Best Romance Books of All Time: Books I’ll Never Stop Recommending
Last updated: July 2026
The hardest part about reading romance today isn’t finding books. It’s knowing which ones are actually worth your time.
Every year, hundreds of new romance books hit bookstore shelves while even more go viral across BookTok, Bookstagram, and social media. Some absolutely deserve the hype. Many don’t. And with so many recommendations competing for your attention, finding your next five-star read can start to feel like guesswork.
That’s where I hope She Reads Romance Books is different.
After reading hundreds of romance novels over the years, I’ve realized that giving a book five stars and still thinking about it years later aren’t always the same thing. Some books are wonderful while you’re reading them but slowly fade into the background. Others stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page, and those are the books I find myself recommending over and over again.
Those are the books you’ll find on this list.
These aren’t simply the most popular romance books ever written. They’re the romance novels I genuinely believe are worth your reading time because they deliver unforgettable love stories, emotionally satisfying character journeys, and the kind of endings that stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.
Some are modern classics that helped redefine the genre. Others are quieter favorites that deserve far more recognition than they’ve received. Together, they’re the books I’d be heartbroken for you to miss.
Whether you’re brand new to romance or you’ve been reading it for years, I hope this list helps you discover your next unforgettable love story.

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If You Only Read Three Romance Books, Start Here
If someone told me they wanted to fall in love with romance books but only had time to read three, these are the stories I’d hand them first. They each offer something completely different, yet every one of them captures what I believe makes romance such a rewarding genre: unforgettable characters, emotional payoff that feels earned, and a love story you’ll still be thinking about long after you’ve finished the final chapter.

Paradise
by Judith McNaught
Read this if you love emotionally sweeping second chance romances that never let go of your heart.
If someone asked me where to start with romance, this is almost always my answer.
Paradise isn’t simply one of my favorite romance books of all time. It’s one of the books that made me fall in love with the genre.
Judith McNaught delivers everything I love in a romance: first love, heartbreaking misunderstandings, family interference, years of longing, and a second chance that feels completely earned. Meredith and Matt’s story spans years, making every reunion, every revelation, and every step toward forgiveness carry real emotional weight.
I’ve read hundreds of romance novels since first discovering Paradise, yet very few have matched the emotional payoff this story delivers. It reminds me that the very best romances aren’t just about two people finding each other. They’re about watching two people grow into the versions of themselves capable of loving each other the way they always should have.
If you’ve never experienced Judith McNaught’s writing, there’s no better place to start.

Drive
by Kate Stewart
Read this if you want a romance that completely wrecks you before putting your heart back together.
Few romance novels have left me as emotionally conflicted as Drive.
Kate Stewart accomplishes something I didn’t think was possible in a romance novel: she made me fall deeply in love with two different heroes. My heart was just as conflicted as Stella’s, and every emotional revelation reshaped how I understood the people at the center of the story.
By the time you finally discover who Stella chooses, the ending feels both inevitable and heartbreaking. It’s the rare love story that earns every emotion it asks you to feel, ultimately delivering the kind of soulmate romance that lingers long after you’ve finished the final page.
This isn’t just a romance you read. It’s one you experience. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll spend days afterward replaying every emotional moment in your head.

People We Meet on Vacation
by Emily Henry
Read this if you love beautifully written friends-to-lovers romances filled with longing, heart, and emotional payoff.
There are very few books I wish I could experience again for the first time, and People We Meet on Vacation is one of them.
From the very first page, Emily Henry’s writing completely swept me into Alex and Poppy’s story. I found myself reading faster because I desperately needed to know what happened during that one summer that changed everything between them. At the very same time, I wanted to slow down because I never wanted the story to end.
That’s the magic of this book.
Emily Henry takes two people who seem like complete opposites and slowly builds one of the most believable friendships, and ultimately one of the most satisfying love stories, I’ve ever read. Every shared trip, every missed opportunity, and every quiet moment builds toward an emotional payoff that feels incredibly rewarding because you’ve lived every step of their journey alongside them.
It’s books that make me feel something that earn a place on this list, and People We Met on Vacation did exactly that. I laughed, I cried, and I closed the book wishing I could experience it again for the first time.
Romance Books I’ll Still Be Recommending Years from Now
The first three books are where I’d tell anyone to start. These are the romances that have continued to earn my recommendation year after year because they represent everything I love about the genre. Each one has stayed with me for a different reason, but they’ve all proven they’re far more than five-star reads. They’re the books I know I’ll still be recommending years from now.

Love, Theoretically
by Ali Hazelwood
No Ali Hazelwood couple has stayed with me quite like Jack and Elsie.
Yes, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Their banter, slow-building attraction, and quiet intensity make every interaction feel charged with anticipation. But what makes this book truly special has very little to do with the romance itself.
It’s about learning to believe you’re worthy of being loved exactly as you are.
For most of her life, Elsie has become whoever she thinks other people need her to be, constantly changing herself in hopes that people will like her enough to stay. Watching her slowly let those walls down and realize that Jack sees, and loves, the real version of her is what makes this story so emotionally satisfying.
That’s why, even after reading every Ali Hazelwood book, this is still the one I think about most often.

Him
by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Some romances stay with you because of the grand gestures. Him has stayed with me because of the tenderness.
What begins as two childhood friends reuniting after years apart slowly becomes one of the most authentic explorations of friendship growing into love I’ve ever read. Wes has quietly loved Jamie for years, convinced one impulsive moment ruined the most important relationship in his life. Watching Jamie gradually allow himself to explore feelings he’d never expected, simply because he felt so safe with Wes, made this romance impossible to put down.
Him remains my favorite M/M romance because it never treats Jamie’s journey as shocking or sensational. Instead, it’s a deeply emotional story about trust, vulnerability, and discovering that sometimes the person you’ve been searching for has been your best friend all along.

Out on a Limb
by Hannah Bonam-Young
Few romances have made me smile as consistently as Out on a Limb.
One of the things I admire most about Hannah Bonam-Young’s writing is that she doesn’t define her characters by their disabilities. Instead, she writes two wonderfully developed people who happen to have limb differences and allows their love story to unfold with warmth, humor, honesty, and incredible tenderness. Knowing that the story was written by an author with lived experience only makes that representation feel even more authentic.
At its heart, this is a story about embracing the parts of yourself you’ve struggled to accept and discovering what it feels like to be fully seen and completely loved.
Win and Bo don’t need endless misunderstandings or manufactured drama to make you care about them. Their relationship is built on kindness, emotional safety, and genuine affection, making every milestone in their relationship feel deeply rewarding.
It’s hopeful, funny, incredibly romantic, and proof that some of the most unforgettable love stories don’t need high drama to completely steal your heart.

Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros
If you’ve ever wondered why fantasy romance has exploded in popularity, Fourth Wing is the book I’d hand you.
Rebecca Yarros creates an immersive world filled with dragons, deadly challenges, political intrigue, and enough twists to keep you glued to the page. But as much as I loved the world-building, that’s not why this book earned a place on this list.
It’s Violet and Xaden.
Everything about their relationship feels earned. What begins as mistrust slowly transforms into one of the most compelling slow burns I’ve read in years. Xaden challenges Violet to become stronger, believes in her long before she believes in herself, and quietly protects her in ways that reveal just how deeply devoted he becomes.
You’ll come for the dragons, but you’ll stay for one of the most unforgettable romances in fantasy.

Red, White & Royal Blue
by Casey McQuiston
Some romances stay with you long after you’ve closed the book. This is one of them.
What begins as a rivalry between the First Son of the United States and a British prince slowly evolves into one of the most heartfelt love stories I’ve ever read. Along the way, Casey McQuiston beautifully explores identity, family expectations, friendship, public life, and the courage it takes to become the person you’re meant to be.
But what has stayed with me most are the words.
The emails, text messages, and quiet conversations between Alex and Henry build a relationship that feels incredibly intimate long before they ever share the same space. By the end of the novel, you don’t just believe they’re in love – you understand exactly why.

What I Did for a Duke
by Julie Anne Long
Whenever someone tells me they don’t read historical romance, this is one of the first books I recommend.
Julie Anne Long reminds me just how extraordinary historical romance can be. Her prose is elegant without feeling overly formal, her dialogue sparkles with wit, and every interaction between Genevieve and Alexander feels layered with meaning.
I’m a sucker for the moment when a hero realizes he’s completely captivated by a woman he never expected to fall for, and Julie Anne Long writes that transformation better than almost anyone. Watching Alexander slowly unravel in the face of Genevieve’s intelligence, warmth, and charm is endlessly entertaining and deeply romantic.
If you’ve never ventured into historical romance, this is one of the books I’d use to convince you just how emotionally satisfying the genre can be.

Our Perfect Storm
by Carley Fortune
I’ve read a lot of friends-to-lovers romances, but very few have captured yearning the way Our Perfect Storm does.
Carley Fortune never has to tell you how deeply George has loved Frankie for years because she shows you in every thoughtful gesture, every lingering look, and every sacrifice he’s willing to make for her happiness. Watching him painstakingly research the perfect breakup recovery plan just so he could help Frankie through one difficult week while quietly hoping she’d finally see him as more than a friend completely stole my heart. Even when it hurt to be kept firmly in the friend zone, he never tried to force her feelings or ask for more than she was ready to give.
That’s what makes this romance so unforgettable. The longing isn’t built through grand declarations but through countless quiet moments that let you fall in love with George long before Frankie fully understands what’s been standing in front of her all along. Add in Carley Fortune’s incredible ability to make Vancouver Island feel as unforgettable as the romance itself, and it’s easy to see why this book earned a permanent place on my list.

Beautiful Stranger
by Christina Lauren
One of the reasons Beautiful Stranger has stayed with me all these years is because it showed me that the best steamy romances don’t use intimacy to replace emotional connection. They use it to deepen it.
What begins as one unforgettable night after Sara’s broken engagement quickly becomes something much more meaningful. Max creates a space where she feels free to explore a side of herself she’d never experienced before, never judging her curiosity or making her feel ashamed for wanting more. The deeper their trust grows, the more their emotional connection deepens, proving that the strongest relationships aren’t built on physical chemistry alone but on the honesty and acceptance that grow alongside it.
Max is still one of my favorite romance heroes, and years later this remains one of the best examples I’ve read of how incredible steam can deepen a romance rather than compete with it.
Romance Books I Still Think About
Not every unforgettable romance earns a place on this list for the same reason. Some completely changed the way I think about love, relationships, or what makes a truly memorable romance. These are the books I still find myself reflecting on years later because they didn’t just entertain me. They left me with something that stayed long after I turned the final page.

Just for the Summer
by Abby Jimenez
The romances that stay with me the longest are always the ones that make me feel everything, and few books have done that as beautifully as Just for the Summer. Abby Jimenez didn’t just make me believe in Justin and Emma’s love story, she made me feel every ounce of their heartbreak, hope, compassion, and joy along the way. By the time I turned the final page, I felt like I’d experienced every emotion right alongside them.
Justin and Emma’s happily ever after isn’t easy or wrapped up in a fairy tale. They have to navigate the kinds of real-life struggles that so many people face, making every step toward finding each other feel hard fought and completely earned. It’s one of those rare romances that leaves you emotionally exhausted in the very best way, reminding me that the best love stories aren’t the easiest ones, but the ones that make you feel every step of the journey.

Bride
by Ali Hazelwood
Few slow burn romances have stayed with me quite like Misery and Lowe’s. What begins as a marriage of convenience between two people who should have been enemies becomes one of the most beautiful fated mate romances I’ve ever read. Both enter the relationship willing to sacrifice their own happiness for the people they love, only to find the one person who truly sees them in someone they were taught to distrust.
That’s what has stayed with me long after I finished Bride. Beneath the paranormal world is a deeply emotional love story about looking beyond differences, finding where you belong, and opening your heart to the person you least expect. It’s one of the rare romances that made the unbelievable feel completely believable, and that’s why it remains one of my favorite love stories of all time.

Fangirl Down
by Tessa Bailey
This is the kind of romance that reminds me exactly why I fell in love with the genre. Josephine and Wells are two characters I couldn’t stop rooting for from the very first page. She believes in him when he’s at the lowest point of his career, while he sees her strength long before she fully sees it herself, and watching them quietly become exactly what the other person needs made me fall head over heels for both of them.
Tessa Bailey somehow blended humor, heart, unforgettable steam, and one of my favorite heroes into a romance that I never wanted to end. Wells may be a professional golfer, but he’s also one of the most devoted heroes I’ve ever read, proving that sometimes the best love stories aren’t about grand gestures but about finding the one person who never stops believing you’re worth fighting for.

Love Hacked
by Penny Reid
Few romance heroes have stayed with me quite like Alex. Beneath his social awkwardness, quiet intelligence, and unconventional quirks is a man who never needed to be fixed, only loved for exactly who he was. Watching Sandra see that from the very beginning, while Alex loved her for who she was beyond her role as a psychologist, made this romance feel incredibly genuine and unforgettable.
What I’ve always loved about Penny Reid’s books is that they leave me with more than just a great love story, and Love Hacked is the perfect example. I came away fascinated by everything I learned about hacking and Bitcoin, but it was Alex and Sandra’s vulnerability with each other that stayed with me. It’s a clever, original romance that proves the most memorable love stories aren’t about changing each other, but finding the one person who makes it safe to be completely yourself.

From Blood and Ash
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
From Blood and Ash is the book that made me fall in love with fantasy romance. Before Poppy and Casteel, I never understood why readers wanted to spend thousands of pages in one world. By the end of this book, I was grateful fantasy romances came with sprawling series because I wasn’t ready to leave these characters behind.
Poppy and Casteel’s chemistry is unforgettable from the very beginning, but it’s the way their relationship evolves that made me completely invested. Despite everything stacked against them, Casteel never sees Poppy as the role she’s been forced to play. He sees her for who she is, believes in the strength she doesn’t yet recognize in herself, and becomes the kind of fiercely devoted hero you can’t help but fall for. At the same time, I was just as captivated by the world beyond their romance, making this one of those rare books where the love story and the fantasy adventure felt equally impossible to put down.

First Time Caller
by B.K. Borison
First Time Caller reminded me why I believe life is better with a love story. At a time when I needed it most, this book made me believe in love, goodness, and hope again. It felt like a balm to my soul, giving me a place to escape where kindness wasn’t naรฏve, vulnerability was met with compassion, and happily ever afters still felt possible.
The hopefulness woven through every page is what makes this romance so special. Aiden and Lucie’s connection unfolds with heartfelt banter, quiet longing, and the kind of chemistry that makes you want to linger in every moment alongside them. I wanted to be a fly on the wall in the recording booth, watching every lingering glance, every smile they tried to hide, and every conversation that brought them closer together. I was hooked from the very first page and couldn’t put it down until I reached the end, only to immediately turn back to page one.

Hook, Line, and Sinker
by Tessa Bailey
Few romance heroes have broken my heart quite like Fox Thornton. Beneath his charming reputation and carefree confidence is a man who’s spent his entire life believing his worth begins and ends with what other people expect of him. Watching him slowly hope for something more, while convincing himself he was never meant to have it, made me ache for him from beginning to end.
What makes Fox and Hannah’s love story so unforgettable is the trust they build together. These aren’t two people trying to fix each other. They’re two adults brave enough to lay bare their insecurities, believe in who the other person truly is, and create a relationship built on honesty, vulnerability, and acceptance. It’s the kind of romance that lingers long after the final page because it reminds you how life-changing it is to be fully seen and loved anyway.

The Love Hypothesis
by Ali Hazelwood
Adam Carlsen set the standard for every grumpy hero I’ve fallen for since, but it wasn’t his grumpy personality that won me over. It was the quiet, unwavering way he loved Olive long before she ever realized it.
What begins as a fake dating arrangement slowly transforms into one of the most satisfying romances I’ve ever read because every interaction leaves you wondering what Adam isn’t saying.
Ali Hazelwood slowly peels back the layers of his quiet devotion, revealing a hero whose actions have been speaking for him long before his words ever do. Suddenly every small gesture, every quiet act of support, and every moment of patience takes on an entirely new meaning. Add in one of my favorite examples of enthusiastic consent in romance, and it’s easy to see why Adam remains one of my all-time favorite heroes.

Play Along
by Liz Tomforde
Isaiah Rhodes is one of the most unforgettable romance heroes I’ve ever read because beneath his larger-than-life personality is one of the gentlest, most patient men I’ve ever encountered in a romance. He may be the charismatic baseball star everyone loves, but it’s the quiet way he cares for Kenny that made him impossible for me to forget.
The trust between Isaiah and Kenny is what makes this love story so special. When Kenny finally shares one of her deepest insecurities with him, Isaiah never makes her feel like something needs to be fixed. He understands how much courage it takes for her to let someone into such an intimate part of her life and meets that vulnerability with incredible patience, tenderness, and care. Watching Kenny discover what physical intimacy could feel like with someone who made her feel completely safe is what made this romance unforgettable for me.

Promise Me Sunshine
by Cara Bastone
Promise Me Sunshine is one of the most beautiful portrayals of grief I’ve ever read. Cara Bastone doesn’t shy away from the heartbreak of loss, yet somehow creates a story that feels just as hopeful as it is heartbreaking. I cried more than once while reading it, but I never wanted to look away from Lenny’s journey.
What makes this romance unforgettable is the quiet, selfless way Miles enters Lenny’s life as a stranger. Having experienced grief himself, he never assumes he knows what’s best for her or pushes her to heal before she’s ready. Instead, he simply keeps showing up, offering patience, understanding, and companionship without expecting anything in return. The moment he encouraged her to make friends and lean on other people instead of depending solely on him was when I knew just how extraordinary he was. More than anything, this story showed me that the best love stories don’t ask us to leave our grief behind. They gently remind us that it’s okay to live again.
Romances I’ll Always Have a Soft Spot For
Every book on this list has become a favorite for a different reason. These romances are the ones that have continued to stand out over the years because of the unforgettable characters, relationships, and moments that still come to mind long after I finished reading. They’re books I never hesitate to recommend because I know exactly what makes each one so special.

The Rule Book
by Sarah Adams
Few romance heroines have made me laugh as much as Nora. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough just to see what hilarious observation or wonderfully awkward thing she’d say next. Sarah Adams’ humor completely surprised me, and Nora remains one of the funniest, most memorable heroines I’ve ever read.
While the romance is absolutely swoony, it’s Nora’s voice that makes this book unforgettable. She brings so much warmth, wit, and charm to every page that I found myself smiling from beginning to end. If you love romances with laugh-out-loud humor and a heroine you’ll wish you could be friends with, this one belongs at the top of your list.

Marriage for One
by Ella Maise
Some romances arrive with fireworks. Marriage for One proves that love can also grow quietly, steadily, and almost imperceptibly until one day you realize it has completely stolen your heart. Watching two lonely people slowly lower their walls and discover that marriage can become something far more meaningful than an arrangement made this story impossible for me to forget.
Neither Jack nor Rose changes overnight, and that’s exactly what makes their journey feel so authentic. Their relationship unfolds through small moments, quiet acts of care, and a growing trust that had me completely invested. By the time they finally opened their hearts to each other, I was in tears. It’s one of the most beautiful examples of how love doesn’t always arrive with grand gestures. Sometimes it simply shows up, stays, and changes everything.

The Rom-Commers
by Katherine Center
The Rom-Commers felt like it was written for everyone who’s ever had to defend their love of romance. Watching Emma passionately explain why romantic comedies deserve just as much respect as any other genre had me cheering her on because she put into words so many of the reasons I love these stories myself.
What makes this book so clever is that while Emma is explaining everything that makes a great rom-com, Katherine Center is quietly building one right before our eyes. The slow burn, the mounting tension, the unforgettable first kiss, and, of course, the happily ever after all become part of Emma and Charlie’s own story. It’s a brilliant reminder that romance isn’t just about the ending. It’s about everything that makes you fall in love along the way.

Royally Matched
by Emma Chase
Few royal romances have captured the magic of a true fairy tale quite like Royally Matched. While Henry may be the prince, it’s Sarah, the quiet woman everyone else overlooks, who completely stole my heart. Watching him recognize her strength, kindness, and quiet confidence long before anyone else did made this romance feel genuinely special.
Away from the spotlight of the reality dating show, Sarah becomes the one person who sees Henry as more than a prince. Her quiet confidence gives him the courage to step into the role he’s been avoiding, while Henry helps Sarah discover a confidence in herself she’d never fully recognized. Watching them become better versions of themselves together is what transforms this from a fun royal romance into one of my favorite modern fairy tales.

Some Sort of Happy
by Melanie Harlow
Sebastian is one of the romance heroes I’ll never forget because his story challenged my understanding of what it means to love and be loved. As one of the first romance books I read featuring a hero with OCD, it opened my eyes to the daily realities of living with a mental health condition while never allowing that diagnosis to define him.
What stayed with me most was Sebastian’s deep belief that he wasn’t worthy of love. Watching someone so consumed by self-doubt slowly discover that they could be accepted exactly as they were made this romance both heartbreaking and incredibly hopeful. It’s a beautiful reminder that unconditional love doesn’t ask someone to become different before they’re deserving of a happily ever after.

The Guy in the Middle
by Kate Stewart
Some romances stay with you because they feel effortless. The Guy in the Middle has stayed with me because Harper and Lance have to fight for every step of their happily ever after.
What begins as a forbidden romance between a college football player and his coach’s daughter quickly becomes so much more than two people falling in love. Kate Stewart puts them through heartbreak, sacrifice, and years apart, yet every obstacle only made me root for them more. Harper gives up the person she loves most to protect his future, then eventually finds the courage to fight for the life they both deserved. Their love story never takes the easy path, and that’s exactly what makes its emotional payoff so unforgettable.
What has always stayed with me are the moments that reveal just how deeply these two love each other, even when they believe walking away is the right thing to do. Add in a heroine who doesn’t fit the typical romance mold and one of my favorite epilogues of all time, and it’s easy to see why this remains one of the hardest-earned happily ever afters I’ve ever read.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown
by Talia Hibbert
Few romances have convinced me so completely that two people were simply meant to find each other. Eve and Jacob may both feel misunderstood by the people around them, but together they never have to apologize for who they are. Watching them find someone who not only accepted their differences but genuinely appreciated them made this romance impossible not to root for.
What I loved most is that their relationship never asks either character to change in order to be worthy of love. Instead, they learn to communicate, support one another, and embrace the qualities that make them unique. It’s a joyful reminder that sometimes the right person isn’t the one who completes you. They’re the one who finally makes you feel understood.

Blindsided
by Amy Daws
If anyone can make me laugh until my stomach hurts while simultaneously delivering one of the sweetest love stories I’ve ever read, it’s Amy Daws. Blindsided perfectly blends laugh-out-loud humor, unforgettable chemistry, and genuine emotional depth in a way few romances can.
What makes this story so special is the way Mac sees Freya long before she can see herself. Whether he’s quietly building her confidence with whispered words of encouragement or reminding her she’s beautiful exactly as she is, every moment between them feels filled with unwavering support and affection. This romance turns insecurity on its head, proving that confidence often begins with someone believing in you before you’re able to believe in yourself.
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I’ve read a handful of these. But definitely saving this lovely post for future reference so when I’m in that mood I can quickly pick one of your list ๐
Can’t wait to hear what you love reading from the list!
I really appreciate these “best of ” lists. I have a hard time choosing books sometimes so lists like these are super helpful.
How could you have forgotten Kristen Ashely’s books? Especially the Rock Chicks series… but almost all of them are so so so good…
I have a question to you…
A lot of people say some books aren’t Romance Novels, because they don’t have a happy ending.
Some authors say they don’t write Romance Novels. Like Nicholas Sparks and Diana Gabaldon.
How do you reconcile these ideas with the fact that you and thousands of others won’t bat an eye by naming these “Not Romance Novels!!!” as “Best Romance Novels”? Wouldn’t you agree that the “happy ending” requirement should be reconsidered and removed as part of the definition of a Romance Novel?
I mean… Nicholas Sparks and Diana Gabaldon have received accolades for their books defined by their audience as Romance Novels. Don’t you think it is intellectually dishonest and a disservice to their audience to keep claiming they don’t write Romance Novels? Why – in your opinion – do they insist on not writing Romance, when it’s obvious that’s what they write?
I have such a hard time finding fantasy/fairytale romances that are geared for adults and not YA.
I prefer dark, fantasy, paranormal, alien and mafia, etc genres. Especially those with themes of captive, enemies to lovers, arranged, forced, etc.
Dirty talkers make my toes curl!!!
Definitely search my other book lists as I have ones on fantasy romance, paranormal romance, alien romance, mafia romance, enemies to lovers, arrange marriage, dirty talkers and more!