The best part about the human experience is that we all experience life differently – and this goes for our romantic lives, too. With a drastic increase in popularity in recent years, the romance genre has expanded to allow for new and inventive tropes, retellings of classic love stories, and unforgettable characters that know just what to do to make their partner tick.
The opportunities for romantic reading are endless; perhaps you’re just starting out, and the only novels you can get your hands on are the ones from your mother’s collection. Maybe you’re looking for classic tales of star-crossed lovers, or you’ve just come to terms with your own sexuality and you’re on the hunt for romance books with asexual characters. You could even be in a committed relationship and are looking for romance books that will convince your husband that yes, he can read romance books too.
From historical romance books to holiday romance books to books to read if you’re a die-hard Sarah Dessen fan, we have a love story that will speak to you.
The best romantic novel to read is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Published in 1813, the novel is still widely popular and relevant to today’s society, and details a beautiful enemies to lovers historical love story that is relevant to its time but also timeless.
Multi-award-winning author Nora Roberts is credited with being the #1 romance author, having written over 200 novels in multiple romantic genres.
