Books that focus on romantic relationships between characters.
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.
Ugly Love hit me right in the feels. Colleen Hoover mixes messy love with real pain—you’ll laugh, maybe cry, and side-eye elevators forever. Not perfect, but darn if Miles and Tate didn’t stick with me!
Aciman really knows how to paint summer in Italy; you can almost smell the peaches. Elio and Oliver feel real, awkward, and honest. The slow pace isn't for everyone, but the emotion hit me right in the chest.
The Nightingale book swept me into a world of birdsong and bravery. With every page, I heard both the whistles and the worries, and sometimes got pecked by emotions I didn’t see coming. Not perfect, but real and moving.
This book made me laugh out loud more than once, but also surprised me with some sweet moments. The romance is funny and real, even if it gets a bit cheesy. Perfect for a rainy afternoon!
Taylor Jenkins Reid writes like she’s gossiping with you over coffee. Her stories hook you quick, with real people and messy love. Sometimes the endings feel rushed, but man, those characters stay in your head like catchy tunes.
