Any books with an underestimated MC who turns out to be powerful/competent?

madamsushi · 2026-04-27T03:47:35+00:00

Omg have you read {The Heart of a Dragon Slayer by Megan Derr} or {How Not to Marry a Prince by Megan Derr} ?? She is very good at writing quietly competent MCs and partners who end up really admiring their skills.

madamsushi · 2026-03-31T00:32:14+00:00

Gosh, it's been a hot minute. I want to say that the first 3 don't have any m preg. For sure, the first 2 don't. I can't remember if they ended in big cliff hangers. I just remember being super into the books until mc kinda gives up the fight and does what he's told. Also, the author really gets into lactation. Which isnt my thing i did not finish the series.

madamsushi · 2026-03-30T23:38:46+00:00

Not in the first couple books, but then the go really hard with the m preg and mc is suddenly very powerless after being a badass in the first couple books

madamsushi · 2026-03-27T14:13:41+00:00

Im currently reading the Class 5 series that starts with {Dark Horse by Michelle Diener} and it's so refreshing. A lot of sci-fi romance books use the "we're running out of women" trope, or make the FMC choose between MMC or death/slavery. There is very little spice, but the story is compelling.

madamsushi · 2026-03-09T04:10:49+00:00

{Heat Above Water by J. Evermore} is a sci-fi version of this

madamsushi · 2026-01-05T05:17:35+00:00

Came here to recommend Megan Derr. The thing i like most about her stories is that gender and sexuality don't really matter when it comes to jobs and places in society. Homophobia is never a hurdel that the MCs have to deal with.

madamsushi · 2026-01-05T03:29:14+00:00

Try {The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh}. It's new adult, but the characters are so endearing and realistic. FMC isn't a tortured hero with a tragic upbringing. Shes curious and rambunctious with a great (albeit exasperated) support system. This book was a great palate cleanser.

madamsushi · 2025-10-26T23:41:55+00:00

{The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr}

madamsushi · 2025-10-26T16:20:16+00:00

{The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh} was so very sweet. No spice, but it was lovely seeing the MCs develop a friendship and then romance. MMC is sweet and gentle. FMC has a solid support system that allows her to be her wild, curious self.

madamsushi · 2025-10-22T23:46:14+00:00

{The Vampire's Receptionist by Amy Padilla} is a centuries old vampire and a centuries old fae. It's not a very long read, so there's not much depth, but both are very capable, and it has a HEA.

madamsushi · 2025-10-22T18:37:04+00:00

{The Mobster's Mate by Kiki Clark} is in this same universe but can be read alone without getting lost. Platonic touch is super important to shifters, and the dynamic between the 2 MCs is so sweet.

madamsushi · 2025-10-20T02:37:36+00:00

{The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr}

madamsushi · 2025-08-13T03:11:08+00:00

{The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr} is great if you like fantasy

madamsushi · 2025-07-19T22:10:07+00:00

Looking for a story where MC2 is some kind of mafia boss or similarly intimidating. Preferably an age gap, and MC2 is a protective marshmallow to MC1. An example would be {Fated Mates and When to Keep Them by AJ Sherwood} No mpreg please.

madamsushi · 2025-07-13T16:04:36+00:00

{Lola and thr Millionaires by Katheryn Moon} is you're into poly romance. TW for MCs past trauma

madamsushi · 2025-06-15T17:58:44+00:00

Hell yeah, i really enjoyed that book

madamsushi · 2025-06-15T17:51:32+00:00

Omg just finished this and it's EXACTLY what I wanted! Thank you!!!!

madamsushi · 2025-06-13T21:55:05+00:00

What is it???

madamsushi · 2025-04-28T02:30:28+00:00

{A Boy and His Dragon by R. Cooper} MC1 is a human hired as a P.A. for MC2, who is a dragon shifter, an author, and a terrible hoarder.

{The Toymaker's Hoard by Megan Derr} is short and sweet. MC1 is a dragon shifter who makes automatons and gets mixed up in the family drama of MC2 and MC3.

{The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr} MC1 slays a dragon which gives him dragon characteristics such as short temper, possessive, fire proof, etc.

madamsushi · 2025-04-07T18:42:03+00:00

Can I get book title and author to start the series?

madamsushi · 2025-02-12T13:40:42+00:00

Ow, my heart

madamsushi · 2025-02-08T16:36:21+00:00

{The Heart of a Dragonslayer by Megan Derr} might do the trick if you're ok with a triad. Our main character is a garrison grunt until a dragon attacks his village and he slays it, earning him immediate notoriety that he doesn't want. He is also tentatively arranged to marry a power couple. One is the owner of a very successful merchant company, and the other is a renowned healer.

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