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Hi! I apologise in advance for the spelling and grammar mistakes you might find below: English is not my mother language. Having said this, here you have my recommendations:
Kristi Ann Hunter's books are usually written from both male and female points of view. She's a very talented author, and though she has a lot of similar books, they're quite different.
Another author I recently discovered is Sarah M. Eden, who has the same concept. However, I prefer Kristi Ann Hunter.
Another book I would recommend to you is Heather Morris's "The Tattooist of Auschwitz". The book is written from his point of view and tells his testimony at Auschwitz, so it is a tough book too. It made me think a lot and opened my eyes to the reality of concentration camps back then, though I had already read a lot about them.
"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr is also a very interesting book. You'll learn a lot about history and about how people suffered during World War Two. Again, it's written from both points of view, but it's not cheesy or unrealistic. Fast-paced and wonderfully written, it has to be in my top 10 books.
I'm about to recommend a book that hasn't been translated into English yet but, it is a very good book and it will be translated anytime soon, for sure. It´s "El heredero" by Rafael Tarradas Bultó. Tells the story of a family during the Spanish Civil War, based on real events, and real people. Though love is not the main plot, it plays an important part in the story. I'm sorry to say this again, but it was written from both points of view. I hope it gets translated and you can read it soon.
John Fante's "Full of Life" could make the list. It's not a love book, but it talks about how the main character loves his wife. Is a very fun book, and interesting at least.
I have to recommend another Spanish book, but this one is translated. “Lady in Red on a Gray Background" by Miguel Delibes. Beautiful book, written from the husband's point of view.
I'm sure you've read "Great Expectations", but I'll say it just in case you haven't. Love is not the main plot but is essential in the book.
My last recommendation would be Herman Hesse's Love Tales compilation. I cannot find the title of the English version, I'll leave the link to the Spanish edition attached, hoping it helps you find the English translation (though I'm not sure it exists).
I hope this helped.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
El heredero
Kristi Ann Hunter
All the Light We Cannot See
Full of Life
Great Expectations
Cuentos de Amor
Have you read Georgette Heyer? The novels don’t have a single PoV but some have a male protagonist (and they’re all clean). You might like the Foundling, A Civil Contract, the Quiet Gentleman and the Unknown Ajax.
Ive got one in my mind, but its vintage UK setting-ish, little bit paranormalish, but you def know what the hero is thinking, the heroine too.. and its a bit of a whodunit.. Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart.
Hey Taylor! I completely understand! I also get very tired of the hero being "perfect". I prefer heroes and heroines that are flawed but trying.
I hope some of these recommendations help. Sadly most of these will be more omniscient author than a particular POV, but hopefully it will start your off looking.
The Scarlett Pimpernel is a great adventure romance book.
Tara Grayce series Elven Alliance has some books from the Male PoV.
C.S. Lewis sci-fi series The Ransom Trilogy is also dealing with a hero protagonist.
C.J. Archer has a very wide variety of books and some of her series has the Male protagonist as narrator (particularly Ministry of Curiosities). Her After the Rift is from the female, but is slow burn and interesting.
The Moonstone Mystery is also a great book from the author's POV.
I will also take another look at my library for you.
Hope this helps!
Taylor wrote: "I'm a guy who enjoys the occasional romance novel (Yes, we do exist. Lol). I tend to prefer books written from the male point of view, in part because they are a bit more relatable, and in part bec..."Taylor wrote: "I'm a guy who enjoys the occasional romance novel (Yes, we do exist. Lol). I tend to prefer books written from the male point of view, in part because they are a bit more relatable, and in part bec..."
Guy's don't typically read or write "clean romance." In fact, you can even send men running for cover with it. In the 8o's Barry Manilow songs were employed to disperse drug dealers from high crime areas. In my novel "At the Movies" I use an example of this to propel a scene to disperse a house party. Dan Fogelberg music is the best U.S. example. Elementary school children have these feelings for each other. This concept even makes some females uncomfortable.
My clean romance book, Redirection: A Catalina Bison Ice Hockey Novel is written in dual POV of the male and female protagonists. It doesn't have explicit scenes and the characters are relatable. https://a.co/d/0D0SQq7Redirection
My contemporary romance novel is a clean and wholesome romance written in dual POV, with the male character being the main protagonist. It's quoted as being 'non-formulaic' and has been read and appreciated by several male readers. Misty Dreams
Taylor. Like you, the stereotype rich, handsome, smart, always good and polite protagonist makes me want to gag. It's like drinking a cup of syrup!The "None Stood Taller" series by Peter Turnham is really good. While not a male protagonist, and really much more than just a love story, the relationships that unfold against the backdrop of WWII are rich and rewarding.
Rhys Bowen also has a few that are thoroughly enjoyable. "The Venice Sketchbook" and "The Victory Garden" are just two. Again set in WWII England.
Something quite different, but such a hoot, is Ed Nelson's "Richard Jackson Saga" series. In book 1, Jackson is a teenage guy in the mid-1950's on a cross-country journey. As with most teenage guys, he's trying to figure out the girl thing, but just can't connect until much later down the road. Clean and funny!
Rebecca Connolly's Arrangements series as well as her London League series.
I can definitely understand struggling with books that are entirely from the female perspective. Sometimes, even finding books through the male perspective isn't enough, because they can be so unrealistic. I've read a few books where I can't help but think there's no way he would think like that. Lol.If you're okay reading a book from a dual perspective, I'm currently reading
and enjoying the dual POV. I feel like the male characters are really genuine.I'll also plug my own first in series
. It's another dual POV book, but none of my books dwell on the men being fit/wealthy/successful/handsome. There is some attraction on both sides, of course (I mean, it wouldn't be a romance without) but I try to make my characters as realistic as possible. In fact, book three has a veteran who lost his leg in a military training exercise. In short, all of my characters have flaws for sure.
My Georgian historical novels (with some romance) are dual POV. Ballrooms and upper class mating rituals are in short supply; my characters usually have more important things to worry about. My most recent is By Sword and Fan (by Kathleen Buckley), in which the male character is a disillusioned former dragoon summoned by his dying elder brother to be his nieces' and nephews' guardian.
My novel, Taking Boston, on Amazon and other e-book outlets is from multiple perspectives including the male protagonist. It's also perma-free.
Oh, also Game, Set, Love by Kaelin Scott. It's not written by a man, but I found the dual pov to be very realistic regarding the thoughts and intentions of the male protagonist.
Hi! You might enjoy my new adult fantasy series, Book 1, Lion of Fire. Series titled, Riley Jordan and The Fire Prophecies. Book 2 release will be early 2025. Male POV with MC Riley Jordan - fantasy main plot with slow burn romance subplot. It's a coming of age, portal fantasy. I like to say it's "Percy Jackson" Meets "Narnia." Would be honored for you to give it a try :)
Elizabeth Johns has a couple series that are mostly read from male POV and they are absolutely clean romance novels. I listened to the audiobook versions and they are read by Alex Wyndham who has a fabulous voice. The series are Gentlemen of Knights and Brethren in Arms. They are all fabulous reads with excellent plots and wonderful characters! I would suggest starting with Gentleman of Knights series first and then reading them in order as they build upon characters surrounding one family then onto Brethren in Arms series which has some of the same characters in Knights family in the books and follows one group of friends (brethren). Hope you enjoy them!
However, I found that most books from a male review tend to be to explicit for my taste. So I thought this group might have some good recommendations for me!