Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations featuring a female lead with an icy personality and a male lead with a tyrant personality. I'm going to be very specific with my "vision," so please bear with me. I imagine her as a bit of a bookworm, someone who studies all the time and values knowledge above all else (Making her resistant to liking the male lead at first). Due to her individualism and lack of friends in school/ college, I see her as lonely but preferring it that way. She could be either bullied or ostracized by her peers for this reason (People are jealous of her due to her attractive appearance.)
Songs and Movies that can describe their relationship:
- The Weeknd – House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls
- Tyler, The Creator – NEW MAGIC WAND (!! the 60/40 part and pls dont leave me now part !!)
- Fear (1996): I don't want him to be that extreme, but he's definitely charming and seduces and manipulates others as he pleases.
Motivation: I want her to have a reason for working so hard, perhaps because her family is financially struggling. The male lead should be introduced in a way that she comes to him for help, whether it's money, protection, or a place to stay.
I imagine ML acting like Nate Jacobs from Euphoria, except the male lead used to have financial struggles growing up but now has the money, so he understands her struggles in a way. However, his motivations for helping her should primarily be because of her looks and body; he is vain in that way.
Character Dynamics:
- The male lead may not be the most book-smart but is definitely street-smart and a bit of a thug, often getting into trouble with students teachers. Whether he had an eye on her before her request to date him isn't super important; all I prefer is that he agrees to date her. Their relationship should appear odd to those around them, like "why is the ice princess with the tyrant?"
Relationship Expectations (This is supper important):
- She would have requests for him, respecting her self-worth to some degree, even though it's been dragged through the mud due to bullying. For example, she could make him promise to get rid of his other girls and to respect her. She sassy in the way that hse makes it clear that if he plays and sleeps around with other girls she will do the exacly the same with other guys. I’d also prefer that he holds her to a different standard than other girls, especially in the beginning of their relationship, yet he doesn’t deny what he really wants from her. I want her to be reluctant to get intimate with him. She has an almost tired vibe; her head is a mess, but she always tries to hold her head up high. Yes, after getting with him, her financial troubles will vanish into thin air, but now she has a new monster to deal with. Despite this, I want the male lead to be a mountain she can lean on at times a very twisted mountain. He is definitely more financially stable than she is, but the source of his wealth, whether it's from his family or his job, could be questionable. They should be so toxic its almost posionus.
Character Traits:
- She is not naive in the sense that she is waiting for her “white prince.” Initially, he might agree to date her because he is really into her, but he starts to see her as a person who isn't picture-perfect. The male lead is violent and has anger issues not directed at her, but at others who get on his nerves. He might have a toxic masculinity mindset and has a hard time hearing "no." He should remind the female lead that he will protect and take care of her, using sweet words to get what he wants.
- Their relationship is complex; they might be dating or even fake dating, but she is reluctant to be intimate with him and makes excuses almost all the time. He is not used to this, and even when she gives in, it feels as though she resents him for it. He desires her for her body, while she is drawn to him because he is strong and can protect her. If there are secondary male and female leads, I can see them getting caught up in this mess, as if everyone is trying to drag them apart, yet they remain inseparably connected.
- REMINDER: The heroine should not be angry and cold all the time. She can be sweet and gentle, especially towards those she cares about (e.g., younger siblings).
Growth and Attraction/Character Descriptions:
- I prefer that both characters are described by others as attractive. A height and size difference is a must, and I’d like the female lead to be curvy rather than supermodel skinny. This brings her attention from the wrong type of guys, complicating her relationships as she knows using her looks isn't right, yet she uses them to get the male lead's attention. He takes pride in the body he has built over time; he’s not your average soccer player build, but he’s not a full-on gym bro eithern (but i dont mind him being muscular at all, gives female lead more reason to seek his protection), somewhere in between.
- The male lead should have an unbothered demeanor; he’s at the top of the food chain but doesn’t flaunt it. People know him; he has a fighter reputation but doesn’t fight unless it benefits him. He’s low-key and moves in silence, viewing himself as a businessman always thinking of new ways to make money. If provoked, he will definitely respond.
- I want the male lead to be obsessed with her beauty her face, body, everything. She does not have a superficial look, but rather a modest and traditional appearance, something he doesn’t often see (he is surrounded by a bunch of rich kids who get the latest brands; she doesn’t buy a lot of makeup because it's pricey, and she saves up instead). Ideally, she has brown hair and eyes, but that's not crucial. I’d prefer a tall, dark, handsome look for him, but not in a grown man way, more like in his 20s. It would be nice if he sported earrings.
PREFRENCES
Consent Themes:
- Dubious consent or non-consensual elements are acceptable (due to her situation and also due to her pride)
- He should obviously be the dominant one both outside and inside the bedroom, but she can handle him outside the bedroom; inside, it's another story.
Content Restrictions:
- No BDSM elements.
- No mafia-related themes (not my cup of tea, especially for the book I'm seeking, but it can be an exception).
- No fantasy or paranormal elements.
- No historical or futuristic settings.
- No science fiction elements.
Sex Scenes:
- Must be clearly written; no vague descriptions or fade-outs.
- Preferably include dual perspectives for depth.
- Spice level ranging from 7 to 10, with 10 being the highest.
Character Age:
- Characters should be in the same age range, with the female and male lead still in their 20s, but male lead can be a bit older 5-10 yea gap (if its a workplace romance).
Setting:
- Preferably set in high school or college, but small town or workplace/office settings are acceptable, but not what im looking for.
by Suspicious-Tangelo51