In contemporary literature, there is a significant resurgence of interest in works depicting romance and love. Whether you are a devoted romance reader or someone seeking a delightful escape into the world of heartfelt narratives, this compilation promises to be a treasure trove of literary gems.

The True Love Experiment

by Christina Lauren

Sparks fly as Felicity 'Fizzy' Chen, a romance novelist, and Connor Prince, a documentary filmmaker and single father, collaborate on creating a dating reality TV show, The True Love Experiment. Connor wonders if Fizzy is his perfect match but grapples with the possibility that she might find happiness with someone else.

Practice Makes Perfect

by Sarah Adams

Annie feels embarrassed after a disastrous date encounter witnessed by her friend's attractive bodyguard, Will. Despite Will not fitting her ideal type, Annie develops a crush on him. When Will offers to help her gain confidence in dating, she agrees. What begins as a fabricated relationship evolves into something deeper as these seemingly different personalities discover they have more in common than expected.

Things We Hide from the Light

by Lucy Score

'Things We Hide from the Light' is a story about a troubled police grappling with panic attacks and nightmares from a gunshot incident. Chief of Police Nash feels lost until Lina enters his life. Both of them undergo emotional journeys in their efforts to resolve their issues, yet lurking in the background is the presence of danger that poses a threat to their relationship.

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

This first book in the Empyrean series tells the captivating tale of Violet Sorrengail, a young cadet striving to become an elite dragon rider. The narrative dives into the struggles of surpassing physical constraints and societal norms, offering a rich story set in a complex, war-ridden environment with mystical creatures.

The Rom-Com Agenda

by Jayne Denker

An endearing modern closed-door romance that unfolds between friends turning into lovers, a tale of love blossoming when they least expect it. This novel shows that although we may have preconceived notions of how the story should unfold, love has its own agenda.

Exes and O's

by Amy Lea

Tara, a romantic at heart, desires to find love, yet her previous attempts have been unsuccessful. To explore the possibility of a second-chance romance, she seeks assistance from her roommate, the attractive firefighter Trevor, to reconnect with her exes. As Tara and Trevor spend more time together, it becomes evident that love may have been closer than Tara had initially realized.

Lunar Love

by Lauren Kung Jessen

Olivia Huang Christenson is prepared to assume control of her family's matchmaking enterprise, utilizing the Chinese zodiac to identify ideal matches. However, when an app made her family's traditional Chinese zodiac approach all about attractions based on animal signs, she struck a deal with its creator, Bennett O'Brien, to find matches for each other. The catch: the first one to fall in love loses. However, they did not foresee the possibility of falling for each other in the process.

Not the Plan

by Gia de Cadenet

Isadora and Karim work for opposing senators, unaware they share a common ground in their ideals, particularly when Isadora discovers Karim does not fully support his boss' policies. However, it is not just their hearts at stake; an entire political campaign and their hard work are also at stake.

Happy Place

by Emily Henry

Exes Harriet and Wyn discreetly conceal their current relationship from their best friends. However, as the last visit to the longstanding Maine cottage approaches, they must uphold their façade one final time.

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

by Talia Hibbert

This story brings together two former best friends, Bradley and Celine, who must work together despite their messy past to succeed in a survival course. The woods are not the only factor reuniting them as their past comes into play.