best steamy historical romance novels

Velia Angelica Howell experienced a 180-degree life change in just one short night after the engagement party. A tragic accident turned laughter into tears. Losing her parents, there was no happiness left. She remained alone, struggling for the sake of her fiancé who fell into a coma. Misfortunes did not stop. Termination, eviction, and the terror of loan sharks made life even more difficult. Velia became desperate until one offer came. Not only could she return to work, but she would also gain something more. However, in exchange, she had to surrender herself into the grip of that man. Lucas Hernandez. * 1st book of seri 'The CEO'

He is loathsome, arrogant and handsome doctor with uncouth mouth. She is a simple sales girl. Being straightforward and brave, she shamelessly pursued him, sending him gifts, meals, flowers and tried to get close to him. She was humiliated when his staff gossiped about her and she retreated. Then he rejected her and told her they could only be friends. She tried her best to avoid him but no matter how much she tried they frequently cross paths. Suddenly one day he told her. "Be my girlfriend!" What a mess!

She thought she was safe in his world. She was wrong. When her curiosity pulls her into danger, he knows there’s only one way to protect her—by keeping her close. Too close. She’s off-limits, but the temptation is impossible to resist. Every glance, every touch ignites something darker, something undeniable. Now, enemies are closing in, and the line between protection and possession is disappearing. Once he claims her, there’s no turning back. In his world, rules don’t exist—and she’s about to find out just how far he’ll go to make her his.

What happens when young Bethel is made to get married to the Country's most popular richest idol? The country's pride? Who's actually a rude, annoying playboy and not ready to stay committed? What about the enemies? His step-brothers? The other female crushes? And his tiny little secret? It's all about Romance, Suspense and betrayal.

Ginny's whole life was changed forever when she was kidnapped from her bed by a vampire, never to be seen again. She starts her ''new normal'' as a simple house slave, but soon becomes the Master's lover. Days, weeks and months seem to pass by in no time at all and it's not until Ginny meets the Masters older brother that things really start to get out of hand…**Rewrite of a book series I have posted on another platform. Please read VERY important note/trigger warning before you commit to reading this book**

Apa jadinya jika seorang duda koboi tampan dan kaya raya berumur dua puluh tujuh tahun bernama Kian Dario. Kemudian terpikat dengan gadis pribumi Indonesia bernama Ayu Soraya yang masih berusia delapan belas tahun? Gadis yang masih takut untuk menjalin kasih kembali dan berusaha menghindarinya dikarenakan patah hati oleh pengkhianatan pacarnya. Gadis yang baru saja dibawa ke dalam Glory Ranch oleh orang kepercayaan ayahnya Fransesco Dario.Sedangkan di balik cerita cinta mereka berdua terdapat seseorang yang seolah-olah tak menginginkan Kian mereguk kebahagiaan, yang sangat menginginkan diri pria itu hancur luluh lantak tak bersisa. Mampukah Kian menghadapi semua masalah, setelah ia bisa menyembuhkan luka hatinya dan mendapatkan cinta dari Ayu Soraya?

Elaine Jackson chanced upon a wounded stranger late one night near the dumpster, she took him to the clinic with the help of one of the residents, only to realize that the handsome stranger remembers nothing but his name when he opened his eyes. Carlos was ambushed late at night, he was lucky enough to escape with his life but when he woke up, he found himself in a strange town and a nice, beautiful woman beside him. Will he overcome his fear of not knowing his pursuers and trust her with his name? Will he abandon his fear and chase after a new feeling? Find out in Secret: A Country Romance.

While being interviewed about her latest book “My High School Love Affair”, Rebecca Javier – a well-known writer – mistakenly admitted that her story mostly came from her old diary. As their topic went deeper, she started recollecting her teenage life while pursuing Ibarra Constantine who was the school’s prince at that time. Due to massive demand from her readers, she had no choice but to share her high school life with them and called upon the attention of Ibarra himself. With him suddenly appearing in her life after several years, her world started to crumble again. Will she be able to protect her heart this time?

All 20 year old Holly ever wanted to do was escape the boring Colorado mountain town where she was born. However, when she arrived at college, she found herself having too many wild nights. Worse yet, she had one too many mornings of waking up in an unfamiliar bed, and she couldn't keep her scholarship. Now that's she's back in Conifer, she has no idea what she is going to do with her life and no hope for the future. Andrew's father died a couple years ago in an electrical accident, and while Andrew wants nothing more than to leave town, his mother's mental instability makes it impossible for him to go. He feels trapped in a no-win situation and his options are slipping away. When a mutual friend has a crisis, Holly comes up with a plan, a plan that will change all their lives for the better. She knows that, despite previously being burned, all it takes to start a fire is a spark. However, she realizes that once again, she may have stood too close to the flame, and the torch she carries for Andrew burns brighter than ever. Will Holly manage to rekindle old loves, or will the destructive fire in their hearts consume everything they hold dear?

All she dream of is to marry a man she loves, and to build a complete family with that man. Ngunit sa araw ng pinapangarap na kasal, hindi niya alam na mababago ang lahat. Sinira ng babaeng minsan na niyang pinagselosan ang araw na matagal nilang pinaghandaan, at nabunyag ang kataksilan ng lalaking sana ay siya niyang makatutuwang sa buhay. Alam ni Caroline ang pakiramdam na maging unwanted child, dahil siya mismo, naranasan iyon. Kaya nang sabihin ng babaeng iyon na ipinagbubuntis nito ang bunga ng kataksilan ng nobyo niya—itinigil niya ang kasal. Pirma na lang sana ang kulang. Pipirma na lang sana si Jordan… Pero luhaan niyang nilisan ang lugar. Ipinaubaya niya ang lalaking minamahal, at nagpakalango siya sa alak. Para lang magising sa estrangherong lugar, at mabuntis ng estrangherong iniligtas niya sa inaakalang pagpapatiwakal. Sino nga ba ang ama ng dalawang supling na naging bunga ng isang gabing pagpapakalunoy niya sa kabiguan, na nag-take advantage sa kaniyang kalasingan? Darating pa kaya ang panahong may maipakilala siyang ama sa kambal na naging bunga ng isang gabing kapabayaan, gayong ni hindi niya maalala ang pagmumukha ng lalaking iyon?