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Best Adult Romance Books

Explore love and passion through the pages of the most beloved adult romance books, chosen for their frequent features in prominent book blogs and readers' favorites lists.

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From Blood and Ash
Jennifer L. Armentrout - 2020-03-30
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This captivating fantasy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa. Poppy is a Maiden, chosen from birth to usher in a new era, but her life has never been her own. When a golden-eyed guard enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. As a fallen kingdom rises once more, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy faces the risk of losing her heart, her life, and her world as she knows it.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas - 2020-06-02 (first published in 2015)
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In this captivating fantasy novel, Feyre must rely on her hunting skills to survive in a cold and unforgiving forest. But when she kills a precious predator, she's taken to a magical kingdom where she discovers a world she never knew existed. As she navigates this dangerous new realm and uncovers dark secrets, Feyre develops intense feelings for a mysterious captor hiding behind a jeweled mask. To save him and break an ancient curse, she must risk everything.
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Eleanor & Park
Rainbow Rowell - 2013-02-26 (first published in 2012)
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This novel tells the story of two high school students, Eleanor and Park, who, despite their differences, fall in love. Eleanor's chaotic life, mismatched clothes, and red hair make her stand out while Park hides behind his black t-shirts, headphones, and books. Through late-night conversations and mix tapes, they begin to connect and fall in love, experiencing all the excitement and uncertainty of first love.
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Delilah Green Doesn't Care
Ashley Herring Blake - 2022-02-22
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A queer romantic comedy about love, risks, and complicated relationships. Delilah Green returns to her hometown, where she plans to breeze in and out, until she sees Claire Sutherland, one of her estranged stepsister's best friends. They've known each other for years, but Delilah never really knew how to push Claire's buttons until now. Forced to work together during wedding preparations, Claire feels both unsettled and charmed by Delilah's ways. Will she be able to resist her charms, or will she find herself wanting more?
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The Bridge Kingdom
Danielle L. Jensen - 2020-06-09 (first published in 2018)
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Enter a seductive fantasy world in which a warrior princess must navigate political intrigue and her own conflicting loyalties. As a bride sent under the guise of peace to the enemy Bridge Kingdom, Lara is determined to bring down its king and put an end to their wealth-hoarding ways. But as her heart begins to soften towards her enemy and she finds herself questioning her own motives, Lara must choose which kingdom she'll save and which she'll destroy. With passionate romance and fierce action, this novel is sure to entice fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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The Shadows Between Us
Tricia Levenseller - 2020-02-25
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In this dark and alluring book, a cunning protagonist sets her sights on ultimate power: woo the newly crowned Shadow King, marry him, and then kill him to take his throne. But as attempts on the king's life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive - and struggling not to fall in love. Will she succeed in her plan? Or will her heart be her downfall?
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Carissa Broadbent - 2022-08-30
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In a world where survival is a deadly game, Oraya, a human adopted by a vampire king, must enter a brutal tournament to secure her place. Alongside the most vicious warriors, she forms an alliance with Raihn, a ruthless vampire and her greatest competition. As war looms and their attraction grows, Oraya must navigate a kingdom where love can be her downfall. Dive into a heart-wrenching romance filled with dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue in The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas - 2023-02-14 (first published in 2012)
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When magic has disappeared from the land, a vicious king reigns from his throne of glass. In a brutal competition to find the greatest assassin in the kingdom, a female assassin named Celaena Sardothien fights not to kill, but to win her freedom. As her competitors start dying, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a desperate quest to uncover the source of the evil before it destroys her world. With a provocative Crown Prince and a loyal Captain of the Guard by her side, she'll need every ounce of skill to survive.
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The Fault in Our Stars
John Green - 2012-01-10
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A heart-wrenching yet witty tale about Hazel, a terminally ill teen who finds unexpected love in Augustus at a cancer support group. This powerful story explores the beauty and pain of life, love and mortality in a bold, raw, and insightful way.
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Anna and the French Kiss
Stephanie Perkins - 2010-12-02
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Discover a charming and romantic tale set in the beautiful city of Paris. Follow Anna, a senior in high school, as she navigates her new life at a boarding school abroad. She meets Étienne St. Clair, a smart and charming boy with a serious girlfriend, and together they experience a year of romantic near-misses, all leading up to a long-awaited French kiss. Don't miss out on this heart-warming story of young love and adventure.
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Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
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Geekerella by Ashley Poston
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo