Icy Heroine Forced to Feel By Alpha Hero (67 books)

Stubborn Heroines afraid of emotional & physical intimacy forced to feel passion by a strong unrelenting Hero, has become so emotionally withdrawn/ignores/becomes independent of Hero due to his actions thus Hero must work hard to bring her back to him, or heroine acts reserved to for fear of being rejected by hero. She does not give in easily.

Do NOT add any YA, Menages, Clean romances, New Adult novels, Male POV, or Alternating POVs. Adult novels only

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1	Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 97,847 ratings score: 1,781, and 18 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	Married by Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 47,548 ratings score: 1,266, 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 — 69,510 ratings score: 1,155, and 12 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	Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 80,470 ratings score: 1,063, and 11 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	Cold-Hearted Rake (The Ravenels, #1) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 46,766 ratings score: 764, 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
6	Don't Close Your Eyes by Lynessa James (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 610 ratings score: 695, 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
7	Complicated Moonlight (DCYE, #2) by Lynessa Layne (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 311 ratings score: 694, 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
8	Lady Sophia's Lover (Bow Street Runners, #2) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 22,848 ratings score: 665, 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	The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 1,007,633 ratings score: 587, 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	Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 40,240 ratings score: 578, 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	Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 7,362 ratings score: 578, 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
12	A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 92,139 ratings score: 566, 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
13	Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 13,956 ratings score: 546, 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
14	Mad Love (DCYE, #3) by Lynessa Layne (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 215 ratings score: 494, and 5 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	The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister, #3) by Courtney Milan (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 13,114 ratings score: 485, and 5 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	The V Girl: A Coming of Age Story by Mya Robarts 3.96 avg rating — 16,794 ratings score: 475, and 5 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	Four Nights With the Duke (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #2; Desperate Duchesses #8) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 9,646 ratings score: 393, 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
18	To Have and To Hold (Wyckerley Trilogy, #2) by Patricia Gaffney 3.77 avg rating — 2,827 ratings score: 391, 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
19	Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 14,456 ratings score: 386, 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
20	If You Deceive (MacCarrick Brothers, #3) by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 13,726 ratings score: 367, 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
21	Beyond Reckless (Lost Kings MC, #8) by Autumn Jones Lake (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 2,590 ratings score: 300, 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
22	The Chocolate Temptation (Amour et Chocolat, #6) by Laura Florand (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,296 ratings score: 299, 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
23	Beyond Reason (Lost Kings MC, #9) by Autumn Jones Lake (Goodreads Author) 4.59 avg rating — 2,483 ratings score: 297, 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
24	A Lady of the West (Western Ladies, #1) by Linda Howard 3.75 avg rating — 4,706 ratings score: 290, 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
25	Only a Kiss (The Survivors' Club, #6) by Mary Balogh 4.09 avg rating — 7,468 ratings score: 289, 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
26	Lady Gallant (European Renaissance Duo, #1; Ladies, #1) by Suzanne Robinson 3.64 avg rating — 2,168 ratings score: 287, 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
26	Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (Mackenzies & McBrides, #2) by Jennifer Ashley (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 18,998 ratings score: 287, 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
28	A Summer to Remember (Bedwyn Prequels, #2) by Mary Balogh 4.10 avg rating — 12,136 ratings score: 275, 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
29	MacRieve (Immortals After Dark, #13) by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 29,281 ratings score: 273, 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
30	Dangerous in Diamonds (The Rarest Blooms, #4) by Madeline Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 4,226 ratings score: 272, 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
31	Cyanide (Surface Rust, #1) by Ella Fields (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 2,710 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
31	For My Lady's Heart (Medieval Hearts, #1) by Laura Kinsale (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 3,181 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
33	The Marriage Bed (The Medieval Knight Series #2) by Claudia Dain 3.39 avg rating — 222 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
33	The Witness by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 94,001 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
35	Fury by Cat Porter (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 1,709 ratings score: 196, 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
36	Enchanted (Medieval, #3) by Elizabeth Lowell (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 4,940 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
37	Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows, #4) by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 8,812 ratings score: 189, 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
37	As an Earl Desires (Lost Lords, #1) by Lorraine Heath 3.74 avg rating — 2,173 ratings score: 189, 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
39	Texas Blue (Whispering Mountain, #5) by Jodi Thomas (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 1,382 ratings score: 184, 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
40	Lucky Penny (Coulter Historicals, #4) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 3,032 ratings score: 180, 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
41	Lessons from a Scandalous Bride (Forgotten Princesses #2) by Sophie Jordan (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 1,823 ratings score: 177, 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
42	The Marriage Merger (Marriage to a Billionaire, #4) by Jennifer Probst (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 16,962 ratings score: 175, 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
42	Sins of a Wicked Duke (The Penwich School for Virtuous Girls #1) by Sophie Jordan (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 5,011 ratings score: 175, 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
44	Knave's Wager by Loretta Chase 3.82 avg rating — 1,983 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
44	Bend Toward the Sun (Bend Toward the Sun, #1) by Jen Devon (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 3,672 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
46	Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 71,858 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
47	Almost Forever (Spencer-Nyle Co, #2) by Linda Howard 3.69 avg rating — 3,899 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
48	Loving Evangeline (Patterson-Cannon Family, #2) by Linda Howard 3.73 avg rating — 4,450 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
48	Dangerous Games (DCYE, #4) by Lynessa Layne (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 78 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
50	After (After, #1) by Anna Todd (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 370,140 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
51	The Wicked One (de Montforte Brothers, #4) by Danelle Harmon (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 4,503 ratings score: 93, 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
52	Keegan's Lady (Coulter Historicals, #1) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 4,767 ratings score: 92, 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
53	Never Desire a Duke (One Scandalous Season, #1) by Lily Dalton 3.49 avg rating — 801 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
53	No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 61,729 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
55	Romancing the Countess (Romancing, #1) by Ashley March 3.67 avg rating — 1,522 ratings score: 90, 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
55	Coming Up Roses by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 2,143 ratings score: 90, 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
57	The Alien's Seduction (Warriors of Luxiria, #7) by Zoey Draven (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 2,870 ratings score: 88, 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
58	Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard 3.92 avg rating — 11,498 ratings score: 87, 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
58	Simply Unforgettable (Simply Quartet, #1) by Mary Balogh 3.82 avg rating — 9,109 ratings score: 87, 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
60	Highland Scoundrel (Campbell Trilogy, #3) by Monica McCarty (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 3,448 ratings score: 86, 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
61	Comanche Magic (Comanche, #4) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 2,336 ratings score: 85, 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
61	Dangerous in Diamonds (The Rarest Blooms, #4) by Madeline Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 4,226 ratings score: 85, 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
63	Three Proposals and a Scandal (Sons of Sin, #4.5) by Anna Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 425 ratings score: 84, 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
63	The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen (The Lady Travelers Society, #1) by Victoria Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 1,872 ratings score: 84, 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
65	Out of Time (The Lost Platoon, #3) by Monica McCarty (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 600 ratings score: 83, 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
66	Forbidden Love by Karen Robards (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 1,799 ratings score: 80, 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
67	The Wind Dancer (Wind Dancer, #1) by Iris Johansen (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 4,508 ratings score: 76, 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