Ladies of the Underworld in Historical Romance (30 books)

Ladies of the underworld, madams, thieves, courtesans, pirates, smugglers, and heroines who have played on the other side of the law and have flexible ethics and morals.

These aren't the women who fall in love with men of the underworld but women who are actively a part of it and/or were raised in it.

* Nothing post Edwardian please.
* Unless they are a professional courtesan, accepting the hero's carte blanche does not qualify the heroine for this list.

Also check out Lords of the Underworld in Historical Romance

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1	Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #4) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 22,710 ratings score: 1,093, 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
2	The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey (Goodreads Author) 3.42 avg rating — 341 ratings score: 500, 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
3	A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 899 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
4	Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 3,426 ratings score: 294, 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
5	The Emperor's Conspiracy (Regency London, #1) by Michelle Diener (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 1,435 ratings score: 291, 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
6	Surrender to the Devil (Scoundrels of St. James, #3) by Lorraine Heath really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8,110 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
7	Lord of Vice (Rogues to Riches, #6) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 894 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
7	If You Deceive (MacCarrick Brothers, #3) by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 13,734 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
9	A Talent for Trickery (The Thief Takers, #1) by Alissa Johnson (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 769 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
10	India Black (Madam of Espionage, #1) by Carol K. Carr (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 3,050 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
11	Daring and the Duke (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #3) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 12,320 ratings score: 197, 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
12	Bombshell (Hell's Belles, #1) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 15,358 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
13	Dare to Love a Duke (The London Underground, #3) by Eva Leigh (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 1,157 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
14	Heartbreaker (Hell's Belles, #2) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 10,696 ratings score: 191, 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	To Love a Thief by Julie Anne Long (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 2,733 ratings score: 190, 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	If You Give a Rake a Ruby (Jewels of the Ton, #2) by Shana Galen (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 1,766 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
17	The Unmasking of a Lady by Emily May (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 571 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
18	Sexuality and Its Impact on History: The British Stripped Bare by Hunter S. Jones (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 88 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
18	Intimate Surrender (Intimate, #2) by Laura Landon (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 874 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
18	Hills of Silver (West Country Trilogy #2) by Johanna Craven (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 52 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
18	Surrender by Amanda Quick (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 5,913 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
22	Bridles Lane (West Country Trilogy #1) by Johanna Craven (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 157 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
22	All Through the Night (Royal Agents #2) by Connie Brockway (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 2,430 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
24	A Precious Jewel (Stapleton-Downes, #2) by Mary Balogh 3.75 avg rating — 3,006 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
24	Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers (Goodreads Author) 4.51 avg rating — 367,659 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
26	Laces for a Lady by Irene Saunders really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating 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
26	Your Scandalous Ways (Fallen Women, #1) by Loretta Chase 3.74 avg rating — 3,794 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
28	Sinful in Satin (The Rarest Blooms #3) by Madeline Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 3,323 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
29	Brazen Temptress (Brazen, #3) by Elizabeth Boyle (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 401 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
29	A Tempest of Desire (Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, #5) by Lorraine Heath 3.92 avg rating — 888 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