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Best contemporary romance books ❤️

Curated by our reviewers this week

SUNDAY 29th MAY, 2022
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Contemporary Romance

Words of 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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Contemporary Romance

Awestruck at Dusk

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

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Contemporary Romance

Lovesick

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

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Contemporary Romance

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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Contemporary Romance

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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Contemporary Romance

The Broken One

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

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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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Kim VanderWerf

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Avid reader with a master's degree in strategic design and management working in accounting and finance. I live in Wisconsin with my husband of twenty-six years and a very energetic/comical tabby cat named Gabe. When not reading and writing reviews, I enjoy cooking, gardening, and nature.

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KKEC Reads

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I read about 300 pages a day. I love the written word, and I really enjoy writing reviews. Connecting with authors is pretty incredible and so rewarding. I have been reading since I was four, and I have not slowed down! I love thrillers, suspense, romance, true crime, fiction, and non-fiction.

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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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