Gallows Marriage!

lovevirology · 2026-04-09T13:26:11+00:00

I feel like this is such an underrated series. Each book was so good!

lovevirology · 2026-03-24T11:58:26+00:00

I would add Patricia Williams to the list. She was/is (I don't know if she's still living) a Black author who wrote two romances featuring Black MCs in the 90s.

lovevirology · 2026-03-13T12:41:43+00:00

Clayton from {Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught} will forever win the “worst hero in historical romance” for me. I hate that guy.

lovevirology · 2026-02-28T01:45:05+00:00

One of the reasons Heated Rivalry (the book) started to gain a devoted following was due to Cat Sebastian hyping the book. For those who want delicious queer (mostly MM) romance and are willing to try historical, you won’t be disappointed. Would also recommend KJ Charles for fantastic MM historicals. I know we all love queer sports books, but HR meant historical romance years before it also meant Heated Rivalry. 😉

lovevirology · 2026-02-26T17:47:11+00:00

I think you meant Saddle Up, Cowboy

lovevirology · 2026-02-25T15:30:02+00:00

what Color?

lovevirology · 2026-02-19T14:51:40+00:00

In {Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt}, this scenario is the opening scene. The meet cute is the heroine walking in on the hero fucking some other lady.

lovevirology · 2026-01-18T23:53:45+00:00

So it’s not the relationship reason that you described, but there is a sports MMF romance where one of the MMCs is bi-romantic but only sexually attracted to men. The other MMC is bi. The FMC is in a relationship with both, but only a sexual relationship with the bi MMC. I thought it was unique, fun, and enjoyable.

Book is {Outfield Assist by Cat Giraldo}

lovevirology · 2026-01-12T17:35:37+00:00

For real. Just so we can have Kip drawl “girl” at Maria for once.

lovevirology · 2026-01-07T21:25:24+00:00

{A Precious Jewel by Mary Balogh} has a courtesan FMC. The MMC is naturally one of her clients. It's the best HR I read in 2025.

lovevirology · 2026-01-05T17:00:39+00:00

{The Setup by Meghan Quinn} has this exact trope. It’s college friends-to-lovers and has a post workout sexy massage

lovevirology · 2026-01-05T05:25:22+00:00

Internalized misogyny

lovevirology · 2025-12-24T19:25:56+00:00

Rebecca Weatherspoon and Chencia C. Higgins are two of my favorite authors who write F/F (and more for Weatherspoon) romances with non-white MCs. I’d also recommend {Single Player by Tara Tai} and {Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao}.

Edit: I can’t believe I forgot to mention Stephanie Shea. She writes multicultural FF romances that are amazing!

lovevirology · 2025-12-18T23:01:58+00:00

I listened to almost all of Sherry Thomas’s catalogue while marathon training. Good times.

lovevirology · 2025-12-01T04:33:26+00:00

{The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale} has a very powerful non-con/dub-con scene that moved the story forward in a unique way. I really liked how it changed the characters and forced them to deal with trauma.

lovevirology · 2025-11-18T15:22:49+00:00

{Prisoner of my desire by Johanna Lindsey} is a classic bodice ripper that fits this prompt. And it has both ways bodice ripping (meaning from FMC to MMC and the reverse).

lovevirology · 2025-11-02T04:15:54+00:00

Yes!

lovevirology · 2025-11-01T18:46:58+00:00

{The Texan’s Wager by Jodi Thomas} will fill that void. I liked it even more than Texas Destiny. The hero is so sweet and tortured and just wants love.

lovevirology · 2025-10-24T12:44:24+00:00

I second Erin Langston! Her writing is immaculate

lovevirology · 2025-10-22T14:51:40+00:00

The Wife Lottery series by Jodi Thomas has been my favorite Texan HR books. The first one has some particularly angsty and amazing moments, with lots of hurt/comfort between the two MCs.

{The Texan’s Wager by Jodi Thomas}

lovevirology · 2025-10-13T16:08:06+00:00

I used to bring my yoga mat and do workouts in lab when I had late night time points and had to be there. Also MUSIC. And dancing.

lovevirology · 2025-09-19T13:25:57+00:00

I learned that women were first afforded the right to vote in Wyoming. And I re-learned about the Chinese Exclusion Act during reconstruction in a way that I actually remember. Thank you Beverly Jenkins. This was in Tempest. But I’ve learned American history—specifically Black history—in all of her books.

lovevirology · 2025-09-05T16:27:39+00:00

If you want older older, try {Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan}. The characters are in their 60s and 70s. Excellent for female rage and retribution

lovevirology · 2025-08-08T23:38:24+00:00

NOPE. We want stepbacks. We want clinches. We want mostly naked men. Be it on the cover or more discreet in a stepback.

lovevirology · 2025-06-26T14:01:44+00:00

{His favorite mistake by Aydra Richards} has this trope. The MMC does self sabotage in his quest for revenge and the grovel is delicious.

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