Innocent Abroad by Jessica Steele reads as romantic, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A classic Harlequin-era premise: a soft-hearted heroine swept into a foreign country and a forced engagement with a domineering stranger, with the tension riding on whether she can extricate herself before the charade becomes real. Best for: readers who love vintage category romance with alpha heroes, exotic settings, and marriage-charade tropes.
Yes — the genome marks the romance arc as a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA).
It's a complete, standalone-satisfying story.
Low heat — mostly fade-to-black.
readers who love vintage category romance with alpha heroes, exotic settings, and marriage-charade tropes
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