Best Contemporary Romance Books

"Get a Life, Chloe Brown" follows the story of a chronically ill computer geek who comes up with a list of directives to help her get out of her comfort zone. From having a drunken night out to traveling the world with nothing but hand luggage, Chloe is determined to experience life to the fullest. She enlists the help of Red, a handyman with tattoos and a secretive past, to guide her in her quest for rebellion. But as Chloe gets to know Red, she realizes there is more to him than meets the eye. Talia Hibbert's heartwarming romance is a must-read for anyone looking for a story about self-discovery and love.

When two young leaders from America and England meet, it's not exactly love at first sight. But after a PR disaster, they're forced to pretend to be BFFs for the sake of their countries. As they continue their charade, they find themselves falling for each other in ways they never expected. But can they keep their relationship a secret amidst the political chaos? This is a romantic and daring tale that challenges us to be true to ourselves and asks if love can truly conquer all.

A cutthroat literary agent, Nora Stephens, finds herself in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, on a sisters' trip with her beloved sibling. However, instead of small-town charm and romantic encounters, she keeps bumping into a brooding editor named Charlie Lastra. In a series of coincidences, the two discover the carefully crafted stories they'd written about themselves might just unravel.

A reluctant, tangentially famous man needs a nice, normal relationship to clean up his public image. Enter Oliver Blackwood: ethical, reliable, and gay. They strike a deal to be fake boyfriends, but as they put on a public display of affection, their relationship starts to feel a lot like the real thing.

In need of a last-minute date for her sister's wedding in Spain, Catalina finds herself caught in a web of lies about her non-existent American boyfriend. With only four weeks to find a solution, a colleague named Aaron offers to help. Despite initial reluctance, Catalina starts to see Aaron in a different light as they navigate the twists and turns of her family's expectations. Will their deception lead to love or disaster?

Happy Place tells the story of Harriet and Wyn, a formerly perfect couple who now pretend to be together during their yearly getaway with friends. Told in Emily Henry's glittering and wise style, the novel explores the complexities of love and the lengths we go to protect the feelings of those we care about. With humor and heart, Happy Place is a perfect beach read that will leave you wanting more.

A literary writer and a romance writer live in neighboring beach houses and engage in a summer-long challenge. He will write something happy while she pens the next Great American Novel. They take each other on field trips, but make a deal to not fall in love.

In this Schitt's Creek-inspired rom-com, a wild Hollywood "It Girl" is sent to a small Pacific Northwest beach town by her stepfather to learn some responsibility. There, she clashes with a surly, sexy local who doubts she can handle life outside of Beverly Hills. As she tries to prove herself, sparks start to fly between the two. But as she begins to feel at home in the town, she starts to question whether the glitz and glam of LA is really what she wants.