If you love Ali Hazelwood–style romance — smart women, slow burns, and men who are obsessed in the best way — this list is for you. These are the romance books that made me giggle, kick my feet, and fall in love with reading again.
This is what got me back into romance books. Smart, funny, slow burn, and the tension is chef’s kiss.
The Love Hypothesis: Hazelwood, Ali - Books
I’m reading this next because I love her writing style so much — STEM girl romance is my weakness now.
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Another enemies-to-lovers STEM romance that everyone on BookTok is obsessed with. If you loved The Love Hypothesis, this is a must.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
This is one of the ultimate slow-burn office romances. The banter alone makes it worth it.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
This one will make you emotional — it’s romantic, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.
Books - It Ends with Us: A Novel: Hoover, Colleen
Perfect for cozy weekends and vacations. It’s romantic but still smart and funny.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Fake dating + slow burn + grumpy/sunshine = obsession. This one is LONG but so worth it.
The Spanish Love Deception
This is spicy, dramatic, and totally addictive. If you like intense romances, this is perfect.
Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) by Ana Huang
Sweet, nerdy, and romantic. I loved how different and refreshing this story felt.
The Kiss Quotient #1 - Helen Hoang
Messy, emotional, and impossible to stop reading. One of those books you stay up too late finishing.
Ugly Love: A Novel: Hoover, Colleen: 9781476753188
This feels like a rom-com in book form. Light, cute, and perfect when you want something feel-good.
Better Than the Movies
This one is so fun and romantic — full of tension, humor, and heart.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Enemies-to-lovers on vacation? Yes please. This is such a fun, easy read.
The Unhoneymooners
This one is for people who love books about books — witty, romantic, and cozy in the best way.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
A great read on forbidden love and spicy tensions and spark! Makes you glued to your seat!
