11 Romance Books to Make You Swoon

Quaint settings? Check! Laugh-out-loud banter? Check! Steamy chemistry? Double check! This novel by bestselling author Tessa Bailey feels like a classic rom-com fit for the big screen. Fox Thornton is a fisherman with a reputation of being a sexy flirt — and he prefers it that way. Until he meets Hannah Bellinger, who seems to be immune to his looks, but likes his personality. But the more time Fox spends with Hannah, the more he realizes he may want more with her — and he’s never felt like this before. Could Hannah and Fox be more than friends?

Romance lovers will adore this starry-eyed collection of Amazon Original short stories! In the Improbable Meet-Cute series, there are six short stories written by bestselling authors Christina Lauren, Jasmine Guillory, Sally Thorne, Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston. One of our favorites in the collection? Rosie and The Dreamboat by Sally Thorne. This hilarious, inventive story follows Rosie Whittaker, who is on her way to a Galentine’s Day spa day with her sister. Rosie’s afternoon of pampering includes a blissful float inside a flotation tank. It all seems so serene…until Rosie somehow gets locked inside. Enter the dreamy firefighter hero who arrives on the scene to help. What follows is a swoon-worthy series of conversations, flirtations and a surprising chance at new love.  

Beloved for her heartfelt and steamy sagas, bestselling author Sarah MacLean’s latest novel is brimming with her signature swoon-worthy charm. After years of living as London’s most-talked-about scandal, the beautiful and brash Lady Sesily Talbot has learned to embrace her reputation. But when her path crosses with her brother’s best friend, Caleb Calhoun, sparks soon follow. An electric, beautifully written love story.

This warm and endearing rom-com penned by Kristina Forest is perfect for fans of You’ve Got Mail! The story follows Lily Greene, who connects with her favorite author via email as an escape from her frustrating job. They begin emailing each other and hit it off, but then — out of nowhere — he ghosts her. Months later, Lily has no date to her sister’s wedding, so she decides to ask her charming new neighbor, Nick Brown, for a small favor. Little does she know, Nick is her favorite author.

In her first fiction novel, Ali Rosen will win readers over with her picturesque settings and memorable characters. When Stella Park goes to Italy for her friend’s wedding, she’s excited to escape — until she runs into her ex, Samuel Gordon. When they keep getting pushed together throughout the weekend, Stella begins questioning why she ever broke up with him in the first place.

Readers are transported to New York in the early 2000s within the pages of this Pride and Prejudice retelling by debut author C.K Chau. After her mother sells the neighborhood’s beloved community center to the rich Darcy Wong, Elizabeth Chen is determined to save it. Her mother disapproves, though, saying this sale will help Elizabeth and her three sisters get ahead in life. After spending more and more time with Darcy Wong, Elizabeth begins to wonder if her mother was right…and if Darcy is more than just a rich man with a very handsome face.

Fireworks of chemistry, whip-smart prose, a fun premise…this sparkling novel (a follwup to the fan favorite The Soulmate Equation) by bestselling author duo Christina Lauren has it all. Felicity “Fizzy” Chen might have a successful career as a romance novelist, but she has never been in love. Then, a chance run-in with filmmaker Connor Prince leads to a documentary being made of her love search. But it turns out, Fizzy’s happily ever after might lie behind the camera!

Debut author Tanvier Peart captures readers’ hearts in this romantic tale set in a snowy locale. Terrance and Justice were college sweethearts but are now on the brink of divorce. In an attempt to cure her broken heart, Justice reluctantly jets off to a singles retreat in Vail, Colorado, with her best friend Emma. So when Terrance steps off the elevator, Justice is floored. They haven’t seen each other in more than seven months. As feelings of rage, hurt and undeniable attraction bubble up, they are faced to make a decision. Will these two college sweethearts reconnect or walk away from one another for good?

Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask, is back with a standalone novel full of wit and charm. Katee Rose is America’s #1 pop star, until one night with CrushZone boy band member Cal Kirby changes everything. Years later, Cal offers Katee, who now goes by Kathleen Rosenberg, a dream opportunity to perform on Broadway. Sparks still fly between them, but is reigniting the past a good idea?

Bestselling author Ali Hazelwood is known for her sweet and sizzling rom-coms — and her latest novel is another swoon-worthy tale. Scientist Bee Königswasser is forced to work on a project with her handsome nemesis, Levi Ward. Soon, Bee swears she feels Levi looking at her differently — or is it just her occipital cortex playing tricks? It’s only a matter of time before neurons start firing and these “enemies” turn into more.

Bestselling author Evie Dunmore returns with the fourth and final installment in her League of Extraordinary Women series. This plot follows introverted suffragist Catriona, who lives for her work at Oxford. She used to dream of romance, but after one too many less-than-perfect experiences, she has put it on the backburner. Then, Elias Khoury enters the Oxford circle under false pretenses: He’s not there for research artifacts; he’s there to take them back to his homeland. To succeed, Elias must first seduce Catriona, but his plans go awry. As the pair work together closely, they realize they might just be made for one another. A historically detailed series finale filled with a juicy heist, sizzling attraction and witty banter!