Romance Books

Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen

Summary: A classic novel about the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of love, class, and reputation.

Time Period: 1813 - Present

Outlander

Author: Diana Gabaldon

Summary: A time-traveling romance that follows Claire Randall, a nurse in WWII who is transported to 18th-century Scotland and falls for a Highland warrior.

Time Period: 1991 - Present

The Notebook

Author: Nicholas Sparks

Summary: A poignant love story between Noah and Allie, whose romance is tested by time and circumstances.

Time Period: 1996 - Present

Me Before You

Author: Jojo Moyes

Summary: A romantic drama about Louisa Clark, who becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor, a man left paralyzed after an accident, and how their relationship changes both their lives.

Time Period: 2012 - Present

The Kiss Quotient

Author: Helen Hoang

Summary: A unique romance featuring Stella, a woman with Asperger's who hires an escort to help her gain more experience in relationships, leading to unexpected feelings.

Time Period: 2018 - Present

The Hating Game

Author: Sally Thorne

Summary: A romantic comedy about two office rivals, Lucy and Joshua, who find themselves in a love-hate relationship that takes a turn during a promotion rivalry.

Time Period: 2016 - Present

Red, White & Royal Blue

Author: Casey McQuiston

Summary: A romantic comedy about the First Son of the United States and a British prince whose rivalry turns into a secret romance.

Time Period: 2019 - Present

Beach Read

Author: Emily Henry

Summary: A rom-com about two authors with opposite writing styles who challenge each other to write in each other's genres while spending the summer in neighboring beach houses.

Time Period: 2020 - Present

It Ends with Us

Author: Colleen Hoover

Summary: A powerful and emotional story that tackles themes of love, resilience, and the complexity of relationships.

Time Period: 2016 - Present

You Had Me at Hola

Author: Alexis Daria

Summary: A romantic comedy that follows two Latinx actors who must work together on a telenovela, sparking chemistry and drama both on and off the set.

Time Period: 2020 - Present

The Unhoneymooners

Author: Christina Lauren

Summary: After a disastrous wedding, two sworn enemies must go on a honeymoon together, leading to unexpected feelings and romantic entanglements.

Time Period: 2019 - Present

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Summary: A retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" infused with fantasy elements, focusing on Feyre's journey through the fae realm and her complex relationship with Tamlin.

Time Period: 2015 - Present

The Rosie Project

Author: Graeme Simsion

Summary: A genetics professor with social challenges embarks on a quest to find a wife through a scientific survey, only to meet Rosie, who turns his life upside down.

Time Period: 2013 - Present

The Simple Wild

Author: K.A. Tucker

Summary: A story about a woman returning to Alaska to reconnect with her estranged father, where she unexpectedly finds love with a rugged pilot.

Time Period: 2018 - Present