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Lois McMaster Bujold

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Characterization labels used: young heroine, naive heroine, pregnant heroine, runaway daughter, resourceful heroine, inexperienced heroine, older hero, widowed hero, one-handed hero, battle-worn hero, protective hero, emotionally wounded hero, military persona, unlikely pair, damaged protagonists, good-hearted leads

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Cherished by the Hunter

Lynnea Lee · 2021 · Xarc'n Warriors

A bug-ravaged Earth brings a shy human and an older alien warrior together in a steamy, protective romance.

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Characterization labels: older hero · younger heroine · protective hero · stubborn heroine · shy heroine · sweet heroine · sunshine heroine · quiet strength · insecure hero · self-doubting hero · possessive hero · lonely warrior · failed protector · growth arc · competent heroine · caretaker heroine

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1075

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Calico Descending

Keri Lake · 2019 · Juniper Unraveling

Captured by a brutal facility, a young woman is trained for a weaponized Alpha and survival turns into dangerous intimacy.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · resilient heroine · feisty heroine · young heroine · broken hero · broody hero · alpha male · anti-hero · protective hero · damaged characters · traumatized characters · morally compromised

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1086

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Matched to the Monster

Rena Marks · 2021 · The Match Program

A traumatized Earth woman is sent into an alien bride program and discovers a terrifying match may be her safest home.

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Characterization labels: abused heroine · brainwashed heroine · naive heroine · strong heroine · feisty heroine · courageous heroine · protective hero · caring hero · kind hero · patient hero · leader hero · villainous ex · jealous rival · abusive father

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1093

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Alien Breeder

Honey Phillips · 2019 · Alien Invasion

A widowed woman and a wounded alien warrior get a 30-day chance at love, healing, and the child she longs for.

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Characterization labels: older heroine · widow · infertility · lonely woman · protective hero · scarred hero · wounded warrior · PTSD · depression · honorable hero · broken hero · caregiving heroine · motherly heroine

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Distance: 0.1094

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Torkel's Chosen

Michelle Howard · 2015 · A World Beyond

A human woman joins an alien mate-selection program and picks an unwanted warrior, but secrecy and blackmail threaten their bond.

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Characterization labels: naive heroine · curvy heroine · lonely hero · unwanted hero · alpha warrior · adopted outsider · protective hero · sentimental hero · blackmailed heroine · tortured heroine · honorable warrior · special forces hero · leader hero

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Distance: 0.1149

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Numbers Game

Rebecca Rode · 2015 · Numbers Game

In a ranked future society, a teen’s shocking low score sends her undercover into a military spy hunt.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · naive heroine · determined heroine · obedient student · brooding soldier · protective male lead · loyal male lead · complex male lead · good girl · model citizen · rebel heroine · vulnerable protagonist · mature growth · baggage

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1183

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Riveted

Meljean Brook · 2012 · The Iron Seas

In a secret Icelandic enclave, an airship engineer and a wounded volcanologist collide on a quest that could expose both their pasts.

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Characterization labels: outsider heroine · ingenious heroine · inexperienced heroine · blunt heroine · self-conscious hero · physically disabled hero · scarred hero · scientist hero · damaged hero · resilient characters · cautious leads · naive leads · strong-willed heroine · gentle hero

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1184

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Incarnate

Jodi Meadows · 2012 · Newsoul

A shunned new soul seeks answers in a reincarnated society where her existence may upend everything.

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Characterization labels: abused heroine · defensive protagonist · naive heroine · curious protagonist · strong female lead · resourceful heroine · sweet love interest · protective hero · older soul · outcast · abusive parent · reluctant trust

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Distance: 0.1192

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Defiance

C.J. Redwine · 2012 · Defiance

A rebellious teen crosses a walled wasteland to find her missing father, guarded by the boy she once loved.

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Characterization labels: strong heroine · stubborn heroine · impulsive heroine · reckless heroine · fierce heroine · capable heroine · grieving daughter · inventor hero · protective hero · smart hero · loyal hero · brilliant young man · tyrannical leader · emotionally guarded characters · character growth · young protagonist

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Distance: 0.1199

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Claimed by the Warlord

V.K. Ludwig · 2021 · Ash Planet Warriors

A human virologist and a scarred alien warlord battle fear, desire, and a dangerous bond on an ash-covered planet.

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Characterization labels: scarred hero · tortured hero · grumpy hero · possessive hero · overprotective father · widowed hero · single father · capable heroine · smart heroine · virologist heroine · divorced heroine · older/mature couple · broken characters · strong female lead · fiery heroine

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Distance: 0.1204

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Loving Deviant

Laurann Dohner · 2016 · Cyborg Seduction

A fugitive woman and an outcast cyborg make a bargain for escape, safety, and desire aboard a space station.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: damaged heroine · strong heroine · smart heroine · protective heroine · honest heroine · sweet heroine · resourceful heroine · virgin hero · sweet hero · protective hero · possessive hero · lonely hero · damaged hero · self-conscious hero · outcast hero · damaged self-esteem · good father · evil mother · supportive parent · defective by society

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1213

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Zecri

Ella Maven · 2021 · Stolen Warriors

A scarred alien warrior returns to rescue a friend, but instead finds a human survivor and a child who change his mission.

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Characterization labels: scarred hero · tortured hero · brooding hero · protective heroine · fierce heroine · strong heroine · single mother · traumatized survivor · stoic hero · emotionally damaged hero · innocent child

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1235

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