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Best Romance Books

Dive into the most beloved romance novels of our time, curated from top literary sources and ranked by their popularity across the web.

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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen - 2000-10-10 (first published in 1813)
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This beloved classic novel follows the dynamic protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, as she learns the impact of hasty judgments and the importance of genuine goodness. Set in Regency-era Great Britain, the story satirizes societal expectations and the pressure to marry for financial gain. With witty humor and memorable characters, Pride and Prejudice has become one of the most popular and widely adapted novels in English literature.
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Hating Game
Sally Thorne - 2016-08-09
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In "Hating Game," Lucy Hutton is engaged in a bitter rivalry with her coworker Joshua Templeman, who has been nothing but hostile since day one. As they compete for a big promotion, Lucy is determined to come out on top and take down her nemesis once and for all. From staring contests to HR battles, their rivalry becomes addictive, and the real game has just begun. Will Lucy win and become Joshua's boss, or will she have to resign? Get ready for a page-turning battle of wills in this addictive romance novel.
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The Kiss Quotient
Helen Hoang - 2018-06-05
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This heartwarming debut novel follows the journey of Stella Lane, a successful mathematician with Asperger's. In search of romantic experience, she hires escort Michael Phan to teach her the intricacies of love. As their no-nonsense partnership evolves, Stella realizes that love is the best kind of logic. A refreshing read that proves you can't predict matters of the heart.
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Call Me by Your Name
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André Aciman - 2017-09-21 (first published in 2007)
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Experience a passionate, yet forbidden, summer romance in this critically acclaimed novel. Follow an adolescent boy and a summer guest at his parents' cliffside mansion on the Italian Riviera as their unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their connection. Will they risk everything for total intimacy, or will their fear of societal judgment keep them apart? André Aciman's debut novel is a frank and heartrending elegy to the power of human passion.
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Red, White & Royal Blue
A Novel
Casey McQuiston - 2019-05-14
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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.
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The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks - 2016-12-01 (first published in 1996)
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A beautiful tale of love, loss, and the power of memories. Amid the stunning landscape of North Carolina, Noah Calhoun is haunted by the memory of the girl he loved fourteen years ago. When she unexpectedly returns, their story takes a miraculous turn with higher stakes, showcasing the many dimensions of love. This deeply moving portrait of emotions and miracles will stay with you forever.
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Outlander
Diana Gabaldon - 2005-07-26 (first published in 1991)
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Transported from 1945 to 1743 Scotland, a former combat nurse named Claire Randall navigates a dangerous new world torn by war and raids. Amid lairds and spies, she finds a love so intense it tears at her loyalty and heart, forcing her to choose between two lives and two men.
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Me Before You
A Novel (Me Before You Trilogy)
Jojo Moyes - 2013-07-30 (first published in 2012)
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Discover a heartbreakingly romantic love story that has captured over 20 million hearts. When Louisa Clark takes a job as a caregiver for Will Traynor, a once-successful businessman now confined to a wheelchair, they soon come to mean everything to each other. But when Will reveals his shocking plans for his future, Lou must ask herself, is making the person you love happy worth breaking your own heart? Perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, this novel brings to life an unlikely love that will stay with you long after the last page.
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The Bride Test
Helen Hoang - 2019-05-07
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Autism, family, and love take center stage in this heartwarming novel. Khai Diep struggles to connect with others, believing his condition makes him fundamentally flawed. But when his mother finds him a bride from Vietnam, Khai meets Esme Tran and everything changes. Though their relationship starts rocky, Esme's gentle persistence teaches Khai that there's more than one way to love.
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Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë - 2003-02-04 (first published in 1847)
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This classic tale tells the story of an orphaned young woman named Jane who struggles with feeling like an outcast. When she is hired to care for a young ward at Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with the brooding and mysterious owner, Edward Rochester. However, there is a terrifying secret lurking within the halls of Thornfield, and Jane must face difficult decisions about her future. Will she be left heartbroken and exiled once again?
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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Vision In White by Nora Roberts
Bared to You by Sylvia Day
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Just Kids by Patti Smith
When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Dark Lover by J. R. Ward
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting
Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The Royal We by Heather Cocks
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Happy Place by Emily Henry
99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
Repeat by Kylie Scott
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Delta of Venus by Anais Nin
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Tangled by Emma Chase
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Well Met by Jen Deluca
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The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella
The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Once and for All by Sarah Dessen
Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters Book Set by Talia Hibbert, Adjoa Andoh, Ione Butler, Harperaudio
The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Lover Mine by J. R. Ward
The Gravity of Us by Brittainy C Cherry
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Naked in Death by J. D. Robb
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Vampire Academy Box Set 1-6 by Richelle Mead
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
The Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy by Jenny Han