HR-Not your average hero (51 books)

This list is for extraordinary heroes, uncommon historical romance heroes. Heroes who aren’t handsome, alpha, tall, bronze, tan, golden, masculine, rake, rogue, scars, dark, brooding, etc. also not ‘the beast’ kind of heroes. This is for totally different kind of heroes, mostly because of their appearance but can be because of their mannerism or uniqueness. The key is when you read about him, you’d think ‘wow, never thought this kind of guy can be a hero’ e.g. Avery from Someone to love who is short, slim and loves fashion.

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1	Someone to Love (Westcott, #1) by Mary Balogh 3.79 avg rating — 14,095 ratings score: 599, 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
2	The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 19,231 ratings score: 379, 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
3	The Taming of the Duke (Essex Sisters, #3) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 8,210 ratings score: 378, 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
4	Masculinity Repair Kit in 4 Weeks, Testosterone and more by N. Sakr (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 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
5	The Texan's Wager (Wife Lottery, #1) by Jodi Thomas (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 7,838 ratings score: 293, 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	To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 11,965 ratings score: 278, 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 Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh 3.87 avg rating — 3,093 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
8	The Heiress Effect (Brothers Sinister, #2) by Courtney Milan (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 15,996 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
9	True Pretenses (Lively St. Lemeston, #2) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 1,108 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
9	A Duke of Her Own (Desperate Duchesses, #6) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 12,695 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
11	The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club, #2) by Mary Balogh 3.90 avg rating — 13,376 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
12	Libby's London Merchant (Nesbitt, #1) by Carla Kelly 3.88 avg rating — 1,066 ratings score: 185, 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	Ravished by Amanda Quick (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 22,268 ratings score: 185, 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 Precious Jewel (Stapleton-Downes, #2) by Mary Balogh 3.75 avg rating — 3,042 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
14	The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, #1) by Jennifer Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 40,449 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
16	Simply Scandalous by Tamara Lejeune 3.49 avg rating — 236 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
16	The Smile of the Stranger (Paget Family Saga #1) by Joan Aiken 3.56 avg rating — 211 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
16	A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 13,184 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
16	The Famous Heroine / The Plumed Bonnet (Stapleton-Downes #5-6) by Mary Balogh 3.99 avg rating — 2,246 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
16	Freedom's Ring (Sisters of the Revolution, #3) by Diana Davis really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 27 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
16	Mudflap: The Gloves Come Off (Mudflap #2) by Jay Alden Bailey 3.93 avg rating — 44 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
16	John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,434 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 Devil Takes a Bride (The Cabot Sisters, #2) by Julia London (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 3,103 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
23	The Weaver Takes a Wife (Weaver, #1) by Sheri Cobb South (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 3,393 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
23	Fair as a Star (Victorian Romantics, #1) by Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 2,052 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
23	November of the Heart by LaVyrle Spencer 4.07 avg rating — 3,525 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
23	Liberty's Charge (Sisters of the Revolution, #4) by Audrey Glenn 4.33 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
23	Mudflap by Jay Alden Bailey 4.33 avg rating — 48 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
23	The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre 3.62 avg rating — 2,317 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
30	Christmas Revels by Mary Jo Putney 4.03 avg rating — 535 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
30	Miss Jacobson's Journey (Rothschild Trilogy, #1) by Carola Dunn 3.68 avg rating — 398 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
30	The Sinner (Assassins Guild #4) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 716 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
30	Bound by Oath and Heart: Arsinoëphorus Alliance (Book 2) by Jenna O'Malley (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 15 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
30	Desire Lines (Welsh Blades, #3) by Elizabeth Kingston (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 521 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
30	Soil and Ceremony by Julia Byrd (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 52 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
36	Old West Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology, #7) by Carla Kelly 3.67 avg rating — 504 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
36	The Preacher's Promise (Home to Milford College, #1) by Piper Huguley (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 362 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
36	Bound by Fate and Blood (Arsinoëphorus Alliance, Book 1) by Jenna O'Malley (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 44 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
36	A Notorious Vow (The Four Hundred, #3) by Joanna Shupe (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 3,075 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	The Silent Duke (The 1797 Club, #4) by Jess Michaels (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 1,501 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	The Genius and the Muse by Elizabeth Hunter (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 2,809 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	A Taste of Honey (Lively St. Lemeston, #4) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 448 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	In Love and War: A Collection of Love Stories by Carla Kelly 4.07 avg rating — 487 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
43	Listen to the Moon (Lively St. Lemeston, #3) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 880 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
45	All or Nothing by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 245 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	The Orchid Affair (Pink Carnation, #8) by Lauren Willig (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 6,179 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
46	A Hope Divided (The Loyal League, #2) by Alyssa Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 3,261 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
48	Miss Billings Treads the Boards by Carla Kelly 3.86 avg rating — 473 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
49	The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly 3.86 avg rating — 2,879 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
49	The Key (Deed, #2) by Lynsay Sands (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 3,715 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
51	Coming Home for Christmas by Carla Kelly 3.87 avg rating — 499 ratings score: 89, 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