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Best College Romance Books

Explore the top college romance novels that have captured the hearts of readers and critics alike, ranking high in romance recommendations.

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The Deal
Elle Kennedy - 2015-02-24
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A confident Hannah believes she has it all together, except when it comes to sex and seduction. To get her crush's attention, she's willing to step out of her comfort zone and tutor the arrogant captain of the hockey team for a pretend date. As their relationship progresses, they both realize that "pretend" isn't going to cut it. Will Hannah take the risk and go for what she truly wants?
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Jock Row
A Friends to Lovers Baseball RomCom (Jocks On Campus)
Sara Ney - 2018-05-03
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Discover a hilarious romance novel set in the world of college party culture. Follow Scarlett, the sensible one and designated sober driver, as she navigates Jock Row - the hottest party scene on campus - with her friends. When Scarlett becomes known as the ultimate jock-blocker, she's banned from Jock Row. But she's determined to get back in, even if she has to go through "Rowdy" Wade, the hot shot shortstop, to do it. Get ready for a lighthearted and steamy read that will have you laughing out loud.
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The Year We Fell Down
Sarina Bowen - 2022-10-01 (first published in 2014)
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A college freshman, Corey Callahan, faces an unexpected setback when an accident forces her to start school in a wheelchair. In her dorm, Corey befriends Adam Hartley, a charming but unavailable hockey player with a broken leg. As their friendship blossoms, Corey begins to fall for Hartley, but wonders if he's willing to love someone as broken as she feels. This emotionally charged novel explores themes of friendship, love, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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The Hook Up
Kristen Callihan - 2014-09-07
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This steamy read follows college student Anna Jones as she tries to finish school and dodge star quarterback Drew Baylor's advances. The rules are clear: no kissing, no staying the night, and no falling in love. But when a chance encounter leads to their hottest sex ever, Drew is determined to make Anna break every rule. With cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame, Anna is the ultimate challenge for Drew. Will he be able to win her over with more sex, more satisfaction, and more time together? It's all fair in love and football in this exciting romance novel.
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The Perfect First
Maya Hughes - 2019-04-25
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A math genius and lover of blazers has a mission to lose her virginity by the end of the semester. With a list of firsts to accomplish, she enlists the help of a guide--with one rule: no sex. As they check off items like drinking at a bar and skinny dipping, they both start to realize there's more to their arrangement than they thought. Will they rewrite their futures together?
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How to Date a Douchebag
The Studying Hours (#HTDADB) (Volume 1)
Sara Ney - 2016-09-13
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A university athlete who's a total jerk meets his match in a smart, witty, and conservative library regular. He wants to spend time with her and drive her crazy. Will she fall for his charms?
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Fangirl
A Novel
Rainbow Rowell - 2013-09-10
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This coming-of-age story explores fan fiction, family dynamics, and first love. Meet Cath, a dedicated Simon Snow fan whose love for the series has helped her cope with life's challenges. As she enters college, Cath must navigate new friendships, a difficult roommate, and the fear of moving on from the Simon Snow world she knows so well. Will she be able to find her own voice and continue writing her own story?
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The Risk
Elle Kennedy - 2019-02-18
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A steamy standalone novel from a New York Times bestselling author that takes you into the world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines, and bro banter. Follow the story of a bold young woman who needs a fake boyfriend to secure an important internship, and the arrogant rival hockey star who agrees to help her - but only if she agrees to real dates. Can she resist his charm and protect her reputation, or will she take the ultimate risk and fall for her enemy?
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Jock Rule
A Roommate to Lovers Rugby Romance (Jocks On Campus)
Sara Ney - 2018-12-06
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Get ready to meet Kip Carmichael, a rough, dirty, giant with unruly hair and a thick beard, who has been nicknamed Sasquatch by his teammates. When he sees the beautiful but overlooked Theodora "Teddy" Johnson one night on Jock Row, he feels an instant connection. Kip offers to be her "hairy godmother" and teaches her the RULES for winning a jock, but he soon realizes that not falling in love with her will be a losing game. Swoon-worthy romance awaits in this charming read.
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Midnight Ruin
Katee Robert - 2024-01-16
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In the midst of an ancient battle, three hearts collide in Midnight Ruin. Eurydice, tired of being the innocent sister, is ready to break free from her powerful family and the pain of her past. Charon, Hades's loyal right-hand man, is ready to claim what he desires. And Orpheus, the fallen golden boy, will stop at nothing to win Eurydice back. As enemies threaten Olympus, these would-be lovers must navigate a treacherous path to find their happily ever after. Will their hearts survive the chaos?
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland
Empire of Desire by Rina Kent
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann
The Play by Elle Kennedy
Wait for You by J. Lynn, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Top Secret by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy
The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart
Attraction by Penny Reid
Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark
I Promise You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
The Chase by Elle Kennedy
Out on Good Behavior by Dahlia Adler
The Score by Elle Kennedy
Easy by Tammara Webber
Blind Side by Kandi Steiner
The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
I Dare You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
As She Fades by Abbi Glines
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
The Romantic Pact by Meghan Quinn
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan
The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart
Misadventures of a College Girl by Lauren Rowe
The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn
I Hate You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Let's Get Textual by Teagan Hunter
The Shameless Hour by Sarina Bowen
Heartland by Sarina Bowen
Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard
Charade by Nyrae Dawn
The Goal by Elle Kennedy
Nerdy Little Secret by Carrie Aarons
All of You by Christina Lee
All Lined Up by Cora Carmack
Nothing But Trouble by P. Dangelico
Jock Road by Sara Ney
The Dare by Elle Kennedy
Trade Me by Courtney Milan
After by Anna Todd
A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Ivy by Willa Nash
Upsy Daisy by Smartypants Romance, Chelsie Edwards
Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese
So, That Got Weird by Amelia Kingston
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Collide by Bal Khabra
Smut by Karina Halle
Kissing Tolstoy by Penny Reid
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
First Down by Grace Reilly
I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre
Make it Count by Megan Erickson
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
The Royal We by Heather Cocks
Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao