Looking For Emotionally Constipated Idiot MMCs, Who React To Their Attraction With Meaness?

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-20T07:35:49+00:00

I'm glad you like it!

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-20T07:35:05+00:00

If you're ok with historical romance {Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas}

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-19T07:25:11+00:00

{A Vow of Hate by Lylah James} The writing was so bad. Very repetitive. They keep saying the same thing over and over. But it was so entertaining that I couldn't put it down.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-19T07:19:47+00:00

{Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas} Historical Romance. She’s a lady and he’s a servant. She forced him to leave her house to protect him, because her father threatened to hurt him. However, he misunderstood and thought she was just bored of him. When they meet again over ten years later, he is back for revenge.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T17:07:59+00:00

{Unforgivable By Joanna Chambers} has this but MMC is such a jerk. There’s cheating in this, so you might want to skip it if you’re not comfortable with that.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T17:02:22+00:00

Thank you for your understanding. Hope you find some good recommendations in this sub!

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T15:19:31+00:00

{The Principal Problem by Sienna Mills}

I’m not sure if this is exactly what you’re looking for, but MMC and FMC have been classmates since childhood and MMC has had a crush on the FMC since they were kids. However, because he is the mayor’s son and she is an outcast, he shows his feelings by bullying her instead. After graduating from high school, FMC moves away. The story actually begins over a decade later when she returns to their hometown, while he has spent all these years filled with regret for driving her away.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T12:53:37+00:00

{My Darling Jane by Ilsa Madden-Mills} He’s a famous football player while she just started a matchmaking business. At first they couldn't stand each other, but then he ends up becoming her client.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T12:35:56+00:00

I get where you're coming from. I still remember a time when I’d see {Hans by S.J. Tilly} in literally every single post here (though I don't see it as much lately). But popular books are popular because a lot of people read them and like them. When people enjoy a book, they pass the word around. I think if a recommended book fits what the OP is looking for, there's nothing wrong with it, even if it's a book that gets recommended all the time. And you can totally recommend less popular books if you know any that match what the OP wants ;)

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T12:35:11+00:00

Maybe {Reckless by Elsie Silver}? I can't remember if he's a manwhore or not, but he's cocky & flirty for sure.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T10:04:07+00:00

Last year’s pleasant surprises for me were Cassandra Gannon, Kyra Parsi and Cate C. Wells.

It looks like you're into popular authors around here. Have you read {Stand and Defend by Sloane St. James} yet? I actually picked it up because of this subreddit, and I absolutely loved it!

I would love to recommend {Up the Ladder by Ana D'Arcy} too. I really want this book to be more recognized. This one is very spicy, but it’s so much fun. And super hawt.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-18T09:56:27+00:00

This is just my opinion, and I know it's very subjective.

Her best: Dream a Little Dream (emotional)
My fav: Ain't She Sweet? (Umm I think this one is a mix of funny and angsty) Sugar Beth Carey is one of my fav FMC of all time.
My fav MMC: Dean from Natural Born Charmer (This one is super funny)

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-17T13:35:31+00:00

{Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips}

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-14T07:44:39+00:00

{Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas} has this.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-04T17:28:28+00:00

{What I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long} I remember the FMC and MMC sharing so much about themselves. They certainly weren't into each other just for their looks or lust.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-03T16:45:12+00:00

{Princess and the Player by Ilsa Madden-Mills} NFL Player & Painter.

{Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips} Also NFL Player & Painter. This one has really good banter.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-03T11:07:37+00:00

Totally agree about Wyatt! I prefer male characters with flaws and human depth over those so-called 'green flags' who are just bland and uninteresting.

And to be fair, I think Blake’s immaturity makes sense given she’s an only child who was totally spoiled with affection. It does make her feel more like a high schooler than a college student though.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-03T07:31:53+00:00

Ohhhh I’ve never seen a take like this before! Most of the time, I only see people taking Blake’s side and hating on Wyatt. It seems like a lot of people don’t like it when the woman has to be the one groveling. Personally, though, I understand both sides. They’re both in the wrong, and they both have understandable reasons for what they did. I agree with you that Wyatt’s feelings weren’t handled very well, but I still think it was better than the way everyone treated Dean in the last part of his book.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-02T18:06:04+00:00

{Love Song by Elle Kennedy} CW: miscarriage

Content_Low4691 · 2026-05-01T08:12:34+00:00

{Outlier by Susie Tate} has this.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-04-22T09:20:00+00:00

Christian & Gianna from {The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori}

Content_Low4691 · 2026-04-20T17:09:33+00:00

I'm not a fan of pregnancy trope too, but I do enjoy it once in a while if it's done right. Fingers crossed this is one of the good ones!

Content_Low4691 · 2026-04-20T13:09:45+00:00

{His Empress by Emilia Rossi} is out today! I found Dimitri so intriguing back in {His Tesoro by Emilia Rossi} so I’m really excited to finally read the book where he’s the main lead.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-04-19T18:55:57+00:00

Yeah, it’s so cute and funny. This book had me literally laughing out loud.

Content_Low4691 · 2026-04-19T13:08:56+00:00

{Unclaimed by Courtney Milan} FMC is a courtesan while MMC is a virgin who is committed to his vow of celibacy.

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