'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes also has elements of an injured hero. The male lead is physically disabled after an accident. His relationship with the female protagonist is a complex and heart - wrenching love story. It shows how two people from different worlds can find love and meaning in each other's lives, despite his 'injured' condition.
One great injured hero romance novel is 'The Viscount Who Loved Me' by Julia Quinn. In this book, the hero has some emotional 'injuries' from his past that he has to overcome as he falls in love with the heroine. It's a story full of charming banter and sweet romance.
One such novel could be 'The Comeback Kiss'. In this story, the sports hero gets injured right before a big game. His physiotherapist is a woman who he initially clashes with, but as she helps him recover, they fall in love. It's full of the drama of his struggle to return to the sport and their budding romance.
The 'Wallflower' series by Lisa Kleypas has elements of this. In these novels, the heroes sometimes face various hardships that can be seen as a form of being 'injured' in a metaphorical sense. The series is set in the Victorian era and is full of historical details and charming romances between the different characters.
One common theme is redemption. The injured hero often has to redeem himself, either from a past mistake or from the self - doubt caused by his injury. For example, he might have been a playboy before getting injured and now has to prove he can be a better man for the heroine.
One common theme is the struggle for recovery. The hero has to deal with the physical and mental pain of the injury, which often makes the relationship more complex. For example, he might be moody or insecure about his future in sports.
Resilience is also a key theme. Despite their injuries, whether physical or emotional, the heroes show great resilience. They are able to face the challenges of their historical time period, like political unrest or social expectations. In a story set during the French Revolution, for instance, an injured hero might still fight for what he believes in while also falling in love.
One such novel is 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. The heroine, Louisa Clark, faces various challenges after the hero, Will Traynor, is injured. Their relationship develops in a complex and touching way. Another is 'The Fault in Our Stars' where Hazel, the heroine, is dealing with her own health issues (similar to being an 'injured' character in a sense), and her love story with Augustus is both heart - breaking and beautiful.
One example could be 'The Comeback Love' where the male lead is a once - famous athlete who got injured and during his recovery, he falls in love with the female lead. It shows how they support each other through his tough times.
The 'Outlander' series by Diana Gabaldon has elements of a tormented hero in Jamie Fraser. He endures many hardships, including physical and emotional trauma, yet his love for Claire Randall is unwavering. His character's development through the series, with his internal and external battles, makes for a great tormented hero in a romance context.
There's 'Undercover Attraction' which is really good. The hero, who is undercover, has to navigate his feelings for the heroine while also staying true to his mission. In this novel, the romantic tension is built up really well as they are thrown together in dangerous and unexpected situations. It's a great read for those who love this genre.
One of the well - known reluctant hero romance novels is 'The Highlander's Touch' by Karen Marie Moning. The hero in this book is often reluctantly drawn into the romantic situations and adventures.