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Best contemporary romance books ❤️

Curated by our reviewers this week

MONDAY 25th SEPTEMBER, 2023
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Contemporary Romance

How Do You Say Boyfriend In French

Sinful, Decadent, and Luxurious! Both the chocolate and the romance <3

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JUMP

Wow. I loved the descriptions in this book. Glimpse what it might be like to navigate the course on a 1,600-pound Grand Prix ge...

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From LA to London, with Love

A surprisingly fresh, fantastically written, and heartwarmingly diverse contemporary romance about love, family, trust, and sel...

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Contemporary Romance

The Last Encore

An engaging read which has the reader rooting for a happy-ever-after ending.

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Book 2: In the Trenches

Dig into the trenches to watch opposites attract in this small-town family-centered romance.

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Contemporary Romance

Stranger in Love

A story that steals tears and snatches laughs, befuddles the brain and answers the soul and so real it scares you and heartens ...

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Awestruck at Dusk

Fantastic romcom about a young girl trying to find her place in the world.

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Lovesick

Charming story that contains the perfect mix of sass, romance, and a happily ever after!

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Becoming Wilde

I love romances with twists and turns, and Become Wilde was all about unexpected plot sequences - this love story is truly one ...

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Moonstruck at Midnight

I am heart struck after this! A magnificent read that will have you flipping pages eager to know more. A must for romance lovers.

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Broken Cowboy: The Montana Men Series Book

Fate seems hell bent on keeping these two lovers apart but love is stronger than any force.

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Contemporary Romance

The Vampire Inside Me

Readers will find it easy to sympathize with Oskar and Lucia as they are taken on a journey of loss, pain, joy, and passion.

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The Broken One

A page-turner that will tug at your heartstrings, and leave you panting for more.

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Contemporary Romance

Bella Cigna

Fast-paced, fun, once in a lifetime escape filled with incredible characters, sights, and sounds. A leap of faith romance reade...

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ARRANGE ME

Short and fun, *Arrange Me* puts a modern spin on the somewhat out-of-fashion, usually historical trope of arranged marriages. ...

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Find your next contemporary romance read

If Victorian trysts and ancient Roman affairs of the heart are right up your alley, we suggest you check out our list of historical romance novels. But if you prefer a love story that incorporates the mores of modern-day relationships, look no further: you've met your match. Find modern spins on traditional romance tropes, contemporary portrayals of sex, and happily-ever-afters that feel like they're taking place right now.

The best part? Our team of starry-eyed Reedsy Discovery book reviewers are here to curate a list of the best new contemporary romance books, so you can devour them before they hit major bookstores.

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