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Romance & Romantasy Books I Couldn't Stop Reading ✨
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items A collection of romance books I’ve genuinely loved—from witty banter and enemies-to-lovers to slow burns, swoony chemistry and stories that kept me reading way past bedtime.
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For cozy reading days, butterflies in your stomach and love stories you won’t want to put down. 💕
One of my all-time favorites. Smart, funny, swoony—and exactly the kind of romance I can't resist. 💕
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
This book will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️
Read the beautiful, captivating and funny story of PhD candidate Olive Smith and the intimidating, grumpy professor Adam Carlsen.
And it's becoming a movie! 🎬 Watch The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video from September 23, 2026.
Read the beautiful, captivating and funny story of PhD candidate Olive Smith and the intimidating, grumpy professor Adam Carlsen.
And it's becoming a movie! 🎬 Watch The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video from September 23, 2026.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
My ultimate enemies-to-lovers favorite. I’ve read this eight times and I’m looking forward to number nine. If you love witty banter, slow burn and enemies-to-lovers done right — you need to read this one. 💕🔥
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Proof that I don't always need massive amounts of spice to love a romance! 💕 A charming bodyguard romance with a fantastic female lead, a sweet Hollywood star and a surprisingly swoony love story.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
A fun, addictive series packed with drama, romance, chemistry and plenty of spice. Book 4 is my favorite by far, but the whole series makes for a seriously entertaining binge-read. 🔥
Twisted Series by Ana Huang
Surprisingly addictive, with strong The Love Hypothesis vibes. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s definitely high on my list. ☕
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
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Fits perfectly into the delicious Ali Hazelwood romance universe. This is where I want to be!
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Romantasy
For the readers who want their happily-ever-after with with magic, monsters, dark secrets and dangerous adventures. ✨
So worth the hype. Dragons, enemies-to-lovers, deadly trials and a delicious slow burn romance packed with tension — what’s not to love? A seriously addictive read. 🐉
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
This is a charming, weird and funny romantasy with a villain, his assistant, a castle and a very slow-burn romance. Evie and Tristan have such great chemistry, and I’m completely here for it. ✨💕
Assistant to the Villain by Maehrer, Hannah Nicole
Many books promise enemies-to-lovers. In this one, they are truly enemies. Dark, clever, politically tense and completely addictive. And somehow, I found myself fiercely rooting for a fae prince with a tail. Well done, Holly Black. 🖤
The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black
A must-read for any romantasy lover. The first book was published in 2015, and the series has more or less defined the romantasy genre as we know it today.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The fantasy version of The Hunger Games — and of course we love The Hunger Games. A gripping, addictive page-turner that keeps you turning the pages. Exactly what a romantasy should be.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
An addictive romantasy with great characters, an intriguing world and plenty of tension. The world-building is easy to get into without feeling overwhelming, and the story keeps things exciting from start to finish. ✨
Quicksilver by Callie Hart