Looking for something different

[Sophie]

Does anyone know of any books where the hero works to get the heroine's love? The heroine knows that the hero likes her but she tries to evade his advances?

I have read very few books with this storyline. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :)

[Wan]

Hmmm.. do you like Laura Kinsale? I think Flowers from the Storm might be along the line.

[D.G.]

Hmmm...what do you mean by 'evade his advances?' A book where the heroine doesn't want anything to do with the hero at all? Or one where the heroine doesn't want a relationship with the guy but has sex with him?

I know a lot of the second type but I can't think about the first type.

[Regina]

What about Secrets of a Summer Night?

[Cecilia]

Heart of Steel certainly has this theme, if you're willing to read that genre.


Bitten also, although the romance aspect sometimes (often) takes a backseat.

Several of the IAD books have a very "forward" hero, reluctant heroine. The series starts with A Hunger Like No Other.

I'll have to think on it to come up with some historicals that would fit.

[Daisy Sloan]

Mystery Man Dream Man 1 by: author: Kristen Ashley may be what you're looking for. I really enjoyed it!

[Kiru]

Hi Sophia, in His Treasure the hero has to work and wait a year after marriage to the heroine before he finally wins her over. :)

[Cecilia]

A couple more that fit your theme:
The Notorious Rake (one of my favourite redemption stories also)
Not Quite a Husband (pretty good on the angst scale also)
Libby's London Merchant (very non-steamy, but really sweet)

[Sophie]

Thank you for the recommendations guys...ill definitely check them out :)

[Kristi]

Does anyone know of good romance books written by a male author? I was wondering how they'd approach the characters and romance scenes and whether it'd be different.

[Regina]

In my experience, romance written by men is usually painful and tortured. LOL.

[Kristi]

Regina wrote: "

In my experience, romance written by men is usually painful and tortured. LOL.

"

LOL... note I said "good" romance books. :-)

[willaful]

If you ever read Harlequin Presents, Madeleine Ker is a man, and I think it's rather interesting to read "her" books knowing that.

Jude Morgan writes some excellent Jane Austen-ish Regencies.

[Angie Elle]

Incidentally, it's my new favorite book. ;)

[Angie Elle]

Kristi wrote: "Does anyone know of good romance books written by a male author? I was wondering how they'd approach the characters and romance scenes and whether it'd be different."

I believe was written by a man. Lots of people love the book. I'm in the middle of it right now.