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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 — 14,531 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 — 19,464 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
2	The Taming of the Duke (Essex Sisters, #3) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 8,346 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	The Texan's Wager (Wife Lottery, #1) by Jodi Thomas (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 8,019 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
5	To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 12,146 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
6	Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh 3.88 avg rating — 3,136 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
7	The Heiress Effect (Brothers Sinister, #2) by Courtney Milan (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 16,181 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
7	A Duke of Her Own (Desperate Duchesses, #6) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 12,896 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	True Pretenses (Lively St. Lemeston, #2) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,114 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
10	The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club, #2) by Mary Balogh 3.90 avg rating — 13,853 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
11	Libby's London Merchant (Nesbitt, #1) by Carla Kelly 3.88 avg rating — 1,080 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
11	Ravished by Amanda Quick (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 22,680 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
13	A Precious Jewel (Stapleton-Downes, #2) by Mary Balogh 3.75 avg rating — 3,128 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
13	The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, #1) by Jennifer Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 41,122 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
15	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
15	The Smile of the Stranger (Paget Family Saga #1) by Joan Aiken 3.57 avg rating — 219 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
15	A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 13,328 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
15	The Famous Heroine / The Plumed Bonnet (Stapleton-Downes #5-6) by Mary Balogh 3.99 avg rating — 2,292 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
15	Freedom's Ring (Sisters of the Revolution, #3) by Diana Davis 3.96 avg rating — 28 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
15	Mudflap: The Gloves Come Off (Mudflap #2) by Jay Alden Bailey 3.89 avg rating — 47 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
15	Desire Lines (Welsh Blades, #3) by Elizabeth Kingston (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 612 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
15	John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,477 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 — 3,165 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) 4.19 avg rating — 3,582 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) 4.04 avg rating — 2,138 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 — 3,571 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 4.26 avg rating — 19 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
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23	The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre 3.61 avg rating — 2,356 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 — 541 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 — 404 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) 4.15 avg rating — 761 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
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35	Old West Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology, #7) by Carla Kelly 3.67 avg rating — 518 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
35	The Preacher's Promise (Home to Milford College, #1) by Piper Huguley (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 365 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
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35	A Notorious Vow (The Four Hundred, #3) by Joanna Shupe (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 3,153 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
39	The Silent Duke (The 1797 Club, #4) by Jess Michaels (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 1,517 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
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39	A Hope Divided (The Loyal League, #2) by Alyssa Cole (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 3,362 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
42	In Love and War: A Collection of Love Stories by Carla Kelly 4.07 avg rating — 491 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
42	A Taste of Honey (Lively St. Lemeston, #4) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 452 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	Listen to the Moon (Lively St. Lemeston, #3) by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 900 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
45	The Orchid Affair (Pink Carnation, #8) by Lauren Willig (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 6,202 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
45	All or Nothing by Rose Lerner (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 248 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
47	Miss Billings Treads the Boards by Carla Kelly 3.87 avg rating — 481 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
48	The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly 3.87 avg rating — 2,980 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
48	The Key (Deed, #2) by Lynsay Sands (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 3,764 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
50	Coming Home for Christmas by Carla Kelly 3.88 avg rating — 508 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