The 'Wallflower' series by Lisa Kleypas has elements of this. In these novels, the heroes sometimes face various hardships that can be seen as a form of being 'injured' in a metaphorical sense. The series is set in the Victorian era and is full of historical details and charming romances between the different characters.
One great injured hero romance novel is 'The Viscount Who Loved Me' by Julia Quinn. In this book, the hero has some emotional 'injuries' from his past that he has to overcome as he falls in love with the heroine. It's a story full of charming banter and sweet romance.
One such novel could be 'The Comeback Kiss'. In this story, the sports hero gets injured right before a big game. His physiotherapist is a woman who he initially clashes with, but as she helps him recover, they fall in love. It's full of the drama of his struggle to return to the sport and their budding romance.
Resilience is also a key theme. Despite their injuries, whether physical or emotional, the heroes show great resilience. They are able to face the challenges of their historical time period, like political unrest or social expectations. In a story set during the French Revolution, for instance, an injured hero might still fight for what he believes in while also falling in love.
The novel 'Love Beyond Disfigurement in History' is also a great one. It features a disfigured hero who is a brave knight in a historical era. He meets a young woman who is initially afraid of him but then grows to love him deeply. Their love story unfolds as they deal with political unrest and family issues in the historical context.
One great older hero historical romance novel is 'Jane Eyre'. The hero, Mr. Rochester, is a complex and somewhat older figure. The story, set in a historical context, is filled with passion, mystery, and deep emotional connections. Another is 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff can be considered an older hero in a way, and the novel is a classic of historical romance with its dark and brooding love story set against the Yorkshire moors.
The 'Scarlett' series can also be considered. Scarlett O'Hara is a complex character, and Rhett Butler, the male lead, has his own share of emotional damage. Set during the American Civil War, their tumultuous relationship is full of passion and historical context.
One such novel is 'The Duke and I' by Julia Quinn. The hero is a wealthy duke and the heroine is from a less affluent family. It's set in the Regency era and is full of charming courtship and historical details.
One such novel is 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. The heroine, Louisa Clark, faces various challenges after the hero, Will Traynor, is injured. Their relationship develops in a complex and touching way. Another is 'The Fault in Our Stars' where Hazel, the heroine, is dealing with her own health issues (similar to being an 'injured' character in a sense), and her love story with Augustus is both heart - breaking and beautiful.
One common theme is redemption. The injured hero often has to redeem himself, either from a past mistake or from the self - doubt caused by his injury. For example, he might have been a playboy before getting injured and now has to prove he can be a better man for the heroine.
One example could be 'The Comeback Love' where the male lead is a once - famous athlete who got injured and during his recovery, he falls in love with the female lead. It shows how they support each other through his tough times.