Lords of the Underworld in Historical Romance (40 books)

Lords of the underworld, rookery lords, gambling den owners/workers, river pirates, thieves, heros generally in trouble with the law, and men born into poverty who have clawed their way to power and find love.

Basically heros with more claim to infamy than just being a rake/rogue/scoundrel in historical romance.

* Nothing post Edwardian please
* No pirates/swashbucklers (there are tons of lists for those)

Also check out Ladies of the Underworld in Historical Romance

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1	Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 47,198 ratings score: 3,563, and 36 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	Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 80,487 ratings score: 2,052, and 21 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 Highwayman (Victorian Rebels, #1) by Kerrigan Byrne (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 21,005 ratings score: 1,986, and 20 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 Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 46,270 ratings score: 1,673, and 17 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	Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane, #3) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 17,066 ratings score: 1,662, and 17 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	One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 34,267 ratings score: 1,661, and 17 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	No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 23,808 ratings score: 959, 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
8	Duke of Midnight (Maiden Lane, #6) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 12,406 ratings score: 876, 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
9	Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 20,584 ratings score: 767, 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
10	Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 13,957 ratings score: 762, 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
11	In Total Surrender (Secrets, #3) by Anne Mallory 3.94 avg rating — 2,477 ratings score: 692, 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
12	Between the Devil and Desire (Scoundrels of St. James, #2) by Lorraine Heath 4.01 avg rating — 9,838 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
13	Lady of Desire (Knight Miscellany, #4) by Gaelen Foley (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 5,513 ratings score: 583, 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	Brazen and the Beast (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #2) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 17,364 ratings score: 583, 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
15	Wicked and the Wallflower (The Bareknuckle Bastards, #1) by Sarah MacLean (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 22,072 ratings score: 488, 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 Scoundrel's Honor (Sinful Brides, #2) by Christi Caldwell (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 5,066 ratings score: 481, 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	How to Marry a Marquess (Wedded by Scandal, #3) by Stacy Reid (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 4,002 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	Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk, #1) by Bec McMaster (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 13,476 ratings score: 392, 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	One Night Is Never Enough (Secrets, #2) by Anne Mallory 3.78 avg rating — 2,997 ratings score: 389, 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	Duchess by Day, Mistress by Night (Rebellious Desires, #1) by Stacy Reid (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,806 ratings score: 387, 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	The Outlaw and the Lady (Daughters of Fortune, #1) by Lorraine Heath 3.89 avg rating — 2,016 ratings score: 385, 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
22	The Winter Rose (The Tea Rose, #2) by Jennifer Donnelly (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 24,886 ratings score: 298, 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 Scandal and Desire (Sins for All Seasons, #1) by Lorraine Heath 3.99 avg rating — 5,979 ratings score: 288, 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	The Price Of Desire by Jo Goodman 3.87 avg rating — 1,145 ratings score: 283, 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	Regarding the Duke (Game of Dukes, #3) by Grace Callaway (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 2,308 ratings score: 283, 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	The Devil of Downtown (Uptown Girls, #3) by Joanna Shupe (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 4,440 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
27	Lord of Vice (Rogues to Riches, #6) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 895 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
28	Luck Be a Lady (Rules for the Reckless, #4) by Meredith Duran (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 3,140 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
29	Unmask Me If You Can (The Survivors, #4) by Shana Galen (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 1,535 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
30	Lord of Wicked Intentions (The Lost Lords of Pembrook, #3) by Lorraine Heath 4.05 avg rating — 5,860 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
31	Lord of Fire (Knight Miscellany, #2) by Gaelen Foley (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6,706 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
32	The Scoundrel's Lover (The Notorious Flynns, #2) by Jess Michaels (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 1,121 ratings score: 186, 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 Winds of Fate by Elizabeth St. Michel (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 376 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
33	The Bachelor Bargain (Secrets, Scandals, and Spies, #1) by Maddison Michaels (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 992 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
33	Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase 4.08 avg rating — 40,052 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
36	Sweet Vengeance (Duke of Rutland, #1) by Elizabeth St. Michel (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 322 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
37	How to Tempt an Earl (The Raven Club, #1) by Tina Gabrielle (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 366 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
38	Comanche Heart (Comanche, #2) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 4,610 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
38	Dangerous Exile (Exile, #3) by K.J. Jackson (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 832 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
40	The Rescue by Suzanne Robinson 3.67 avg rating — 92 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