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Best Romance Books I’ve Given 5 Stars ⭐ – Guaranteed No Reading Slump!

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These are the only books I’ve ever rated 5 stars — the ones that pulled me out of reading slumps, made me cry, made me laugh, and kept me up past midnight. If you want guaranteed good reads with unforgettable characters and zero wasted time, start wi...
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I love this book so much! It definitely gives off fall vibes so I love to read it around that time. This book goes back and forth from past and present but I love the way the author does it. I highly recommend this book if you haven’t read it!
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
 
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This book I will always find very similar to Love and other words. Of course the books are completely different but they are also very similar. This is a great summer read. Definitely my favorite of any other summer book that I’ve read!
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
 
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This book is definitely a slow burn romance in the best ways. I can’t say enough good things about this book. Out of all of the books I’ve read this one is still engraved in my brain. It’s been popular on booktok as well. If you’ve been contemplating...
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
 
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If you have read Ugly Love by Colleen you NEED to read this book as well. They have some of the same characters in this book. One of my fav Colleen Hoover books! Very cute and a quick read. Also underrated, so check it out!!
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
 
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Even as a young adult who is 22, I still love to read this series. It will never get old. The characters are set in high school so some parts don’t totally resonate but I love it nonetheless. Each book is written so well and is always captivating to ...
The summer I turned pretty full series by Jenny Han
 
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This was the very first book that ever got me into reading. I used to hate reading but I think it’s because I’d never picked up a genre that I was actually excited to read about. This book changed the game for me! Let me know your thoughts on it if y...
Ugly Love - Colleenhoover.com
 
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This one might be controversial. It's definitely niche, the girls who get it get it. Finished in 2 days, could not put it down!
My Fault by Mercedes Ron
 
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This is definitely more of a cute teen romance rec. It is about a high school couple so not the most mature. Even though it was a teen romance book I did end up really liking this book, it was very cute.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

Thriller/Suspenseful

 
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I’d never read a thriller by this author as great as book. I never thought any of the books Colleen wrote would ever be like this book and that’s what makes it so unique. By far my favorite book by her. The backstory is so captivating. I was not bore...
Verity by Colleen Hoover

Mystery

 
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This was the very first book that got me into reading while I was in high school. I then realized I didn’t like books prier, because I was always told what to read and never able to find out what I liked by myself. Once I gave reading a chance I coul...
One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus