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Contemporary romance books (adult, emotional and spicyš„)
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items If you love character-driven romance with strong chemistry, emotional depth, and found-family vibes, this list is honestly top tier. These seriesāOn Dublin Street series, The Adair Family series, and Chestnut Springs seriesāall follow interconnected,...
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Samantha Young - On Dublin Street
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Samantha Young - The Adair Family series
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Elsie Silver - Chestnut Springs series
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Jenniffer Hartmann - dark romance books (not for everyone)
Samantha Young - On Dublin Street
A series full of found family, emotional healing, and seriously addictive romances set in Edinburgh. Every book follows a different couple, but theyāre all connectedāso you get to keep seeing your favorites š
They are emotional, sexy, super bingeab...
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A comprimised no-strings attached situation š Jocelyn and Brandon had my heart since the moment I opened the book! It is very emotional and had elements of trauma healing (as do most of her books that you will see further!)
Spice level: 4 š„
On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street Series)
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Now this one has the missunderstood heroine energy and āIāll take proper care of youā mmcš„µ I shows real emotional growth and has extremely lovable characters!
Spice level: also 4š„
Down London Road (On Dublin Street Series)
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A male best friend teaching his female best friend confidenceš What go possibly go wrong?
This is a friends-to-lovers DONE RIGHT!!
Spice level: 4š„
Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Series)
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Hannah and Marco were each otherās first love until life tore them apart. Years later, they reconnect, but not everything is so easy to fix.
This is mostly Second chance romance + unresolved feelings
Spice: 3š„ (a bit lower but the emotional story re...
Fall From India Place (On Dublin Street)
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Grumpy x sunshine alert!!š The mmc Cole is emotionally unavaliable until he meets Shannon who fefuses to let him go.
This one is a bit more slower and emotional, but worth every second!
Spice level: 3š„
Echoes of Scotland Street (Dublin St Series)
Samantha Young - The Adair Family series
Set in the Scottish Highlands, this series mixes small-town vibes, family drama, and swoony romance with a slightly more mature feel than On Dublin street.
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Enemies to lovers + forced proximity! šš„µ
Robyn returnes to Scotland and immediately faces the overprotective Lachlan Adair!
There are lots of tension and emotional baggage so be prepared!
Spice level: 4š„
Here With Me: Alternative Cover (Adair Family)
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A struggling actress meets the reclusive Adair brother. It is a boss - nanny storyline and in my opinion, it is written perfectly!
Very emotional and even shocking at some parts.
Spice level: 3š„
There With You: Alternative Cover (Adair Family)
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Arro has loved her brotherās best friend, Mac, for years. She used to be too young for him, but now that sheās in her thirties, and he in his forties, Arro doesnāt see a problem with their age difference. But Mac isnāt ready for anything real with Ar...
Always You: Alternative Cover Edition
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By far the most emotional and gut-wrenching read of this series! Childhood vest friend whose friendhip fell apart after a fatal night. There is lots of fighting and misstrrwtkng involved but it all pays off at the and. Truly a worthy read!
Spice lev...
Only You: Alternative Cover Edition
Elsie Silver - Chestnut Springs series
Cozy small-town setting, super swoony cowboys, strong emotional arcs, and consistent spice across every book. If you liked the family dynamics + romance in The Adair Family, youāll LOVE this series.
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Grumpy x sunshine meets forced proximity! A PR disaster forces a bull rider Rhett to work with his agents daughter, Summer (very off limits). Lots of banter, spice and found familiy vibes.
Spice level: 4š„
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, 1)
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Single dad + cowboy + irresistable new nanny + age gap romanceš
It is filled with sarcastic humour, puns, but simultanously paired with intense chemistry and conflict. Hot and steamy!
Spice level: 4š
Heartless (Chestnut Springs, 2)
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A friends-to-lovers tropsš It is also a childhood friendship and years of tension! Jasper is giving the impression of a tortured hero who swoops in and saves Sloane after her wedding day falls apart! It is flirty with a lot of fun and banter.
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Powerless (Chestnut Springs, 3)
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An irresistable ladies man and a girl who has sworn off men for good š«£. I LOVED this book because Theo wasnāt giving up on Winter no matter the baggage she had. It is an emotional stoy, with just the right amount of banter and spice!
Spice count: 4...
Reckless (Chestnut Springs, 4)
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An age-gap romance with a fake engagement tropeš. Beau is a tortured military hero and Bailey is a bartender with the wrong familily background. It is also a slow burn and it perfectly finishes the book series! An amazing ending without loose ends.
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Hopeless (Chestnut Springs, 5)
Jenniffer Hartmann - dark romance books (not for everyone)
Her books are all about trauma, healing, forbidden love, and intense emotional connectionsādefinitely heavier than Samantha Young or Elsie Silver, but SO worth it if you like angsty romance.
Heartbreaking, intense, and VERY emotional. These are the ...
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This one is DARK. Two people who hate each other (and absolutely should not fall in love) get kidnapped together and are forced to rely on each other to survive. What happens after is just as intense as what they went through.
š Enemies-to-lovers bu...
Still Beating
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A slow-burn, emotional story that follows a relationship over YEARSāstarting in a way that feels innocent, but becomes complicated and forbidden as time passes. This one will absolutely break your heart.
š Taboo-ish romance + āwe shouldnāt feel this...
June First: Emotional Contemporary Romance
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Set in a more emotional, healing-focused storyline, this follows characters dealing with past trauma and trying to rebuild their lives and relationships. Itās softer than Still Beating but still hits hard. A beautiful love story between a girl who ne...
Lotus: Second Chance Love with Romantic Suspense
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An unique, emotional romance built around grief, loss, and unexpected connections. Itās less dark but still carries that signature Hartmann heartbreak. Donāt get your hopes up though, it still morally ambiguous and will leave you questioning yourself...
The Wrong Heart