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items If you're a hopeless romantic or just enjoy a good love story, here are some delightful romance book recommendations. Here are a few recommendations that have captured my heart, as well as a few that come highly praised by friends and family.
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Hard Sell by Lauren Layne is a contemporary romance novel about Matt Cannon, a young, wealthy Wall Street broker who needs to clean up his image after a scandal. He hires PR genius Sabrina Cross to help him, but their explosive history and undeniable...
Hard Sell by Lauren Layne
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a fantasy romance novel about Poppy Balfour, a Maiden chosen from birth to ascend and bring peace to her kingdom. Her life changes when she meets Hawke, a guard bound to protect her, and together they n...
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is a gripping young adult fantasy novel set in a brutal, ancient-inspired world. It follows Laia, a slave fighting for her family's freedom, and Elias, a soldier seeking his own liberation. Their destinies intertw...
Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Set in 1926 Shanghai, it's a thrilling mix of gang rivalry and a mysterious madness, inspired by "Romeo and Juliet." The chemistry between Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov kept me hooked. If you enjoy action-packed and immersive reads, definitely give ...
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Destiny's Captive follows Noah Yates, a ship captain, who finds his life turned upside down when Pilar Bandaras, a daring woman descended from pirates, steals his ship. As Noah hunts for Pilar, sparks fly between them, leading to unexpected romance a...
Destiny's Captive|Paperback
"Lord of Scoundrels" is a captivating Regency romance novel that follows the tumultuous relationship between the notorious Marquess of Dain, Sebastian Ballister, and the determined and intelligent Jessica Trent. Sebastian, known for his unscrupulous ...
Lord of Scoundrels|Paperback
"A Hunger Like No Other" is a thrilling paranormal romance novel that follows the intense and passionate relationship between Lachlain MacRieve, the leader of the Lykae Clan, and Emmaline Troy, a half-Valkyrie, half-vampire. After enduring years of t...
A Hunger Like No Other|Paperback
"Serpent & Dove" is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the story of Louise le Blanc, a witch who has fled her coven and taken refuge in the city of Cesarine. In this city, witches are hunted and feared. Louise, known as Lou, must hide her m...
Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove Series #1)|Paperback
"We Set the Dark on Fire" is a daring and romantic fantasy novel set in a dystopian world. The story follows Daniela Vargas, a top student at the Medio School for Girls, where young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society: r...
We Set the Dark on Fire|Paperback
"A Psalm of Storms and Silence" is the highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore. The story follows Karina, who has lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or...
A Psalm of Storms and Silence|Paperback
General recommendations
The story follows Violet Sorrengail, a young woman with physical frailties, who is forced to join the elite dragon-riding Quadrant against her wishes. She must navigate a brutal environment, fierce competition, and uncover dark secrets while trying t...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
"I'll Look for You, Everywhere" is an intoxicating love story that follows Theo and Magdalen, childhood neighbors who are reunited after seven years for a family wedding in their sleepy Italian village. As they confront the ghosts of their pasts, The...
I'll Look for You Everywhere|Paperback
Set against the backdrop of Sweden's high-finance world, "All In" follows the ambitious corporate raider David Hammar as he aims to take over the prestigious company Investum. To succeed, he needs the support of Natalia De la Grip, a brilliant and de...
All In|Paperback
"Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience" follows Xeni Everly-Wilkins, who has ten days to clean out her recently departed aunt's massive colonial in Upstate New York. Amidst family feuds and secrets, Xeni discovers that her inheritance comes with a surpri...
Xeni: A Marriage of Inconvenience (Loose Ends, #2)|Paperback
"Long Shot" is the gripping first installment of the Hoops trilogy by award-winning author Kennedy Ryan. The story follows Iris DuPree, who meets August West, an NBA star, during her last semester of college. Despite their undeniable connection, the ...
Long Shot|Paperback
"The Duke and I" is a delightful Regency romance novel that follows the story of Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. Daphne, the eldest daughter of the Bridgerton family, is determined to find a suitable husband, but her prospec...
The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series #1)|Paperback
"Meant to Be" is a captivating novel that follows the lives of Joe Kingsley III and Cate Cooper. Joe, born into the prestigious Kingsley family, is expected to uphold the legacy of American royalty. Despite his charm and good looks, he struggles with...
Meant to Be: A Novel|Paperback
"In Five Years" is a thought-provoking novel that follows the life of Dannie Kohan, a meticulous and ambitious lawyer living in Manhattan. After nailing an important job interview and accepting her boyfriend's marriage proposal, Dannie goes to sleep ...
In Five Years: A Novel|Paperback
In the second book of the Sparrow Falls series, "Delicate Escape", the story revolves around a woman trying to escape her past, leading her to move in with Shepard Colson, a man she barely knows. Shepard is charming and good-looking, but her previous...
Delicate Escape (Deluxe Edition)|Paperback
In the heart of the Skyland series, "This Could Be Us" charts the compelling journeys of Soledad Barnes and Judah Cross. Soledad, a perfectionist in planning and a domestic goddess, faces a seismic shift when her seemingly perfect marriage crumbles u...
This Could Be Us (Skyland #2)|Paperback
"Caraval" is a mesmerizing fantasy novel that follows the story of Scarlett Dragna and her sister, Tella. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where they live with their cruel father. Her dreams of seeing Caraval—a faraway, once-a-year performance...
Caraval (Caraval Series #1)|Paperback
In a future society divided by castes, "The Selection" tells the story of America Singer, a young girl from the lower caste of Fives. America is unexpectedly chosen to participate in the Selection, a competition where thirty-five girls compete for th...
The Selection (Selection Series #1)|Paperback