4.06 avg rating — 17,211 ratings

"Full of complex family histories and dynamics, long-kept secrets, plus a slow-build romance - great if you're looking for a satisfying romantic read."

4.04 avg rating — 1,059,626 ratings

" What is it about this book that makes me want to stay in the main character's world forever? Definitely on the sweet and heart-warming end of the romance spectrum. Perfect if you love contemporary YA and slow, sweet romance."

3.83 avg rating — 64,577 ratings

"Such a perfect, sweet but complicated YA romance. The main character (a girl) plays football, and that's just the start of her uniqueness. I loved reading her story - the romance isn't the number one focus, but it's a sweet and heart-warming read."

4.18 avg rating — 3,521 ratings

"This book is: Hilarious. Laugh-out-loud funny. Sweet. Add just a dash of romance and you have it. The Vintage Guide to Love and Romance is UK chick lit, and perhaps the best-written chick lit I've ever read. "

3.92 avg rating — 31,603 ratings

"I would add ALL of Kristan Higgins' novels to this list. She's my favorite romance author, because her books are consistently funny, heart-wrenching, and include a good dose of swoon. Family and community often play a role in her novels, and The Best Man is no different. It's the start of the Blue Heron series, about a family-run winery in upstate New York. This book is such a perfect read when you want to have all the feels and be left with a happy ending."

3.77 avg rating — 17,063 ratings

"Like in many of Susan Elizabeth Philips' novels, Heroes Are My Weakness opens with a quirky and memorable scene. I won't ruin it for you, but it was the absolute last thing I expected. The book is an ode to Victorian Gothic Novels, with unique twists to keep things interesting. A very fun and unexpectedly unique romance, with a satisfying path to a great ending."

3.88 avg rating — 68,146 ratings

"The sweet and smart heroine might be the entire reason why this book is on the list. That and the chemistry between her and the hero. "

4.02 avg rating — 34,439 ratings

"This is book #2 in a series and the entire series is so. much. fun. The main characters in this had great chemistry, and I loved the nerdy and logical female protagonist."

3.81 avg rating — 16,834 ratings

"Something Like Normal is NA romance at it's best. It's a captivating, heart-wrenching story. Beautifully written and powerful."

3.95 avg rating — 2,640 ratings

"Sherry Thomas has a number of romances I love - she often has female protagonists that stand out from other Victorian romances (they have jobs, or aren't in the upperclass, etc.). In My Beautiful Enemy, the main character is biracial and skilled in the martial arts. She's kick ass. The story is rich, full of interesting history and unique twists - a very satisfying read."

4.13 avg rating — 44,006 ratings

"I love the His Fair Assassin series and would have added all of them ... but if I had to pick my favorite, it would be Dark Triumph. The main characters have dark, dark pasts, and seeing their story unfold kept me reading late into the night. I love Robin LaFevers rich, detailed writing style, and the dark, paranormal medieval setting is amazing. (I recommend starting with book number one in the series if you can.) :)"

4.03 avg rating — 18,935 ratings

"THIS BOOK! Hands-down one of my all-time favorite romances. I don't want to ruin it for you, but please read this book if you like spunky/quirky female protagonists, laugh-out-loud jokes, and slow burn romances."

3.85 avg rating — 14,282 ratings

"An opposites-attract romance with oodles of steamy scenes, fireworks, and the set up of a series of contemporary romances. Fun!"

3.62 avg rating — 3,431 ratings

"I had a hard time choosing which of Dahlia's books to include on this list, but picked LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT because it does such a fantastic job with a tough story. The main character loses her parents and gains custody of her younger siblings. She goes from college party girl to guardian, and the transition isn't easy. Meanwhile, she develops feelings for her TA (uh oh). Definitely heart-wrenching, but also just a lovely read."

3.92 avg rating — 670 ratings

"The entire Chasing the Dreams series is oodles of fun (and STEAMY), but this one is my favorite. I love the premise and the characters. Elizabeth Briggs writes such great tension and steamy scenes. Read the whole series if you can, but you could also pick them up out of order (and start here). "

3.73 avg rating — 11,438 ratings

"Victoria Dahl's novels are fantastic if you like lots of steam, smart and confident female protagonists, and a good dose of witty banter. Fun, sexy, and often set in beautiful, unique places - and Talk Me Down is a great example. "