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Tortured Heroes
As described by the reader who requested this list, it is filled with dark, moody tortured heroes who fight any kind of love and softer emotions.
(List begun 08/96, updated 04/08)
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Medieval Romances |
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Regency Romances |
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European Historical Romances |
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American Historical/Frontier Romances |
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Contemporary Romances |
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Alternate Reality Romances |
Medieval Romances
- The Secret Swan (2001) by Shana Abe - Tristan Geraint, Earl of Haverlocke
- Velvet Bond (8/1995) by Catherine Archer - HH-282 - Raynor Warwicke
- The Silver Devil (1978) by Teresa Denys - Domenico, Duke of Cabria
- Lie Down in Roses (1988) by Shannon Drake - Lord Tristan
- Bride of the Wind (1992) by Shannon Drake - Pierce de Forte
- The Lymond Chronicles (1961-1975) by Dorothy Dunnett - Francis Crawford of Lymond
- The Warlord by (1995) Elizabeth Elliott - Kenric
- The Conqueror (1990) by Brenda Joyce - Rolfe of Warenne
- Shadowheart (2004) by Laura Kinsale - Allegretto Navona
- The More I See You (1999) by Lynn Kurland - Richard De Galtres
- This is All I Ask (1997) by Lynn Kurland - Christopher of Blackmour
- Prisoner of My Desire (1991) by Johanna Lindsey - Warrick deChaville
- Once a Warrior (1997) by Karyn Monk - Malcom MacFane
- Dearly Beloved (1990) by Mary Jo Putney - Viscount Gervase St. Aubyn
- Uncommon Vows (1990) by Mary Jo Putney - Adrian de Lacy, Earl of Shropshire
- My Beloved (1999) by Karen Ranney - Sebastian, Earl of Langlinais
- Taming the Wolf (1995) by Deborah Simmons - HH-284 - Dunstan the Wolf
- Maiden Bride (1996) by Deborah Simmons - HH-332 - Nicholas de Laci
- Lord of Danger (1997) by Anne Stuart - Simon Navarre
Regency Romances
- Dancing With Clara (1994) by Mary Balogh - Frederick Sullivan
- The Notorious Rake (1992) by Mary Balogh - Lord Edmund Waite
- The Secret Pearl (1991) by Mary Balogh - Duke of Ridgeway
- Emily and the Dark Angel (1991) by Jo Beverley - Piers Verderan
- His Last Lover (2002) by Mary Blayney - James Braedon
- The Devil's Due (1996) by Rita Boucher - Duncan MacLean
- Keeper of the Swans (1998) by Nancy Butler - Romulus Perrin
- The Prodigal Hero (2000) by Nancy Butler - Simeon Hastings
- Reclaiming Lord Rockleigh (2001) by Nancy Butler - Lord Rockleigh Conniston
- Lord Endicott's Appetite (1995) by Elisabeth Fairchild - Lord Julian Endicott
- Valentine's Change of Heart (2003) by Elisabeth Fairchild - Valentine Wharton
- Fair Game (1999) by Diane Farr - Trevor Whitlatch
- Miss Ware's Refusal (1990) by Marjorie Farrell - Simon Balance
- The Vampire Viscount (1995) by Karen Harbaugh - Nicholas Viscount St. Vire
- Coup de Grace (1996) by Emma Jensen - Rafael Marlowe
- Beau Crusoe by (2007) Carla Kelly - James Trevanen
- One Good Turn (2001) by Carla Kelly - Benedict Nesbitt, Duke of Knaresborough
- Kindred Spirits (2002) by Allison Lane - Colonel Jack Caldwell
- The Game of Love (1988) by Edith Layton - Arden Lyons
- Love in Disguise (1987) by Edith Layton - Warwick Jones
- The Fifth Kiss (1981) by Elizabeth Mansfield - Miles Strickland, Duke of Langley
- The Rake & The Reformer (1989) by Mary Jo Putney - Reginald Davenport
- Miss Truelove Beckons (2001) by Donna Simpson - Wycliffe Prescott
European Historical Romances
- Winter Garden (2000) by Adele Ashworth - Thomas Blackwood
- Thief of Dreams (1998) by Mary Balogh - Nigel Wetherby
- Upon a Moon-Dark Moor (1988) by Rebecca Brandewyne - Draco Chandler
- All Through the Night (1997) by Connie Brockway - Colonel Jack Seward
- The Devil You Know (2003) by Liz Carlyle - Bentley Routledge
- The Bride Finder (1998) Susan Carroll - Anatole St. Leger
- The Painted Veil (1995) by Susan Carroll - Marquess Mandell
- The Silver Rose (2006) by Susan Carroll - Simon Aristide
- Stealing Heaven (1995) by Kimberly Cates - Aidan Kane
- Lord of Scoundrel (1995) by Loretta Chase - Sebastian, Marquess of Dain
- The Sea Wife (2003) by Holly Cook - Myles Dampier
- The Ice King (1980) by Dinah Dean - Prince Nikolai Volkov
- Flowers under Ice (1999) by Jean Ross Ewing - Dominic Wyndom
- My Dark Prince (2000) by Jean Ross Ewing - Prince Nicholas
- Red, Red Rose (1999) by Marjorie Farrell - Valentine Aston
- Devil Takes a Bride (2004) by Gaelen Foley - Devlin Kimball
- The Duke (2000) by Gaelen Foley - Robert Knight, Duke of Hawkscliffe
- Lily (1991) by Patricia Gaffney - Devon Darkwell
- Gallant Waif (2001) by Anne Gracie - Jack Carstairs
- His Every Kiss (2004) by Laura Lee Guhrke - Dylan Moore
- These Old Shades (1926) by Georgette Heyer - Duke of Avon
- The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell (2007) Samantha James
- Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by (2008) Sabrina Jeffries - Anthony, Viscount Norcourt
- The Music of the Night (2005) by Lydia Joyce - Sebastian Grimsthorpe
- The Veil of Night (2005) by Lydia Joyce - Lord Raeburn
- Flowers From the Storm (1992) by Laura Kinsale - Christian Langland
- Seize the Fire (1989) by Laura Kinsale - Sheridan Drake
- The Shadow and the Star (1991) by Laura Kinsale - Samuel Gerard
- The Prince of Midnight (1990) by Laura Kinsale - S.T. Maitland
- Dreaming of You (1994) by Lisa Kleypas - Derek Craven
- Prince of Dreams (1995) by Lisa Kleypas - Prince Nikolas
- Gentle Rogue (1990) by Johanna Lindsey - James Mallory
- Once and Always (1987) by Judith McNaught - Jason Fielding
- Once an Angel (1993) by Teresa Meideiros - Justin Connor
- Beyond Sunrise (2003) by Candice Proctor - Jack Ryder (set in the South Pacific)
- Whispers of Heaven (2001) by Candice Proctor - Lucas Gallagher (set in Australia)
- The Rake (1998) by Mary Jo Putney - Reginald Davenport
- Silk and Shadows (1991) by Mary Jo Putney - Peregrine
- Thunder & Roses (1993) by Mary Jo Putney - Nicholas Davies
- The Duke and I by (2000) Julia Quinn - Simon, Duke of Basset
- Tapestry (1995) by Karen Ranney - Alex Weston
- Loving Julia (1986) by Karen Robards - Sebastian Peyton, Earl of Moorland
- Lucien's Fall (1995) by Barbara Samuel - Lucien Harrow, Lord Esher
- Gabriel's Woman (2001) by Robin Schone - Gabriel
- The Lady's Tutor (1999) by Robin Schone - Ramiel, Lord Safyre
- The Lover (2000) by Robin Schone - Michael/Michel des Anges
- The Lily Brand (2005) by Sandra Schwab - Troy Sacheverll, Earl of Ravenhurst
- The Bronze Horseman (2001) by Paullina Simons - Alexander Belov
- Tatiana and Alexander (2003) by Paullina Simons - Alexander Belov
- To Love a Dark Lord (1994) by Anne Stuart - James Killoran
- A Rose at Midight (1993) by Anne Stuart - Nicholas Blackthorne
- Dream Fever (1991) by Katherine Sutcliffe - Nicholas Sabre (set in New Zealand)
- My Only Love (1993) by Katherine Sutcliffe - Miles Warwick
- Beggar on Horseback (1953) by Sylvia Thorpe - Kelvin Rainham
- The Dedicated Villian (1990) by Patricia Veryan - Roland Mathieson
- The Heart's Desire (1994) by Gayle Wilson - HH-211 - Dominic Maitland, Duke of
Avon
American Historical Romances
- Gypsy Lady (1977) by Shirley Busbee - Jason Savage
- The Portrait (1995) by Megan Chance - Jonas Whitaker
- Color of the Wind (1999) by Elizabeth Grayson - Baird Northcross
- Conor's Way (1996) by Laura Lee Guhrke - Conor Branigan
- The Beloved One (1998) by Danelle Harmon - Charles de Montforte
- A Taste of Heaven (1996) by Alexis Harrington - Tyler Hollins
- Chances Are (1996) by Robin Lee Hatcher - Drake Rutledge
- Always to Remember (1996) Lorraine Heath - Clay Holland
- Never Love a Cowboy (2000) Lorraine Heath - Harrison Bainbridge
- A Matter of Honour (1996) by Mandalyn Kaye - Josh Brickston
- Day Dreamer (1996) by Jill Marie Landis - Corder
- All I Ask of You (1994) by Gail Link - Rafe Raybourne
- Lions and Lace (1992) by Meagan McKinney - Trevor Sheridan
- The Marriage Bed (1996) by Stephanie Mittman - Spencer Williamson
- Rainbow (1991) by Patricia Potter - Quinn Devereux
- Renegade (1993) by Patricia Potter - Rhys Redding
- The Prisoner (1992) by Cheryl Reavis - HH-126 - Captain John Howe
- Denim and Lace (1996) by Patricia Rice - Sloane Talbott
- Still Life with Murder (2003) by P.B. Ryan - Will Hewitt
- Dragonwyck (1994) by Anya Seton - Nicholas Van Ryn
- Morning Glory (1989) by LaVyrle Spencer - Will Parker
- Heaven in His Arms (1995) by Lisa Ann Verge - Andre Lebabrvre (set in Canada)
- The Outsider (1996) by Penelope Williamson - Johnny Cain
- Heart of the West (1995) by Penelope Williamson - Zach Rafferty
Contemporary Romances
- Something Wild (2002) by Patti Berg - Mike Flynn
- Slow Heat in Heaven (1988) by Sandra Brown - Cash Boudreaux
- Sunshine and Shadow (1986) by Tom and Sharon Curtis - Alan Wilde
- Clay Yeager's Redemption (5/1999) by Justine Davis - SIM-926 - Clay Yeager
- Stevie's Chase (10/1991) by Justine Davis - SIM-402 - Case Sullivan
- Nick's Kind of Woman (1/1997) by Margot Early - HSR-724 - Nick Colter
- To the Brink (2006) by Cindy Gerard - Ethan Garrett
- Cry Wolf (1993) by Tami Hoag - Jack Boudreax
- Lucky's Lady (1992) by Tami Hoag - Lucky Doucet
- After the Night (1995) by Linda Howard - Gary Ruillard
- Simple Gifts (6/1994) by Kathleen Korbel - SIM-571 - Rock O'Connor
- Looking for Lacey (2003) by Linda Francis Lee - Bobby McIntyre
- Fallen from Grace (2003) by Laura Leone - Ryan Kinsmore
- Perfect (1993) by Judith McNaught - Zachary Benedict
- Dream a Little Dream (1998) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Gabe Bonner
- Glitter Baby (1987) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips- Jake Koranda
- Honey Moon (1993) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Eric Dillon
- Kiss an Angel (1996) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Alex Markov
- Second Glance (2003) by Jodi Picoult - Ross Wakeman
- The Spiral Path (2002) by Mary Jo Putney - Kenzie Scott
- Summer Light (2001) by Luanne Rice - Martin Cartier
- The Trouble with Joe (3/1994) by Emilie Richards - SSE-873 - Joe Giovanelli
- To Love A Man (1985) by Karen Robards - Sam Eastman
- Northern Lights (2004) by Nora Roberts - Nate Burke
- Rising Tides (1998) by Nora Roberts - Ethan Quinn
- Jackson Rule (1996) by Sharon Sala - Jackson Rule
- After All These Years (7/1984) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - Tom Winchester
- A Place to Call Home (1998) by Deborah Smith - Roan Sullivan
- Black Ice (2005) by Anne Stuart - Bastien Toussaint
- Moonrise (1996) by Anne Stuart - James McKinley
- Darkling I Listen (2001) by Katherine Sutcliffe - Brandon Carlyle
- Night Magic (1989) by Charlotte Vale Allen - Erik D'Anton
- Cool Shade (1998) by Theresa Weir - Eddie Berlin
- In the Midnight Rain (2000) by Ruth Wind - Blue Reynard
Alternate Reality
- Dark Desire (1999) by Christine Feehan - Jacques Dubrinsky
- Anita Blake series (1993 - ) by Laurell K. Hamilton - Richard Zeeman
- Son of the Morning (1997) by Linda Howard - Niall of Scotland
- Dance with the Devil (2003) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Zarek of Moesia
- Night Embrace (2003) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Talon
- Night Pleasures (2002) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Kyrian of Thrace
- Unleash the Night (2006) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Wren Tigarian
- Kinsman's Oath (2004) by Susan Krinard - Ronan VelKalevi
- The Time Traveler's Wife (2003) by Audrey Niffenegger - Henry DeTamble
- Valley of Silence (2006) by Nora Roberts - Cian McKenna
- Mine to Possess (2008) by Nalini Singh - Clay Bennett
- If Angels Burn (2005) by Lynn Viehl - Michael Cyprien
- Night Lost (2007) by Lynn Viehl - Gabriel Seran
- Dark Lover (2005) by J.R. Ward - Wrath
- Lover Awakened (2006) by J.R. Ward - Zsadist
This list is currently closed for submissions
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