We have a romance book to suit your tastes, whether you drool over the historical romance that transports you to the fluttering hearts of yore, paranormal romance that demonstrates that you don’t need flesh and blood to get attractive, rom-com that combine hilarious misadventure with the steamy stuff, or attractive stories that are too hot for public transportation.
Many of these fantastic books combine romance with other genres, making them ideal for readers who don’t think they enjoy the romance subgenre. Beyond the bodice-rippers you may have spotted sulking on your mother’s nightstand or lurking at the checkout counter of the grocery store, romance has a lot to offer. Many books of our greatest romances, in addition to the love tales that define the genre, also have thrilling plots, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ love stories, and lyrical writing that keeps us spellbound until the very last page. Add these to your list of books to read, and don’t forget to browse the Good Housekeeping book club when you’re through for even more amazing tales.
It’s hard to go wrong with any of Jasmine Guillory’s lighthearted, sappy romps, but this sports-themed love story is especially fantastic. Nik, a freelance journalist, gets engaged to her lover during a Dodgers game, but the guy can’t even spell her name correctly. The video became popular after she obviously responded, “no.” Dr. Carlos, a dashing man, carries her away from the chaos, but he isn’t the real deal.
This book will seem familiar to everyone who has ever stood up for a friend or coworker (the scandal!). Because they are vying for the same position, coworkers Lucy Hutton and her sworn enemy Joshua Templeman have a particularly acrimonious rivalry. It certainly begins with that.
More than 200 romance books have been written by the prolific Nora Roberts, but as the first book in The Bride Quartet, this one received high praise from her readers. With the help of three friends, wedding photographer Mackensie “Mac” Elliot runs a business that plans weddings. She meets sweet and reliable English instructor Carter Maguire on her first day of work, and their brief fling could lead to her own happy ending.
Please tell us more nerdy tales! Stella Lane, a brilliant mathematician in Helen Hoang’s book, engages in remedial romance by hiring escort Michael Phan to teach her the ins and outs of sex.
Shara Wheeler, the ideal daughter of the principal, and Chloe Green have been vying for valedictorian throughout Chloe Green’s whole time at Willowgrove Christian Academy. On prom night, Shara kisses Chloe and then vanishes, leaving only a trail of puzzling hints. In order to figure out where Shara has gone, Chloe forms an unlikely alliance with Rory, Shara’s eccentric neighbor, and Smith, her quarterback boyfriend. The investigation has a dramatic conclusion that no one would expect.
Here are Some Romantic Novels
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Vision In White by Nora Roberts
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey
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