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Best Romance Books

Fall in love with these captivating romance novels. From slow-burn love stories to passionate whirlwind romances, these books capture every shade of love with compelling characters and relationships that make your heart race.

79 books in this collection

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

A Hollywood icon reveals her life's secrets. Deeply emotional, glamorous, and an absolute page-turner.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her life's hidden truths. A deeply immersive, emotional journey of forbidden love.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her scandalous mid-century secrets. A glamorous, fast-paced drama that is impossible to put down.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her glamorous, scandalous past. Deeply immersive, highly entertaining, and impossible to put down.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her scandalous, glamorous past. A fast-paced, emotionally intense story of ambition and secrets.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her scandalous, glamorous past. A captivating, slow-burn drama filled with intense emotional stakes.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her glamorous, heartbreaking past. Deeply intimate, romantic, and impossible to put down.

historicalromancetwist
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

★★★★ 4.4 (4,195,272)

An aging Hollywood icon reveals her glamorous, heartbreaking past. Deeply emotional, immersive, and driven by complex characters.

historicalromancetwist
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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.3 (2,048,854)

A breathtaking retelling of the Trojan War. Deeply immersive, emotionally intense, and impossible to put down.

romancehistoricallove
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman lives for centuries but is forgotten by everyone. A slow, atmospheric, and emotionally intense historical fantasy.

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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.3 (2,048,854)

A beautifully written retelling of the Trojan War. It offers a slow, romantic build leading to devastating, high-stakes tragedy.

romancehistoricallove
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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.3 (2,048,854)

A beautifully reimagined Greek myth focusing on a tragic romance. Intimate, deeply emotional, and a breathtaking page-turner.

romancehistoricallove
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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.3 (2,048,854)

A reimagining of the Trojan War through a tender, heartbreaking romance. Beautifully written and deeply immersive.

romancehistoricallove
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman lives centuries forgotten by everyone she meets. A slow, beautifully melancholic historical fantasy.

magicromancephilosophy
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

A cursed woman is forgotten by everyone. A gorgeous, slow-burn fantasy with intense, heartbreaking emotional stakes.

magicromancephilosophy
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

An immortal woman is cursed to be forgotten by everyone. A beautifully emotional, immersive fantasy that hooks you instantly.

magicromancephilosophy
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The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

★★★★ 4.3 (2,048,854)

A breathtaking retelling of the Trojan War focused on two lovers. Deeply intimate, tragic, and impossible to put down.

romancehistoricallove
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V.E. Schwab

★★★★ 4.2 (1,548,210)

An immortal woman is cursed to be forgotten by everyone. A beautifully written, heartbreaking, and slow-burning historical fantasy.

magicromancephilosophy
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It Ends with Us

by Colleen Hoover

★★★★ 4.1 (4,689,190)

A young woman fights to break the cycle of abuse. Heart-wrenching, intimate, and hooks you instantly.

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Normal People

by Sally Rooney

★★★★ 3.8 (1,907,199)

Two flawed people navigate a complex, on-and-off relationship. Intimate, raw, and completely absorbs you in their world.

romancefriendshipcoming-of-age
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Normal People

by Sally Rooney

★★★★ 3.8 (1,907,199)

Follows the complex, shifting relationship between two Irish teenagers. A deeply intimate, character-driven story of modern connection.

romancefriendshipcoming-of-age
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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,671,518)

A deadly dragon-rider academy where cadets either graduate or die. High-stakes fantasy that is wildly addictive.

romancewarmagic
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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,671,518)

Dragon riders fight for survival in a brutal war college. An incredibly fast, addictive fantasy with high emotional stakes.

romancewarmagic
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Book Lovers

by Emily Henry

★★★★ 4.1 (1,595,694)

Two rival literary agents keep bumping into each other in a small town. Sharp banter and incredibly addictive.

romancehumorfamily
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Red, White & Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston

★★★★ 4.0 (1,244,394)

The First Son of the US falls for the Prince of Wales. A joyful, fast-paced, and witty romance.

romancepoliticshumor
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Book Lovers

by Emily Henry

★★★★ 4.1 (1,595,694)

Two rival literary agents keep bumping into each other on vacation. A witty, slow-burn, and comforting romance.

romancehumorfamily
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Verity

by Colleen Hoover

★★★★ 4.3 (3,912,221)

A struggling writer uncovers a famous author's horrifying unpublished autobiography. It is a dark, incredibly addictive romantic thriller.

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Happy Place

by Emily Henry

★★★★ 3.9 (1,460,605)

Secretly broken-up exes pretend to be together on vacation. Tender, emotionally complex, and a fast read.

romancefriendshiphumor
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Caraval

by Stephanie Garber

★★★★ 4.0 (908,205)

Two sisters enter a legendary, magical game where nothing is as it seems. Enchanting, mysterious, and unputdownable.

magicmysteryromance
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Divine Rivals

by Rebecca Ross

★★★★ 4.2 (759,267)

Two rival journalists fall in love through magical letters during a war. Intimate, deeply emotional, and incredibly addictive.

romancewarhistorical
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The Unhoneymooners

by Christina Lauren

★★★★ 3.9 (1,143,779)

Two sworn enemies must pretend to be newlyweds to enjoy a free Hawaiian vacation. Breezy, hilarious, and romantic.

romancehumoradventure
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy 1900s scholar studies faeries in a snowy village. A cozy, slow-burn historical fantasy with witty banter.

magicromanceadventure
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies dangerous faeries alongside her impossibly charming rival. Witty banter meets captivating magical world-building.

magicromanceadventure
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies winter faeries in a snowy village. Witty banter meets a slow, immersive fairy-tale.

magicromanceadventure
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This Is How You Lose the Time War

by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

★★★★ 3.8 (349,777)

Two rival time-traveling agents exchange secret letters. A short, fast-paced sci-fi romance that is profoundly poetic and tender.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★ 4.0 (220,276)

A grumpy scholar studies faeries in a snowy village. A cozy, enchanting fantasy with a slow, delightful romance.

magicromanceadventure
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This Is How You Lose the Time War

by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

★★★★ 3.8 (349,777)

Two rival time-traveling agents exchange secret letters. A poetic, deeply romantic sci-fi novella that unfolds beautifully.

romancewarlove
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Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

★★★★ 3.9 (359,599)

A sunny young woman takes a corporate job working for a dark lord. Hilarious, bingeable, and wonderfully clever.

humorromancemagic
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch is hired to teach three young, chaotic magic users. Uplifting, funny, and wonderfully enchanting.

magicromancefamily
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch is hired to teach three magical orphans. A witty, relaxing, and incredibly uplifting read.

magicromancefamily
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Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

★★★★ 3.9 (359,599)

A sunny assistant works for a grumpy evil overlord. A hilarious, slow-burn fantasy full of delightful banter.

humorromancemagic
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

by Sangu Mandanna

★★★★ 4.0 (390,127)

A lonely witch finds a quirky, hidden magical family. A heartwarming, gentle romance that feels like a warm blanket.

magicromancefamily
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The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

★★★★ 4.0 (462,896)

Two broke strangers share a bed but never meet, communicating only through Post-it notes. Quirky and deeply charming.

romancehumorfriendship
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The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

★★★★ 4.0 (462,896)

Two broke Londoners share a bed but never meet. A sweet, slow-burn romance full of quirky charm.

romancehumorfriendship
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Stardust

by Neil Gaiman

★★★★ 4.1 (483,766)

A young Victorian man crosses into a magical realm to catch a falling star. A cozy, whimsical, slow-burn adventure.

magicadventureromance
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Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan

★★★★ 3.9 (552,435)

An ordinary woman discovers her boyfriend is the heir to a massive Singaporean fortune. Outrageously fun and glamorous.

romancefamilyhumor
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The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion

★★★★ 4.0 (598,923)

A socially challenged genetics professor creates a scientific survey to find the perfect wife. Hilarious and fast-moving.

romancehumorfriendship
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The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion

★★★★ 4.0 (598,923)

A brilliant but rigid genetics professor creates a survey to find love. Hilarious, charming, and character-driven.

romancehumorfriendship
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Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan

★★★★ 3.9 (552,435)

An ordinary woman navigates the absurdly wealthy elite of Singapore. Immersive, hilarious, and a delightfully fun escape.

romancefamilyhumor
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The Paper Palace

by Miranda Cowley Heller

★★★★ 3.8 (405,770)

A woman must choose between her husband and a childhood love. A slow, intensely emotional drama filled with secrets.

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Writers & Lovers

by Lily King

★★★★ 4.0 (194,540)

A grieving young woman struggles to finish her novel. An intimate, relaxing, and deeply relatable character study.

romancehumorcoming-of-age
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City of Girls

by Elizabeth Gilbert

★★★★ 4.0 (324,439)

A young woman discovers glamour and scandal in 1940s New York theater. A vibrant, fun, and deeply immersive romp.

historicalromancecoming-of-age
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The Duke and I

by Julia Quinn

★★★★ 3.8 (713,205)

Fake dating in Regency London leads to real sparks. A witty, fast-paced romance packed with delightful high-society gossip.

romancehistoricalfamily
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City of Girls

by Elizabeth Gilbert

★★★★ 4.0 (324,439)

A young woman explores the glamorous, theatrical world of 1940s New York. A deliciously fun, slow-paced historical romp.

historicalromancecoming-of-age
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The Duke and I

by Julia Quinn

★★★★ 3.8 (713,205)

A fake courtship in Regency London turns into real romance. A light, witty, and deeply relaxing historical escape.

romancehistoricalfamily
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc barbarian retires to open a magical coffee shop. Cozy, charmingly funny, and a breezy read.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires to open a magical coffee shop. A perfectly cozy, slow-paced, and heartwarming fantasy.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires from adventuring to open a coffee shop. A cozy, heartfelt fantasy that is instantly charming.

magicfriendshipromance
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Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree

★★★★ 4.0 (339,915)

An exhausted orc retires to open a coffee shop. A low-stakes, incredibly soothing fantasy about found family.

magicfriendshipromance
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Romantic Comedy

by Curtis Sittenfeld

★★★★ 3.6 (247,495)

A sketch comedy writer unexpectedly falls for a famous pop star. Smart, funny, and a beautiful slow-burn.

romancehumorlove
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Iron Widow

by Xiran Jay Zhao

★★★★ 4.0 (111,269)

A peasant girl pilots massive magical mechas to avenge her sister. Furious, high-stakes, and incredibly addictive.

wardystopiaromance
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Dial A for Aunties

by Jesse Q. Sutanto

★★★★ 3.7 (120,839)

A wedding photographer accidentally kills her blind date and her meddling aunties help hide the body. Hilarious.

humorcrimeromance
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Less

by Andrew Sean Greer

★★★★ 3.6 (226,044)

A failed novelist travels the world to avoid his ex's wedding. A brilliant, witty, and relaxing journey.

humorromancefriendship
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

by Mackenzi Lee

★★★★ 4.0 (146,324)

A mischievous young lord embarks on a chaotic 18th-century European tour. Hilarious, adventurous, and a total page-turner.

adventureromancehistorical
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

by Mackenzi Lee

★★★★ 4.0 (146,324)

A bisexual British lord embarks on a chaotic 18th-century European tour. Incredibly funny, character-driven, and delightfully immersive.

adventureromancehistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A cursed Regency lady navigates high society with half a soul. A charming, witty, and delightfully quick historical fantasy.

magicromancehistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A cursed Regency lady with half a soul navigates high society. A charming, slow-paced, and humorous historical fairy tale.

magicromancehistorical
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Half a Soul

by Olivia Atwater

★★★★ 4.0 (81,893)

A faerie curse leaves a Regency lady with half a soul. A charming, witty, and relaxing romance.

magicromancehistorical
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

by India Holton

★★★★ 3.6 (54,150)

Proper Victorian ladies fly battle-houses and steal treasure. A wonderfully quirky, hilarious, and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure.

romancehumormagic
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

by India Holton

★★★★ 3.6 (54,150)

Victorian gentlewomen secretly operate as polite, tea-drinking pirates. Absurdly witty, lighthearted, and perfect for a relaxing escape.

romancehumormagic
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

by Megan Bannen

★★★★ 4.0 (49,886)

A grumpy marshal and a lonely undertaker accidentally fall in love via anonymous letters. Funny, magical, and swoon-worthy.

romancemagichumor
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Evvie Drake Starts Over

by Linda Holmes

★★★★ 3.8 (158,324)

A young widow rents her apartment to a struggling baseball player. A gentle, funny, and comforting read.

romancehumorfriendship
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Bringing Down the Duke

by Evie Dunmore

★★★★ 3.9 (95,470)

A brilliant suffragette clashes with a grumpy Victorian duke. Smart, funny, and an effortlessly addictive historical romance.

romancehistoricalpolitics
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Soulless

by Gail Carriger

★★★★ 3.9 (114,387)

A witty Victorian spinster accidentally kills a vampire with her parasol. A hilarious, fast-paced steampunk adventure full of banter.

magichumorromance
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Bringing Down the Duke

by Evie Dunmore

★★★★ 3.9 (95,470)

A brilliant Victorian suffragette clashes with a conservative duke. A smart, funny, and beautifully paced historical romance.

romancehistoricalpolitics
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Swordheart

by T. Kingfisher

★★★★ 4.1 (46,699)

A widow inherits a magical sword containing a snarky immortal warrior. A brilliantly funny, slow-paced fantasy adventure.

romancehumormagic
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A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting

by Sophie Irwin

★★★★ 3.9 (51,215)

A shameless Regency heroine must marry rich to save her family. Clever, breezy, and highly entertaining from chapter one.

romancehistoricalhumor
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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

by Rebecca Thorne

★★★★ 3.7 (33,466)

An elite guard and a powerful mage elope to open a bookshop. The ultimate relaxing, cozy fantasy escape.

magicromanceadventure
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Mr. Malcolm's List

by Suzanne Allain

★★★ 3.3 (16,406)

A spurned society girl plots revenge against a picky Regency bachelor. A charming, lighthearted, and wildly entertaining rom-com.

romancehistoricalhumor

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