If You Love Romance Novels, These Are the Must-Reads for You

There’s something special about getting lost in a love story. You meet two people who are strangers on page one, and by the end, you’re rooting for them like they’re your best friends. You feel the butterflies, the heartbreak, the longing — and maybe, somewhere in their story, you see a little bit of your own.

If that sounds like you, welcome. These books aren’t just romance novels — they’re stories that make you feel.

1. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

This book hits hard. It’s about love, but also about breaking cycles and choosing yourself. It’s powerful, emotional, and a story that stays with you long after the last page.

2. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

If you love fake dating, awkward tension, and a grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamic, this book is pure fun. It’s set in the world of science, but the chemistry between the characters is the real experiment.

3. Beach Read by Emily Henry

This is more than a summer romance. It’s about grief, hope, second chances, and the stories we tell ourselves. Two writers, one challenge, and a whole lot of heart.

4. The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

A slow burn with fake romance, a family wedding, and more emotional tension than you’re ready for. If you love enemies-to-lovers and strong female leads, this one is a great pick.

5. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The First Son of the United States and the Prince of England fall in love — and the world watches. It’s funny, tender, and deeply romantic. A story about identity, pressure, and choosing love anyway.

6. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This isn’t a typical romance, but the love stories inside it — especially the one you don’t expect — are unforgettable. It’s about fame, secrets, sacrifice, and a woman who loved deeply and on her own terms.

7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Still one of the best romance stories ever written. Darcy and Elizabeth’s love story is full of misunderstandings, pride, and finally, deep respect. It’s timeless for a reason.

8. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Two best friends who vacation together every year… until something breaks between them. This book is sweet, aching, and hopeful — a perfect mix of friendship and romance.

9. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

This story isn’t easy. It’s about loving someone who’s closed off, about pain that sits quietly until it can’t anymore. It’s messy, beautiful, and deeply human.

10. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

A woman looking for a job becomes the caretaker for a man who has lost the will to live. What unfolds is complicated, emotional, and unforgettable. It’s about love, loss, and how one person can change your life forever.

A Few More Worth Mentioning

• Twisted Love by Ana Huang — A protective brother’s best friend story with secrets and intensity.

• The Deal by Elle Kennedy — A college romance full of banter, warmth, and real emotional depth.

• The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang — A unique take on love, featuring a heroine on the autism spectrum who decides to hire someone to teach her about romance.

• Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino — A second-chance love story that feels like a letter from your past. Bittersweet, nostalgic, and real.