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If you are looking for swoon-worthy romances, trope-tastic rom-coms and classic tales of lust and longing, this is the place for you. From star-crossed stories by Ali Hazelwood and second-chance romances by Abby Jimenez to swirling romantasies from Kerri Maniscalco and Jennifer L. Armentrout, these are the romances that you’ll fall in love with.
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In a corrupt state ruled by cunning elites, a skillful mercenary is forced to marry the person she was sent to kill in this all-consuming enemies-to-lovers tale.
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Romance Books to Fall in Love With
Discover the best selection of romance books at Barnes & Noble. Whether you’re a fan of rom-coms, dark romance or romantasies, there are thousands of love stories waiting to be discovered. From classic romance novels and top historical romance picks to contemporary romance, new releases and future favories, find you next swoon-worthy read here.
Whether you’re into slow-burn romance, second chances or enemies-to-lovers stories, discover great romance novels from BookTok sensations like Elle Kennedy, Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood to fan favorites like Nora Roberts and Nicholas Sparks and beloved authors like Danielle Steel and Debbie Macomber, all in one place.
Irresistible sparks, simmering passion and stolen kisses await beyond the pages of popular romance books like The Love Hypotheses and The Paradise Problem, while great forced proximity and opposites attract love stories include And Now, Back to You and Great Big Beautiful Life. Explore cross-genre romances like Adversary to the Villain and The Knave and the Moon, or discover the crossover potential in YA romance series like The Powerless Trilogy.
Romance novels may have any tone or style, be set in any place or time, and have varying levels of spice, ranging from sweet to steamy. No matter the content, there are two basic elements that comprise every romance novel:
- A Central Love Story: Generally, the main plot centers around individuals falling in love and struggling to make the relationship work. A writer can include as many subplots as he/she wants if the love story is the focus of the novel.
- An Emotionally Satisfying and Optimistic Ending: In most romance books, the lovers who risk and struggle for each other and their relationship are rewarded with emotional justice and unconditional love.
Whether you’re looking for cozy fall romances, holiday romances or the best romance books of 2026, we’ve got you covered.
10 of the Best Romance Books to Read Right Now
- Grim Tidings: A Novel by B.K. Borison
- Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros
- A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas
- Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanée Nicole
- Game On by Navessa Allen
- Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole
- The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
- Ruthless: A Novel by Danielle Steel
- Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore
- Just for the Plot by Meghan Quinn
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