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Characterization labels used: alpha male, super soldier, scientist doctor, handler, protective hero, confused protagonist, enigmatic heroine, emotionally conditioned, physically enhanced, possessive hero

Relationships labels used: doctor-patient relationship, forbidden attraction, unconventional romance, protective bond, power imbalance, dependency, trust dilemma, manipulated relationship, sexual chemistry, romantic suspense

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Moon

Laurann Dohner · 2013 · New Species

A therapist returns to help the feral former patient she once loved, risking everything to restore his mind and heart.

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Characterization labels: psychologist heroine · therapist heroine · feral hero · alpha male · protective hero · compassionate heroine · spunky heroine · strong heroine · possessive hero · loyal hero · humorous hero · emotionally vulnerable hero · reasonable heroine · aggressive desire

Relationships labels: doctor-patient · forbidden romance · reunion romance · separation · mutual pining · protective bond · friendship · bromance · caregiver role · trust rebuilding

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Distance: 0.1388

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Obsidian

Laurann Dohner · 2012 · New Species

A desperate doctor kidnaps a comatose New Species male to save him, and wakes a possessive love that changes everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: alpha male · caveman hero · protective male · possessive hero · bossy male · socially stunted · wounded survivor · dedicated doctor · brave heroine · naive heroine · obsessive heroine · controlling male

Relationships labels: obsessive bond · mate bond · protector dynamic · kidnapped caretaker · power imbalance · forced intimacy · jealousy · separation and reunion · supportive friends · community interference

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Distance: 0.1634

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Expert

Alessandra Hazard · 2023 · The Wrong Alpha

A scandal-scarred omega seeks treatment for uncontrollable heats, only to fall for the alpha doctor determined to stay professional.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reserved alpha · stern alpha · protective alpha · needy omega · young omega · smart omega · awkward omega · professional doctor · disillusioned alpha · possessive · obsessive · codependent · jealous · older alpha · younger omega

Relationships labels: doctor-patient relationship · age gap · forbidden relationship · mating bond · second chance · power imbalance · protective dynamic · possessive romance · codependency · mutual pining · separation · reunion · family support · brothers

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Distance: 0.1695

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Saved by Venom

Lolita Lopez · 2013 · Grabbed

A debt-driven bride enters a warrior mate hunt and finds a protective sniper whose bond with her may expose buried secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: alpha male · protective hero · dominant hero · sweet hero · caring hero · sniper · captain · warrior · strong heroine · practical heroine · kind heroine · spunky heroine · inexperienced heroine · virgin heroine · naive heroine · submissive heroine · independent heroine · good communication · loyal

Relationships labels: m/f romance · mates · wedded pairing · power imbalance · protective pairing · consensual BDSM · mentor-like intimacy · family betrayal · father-daughter conflict · friendship · brotherhood · rival power structures

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Distance: 0.1718

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The Revenant's Heart

Skyla Gray · 2024 · Monster Research Facility

A med-school dropout turned facility doctor falls for her undead patient, then gets pulled into his revenge and escape plan.

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Characterization labels: med school dropout · taxidermy hobbyist · quirky heroine · scientific curiosity · reclusive heroine · kindhearted heroine · traumatized monster · broody hero · guarded hero · tortured hero · revenge-driven · protective hero · mad scientist villain · complex characters · emotionally guarded

Relationships labels: doctor patient · forced proximity · kidnapping · captor captive · enemies to lovers · forbidden attraction · caretaker bond · trauma bond · mutual rescue · captive romance

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The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin · 2003

A man whose dreams rewrite reality is used by an ambitious psychiatrist to try remaking the world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ordinary protagonist · passive protagonist · quiet protagonist · reluctant hero · power-hungry antagonist · ambitious psychiatrist · manipulative authority figure · vulnerable patient · love interest · underdeveloped supporting cast · egomaniac · mild-mannered lead

Relationships labels: patient-doctor · therapeutic power imbalance · romantic relationship · friendship · manipulation · dependency · trust and betrayal · control dynamic · mentor abuse · love under pressure

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Distance: 0.1773

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The House of Thunder

Leigh Nichols, Dean Koontz · 1992

An amnesiac woman recovering in a hospital begins seeing impossible men from her traumatic past—and doubts her sanity.

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Characterization labels: amnesiac protagonist · traumatized woman · physicist · doctor figure · caretaker suspicion · vulnerable protagonist · strong-willed protagonist · unreliable perception · handsome doctor · antagonistic men

Relationships labels: doctor-patient · romance subplot · instant attraction · caretaker dependency · past victimization · authority mistrust · community complicity

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Distance: 0.1778

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Oblivion

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2015 · Lux

The first Lux story is retold through Daemon’s eyes, revealing his hidden motives, protectiveness, and growing attraction.

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Characterization labels: bad boy · arrogant hero · protective hero · snarky hero · lovable jerk · powerful protagonist · jealousy · inner conflict · character growth · vulnerable hero

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · protective attraction · sexual tension · slow burn · rival attraction · family duty · sibling bond · romantic tension

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Obsession

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2013

A human witness is protected by a ruthless alien assassin—and the safest place may be the most dangerous one.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: alpha male · arrogant hero · ruthless killer · sarcastic hero · protective hero · feisty heroine · smart heroine · headstrong heroine · witty heroine · dominant hero · morally gray character · assassin · human heroine · alien hero · secondary cameo

Relationships labels: chemistry · banter · protective relationship · mutual attraction · forced proximity · guardian dynamic · trust building · cross-species romance · obsessive attraction · grief bond

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Born for Silk

Nicci Harris · 2024 · The Cradled Common

In a brutal future caste system, a Silk Girl and a genetically enhanced king are drawn into a forbidden, obsessive romance.

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Characterization labels: alpha male · possessive hero · protective hero · obsessive hero · giant hero · grumpy hero · reluctant ruler · dominant hero · inquisitive heroine · naive heroine · innocent heroine · sweet heroine · conditioned heroine · curious heroine · strong-willed heroine · nonhuman hero · genetically enhanced humans · touch her and die

Relationships labels: age gap · size difference · power imbalance · forbidden romance · obsessive pairing · protective bond · jealousy · sexual tension · obsession · touch her and die · sibling bond

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1818

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Breeder

Cara Bristol · 2013 · Breeder

On a patriarchal alien world, an Alpha commander’s breeder purchase sparks forbidden desire and a challenge to the law.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: alpha male · domineering hero · progressive hero · caregiving hero · submissive heroine · quiet heroine · intelligent heroine · brutal antagonist · powerful ruler · beta partner · sympathetic ruler

Relationships labels: dominant/submissive · master/slave · forbidden romance · m/m pairing · alpha/beta pairing · power imbalance · forced partnership · caretaker dynamic

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Distance: 0.1836

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Hold

Claire Kent, Zannie Adams · 2015 · Hold

A woman sent to a brutal prison planet trades sex for protection and unexpectedly builds a bond with a quiet, dangerous inmate.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: stoic hero · mysterious loner · protective hero · alpha hero · quiet hero · brave heroine · resourceful heroine · smart heroine · possessive hero · tough heroine

Relationships labels: transactional relationship · protection bargain · forced proximity · power imbalance · mutual dependency · possessive relationship · romantic attachment · caretaking · protection dynamic · sexual exchange

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1836

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