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Romance

Fall in love with heartwarming stories of passion, relationships, and happily ever afters.

124 books available

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Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Romantic Suspense Paranormal Romance Erotic Romance LGBTQ+ Romance New Adult Romance Romantic Comedy Western Romance Sports Romance

Best Selling Romance Books

Top rated by millions of readers

Verity

Verity

Colleen Hoover

4.3★· 3.8M ratings

Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him

Colleen Hoover

4.3★· 1.6M ratings

Gone with the Wind

Gone with the Wind

Margaret Mitchell

4.3★· 1.2M ratings

Vom Winde Verweht "Gone with the Wind"

Vom Winde Verweht "Gone with the Wind"

Margaret Mitchell

4.3★· 1.2M ratings

Clockwork Angel

Clockwork Angel

Cassandra Clare

4.3★· 877K ratings

Shadow Kiss

Shadow Kiss

Richelle Mead

4.3★· 381K ratings

Voyager

Voyager

Diana Gabaldon

4.4★· 331K ratings

Blood Promise

Blood Promise

Richelle Mead

4.3★· 327K ratings

Spirit Bound

Spirit Bound

Richelle Mead

4.3★· 308K ratings

Book Lists featuring Romance

21 lists

Sapphic Romance Across Different Genres

Love stories between women spanning fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary romance, and science fiction. These novels celebrate queer women's experiences while delivering satisfying romantic storylines.

Heartbreak Romance: Love Stories That Don't End Well

Popular Romance Books

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In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Nathaniel Philbrick

Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War

Confederates in the Attic

Tony Horwitz

Last Sacrifice

Last Sacrifice

Richelle Mead

4.4★· 300K ratings

A collection of contemporary romance novels that embrace the messier, more painful side of love without the comfort of happily-ever-after endings. These emotionally intense stories feature passion and intimacy but prioritize realistic heartbreak over fairy tale conclusions, perfect for readers seeking cathartic tears rather than feel-good escapism.

6 books

Gateway Horror and Thrillers for Romance Readers

A curated selection of accessible horror and thriller novels that ease readers from contemporary romance into darker genres. These books feature engaging plots, romantic elements, and page-turning suspense without overwhelming complexity, perfect for building reading stamina while exploring new territories.

Well-Crafted Detective Stories Without Romance Distractions

This collection features mystery and thriller novels that prioritize strong plotting, quality writing, and compelling detective work over romantic subplots. These books focus on the puzzle-solving and investigative elements that make crime fiction engaging, whether in series or standalone format.

Sweet Heat Romance Without the Drama

A curated selection of romance novels featuring devoted couples, steamy moments, and healthy relationship dynamics. These books deliver butterflies and blush-worthy scenes without toxic behaviors, miscommunication plots, or love triangles. Perfect for readers seeking the thrill of passionate romance grounded in mutual respect and genuine connection.

Light Romance That Pulls You Away From Screens

A collection of engaging romantic comedies and feel-good fiction designed to capture attention and provide an entertaining escape from digital distractions. These books feature accessible writing, compelling characters, and enough humor and heart to keep pages turning instead of scrolling.

Slow Burn Romance That Feels Real and Grounded

Contemporary romance novels that prioritize emotional development and realistic relationships over instant attraction. These stories feature characters who slowly discover their feelings through genuine connection, set in believable modern-day scenarios that readers can relate to their own lives.

Sapphic Romance in Historical Settings

LGBTQ+ romance featuring women loving women in historical periods, from Victorian England to 1950s America, exploring both period-specific challenges and timeless love stories.

Historical Romance Set in the Jazz Age

Romance novels capturing the glamour and rebellion of the 1920s, featuring flappers, speakeasies, and the tension between traditional expectations and modern desires.

Gothic Romance Set in Modern Times

These atmospheric novels bring classic gothic elements into contemporary settings, featuring mysterious houses, family secrets, and brooding romance. They combine old-world atmosphere with modern sensibilities.

Romance Books Like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

For readers captivated by Taylor Jenkins Reid's glamorous Hollywood tale, these novels offer similar blend of complex relationships, secrets, and compelling female protagonists. Each book features the same irresistible combination of romance, ambition, and hidden depths.

Contemporary Romance with Disability Representation

Love stories featuring characters with disabilities as fully realized people rather than inspiration or obstacles. Romance that integrates disability authentically into relationship dynamics.

Historical Romance Set in Non-European Cultures

Period romance exploring love stories in ancient China, medieval Africa, colonial India, and other non-Western settings. Stories that expand historical romance beyond ballrooms and English countryside.

Romance Books Like Beach Read by Emily Henry

Contemporary romance with witty banter, writer protagonists, and emotional depth beyond the meet-cute. Stories exploring creative blocks, personal growth, and second chances at love.

Australian Rural Romance Beyond the Outback Cliché

Contemporary romance set in regional Australia that avoids stereotypes while celebrating rural life. Stories of genuine connection in farming communities, country towns, and regional centers.

Australian Romance Novels Celebrating Regional Landscapes

Australian romance writers are showcasing the continent's diverse regions as more than just backdrops. These novels make the Australian landscape itself a character in compelling love stories.

Books Like Fourth Wing for Dragon Fantasy Romance

Rebecca Yarros created a phenomenon with her dragon rider academy romance. These books deliver similar high-stakes magical training, enemies-to-lovers tension, and the addictive combination of danger and desire.

Fantasy Romance Books for Adults Who Love Sarah J Maas

The romantasy phenomenon shows no signs of slowing, with readers hungry for more adult fantasy with steamy romance elements. These books deliver complex world-building, morally grey characters, and relationships that burn up the pages.

YA Romance Books with Diverse Characters

Love stories that reflect our beautiful, diverse world. These inclusive YA romances feature LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and differently-abled characters finding love, acceptance, and themselves.

Christmas Romance Novels to Read by the Fire

Cozy up with heartwarming holiday romances. These festive love stories feature snowy settings, Christmas magic, and happy endings perfect for the most wonderful time of the year.

Contemporary Romance Novels Set in Small Towns

Fall in love with charming small-town romances. These heartwarming stories feature tight-knit communities, second chances at love, and the magic that happens when city meets country.

Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players

Word Freak

Stefan Fatsis

Pretty Simple Lettering

Pretty Simple Lettering

Whitney Farnsworth

The Reef: A Passionate History: The Great Barrier Reef from Captain Cook to Climate Change

The Reef

Iain McCalman

Felicity

Felicity

Mary Oliver

The Thorn Birds

The Thorn Birds

Colleen McCullough

The Prince and the Dressmaker

The Prince and the Dressmaker

Jen Wang

Felix Ever After

Felix Ever After

Kacen Callender

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (1)

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Jenny Han

Living in Gratitude: A Journey That Will Change Your Life (16pt Large Print Edition)

Living in Gratitude

Angeles Arrien

Anxious People: A Novel

Anxious People

Fredrik Backman

Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy)

Crazy Rich Asians

Kevin Kwan

28 Summers

28 Summers

Elin Hilderbrand

The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares

Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

Let It Snow

Let It Snow

John Green

Commonwealth

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

The Simple Wild: A Novel

The Simple Wild

K.A. Tucker

The Bromance Book Club

The Bromance Book Club

Lyssa Kay Adams

The Wisdom of Menopause (Revised Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change

The Wisdom of Menopause (Revised Edition)

Christiane Northrup M.D.

Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

Geneen Roth

When Food Is Love: Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy

When Food Is Love

Geneen Roth

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, 20th Anniversary Edition

Getting the Love You Want

Harville Hendrix Ph.D.