corner for her. However, dont worry about her work being derivative. sports romances that arent steeped in white supremacy culture, 70 percent of the NFL are players of color, May 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations, Expand Your Bookshelf With These 8 Interstellar Books Like The Expanse, The Best Sci-Fi Spaceships from Across the Galaxies. The heroines here should know their own worth, they can be vulnerable, but they can stand up for themselves. Dan OMalley checks all the boxes. Because the longer he stays, the more layers hes peeling off my heart.This female billionaire romance book features an accidental parenthood story between the playgirl and the Marine. If you were sad and hurt when Pitch was canceled, The Changeup is going to be the perfect recipe to relive all those epic emotions. And (a favorite) Three Weeks with Lady X by Eloisa James whose heroine is an involved-in-every-aspect interior designerand maybe a lifestyle coach :-) and is funding her own dowry. list created December 21st, 2013 Sign up for Kissing Books to receive news, book recommendations, and more for residents of Romancelandia. Dan isnt exactly happy with Phoebes takeover, nor does Phoebe appreciate Dans constant snide remarks yet neither of them can stay away from each other long enough to stop bickering. Plus, marriage of convenience stories are my catnip, especially when both parties already have feelings for one another that they keep hidden. 10 Awesome Books With Strong Female Heroines | Reader's Digest Beginning with a few quick duologies, Kleypas eventually escalated to elaborate multi-book series, her most famous being The Wallflowers and The Hathaways. He then moves next door to a troubled young man and decides to help him. Speaking of Devil's Night, Kill Switch is the third novel in this dark and twisted series, centered on a seemingly unredeemable villain and a fierce heroine who is not afraid to meet the hero head-on. Good news, romance readers: Weve gathered below the hottest and most popular new book titles of May. Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating 13,824 ratings. Theres just something about a billionaire romance book that turns people on. Two pro-hockey stars have built their careers around a legendary rivalry. If you are a big hockey fan, I recommend reading the Hat Trick series. In the meantime, though, she has plenty of other captivating titles for readers to explore. Follow the Formula To create a satisfying romance novel, you need to follow a tried and true formula. Soon Charlottes growing attraction to him makes her wonder if she even wants to complete their mission. Growing up in Minnesota, Helen Hoang suffered from crippling social anxiety and struggled to make friends. When questions like this pop up, I immediately go blank- even though I have read about half of them.