Cover of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb

The Queer Principles of Kit Webb

Cat Sebastian

London Highwaymen #1

historical romance(12k)

A reformed highwayman teaches a posh lord to rob — and they steal far more than they planned.

Character Archetypes
Representation
M/MLGBTQ+ side characters
Content Warnings
violence/gore

Description

Critically acclaimed author Cat Sebastian makes her trade paperback debut in a stunning historical romance about a reluctantly reformed highwayman and the aristocrat who threatens to steal his heart.Kit Webb has left his stand-and-deliver days behind him. But dreary days at his coffee shop have begun to make him pine for the heady rush of thievery. When a handsome yet arrogant aristocrat storms into his shop, Kit quickly realizes he may be unable to deny whatever this highborn man desires.In order to save himself and a beloved friend, Percy, Lord Holland must go against every gentlemanly behavior he holds dear to gain what he needs most: a book that once belonged to his mother, a book his father never lets out of his sight and could be Percy’s savior. More comfortable in silk-filled ballrooms than coffee shops frequented by criminals, his attempts to hire the roughly hewn highwayman, formerly known as Gladhand Jack, proves equal parts frustrating and electrifying.Kit refuses to participate in the robbery but agrees to teach Percy how to do the deed. Percy knows he has little choice but to submit and as the lessons in thievery begin, he discovers thievery isn’t the only crime he’s desperate to commit with Kit.But when their careful plan goes dangerously wrong and shocking revelations threaten to tear them apart, can these stolen hearts withstand the impediments in their path?

Books like this

Cover of Seize the Fire

Seize the Fire

Laura Kinsale

historical romance
(2k)

A naive princess hires a disgraced war hero to escort her home — and he's the worst man she could trust with her heart.

forced proximityopposites attractbad boy

7 tropes in common

Cover of Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold

Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold

Ellen O'Connell

historical romance
(13k)

Found alone together in 1885 Colorado, an outcast rancher and a spinster must decide if a forced marriage can become rea

forced proximityopposites attractreluctant hero

6 tropes in common

Cover of When the Duke Was Wicked

When the Duke Was Wicked

Lorraine Heath

historical romanceScandalous Gentlemen of St. James #1
(9k)

A grieving rake helps his childhood friend spot fortune hunters — and falls for her instead.

bad boyreluctant hero

5 tropes in common

Cover of The Scottish Boy

The Scottish Boy

Alex de Campi

historical romance
(5k)

An English knight captures a feral Scottish boy — and slowly loses his heart to him in 1333.

forced proximityreluctant hero

6 tropes in common

Cover of Ravished

Ravished

Amanda Quick

regency romance
(22k)

A bluestocking fossil hunter hires the scarred, reclusive 'Beast' to guard her caves — and steals his heart.

forced proximityopposites attractreluctant hero

5 tropes in common

Cover of The Sea Ain't Mine Alone

The Sea Ain't Mine Alone

C.L. Beaumont

historical romance
(1k)

A Vietnam vet chasing surf glory finds something worth living for when a mysterious champion steps up beside him.

reluctant hero

5 tropes in common

Cover of The Rogue Not Taken

The Rogue Not Taken

Sarah MacLean

historical romanceScandal & Scoundrel #1
(27k)

A scandal-fleeing wallflower and a notorious rake are trapped together on a carriage to Scotland.

forced proximityopposites attractbad boy

7 tropes in common

Cover of The Duke Who Hates Christmas

The Duke Who Hates Christmas

Bianca Blythe

regency romanceHolidays for Spinsters #1
(1k)

A Christmas-hating duke and a runaway bride forced to share a crumbling castle for the holidays.

forced proximityopposites attractreluctant hero

6 tropes in common

Cover of Swordcrossed

Swordcrossed

Freya Marske

romantasyThe Last Binding trilogy
(8k)

A dutiful wool merchant hires a charming con artist to train him for his arranged wedding — feelings not included.

forced proximitybad boyreluctant hero

7 tropes in common

Cover of Band Sinister

Band Sinister

K.J. Charles

historical romance
(7k)

A sheltered country gentleman falls for a scandalous rake while trapped at his infamous hellfire club.

forced proximityopposites attractbad boy

6 tropes in common

Cover of The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Emmuska Orczy

historical romanceThe Scarlet Pimpernel (chronological order) #1
(142k)

A dashing English spy hides his heroic identity from his own wife — who is spying on him for France.

opposites attractreluctant hero

4 tropes in common

Cover of Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)

Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)

Karen Marie Moning

historical romanceHighlander #1
(73k)

A vengeful fairy drops a modern Seattle woman into medieval Scotland — straight into a legendary warrior's bed.

forced proximityopposites attractbad boy

7 tropes in common

Cover of The Lady Most Likely...

The Lady Most Likely...

Julia Quinn

historical romanceLady Most... #1
(16k)

An earl's sister forces him to host a house party full of eligible ladies — but love has its own plans.

forced proximityreluctant hero

3 tropes in common

Cover of Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte

Julia Quinn

historical romanceBridgerton
(46k)

A headstrong German princess falls for a king who keeps her at arm's length — and hides a world-altering secret.

reluctant hero

4 tropes in common

Cover of Romancing the Scot

Romancing the Scot

May McGoldrick

historical romanceThe Pennington Family #1
(702)

A grieving Scottish lord discovers a half-dead mystery woman in a crate — and she's hiding more than her identity.

forced proximityreluctant hero

3 tropes in common

Cover of One Indulgence

One Indulgence

Lydia Gastrell

historical romanceIndulgence #1
(897)

One stolen night between a lord bound for marriage and a man who wants forever — but duty stands between them.

reluctant hero

5 tropes in common

Cover of Cold-Hearted Rake

Cold-Hearted Rake

Lisa Kleypas

historical romanceThe Ravenels #1
(48k)

A rakish new earl inherits a crumbling estate — and a sharp-tongued widow who refuses to be charmed.

forced proximityopposites attractbad boy

7 tropes in common

Cover of Texas Destiny (Texas Trilogy, #1)

Texas Destiny (Texas Trilogy, #1)

Lorraine Heath

historical romanceTexas Trilogy #1
(9k)

He was sent to escort his brother's mail-order bride — and lost his heart on the three-week journey.

forced proximityreluctant hero

5 tropes in common

Cover of The Captain's Wallflower

The Captain's Wallflower

Audrey Harrison

regency romance
(2k)

A blinded war captain and a penniless wallflower find each other at the edge of society — and at Christmas.

forced proximityopposites attractreluctant hero

4 tropes in common

Cover of Frederica

Frederica

Georgette Heyer

regency romance
(25k)

A selfish, jaded Marquis is charmed out of his indifference by a refreshingly capable woman and her chaotic siblings.

opposites attractreluctant hero

4 tropes in common