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romance books that are actually worth reading
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items This list is filled with heartfelt, beautifully written romances, from slow-burn tension to all-consuming love stories that make you feel. Whether you want something soft, emotional, or passionately messy, these books remind you why we never get tire...
Samantha Heather Mackey is the ultimate outsider in her elite MFA program—until she’s pulled into the glittery, terrifying orbit of “the Bunnies,” a clique of unnervingly sweet rich girls who call each other by that very name. What begins as fascinat...
Bunny by Mona Awad
When songwriter Joni Lark loses her creative spark after her family’s music venue closes, inspiration returns in the most unexpected way—a half-formed melody that won’t leave her mind, sung by a voice she’s never heard before. That voice belongs to h...
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
Bennet Taylor’s twenties aren’t exactly going to plan. She’s stuck in a temp job, drifting through New York City with no direction and still grieving the love she lost years ago. When she awkwardly bumps into Henry Adams—the man she drunkenly stood u...
Passion Project by London Sperry
Jane Jackson doesn’t believe in true love—only in laughter and survival. Once the awkward teen star of a hit sitcom, she’s now a creative executive trying to prove herself in Hollywood. But when she lies that a world-famous pop star (who also happens...
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
Harriet and Wyn were once the perfect couple—synced in every way, adored by their circle of friends, and seemingly unbreakable. But six months after their breakup, they find themselves faking it during their annual weeklong getaway with their closest...
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Winnifred McNulty has always prided herself on being fiercely independent—confident, capable, and determined to prove that her disability will never define or limit her. But one spontaneous Halloween night changes everything. When she meets Bo, a cha...
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
Johnny Kavanagh has it all—talent, charm, and a future destined for rugby stardom. But when he meets Shannon Lynch, the quiet new girl with haunted eyes and secrets she can’t hide, his world shifts. Shannon only wants a fresh start at Tommen College,...
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
The story of Johnny and Shannon continues in Keeping 13—a breathtaking, emotional sequel that tests the limits of love, trust, and healing. After a brutal injury robs Johnny Kavanagh of his number 13 jersey and his dreams of rugby glory, he’s left ad...
Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh
Amelia Rose, known to the world as pop sensation Rae Rose, has had enough of fame’s constant pressure. Longing for a breather, she takes a spontaneous trip inspired by Roman Holiday — but instead of Italy, she ends up in Rome, Kentucky. There, she cr...
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
Annie Walker, the sweet and steady owner of a flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, is tired of being called boring. After one too many failed dates, she decides it’s time to learn how to flirt — and who better to teach her than Will Griffin, the tattooed, ...
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
Theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway lives multiple lives — adjunct professor by day, fake girlfriend by other day. Her side hustle keeps the bills paid and her people-pleasing skills sharp, until her worlds collide in the most inconvenient way. Jack...
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Nora Stephens is a sharp, no-nonsense literary agent whose world revolves around books and big deals — not love stories. Charlie Lastra is her professional nemesis, a brooding editor with a talent for making bestsellers (and pushing Nora’s buttons). ...
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
After a wild bet gone wrong, Alexis Montgomery finds herself stranded in a small town and face-to-face with Daniel Grant — a charming, rugged carpenter who’s a decade younger and everything her perfectly structured life isn’t. Alexis comes from a fam...
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
When twenty-three-year-old Maya Killgore finds herself spending a week in a stunning Sicilian villa for her brother’s wedding, the last thing she expects is to be sharing space with Conor Harkness — her brother’s best friend, a successful biotech ent...
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Wilderness guide Harper Ward never expected her expertise to land her in the middle of a murder investigation — or face-to-face with a man straight out of legend. When she’s called to assist the Helena Springs sheriff’s office, she’s introduced to th...
Unwanted by Mia Sheridan
Macy’s life is picture-perfect on paper — a steady job as a pediatrics resident, an upcoming wedding to a dependable man, and a quiet routine that keeps her heart safely guarded. But when she unexpectedly runs into Elliot, her childhood best friend a...
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
In the bourbon-soaked town of Fiasco, Kentucky, there’s one unbreakable rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. But when duty and desire collide, rules start to mean nothing. Tasked with protecting his family’s legendary bourbon empire, one Foxx brother...
Bourbon & Proof by Victoria Wilder
Halley never expected a single night beneath the stars to change everything. Bruised by a loveless home and aching for something real, she finds solace in Reed — a man who sees past her pain and makes her feel alive again. Their connection is instant...
Older by Jennifer Hartmann
At Oasis, a private psychiatric facility tucked away from the world, she’s the patient they can’t quite figure out — and he’s the doctor who thinks he can save her. Dr. Leo Chastain is all control and composure, but when his newest patient walks in, ...
The Fall Before Flight by L M Halloran
Fresh out of college and back in her hometown, she never planned on living in her brother’s basement—or working for his best friend. But when the only job she can find is at Liam Brooks’ struggling tattoo studio, she’s got no choice but to team up wi...
Kiss the Stars by A L Jackson
When work throws them together on a business trip to San Francisco, sparks—and sarcasm—start flying. He’s the cocky charmer who swears men and women can’t be just friends. She’s determined to prove him wrong. But between shared hotel rooms, late-nigh...
So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn
When sunshine meets grump, sparks fly at the happiest place on earth. Rowan Kane has everything—power, money, and control—except joy. To inherit his empire, he must breathe life back into Dreamland, a once-magical theme park. Zahra, a bold and imagin...
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Callum Flannelly is quiet, awkward, and much more comfortable among the dead than the living. But when his inheritance depends on marrying before his thirty-fifth birthday, he’s forced to face his worst nightmare—dating. Lark Thompson, a Texan animat...
Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
Five years ago, Charlee and Oliver’s connection was built through a year of heartfelt letters—until one night tore it all apart. Now, Charlee, a free-spirited journalist running from her past, finds herself face-to-face with the man she’s spent years...
Unbearably Yours by Elodie Colliard
Hallie Barrett’s career and love life are both in shambles after a bad breakup with her famous ex—who’s also her coworker and star of the show she was producing. Desperate to save her job, Hallie needs a hit idea fast. Enter Hayden Hargrove, a charmi...
Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
When travel consultant Addie Macrae is sent to Scotland to rescue a struggling tour company, she expects breathtaking views—not a stubborn, kilt-wearing Scotsman ready to challenge her every move. Logan Sutherland is fiercely proud of his homeland an...
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
Mika Moon has always lived by three simple rules: hide your magic, stay out of trouble, and never get too close to other witches. But when she’s asked to tutor three young witches at the enchanting and secretive Nowhere House, her carefully controlle...
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Elspeth Spindle has a monster living inside her mind — a cunning, whispering spirit she calls the Nightmare. He offers her protection and power, but at a steep cost. When she crosses paths with a masked highwayman, their fates entwine in a quest to p...
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Liska Radost has always feared magic — the monstrous power lurking in the spirit-wood and those who wield it. But when she accidentally unleashes her own magic with devastating results, she’s captured by the Leszy, the ancient demon warden of the for...
Where the Dark Stands Still by A. B. Poranek
In the deadly world of the mob, Tristan Caine is an enigma — ruthless, brilliant, and the only outsider ever to rise through the ranks of the Tenebrae Outfit. Across enemy lines, Morana Vitalio is a hacker prodigy and the daughter of his greatest riv...
The Predator
When Iris DuPree meets August West in a crowded sports bar, their chemistry is instant — undeniable, electric, unforgettable. But August is on the verge of an NBA career, and Iris is tied to another man: basketball’s golden boy and August’s fiercest ...
Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Sage Byrd has always loved her small coastal hometown of Spunes, Oregon — her quirky farm animals, her tight-knit friends, her quiet little life. But when her longtime boyfriend suddenly gets engaged, Sage needs a win — and fast. Enter The Festival o...
Savor It by Tarah DeWitt
LaRynn Lavigne and Deacon Leeds were never meant to last. Their teenage summer fling burned hot and fast, ending in mutual resentment. But when their grandmothers leave them joint ownership of a crumbling Santa Cruz property, the two are forced back ...
The Co-op by Tarah DeWitt
Ridley Sawyer has spent years chasing ghosts — ever since her twin sister vanished without a trace. Now, she pours her grief into her true crime podcast, traveling the country to shine a light on cold cases others have forgotten. But her latest inves...
All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
Riona Griffin is brilliant, beautiful, and fiercely independent — the last woman who’d ever admit she needs saving. But when a deadly assassin sets his sights on her, her only hope of survival lies in the hands of Raylan Boone — a rugged, infuriating...
Broken Vow by Sophie Lark