It’s time for some controversy—because today on Reading Under the Covers, a romance novel podcast, I’m ranking my all-time favorite Lisa Kleypas heroes! We’re talking rogues, rakes, brooding billionaires (of the Victorian variety), and men who are so wildly obsessed with their heroines that they’ve set an unattainable standard for real-life romance.

This ranking was painful to make—because let’s be honest, every single one of these men deserves their own moment of worship. But in the spirit of ranking, I had to make some tough choices. And yes, I fully expect the comments, DMs, and friendly debates over who should be number one.

👑 Who made the God-Tier, Life-Ruining, Book Boyfriend Supreme list?

🔥 Which hero would I let ruin my life?

🥉 Who is still swoon-worthy, but just not quite the one?

You’re going to want to listen all the way through—because my top pick? UNDEFEATED.

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