What are some popular quirky heroine romance novels?

One popular one is 'The Help' which has elements of southern charm and a unique take on relationships. It shows the complex relationships between different classes in the South.

A few well - known quirky fantasy novels are 'The Phantom Tollbooth' by Norton Juster. It's a journey through a world of words and numbers where the main character has to solve various puzzles. 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones. The concept of a castle that moves around on its own legs and the complex characters within it, like the wizard Howl, make it a really interesting and off - beat fantasy. 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke is set in a world where magic returns to England in a rather strange and political way.

One popular quirky love novel is 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion. It tells the story of a genetics professor with Asperger's syndrome who embarks on a quest to find the perfect wife. Another is 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell, which has a unique take on young love with its misfit characters. And 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger is also quite quirky as it involves a man who time - travels involuntarily and his relationship with his wife.

The main difference lies in the heroine herself. Traditional romance novel heroines may be more idealized. In contrast, quirky heroines can be socially awkward like in 'Ella Enchanted' where Ella's curse makes her act in strange ways at times. The storylines in quirky heroine romances are also more likely to break the mold. They may involve non - traditional settings or situations. For instance, in 'Stardust' with its magical and otherworldly elements. This is different from the more common, real - world settings of many traditional romances.

Some popular ones include 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It features Elizabeth Bennet, a strong - willed heroine. Her relationship with Mr. Darcy is full of misunderstandings and slow - burning romance. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. The heroine, Claire Randall, travels through time and has a passionate love story with Jamie Fraser.

Well, 'The Kiss Quotient' features a curvy heroine. It explores the relationship between the heroine and the hero in a very engaging way, with themes of self - discovery and falling in love in an unexpected situation.

One example could be 'Memoirs of a Geisha' which has elements that can be related to this. The story of the geisha can be seen in a way as a form of a complex romance within the context of her profession. Another might be some historical romance novels set in the Victorian era where there are stories of women who were in difficult circumstances that could be related to the idea of a 'prostitute heroine' in a more veiled way.

The novel 'Ella Enchanted' also features a shy heroine. Ella has been cursed and her shyness is part of her endearing character. Her romance with Prince Char is a key part of the story. Shy heroines often bring a sense of vulnerability and authenticity to romance novels, which makes their love stories more engaging.

One popular example could be 'Pride and Prejudice'. Elizabeth Bennet, the heroine, shows a bit of jealousy at times. She is jealous of Mr. Darcy's supposed relationship with Miss Bingley. Another is 'Wuthering Heights' where Catherine Earnshaw's jealous nature plays a role in the complex love triangle. Also, 'Jane Eyre' has elements of jealousy in the relationship between Jane and Rochester when other women are involved.

Another example is 'The Widow's New Beginning'. In this novel, the widow heroine is trying to start anew after the loss of her husband. She gets involved in a complex relationship that slowly blossoms into a beautiful romance, showing how she can find love again in different circumstances.