Books that focus on romantic relationships between characters.
Mercy and Adam’s banter made me laugh out loud, even though my cat looked concerned. Patricia Briggs mixes action, werewolves, and sharp humor—you’ll keep turning pages, but might also yell at a few characters. Worth it.
Jennifer Armentrout writes romance like fireworks—lots of sparks, sometimes a little loud. Her magical worlds are wild and fun, even if I needed a cheat sheet for all the creatures. Still, her stories kept me turning pages late!
Emily Henry’s books feel like hanging out with your funniest friend—there’s romance, banter, and messy feelings. It’s not all sunshine, but even the gloomy bits are worth the read, snacks or no snacks.
Jennifer L. Armentrout nails romance and wild plot turns. Her books feel like riding a rollercoaster—exciting, a little messy, but worth the ticket. Some side characters get left behind, but I always want more.
This book wraps you up like a fuzzy blanket. I laughed at the awkward flirting, even if some parts felt cheesy. Still, it made my grumpy mood vanish faster than free donuts in the office kitchen.
Every Last Word surprised me. It’s honest about OCD without being sad all the time. The friendships felt real, but some chatter was cheesy enough to make me cringe. Still, I kept turning pages—mostly because I cared what happened next.
Emma Bovary wants romance but gets small-town drama and bad choices. Flaubert writes her so real, I kept yelling at the pages, but couldn’t stop reading—kind of like watching someone eat soap and wondering what happens next.
If He Had Been With Me hits you right in the feels. Autumn and Finny are easy to root for, even when you want to shake some sense into them. Keep tissues close and maybe some chocolate too.
Emma Bovary wants romance, gets reality, and blames everyone except herself. Flaubert’s sharp writing makes you laugh, sigh, and shake your head. At least my own love life isn’t quite as messy—yet.
Evelyn Hugo’s seven husbands made my life look boring, but her real love story knocked me sideways. Glitz, drama, and secrets—this book had me up past bedtime with crumbs in my bed and tears in my eyes.