Angsty Betrayal Heartbreak Romance (46 books)

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Romance books that aren't smooth sailing. Cheating, betrayal, abandonment, arranged marriage, unwanted pregnancy etc. Single book or romance series in which couple is separated for a period of time maybe several books.

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1		The Unwanted Wife (Unwanted, #1) by Natasha Anders (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 57,317 ratings score: 2,197, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2		Swimming Naked (A White Picket Fence, #2) by Laura Branchflower (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 879 ratings score: 1,297, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3		Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 69,750 ratings score: 1,279, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4		A White Picket Fence (A White Picket Fence #1) by Laura Branchflower (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 1,047 ratings score: 991, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5		A Compromising Position by Diane Merrill Wigginton (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 1,057 ratings score: 900, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6		Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1) by S.C. Stephens (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 141,822 ratings score: 895, and 9 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7		The Opportunist (Love Me with Lies, #1) by Tarryn Fisher (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 54,325 ratings score: 793, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8		The Golden Dynasty (Fantasyland, #2) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 33,970 ratings score: 677, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9		Undeniable (Undeniable, #1) by Madeline Sheehan (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 50,831 ratings score: 585, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10		Grey (Fifty Shades as Told by Christian, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 202,193 ratings score: 396, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11		Wildest Dreams (Fantasyland, #1) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 35,018 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11		Avoiding Commitment (Avoiding, #1) by K.A. Linde (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 32,241 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13		TW: Flatline by K. Kingsman (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14		a white picket fence by Laura Branchflower (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 1,047 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15		New Moon (The Twilight Saga, #2) by Stephenie Meyer 3.62 avg rating — 2,121,950 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16		Emerged (The Life of Anna #5) by Marissa Honeycutt (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 2,712 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17		Enslaved (The Life of Anna, #1) by Marissa Honeycutt (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 5,903 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18		In the Unlikely Event by L.J. Shen (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 33,478 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18		Only His (Only, #1) by Elizabeth Lowell (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3,715 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20		Hold on to Hope (Fight for Me #4) by A.L. Jackson (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 5,845 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21		Nothing But This (Broken Pieces, #2) by Natasha Anders (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 3,738 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22		Walk Through Fire (Chaos, #4) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 22,436 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		What If... (If Only... #2) by Lisa M. Owens (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		No Turning Back by Susan Lewis 3.95 avg rating — 1,329 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		The Mistress of Normandy by Susan Wiggs (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 502 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		Pierce Me (Heartbreaker Duet #1; Lose Me #4) by M.C. Frank (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 85 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		Dangerous Love by Jasmine Rov (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		The Barren Luna by Daria T. Rowan (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,190 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		Strawberry Frappe, Please! (The University Cafe Series) by Tala Strawfield it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		After Everything by Grace Mitchell 3.89 avg rating — 995 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31		If Only... by Lisa M. Owens (Goodreads Author) 3.28 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31		A Luna's Revenge: Stone Mountain Shifters by Melanie Jaynes (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 626 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31		Strawberry Frappe, Please!: A YA Coming of Age Small Town Cozy Romance Featuring A Plus Size FMC (The University Cafe Series) by Tala Strawfield 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		Ensnared (The Life of Anna, #4) by Marissa Honeycutt (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 2,779 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		Her Football Star Ex (A Second Chance for the Rich and Famous #3) by Judy Corry (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 3,735 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		Wrong Pucking Move (Humbled Superstars Book 1) by Katie Landry 3.31 avg rating — 1,821 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37		Embraced (The Life of Anna, #3) by Marissa Honeycutt (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 3,054 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37		Savage: Unapologetic by Pamela Ann (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 124 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37		Hate Like Honey (Corsican Crime Lord, #2) by Charmaine Pauls (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 995 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40		Entwined (The Life of Anna, #2) by Marissa Honeycutt (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 3,740 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40		Lexi, Baby (This Can't Be Happening, #1) by Lynda LeeAnne (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 14,923 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40		Paper Hearts (Hearts, #2) by Claire Contreras (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 14,526 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43		Craving Constellations (The Aces, #1) by Nicole Jacquelyn (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 20,155 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44		Tethered (Accidentally on Purpose, #4) by L.D. Davis (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 3,076 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44		Unbeautifully (Undeniable, #2) by Madeline Sheehan (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 32,089 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46		Letters to Molly (Maysen Jar, #2) by Devney Perry (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 20,139 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

46 books · 75 voters · list created June 1st, 2016 by Taylor (votes) .

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