Whatever variety of romance you're looking for—funny, magical, dark, or even none at all—this list has something for you. Browse by the pre-sorted romance types or take our quiz to find your ideal romance read!
Compiled by:
Julie K.
The Book of Everlasting Things(Adult Fiction - Malhotra)
Lush, sensuous, and deeply romantic, The Book of Everlasting Things is the story of two lovers and two nations, split apart by forces beyond their control, yet bound by love and memory. Filled with exquisite descriptions of perfume and calligraphy, spanning continents and generations, Aanchal Malhotra's debut novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.
The Sweetness of Water(Adult Fiction - Harris)
In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry, freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. Parallel to their story runs a forbidden romance between two Confederate soldiers. But when their secret is discovered, the resulting chaos, including a murder, unleashes convulsive repercussions on the entire community.
A Gentleman's Gentleman(Adult Fiction - Alexander)
The notoriously eccentric Lord Christopher Eden is a "man of unusual make" and even more unusual habits: he wears pastels year round, prefers to live as far from the prying eyes and ears of the ton as possible, and wholeheartedly prefers the comfortable company of his childhood cook and aged butler, Plinkton, to any swarm of servants that would normally befit a man of his station. Enter the handsome—if stoic—James Harding, the new valet Christopher very reluctantly hires after Cook and Plinkton remind him that if he's to stay in London, he must keep up appearances befitting that of a wealthy, eligible bachelor.
But Not Too Bold(SF - Pueyo)
The old keeper of the keys is dead, and the creature who ate her is the volatile Lady of the Capricious House—Anatema, an enormous humanoid spider with a taste for laudanum and human brides. Dalia, the old keeper's protegee, must take up her duties, locking and unlocking the little drawers in which Anatema keeps her memories. But Anatema cannot resist a beautiful woman, and she eventually devours every single bride that crosses her path.
Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold(Adult Fiction - Babalola)
Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from long-erased places. With an eye towards decolonizing tropes inherent in our favorite tales of love, Babalola has created captivating stories that traverse across perspectives, continents, and genres.
From Bad to Cursed(Adult Fiction - Harper)
In accordance with their families' complicated history, Rowan Thorn and Issa Avramov have been archenemies for years and have grown to heartily loathe each other. But, as the unlikely duo follow a perplexing trail of clues to a stunning conclusion, they discover how little they really know each other... and stumble upon a maddening attraction that becomes harder to ignore by the day.
Chronically Dolores(Young Adult Fiction - Vanwagen)
Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. Terpsichore Berkenbosch-Jones is glamorous, autistic, and homeschooled against her will by her overprotective mother. After a rocky start, the girls form a tentative partnership. Beautiful, talented Terpsichore will help Dolores win back her ex-best friend, Shae. And Dolores will convince Terpsichore's mom that her daughter has the social skills to survive public school.
Pearly Everlasting(Adult Fiction - Armstrong)
New Brunswick, 1934. When a cook in a logging camp finds an orphaned baby bear, he brings it home to his wife, who names the cub Bruno and raises him alongside her newborn daughter, Pearly Everlasting. When the supervisor is found dead, Bruno is blamed, and soon after is kidnapped and sold to an animal trader. Pearly, now a teenager, has no choice but to find Bruno and sets off on a hazardous solo journey through the forest—her first trip to "the Outside"—to rescue him.
First-Time Caller(Adult Fiction - Borison)
Aiden Valentine has a secret: He's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls into the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.
Not So Shoujo Love Story vol. 1(MIC - Notsosh v. 1 Curryuk)
Life rarely looks like a shoujo manga. School delinquent and manga superfan Rei is ready for her perfect love story to begin, and she knows just who it'll be with: Hansum, the most popular boy in school. But her plans are derailed when her main rival for Hansum's affections, star classmate Hanna, suddenly confesses her feelings for Rei instead!
Jane and Dan at the End of the World(Adult Fiction - Oakley)
Jane and Dan have been married for 19 years, but Jane isn't sure they're going to make it to 20. When the couple goes to the renowned upscale restaurant, La Fin du Monde, to celebrate their anniversary, Jane thinks it's as good a place as any to tell Dan she wants a divorce. But before they even get to the second course, an underground climate activist group bursts into the dining room.
The Pairing(Adult Fiction - McQuiston)
Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. It's not until they board the tour bus that they discover they've both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they're trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It's fine.
The Soulmate Equation(Adult Fiction - Lauren)
For readers of The Rosie Project and One Plus One, this "entertaining and moving" novel is about what happens when a matchmaking company finds an ideal match in an unlikely pair.
Ramon and Julieta(Adult Fiction - Quintana)
When fate and tacos bring Ramón and Julieta together on the Day of the Dead, the star-crossed pair must make a choice: accept the bitter food rivalry that drives them apart or surrender to a love that consumes them.
Still Beating(Adult Fiction - Hartmann)
When Cora Lawson attends her sister's birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame by the end of it. She doesn't anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on her sister's fiancé, Dean Asher—her archnemesis and perpetual thorn in her side. And she really doesn't anticipate getting knocked out and waking up chained in a madman's basement, Dean in his own shackles beside her.
Verity(Adult Fiction - Hoover)
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen uncovers an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended anyone to read, with pages of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered.
The Sweetest Oblivion(Adult Fiction - Lori)
Nicknamed "Sweet Abelli" for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. They say first impressions are everything. In the murky waters of New York's underworld, Elena's sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. After his and Elena's first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he's just as rude as he is handsome.