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Top Romance Books to Fall in Love With — My Favorites ❤️
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬
My go-to romance book recommendations featuring emotional slow burns, spicy romances, and binge-worthy series you won’t forget.
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friends to lovers
 
forced proximity
 
slow burn 🔥 / emotional
 
feel-good & wholesome

friends to lovers

 
Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A cute YA romance about two overachieving ex-best friends competing against one another. And then, of course it ends with them becoming a couple. Competitive ex-best friends find each other again.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
The only dark romance I’ve ever liked. Slow-burn friends-to-lovers with strong emotional undercurrents.
Inked in Lies: Friends to Lovers Romance
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forced proximity

 
Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A YA romance following two counselors at a camp for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
Breezy, fun, and ideal beach reading.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
This novel had such an impact on me when I read it.
Breathless
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
Road trip + coming-of-age = nostalgic, tender romance.
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A charming closed-door romance with a clever premise and emotional payoff.
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
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slow burn 🔥 / emotional

 
Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A romance that blends literary elements to create a narrative filled with human connection. Literary, reflective, heart-rending connection.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
Volume 1 is top tier, but it stays consistently good.
orange: The Complete Collection 2 by Takano
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
This is much more than a romance, but still has that element. The Netflix movie is also really good. Whimsical, quirky, and utterly delightful.
Dumplin' (Dumplin', 1)
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I cried over this.. A moving tale of friendship, loss, and young love.
orange: The Complete Collection 1 by Takano
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feel-good & wholesome

 
Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A gentle and emotional queer romance with beautiful art.
Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel by Oseman
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I still think about this book a lot. Summer vibes, heartfelt connection, and sweet banter.
Just for the Summer (Part of Your World, #3) by Abby Jimenez
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Sweet date at a pumpkin patch—adorably atmospheric.
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell (9781626721623)
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Hayley | Books, Movies, Skincare, Etc. 📚🎬 profile picture
A witch-werewolf romance with heart, culture, and gorgeous illustration.
Mooncakes
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