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Romance books I’m obsessed with
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items Romance books that will leave you constantly flipping through, unable to put these books down
it’s heartwarming, slow-burn romance, especially the childhood friends-to-lovers trope and fake dating scenario that feels so authentic
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti | eBook
it’s an emotionally grippling and beautifully written story that explores love, loss, and self-discovery through a unique and complicated love triangle.
One True Loves: A Novel: Reid, Taylor Jenkins
it has emotional depth, a captivating dual-timeline narrative that connects a modern-day romance with a WWII love story, and a shocking twist ending.
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
it’s an emotional yet hopeful story about grief, self-discovery, and mother-daughter love.
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
i love that it has popular romantic tropes, compelling characters, and Lauren Ashley’s engaging writing style.
The Fine Print (Dreamland Billionaires, #1) by Lauren Asher
i love the endemic-to-lovers dynamic between the hockey player and a flight attendant, it’s relatable and emotionally resonant themes like body positivity and mental health, and strong character development was shown throughout this book as well.
Mile High (Windy City, #1) by Liz Tomforde
this is a smart, sexy, and emotionally rich romance with complex, relatable characters and a compelling dual-timeline narrative.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
i love the blend of humor, romance, and strong characters, particularly the “sunshine/grump” dynamic between the leads, Naomi and Knox.
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout Book 1)
i love the blend of whimsical, fairytale-like world with darker, more complex themes, its enchanting and suspenseful plot driven by the romantic tension between the main characters, and its immersive and descriptive writing style.
Once Upon a Broken Heart - Garber, Stephanie: Books
i love the deep character development, detailed internal monologues, and extensive rom-com references that are central to the plot.
Better Than the Movies: 9781534467637: Painter, Lynn: Books
i love the original concept of this book, emotional depth, and compelling exclamation of love and friendship.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
i love the blend of spicy, friends-to-lovers and arranged marriage tropes, compelling character development, and the intense chemistry between protagonists Vivian and Dante.
King of Wrath (Kings of Sin, 1): Huang, Ana: 9781728289724
this book has deeply emotional and realistic portrayal of a second-chance romance that spans from childhood to adulthood, with a compelling structure that interweaves the past and present.
Books - Love and Other Words: Lauren, Christina
this book has a emotionally compelling character-driven story that explores themes of friendship, identity, and resilience through a blend of laughter, romance, and angst.
Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, 1): 9781728299945: Walsh, Chloe: Books
It’s a very cute and lighthearted book, very much like a early 2000s rom com in a book.
Don't Be In Love: 9798335570060: Cincotti, Liana: Books
it’s a sweet, heartwarming, and humorous blend of a classic fake-dating romance with a “friends-to-lovers” storyline, with relatable characters and a focus on authenticity.
Practice Makes Perfect: A Novel (Rome, Kentucky): Adams, Sarah