50 Romance Books to Read Based on Beloved Favorites

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of a large library must be in want of a new book.

But not just any book will do. We know you've already read the classics and the bestsellers. We're here to help you uncover a hidden gem.

We took a look at books with fewer than 50,000 adds—for context, members have added Pride and Prejudice to their Goodreads shelves more than 3 million times—and selected only ones with a 4.0 or higher average rating. Then we broke down the results into recommendations for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jane Austen, J.R. Ward, E.L. James, and Diana Gabaldon. Add what catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf!

If you loved Colleen Hoover's Hopeless…
(or contemporary love stories featuring young love and angst)

If you loved Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice…
(or European romances full of awkward misunderstandings)

If you loved J.R. Ward's Dark Lover…
(or seductive stories of vampires, werewolves, and witches—oh my!)

If you loved E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey…
(or erotic tales featuring astonishingly wealthy heroes)

If you loved Diana Gabaldon's Outlander…
(or irresistible romances that transcend time and space)

What's your favorite underrated love story? Share it with us in the comments!

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