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not quite vestal virgins, virgin men in romance

Unsullied. Undefiled. Uninitiated. Untouched. Chaste. Pure. While the tired trope of virginal and inexperienced women abounds, particularly in historical romance but even in contemporary works, virginal men are much less common. With stories that can be refreshing and joyful, or not (lol), this list brings together heroes who’ve done little more than kiss. (Some of them haven’t even done that.) All romance sub-genres are included, except YA.

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The Worst Duke in London (Taming of the Dukes, #3)

In Want of a Viscount (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, #3)

Something Fabulous (Something Fabulous, #1)

Kidnapped by the Pirate

The Worst Duke in London (Taming of the Dukes, #3)

In Want of a Viscount (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, #3)

Love me like one of your Regency boys

by booklempt.gyal

A growing historical romance book list for the weary bookish time traveler. Not limited to the Regency era.

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A Rogue of One's Own

Bringing Down the Duke

Almost Heaven (Sequels, #3)

The Luckiest Lady in London

A Rogue of One's Own

Bringing Down the Duke

Hot Dame!

Historical Romance featuring women over the age of 30 and 40! Adults falling in love!

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Suddenly You

Again the Magic (Wallflowers, #0)

The Raven Prince

Waiting for a Scot Like You (Union of the Rakes, #3)

Suddenly You

Again the Magic (Wallflowers, #0)

Georgian Gents of Historical Romance

Historical romances set during the Georgian period

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My Last Duchess (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #0)

Wilde Child (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #6)

Say Yes to the Duke (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #5)

Say No to the Duke (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #4)

My Last Duchess (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #0)

Wilde Child (The Wildes of Lindow Castle, #6)

virgin heroes

we love a virgin hero: the sadsacks, the dutifully celibate, the serial second-basers who’ve just never stuck it in...

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Luv (Un)Arranged (Luv Shuv #3)

In Want of a Viscount (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, #3)

Salt Kiss (Lyonesse, #1)

Her Lessons in Persuasion (School for Scoundrels, #1)

Luv (Un)Arranged (Luv Shuv #3)

In Want of a Viscount (The Chessmen: Masters of Seduction, #3)

She's Older, He's Younger

MF romance novels where the FMC is at least 5 years older than the MMC.

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The No Rules Roommate (Sunshine Book Club #3)

Back Into It (Playing for Love, #4)

Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4)

Clandestine Passion (The Lovelocks of London, #2)

The No Rules Roommate (Sunshine Book Club #3)

Back Into It (Playing for Love, #4)

Reverse Age Gap

by Booklover12345

Older Woman / Younger Man

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Not What I Expected

Disgrace

The Countess (The Scandalous Ladies of London, #1)

All Grown Up

Not What I Expected

Disgrace

sexiest history 💗💗✨🪽

Real sexy, yearny, history

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The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)

Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4)

The Sins of Lord Lockwood (Rules for the Reckless, #6)

Luck Be a Lady (Rules for the Reckless, #4)

The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)

Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4)

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