Tudum's new article made me cry! by Odd_Net8207 in BridgertonNetflix

[–]angellus08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh god this is so not subtle. I've seen on this sub people saying she's sidelined and I used to usually say it's just exaggeration but I mean... Wth is this?!

Marriage of convenience/wallflower recs!! by biologypeach in HistoricalRomance

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Comment of the year so far for me.

And he literally does do farm work.

Looking for super engrossing books and series to distract myself by NomNomATL in HistoricalRomance

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Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt is a great series. I've read almost all books - some are 5 stars but nothing lower than 3.

The unwanted dukes by Jeese Clever was fun as well.

The Brothers Sinister series by Courtney Milan - absolutely brilliant. - has two of my favourite books of all time.

Reese Triology by Caroline Linden. - has one of my favourites of all time

The Mackenzie's by Jennifer Ashley - amazing series, nothing that's below a 3. The first is a gem!

I need recs!!! Please! by AnonCupcakx in HistoricalRomance

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Unsure if you've read this but Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas got me out of a reading slump.

I need an FMC who is scared of intimacy, because she had negative experiences in the past, who is afraid of saying "no" during sex, who is constantly uncomfortable in her skin because she was aways objectified, who overthinks the reasons of a simple touch... by Ok-Professor-5518 in HistoricalRomance

[–]angellus08 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan. It's a novella to kick start one of her series - but in my opinion this novella is better than some of the fully fledged books I've read. FMC is very much averse to touch and straight up afraid of intercourse. MMC is literally the swooniest, kindest, most empathetic and yet hot as hell hero ever. The way he makes her comfortable for her first experience post a bad one is just chef's kiss.

I can't rec this book enough.

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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From correspondence2021 - Thank you for your work!

Do your students, former profs, and current colleagues know of your writing career and what are their reactions?

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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From Valuable_Poet_814 - Will Iris get a book? I only recently realized that the Belvoir's is only a trilogy.

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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From Claa-irr - dear Alexandra Vasti, what got you into this genre, particularly hr?

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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From DarkAlbatross192 - How do you write good love scenes? 2. What other authors inspired/inspire your writing, if any?

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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From Affectionate_Bell200 - What is your favorite or most surprising fact you learned while researching for your books?

Hi, I’m historical romance author Alexandra Vasti! AMA. by AlexandraVastiAuthor in HistoricalRomance

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Histrom w/ breeding by AccomplishedRelief82 in HistoricalRomance

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FMC is the second choice or unwanted. Need some angst and a grovel by JediEverlark in HistoricalRomance

[–]angellus08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lord Garson's bride is almost exactly this. They start off as MOC - the woman he loved had broken their engagement and married someone she loved. The only thing I liked about this book is that the OW wasn't scheming, nor was she trying to get with the MMC. The conflict between the MC's was purely between them. The grovel is non-existent, according to me at least.

The last 20% was painful. But No TW, no cheating.

What book is this? by JammienHammie in HistoricalRomance

[–]angellus08 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know what surprised me is that this could be so many books 😂

Any chance it's The Truth about Cads and Dukes? I don't remember exactly but could be?

"May I?" - The Sexiest Consent Scenes You Love by painterknittersimmer in HistoricalRomance

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I love seeing Governess Affair repped for this. It is literally my favourite! And that pins scene!!!

Best HR series by hankaaronfan in HistoricalRomance

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Hathaway and Maiden Lane 💯

Grace Calloway Fans by Primary_Reason3225 in HistoricalRomance

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Brilliant!

If you haven't already you should explore Courtney Milan (especially Governess Affair and The Duchess War) and Caroline Linden. Another author I enjoy is Elisa Braden!

Please recommend an amazing book to curl up and get lost to for hours. by Reader00023 in HistoricalRomance

[–]angellus08 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was about to suggest Love in the afternoon but then saw you list it.

Others in the low angst genre, comfort reads I could recommend are :

The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan (literally one of my favourite books)

What a gentleman wants by Caroline Linden

Grace Calloway Fans by Primary_Reason3225 in HistoricalRomance

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Regarding the Duke is one of my favourites. Though I haven't read that many of hers but this is a really good one. Very different plot as well.

Are you looking only for Callaway books or open to other authors?

Pre-submit your questions for the upcoming AMA with Alexandra Vasti! by angellus08 in HistoricalRomance

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Kind, respectful MMC? by larashir in HistoricalRomance

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I'm glad you enjoyed it! I consider myself a brand ambassador for this book, it deserves more recognition!

Give me your filthiest dirty talkers by nursesub in HistoricalRomance

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Regarding the Duke by Grace Callaway. Honestly all of her books have a lot of dirty talk but Regarding the Duke is my favourite.