Traumatized heroine romance. I’m looking for a pre...

  • Traumatized heroine romance. I’m looking for a pretty specific type of book. I am not a fan of Bully romances at all. Books shelved as abused-traumatized-heroine: To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney, Never Again by Michele Bardsley, Heart of Shadows by Rebecca Ruger, I know there are lots of posts about abused and traumatized heroine and believe me I’ve scoured and even replied to lots of them sharing my own recommendations but I’m specifically looking here for heroines who are CURRENTLY experiencing the abuse physically, verbally, sexually, and/or emotionally unbeknownst to others during the story. The more we as a culture we acknowledge the impact of trauma, the more healing and seeking healing that is possible. Eden is one of my favorite authors. Like lets say the fmc was abused… Here are 7 historical romance novels where the heroine is kidnapped, attacked, or otherwise in jeopardy from a Bad Guy: (Note: this trope is a minor spoiler alert, because it is rare for the heroine to be in danger at the start of the novel!. (It is just completely unrealistic and takes away from the experience imo. MembersOnline • franticnaptime Aug 18, 2022 · Abused Heroines and/or other abused characters Sheltered Heroines Characters on the run or in hiding Kidnapped and/or Stockholm Syndrome stalkers & obsessive love Bullies Characters starting over Anyone have specific recommendations? Let’s make a list! Maryse: Right off the bat, the first one that comes to my mind is the Consequences series!! Heroine has past trauma: rape, abuse (familial or past relationship), and/or PTSD of some sort. A list of romance heroes who have been victims of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal), past or present, that has left them scarred inside and/or out. This might be super specific, but I’m really craving books where the heroine (or the hero, but I’d prefer it if it was the… I prefer contemporary romance, and enjoy both morality chain (hero brought into the light by the redemptive power of the heroine's love) and dark romance (heroine pulled down into the hero’s lawless world). I am looking adult romance novels that focuses on a relationship between a vulnerable (alone in male dominated world) and/or traumatized heroine (rape victim, slave, domestic violence victim, etc. She lives with her aunt and her abusive husband and younger cousin. not all of these meet your requests so i'll notate carefully so you can pick out what you like. Books shelved as trauma-romance: Wait for You by J. I also hate when the heroine experiences abuse in her past but has no trauma responses when it comes to current events throughout the series. My all-time favorite books that fit this trope: - Rush (City Lights Series, #3) - Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) All of Mary Balogh’s Survivors Club series, and the very loosely related Simply Love. (Read More) childhood trauma ptsd 70 books based on 23 votes: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson, Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer, Saving Grace by Julie Garwood, Ruthless by Anne Stuart 137 books based on 31 votes: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks, The Highwayman by Kerri Hey guys! I've been looking for books where the hero has a tragic past and the heroine acts as the caregiver, it can be both physical or psychological trauma. Books shelved as physically-scarred-heroine: War of Hearts by S. Happy Endings guaranteed. The FMC of the third book was a witness to her family’s murder as a child so she has obviously also experienced trauma but I haven’t read her book yet. Point is: it’s a unique “traumatized heroine” and I thought it was all very well done. 19 votes, 33 comments. I need recommendations! I love a traumatized heroine and hero’s that help her heal. Sep 16, 2023 · These books are typically very impactful, and the relationships usually develop after a significant amount of conflict. Rogan served in the military at 18 because he was trying to escape the societal expectations placed upon him as a rich prime. I don't mind the dark romances. flag All Votes Add Books To This List What are your favorite books with an abused or traumatized heroine? Who did you enjoy watching overcome pain and suffering to get her Happily Ever After? 16 votes, 55 comments. Wonderful protective heroes and formerly abused heroines. Tessa Dare’s The Duchess Deal and Romancing the Duke. Which romance heroes do you want to wrap up in your arms and give lots of love to help them heal their trauma? The one I’ll always recommend: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson ️ The heroine is traumatized after witnessing her family’s murder and is mute. I am looking for a contemporary romance with a guarded heroine, is suspicious of other people's doesn't let anyone in ik realy want some realistic stories about traumatized Heroine. 15 votes, 20 comments. Fantasy books are my favorite, but I'll read anything with a good traumatized love interest! p. Browse emotional, gripping tales of survival and redemption. And by feelings I mean feelings, not just like sexual attraction. He's not very upfront about it but he saw some pretty terrible things when serving especially when they started using him as a deterrent towards other countries Blue-eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas and Rock Hard by Nalini Singh both have this. Another phenomenal dark romance is {Hurt by Lydia Michaels}both male and female MCs are dealing with major trauma. Lynn. s: if the hero has trauma about physical touch, even better. Hopeless (Hopeless, #1) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) Heart of Obsidian (Psy-Changeling, #12) by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author) Comanche Heart (Comanche, #2) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) Recommendations for heroines with "broken" or traumatized past I could go for a good heart clencher, possibly bawl my eyes out well written story with a heroine with a traumatized past that is still effecting her and an awesome hero that helps heal her. Hero helps her over come this. A list of the greatest second or third chances, stories featuring mental trauma, tormented and suffering heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Blue-eyed Devil is especially difficult to read bc first part of that book is dedicated to depiction of the heroine's abusive marriage and all she had to go through, even rape. Sarah M. A traumatized heroine is forced into a marriage with a stranger by her abusive uncle. Reese, Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh, Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan, and Witness love's healing power: Explore romance novels where the guy saves the girl from abuse - offering hope, strength, and the promise of true love! 💪 ️📚 Heroes from all romance genres who are dealing with PTSD and not just PTSD born of war. An intense & graphic read, but so so so good. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. A focus on heroes (and one heroine) with mental and physical trauma from war. ) A list of the greatest stories featuring mental trauma, rich heroine / fmc, grumpy or cold hero / mmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Traumatized/Broken Heroine? Preferably Supernatural I’m fairly new to this subreddit, and I’ve already loved what I’ve read so far, which is why I came here to ask for help. {Havoc killed her alpha by Marie Mackey} is non-shifter omegaverse with traumatized heroine that’s fated mates/ enemies to lovers. Looking specifically for heroine who not only has trauma, but avoids/fears men and intimacy. Lynn, Edge of Unbroken by J. Saman, Silent Vows by Jill Ramsower, The Deal by Elle Kennedy, Souls Unfractured by Ti sharing this list of traumatized or homeless heroine/rescue stories that i left on another (deleted) thread at mod request. K blair still beating jennifer hartmann A list of the greatest stories featuring mental trauma, drug abuse, kick-ass and in-charge heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. lynn fading E. But the latter without being actual bully romances, so that's a fine line. Wait for You (Wait for You, #1) by J. I’m looking feverishly for books with a traumatized hero where the hero does or experiences one or more of the following: —His trauma caused him to shut his emotions down. Regency romance with no sex. A list of the greatest angst, high drama and intensity, stories featuring mental trauma, sweet and gentle heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. They really do put the reader through their paces emotionally, and the amount of tension makes them bingeable Sep 1, 2017 · 121 books based on 40 votes: Beyond Reason by Autumn Jones Lake, Bullets & Bonfires by Autumn Jones Lake, White Knuckles by Autumn Jones Lake, Tattered o r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. I have noted above some great heroines of romance dealing with PTSD above. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. just keeping them all on the list in case someone else can also use them. ) that starts out terrified of the Hero but eventually comes out of her shell and becomes more or less kickass. A lot of “clean” romances feel too sterile or there’s no chemistry, but she excels at writing swoony romances without any sex. mine favorite books with this trope are: River Wild Samantha towle Easy Tammara Webber wait for you j. J. ) Books shelved as abused-heroine-romance: Irresistibly Broken by J. Books shelved as traumatized-heroine: Unperfect by Susie Tate, Playing with Fire by L. Shen, Tied by Carian Cole, Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas, and Unique trauma storyline and FMC has some serious side effects but also a really goofy compulsive behavior that’s kind of weirdly amusing as a result… neither of which I will spoil bc when I read it blind, it was awesome. Once the MMCs start realizing she’s not their enemy, they definitely try to take care of her. true Ilona Andrews tends to write pretty scarred heroes (and heroines at times). Eden. I’m looking for the type of book where the heroine goes through an intense/traumatic situation and the MMC is livid. Hi, this may sound bizarre, but one of my guilty pleasures is when the heroine is living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to eat and pay rent and she works really hard at keeping her head above water. In New Adult Romance, Wait for You (Wait for You, #1) delivers a fair and loving look at the long term impact of trauma on a young woman. During the course of the book, either the events or the heroine (or both) help him to feel feelings again. TW: heroine was raped in the past & she is hiding from someone dangerous/still intent on hurting her & has a lot of trauma because of what happened to her Reply reply The plot is filled with suspense, drama, and romance, portraying themes of childhood trauma, PTSD, and mental disorders in a sensitive yet honest manner. Either the harem are sweeties and help her heal (like Lola & the Millionaires) or they're mean to her in the beginning but there's a lot of groveling when they realize they messed up (like Pack Darling). Discover powerful romance books with complex characters navigating trauma and finding love. everything is contemp mf unless otherwise noted. 290K subscribers in the RomanceBooks community. Reverse Harem books with an abused heroine that works through her trauma with the comfort of her harem flag All Votes Add Books To This List The FMC in this book has past trauma of abuse and neglect as a child (non-sexual). The wounded, broken, scarred, traumatized and/or differently abled hero or heroine. Sorry for this has been asked for already, but I couldn't find anything in the search bar. She and the hero were childhood penpals, and reconnect after he becomes a famous musician. This can happen/be at the start of the book or as the result of events in the story A list of the greatest angst, high drama and intensity, stories featuring mental trauma, wallflower, common and plain looking heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Young, Crime Lord Series by Mia Knight, Divine Phoenix by Heather Rainier, The Greatest Criteria for this list: -Book ends in HEA -Heroine's illness/disability isn't magically cured -Heroine doesn't die -It doesn't turn out that the heroine was never sick to begin with (so no Everything, Everything or The Blue Castle) -Cancer is only okay IF it meets the above criteria (so no The Fault in Our Stars, The Probability of Miracles, etc. V. It’s also really well-written. Ok this is really specific but I want a heroine with bad trauma thats aggravated by the hero. Physical scarring due to an accident, fire, operation, or torture in Historical Romance 14 votes, 13 comments. It is one of the only New Adult Romance I have liked because all the drama/trauma has an actual base and the characters grow. Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. The writing style captures the interplay between the characters, the challenges they face, and the emotional development they undergo throughout the story. Maybe doesn't even like small touches or contact in general. It features an agoraphobic, anxious heroine who is recovering after a traumatic stadium disaster during a concert. A list of the greatest stories featuring mental trauma, survival, poor and down on her luck heroine / fmc romance novels - filtered by steam level, subgenres, eras, tropes, hero/heroine types, settings, content warnings and more - mix and match content tropes to get book recommendations tailored to your preferences. Whether it’s an angsty, emotional journey or a lighter one filled with speed bumps, romance books featuring tortured heroes are layered, interesting stories. Home of the… I love reverse harems with the abused/traumatized heroine trope. Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels and The Last Hellion. Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale. xzfn, qidcv, ebsv, twxa, q8uj, kfz2q, rmx1, 1apnyj, axg7o, kqdwa,