How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

I’m a big fan of rereading, so my favorite books are picked up over and over again. I’ve read some of my favorites every single year for the last six years and some I’ve read countless times since childhood (here’s lookin at you, Narnia) 🙈

I love when I find a new book to add to my reread list. What was the last one you added? 🔁

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Are there any book small towns you’d like to liv Are there any book small towns you’d like to live in? 📍

I think I’d sell a kidney to live in Inglewild 😂 Small towns give me such happiness and this one seems especially cozy and filled with so many entertaining people 🙈

I kinda wish this series would last forever, but simultaneously, I just live for ANYTHING BK Borison writes 😍 I adored First Time Caller as well and can’t wait for more of that story to unfold! 📖

Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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Books · February 2, 2024

The Cutest Contemporary Romance Books to Read

This post was originally published in 2021. It has been updated with the best contemporary romance books!

45 Contemporary Romance Books to Read Right Away by The Espresso Edition

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just want to read all the cutest romance books. In this post, you’ll find 45 fluffy novels you have to pick up.

When I was younger, my mom used to call contemporary romance novels “fluff books” or “cotton candy books.” They’re made of light, sugary content that warms your heart. Now that I’m older, I still enjoy my fluffy reads – but I also like for some of them to have a touch of relatability and depth.

In this post, I’ve rounded up my all-time favorite adult romance books. Some of them are light and cheesy romcoms, some have more mature (or spicy) content, and others will pull on your heartstrings. What do they all have in common? They’re perfect to read when you’re craving a little bit of fluff.


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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
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People We Meet On Vacation
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One to Watch
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The Lucky Escape by Laura Jane Williams
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Lucy
4 years ago

I’ve read a few of these books and I adored them! The Flat Share was my favourite read of last year, I also loved The Switch. I love Sophie Kinsella books ‘I Owe You One’ is a really good read x

Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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The Flatshare is one of my favorite contemporary romance books of all time. I listened to the audiobook a few years ago and fell in love. Tiffy and Leon are such an OTP! The Switch is also fantastic. So sweet. I’m glad you also like Sophie Kinsella. She’s got some really adorable books!

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Claudia
4 years ago

This is JUST the kind of book list I need right now to keep me out of my slump! I am especially intrigued by How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry…

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Aww sorry you’re in a slump! I hope one of these might help 🙂 If you decide to read How to Find Love in a Bookshop, I highly recommend the audiobook. It’s really well-narrated!

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Rach
4 years ago

Contemporary romance are so fun to read!! I’ve read the majority of the books you listed. And now I’m currently reading The Dating Plan. It recently came out and enjoying every bit of it!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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They are! I think they’re my second favorite genre to fantasy. They’re a good pick-me-up after reading lots of intense battles haha. I’m glad you’re enjoying The Dating Plan. I heard about that one recently!

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Taylor
4 years ago

What a fun list!! I loved Waiting for Tom Hanks and I still need to read the second book in that series! I love reading books like this, but I do love it when they have more than just a fluffy romance (though, those are fun too!)

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Oh my gosh, Waiting for Tom Hanks is definitely at the top of my favorites list for contemporary romance. I love it! The sequel was fun but it’s a weird version of enemies-to-lovers and that’s my least favorite trope so I had a harder time connecting with it. But it was still cute and if you liked the first, you’ll probably still enjoy it. I love depth in my romance books. That’s why The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and The Flatshare are two of my favorites! They both deal with trickier subjects.

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mia
4 years ago

these are such good suggestions! I’ve only read the hating game and the flatshare and loved them both so i will have to add some of these to my TBR xx

mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com/

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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The Hating Game might have been the first adult contemporary romance book I ever read. It was right after it first came out and I thought it was so fun. To this day, it’s one of the only enemies-to-lovers books I like haha. The Flatshare is one of my favorites of all time! Good choices! 🙂

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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee
4 years ago

These all look so good! I have One Day in December waiting on my nightstand for me to read, I just need to go ahead and start! It looks like such a good book. Xx.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Carrington | Chaos and Coffee

It’s a great book! I hope you do get to read it soon. And then if you like the writing style, definitely check out The Two Lives of Lydia Bird. I think that one by the same author is even better!

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Lee
4 years ago

Aw these sound so cute! I love the sophie kinsella ones as ‘beach reads’, I always take one on vacation with me!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Sophie Kinsella is great for a beach read – but what’s funny is that I read her Christmas Shopaholic book first, so it was in the winter last year. Now I love her other books so much. They’re just so fun. But if you’re looking for a beach read… I’d consider literally reading “Beach Read” by Emily Henry 😉

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Merry Sari
4 years ago

I’ve read half of these books you mentioned here and I really love them! Now I’m currently reading In Five Years. I’m checking out the rest that is not in my TBR. Thank you for making this great list x

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Oooh In Five Years was a great one! I listened to that audiobook in a little over a day last summer and it was magnificent. Definitely some fun magical realism that I wasn’t expecting!

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Charity
4 years ago

What a great list of romance books. You’re so right, now is the perfect time for these kind of books!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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That’s what I thought! I mean – it is Love Month, so it’s totally the time for romance haha.

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Neely Moldovan
4 years ago

I’ve read almost all of these! So many great ones. Love your list.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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No way! That’s so fun to hear. Contemporary romance is my second favorite genre to fantasy and it’s always enjoyable to share my favorites.

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Anita
4 years ago

Really nice list of books. I’ve read twenties girl and I really enjoyed it. I’m going to come back to this post to check out books to read. Thanks for sharing.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Twenties Girl was such a cute book! I hope you get a chance to check out some of the others in this list 🙂

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Kelly Diane
4 years ago

These are some great suggestions. I’ve always been a fan of Sophie Kinsella books. Another similar author is Lindsey Kelk, who writes really well too.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I’ve never heard of Lindsey Kelk! If she’s similar to Sophie Kinsella I might enjoy her work thoroughly though, so thanks for the suggestion!

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Erika
4 years ago

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird sounds like a whirlwind of emotions, but it sounds so good! Definitely on my reading list, thanks for the suggestion!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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It’s definitely a great one! Just one of many – clearly 😉 I love a good contemporary romance!

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Loïne
4 years ago

I’m not that much into romance usually but I really loved In Five Years by Rebecca Serle! Also The Two Lives of Lydia Bird and Beth O’Leary’s novels are in my wishlist so I hope to read them soon!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I totally understand that. It can be hit or miss, for sure. In Five Years was excellent. Such a great use of magical realism. And I just know you’ll enjoy Josie Silver and Beth O’Leary’s books if you read them. They’re some of my all-time favorites!

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Nikki
4 years ago

Sounds fantastic that’s a great way to spend Valentines weekend. I’m a big romance novel fan!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Reading a contemporary romance novel all Valentine’s weekend long? Yes PLEASE! That’s definitely my idea of a good weekend!

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Melissa
4 years ago

Definitely adding some of this books to my to-read list. I actually haven’t read many of these. You know how much I love romance books!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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You’re the romance novel queen. I definitely don’t reach for “true” romance (pretty much ever) but I love a good contemporary romance/chick lit on occasion. They’re just so fun!

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Stephani
4 years ago

I love a fun “fluff book” always a good time! I need to check some of these out! Ps love that your mom called them cotton candy books!

Xo, Steph

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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With all of the fantasy that I read, it’s good to have a fluff novel thrown in here and there (though most of these have pretty great substance to them as well, which I sincerely appreciate). Isn’t my mom a cutie? She always has the funniest descriptions for things!

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
4 years ago

I read Waiting for Tom Hanks awhile ago. It was ok, definitely not my favorite. I don’t usually read contemporary books, but I’ve been branching out and trying more.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
Reply to  Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication

Aw I’m bummed you didn’t care for that one. It’s definitely one of my favorites – but I’m a HUGE sucker for 90’s chick flicks, so the constant nods to those throughout made me super happy. Plus it wasn’t enemies-to-lovers, which was a massive perk, since I really dislike that trope haha!

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Em
4 years ago

such a great roundup and so many great books that I have read and loved on this list!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Yes! Lots of winners, for sure. I know I’ll have even more to add by this time next year 🙂

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Deborah
4 years ago

Ooh I’m so glad some of my favorites made the list, especially Nina Hill! I just loved her story!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Oh my gosh, you KNOW I adore that one! It’s like Abbi Waxman literally wrote me into a book haha. Nina is definitely one of my forever favorites.

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Cristina Rosano
4 years ago

For some reason, I have never been much into romance until now, but I started broadening my horizon and just started The Falsthare after plenty of recommendations and loving it so far! Will add some more from your list for sure, thanks for sharing x

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I definitely understand that! It took me a long time to really enjoy them, but now they’re fun in between all the fantasy novels I read. The Flatshare is probably in my top 3! I’m glad you’re liking it!

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rebecca
4 years ago

cotton candy books! i love it! Thanks for sharing this list girl.

xx reb // http://www.rebeccapiersol.me

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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Haha – such a fun description, right? She’s the cutest.

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Raji
4 years ago

I’m not usually one for contemporary or romance novels, but these all look great! It’s the perfect time for these kinds of books though, so I will definitely be checking out a few. Thanks for sharing!

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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It took me a while to really get into them, but now I’m totally hooked! I hope you get a chance to check out one – or a few – of these titles 🙂

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Rosie Ireland
4 years ago

I’ve heard soo many good things about Tweet Cute, it’s already in my online basket. Love this take on Valentine’s Day, it’s much more up my street!

Rosie

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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It’s very cute! Definitely a cheesy and cheerful YA contemporary. And it made me crave grilled cheese haha!

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Lizzie
4 years ago

Such a fun list! I loveee Sophie Kinsella books! The shopoholic series is my fave but I’ve read almost all of her books lol!

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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They’re adorable! The first one I read by her was Christmas Shopaholic and I was hooked immediately! It makes me so happy that you enjoy them as well!

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Nons Mshengu
4 years ago

Thank you for sharing these books ! I am not usually a fan of any romance books but I am inspired to check out one or two !

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I’ll admit, I don’t like strictly romance books. I find them too hot and heavy! But contemporary romance is usually lighter and cuter and just makes me happy!

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Candace Hampton
4 years ago

The holiday definitely brings out our cute romantic sides. What an extensive and well-made list of your favorites. I am going to have to check some of them out for sure. Let me go add some of them to my cart while I am thinking about it.

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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That’s a good point! Love Month certainly makes people want to read (and watch) more romance!

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Jenny in Neverland
4 years ago

Thanks for sharing! This isn’t usually my genre but I do love a contemporary romance every now and again! x

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Stephanie Whitman
4 years ago
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I think it’s fun to branch out every now and again. If you’re ever looking for contemporary romance, now you know where to find suggestions haha!

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I'm All Booked Up
3 years ago

To All The Boys is one of our favorite book series.

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Lindsey
3 years ago

I adored The Flat Share and have The Switch sitting on my bookshelf waiting for me to read just haven’t got around to it yet. I’ve definitely been in the mood for some fluff lately so I think it might have to move up the list. Great recommendations here – quite a few I haven’t heard of before. Thanks!

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Amanda
3 years ago

I am a sucker for cutesy contemporary romance novels! Such a great list, definitely adding some of these to my ever-growing list.

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Simona
3 years ago

The Flat Share is on my TBR because everyone seems to be raving about it! And then Beach Read sounds great too – so this TBR of mine is taking the shape of a castle, but what can I do?!

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Corinne
3 years ago

Oh gosh! So many books here to pick from, this is a great resource. I don’t generally like this type of book but when I just want something easy to read (I usually like heavy stuff!), then they are great books to switch off to!

Corinne x

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Penny
3 years ago

I love these titles! Will be definitely checking a few of them! Thank you so much for sharing, Stephanie. x Penny / whatdidshetype.com

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readandreviewit
3 years ago

Ooh fab list here! I love a good romance, it’s always such a mood lifter. I love TATB, Instructions For Dancing and Opposite Of Always – there’re all up there with my faves – and I’ve added Beach Read and Tweet Cute to my tbr now. Thank you so much for sharing some amazing recommendations x

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Jodie
3 years ago

I’ve read so many of these Stephanie and they were all entertaining! Thanks for sharing this list.

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Gemma Jayne
3 years ago

This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! I was literally looking for books this morning so I will definitely be adding some of these to the list and hopefully reading some! X

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Megan Elliott
3 years ago

I’m really not a romance fan usually, but every now and then it’s fun to add a fluff book into the rotation! Especially for a nice beach vacation or during a stressful time 🙂

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Deborah
3 years ago

Ooh you’ve listed some great ones! I really liked One Day in December as one of my favorite romance reads!

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Cristina Rosano
3 years ago

This post couldn’t come at a better time! I have been in total need of some romance fluff and found some that I have already read and fit in this list so well! People we meet on vacation and One last stop have been favourites from last year and should we even say something about The flatshare? totally loved them! x

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Lizzie
3 years ago

“Cotton Candy books” lol! I love that 🙂 I absolutely love Sophie Kinsella books but old Nicholas Sparks books warm my heart. What can I say, I’m a romantic? 😉

Lizzie
lizzieinlace.com

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Alexis
3 years ago

This is the perfect list for me! I’m going to have to save this so I can come back to it. There are so many books I’ve read and loved on this list (like Tweet Cute) and quite a few I have on my tbr!

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Kelly Diane
3 years ago

I love a good fluffy read every now and again. You’ve included some great suggestions, none of which I’ve read before.

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Jenny
3 years ago

I know I’ve already commented on this but just wanted to say that I went to the library yesterday and picked up One Last Stop. Can’t wait to read that!

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Marie @ drizzle & hurricane books
3 years ago

Ah this is a lovely list! I’m a sucker for great fluffy romances so this is the perfect post for me. I loved Tweet Cute, Tokyo Ever After and Opposite of Always was so lovely. I need to read You Should See Me in a Crown sometime! 🙂

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Stuart Danker
3 years ago

I’ve been meaning to read outside my comfort zone of SFF, so this list is definitely handy for me when it comes to a genre I’ve never entertained before. But it’s a good way to learn the craft, so thanks for this list!

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Marion
3 years ago

Oh, what a great list! I will definitely still check if you have some reviews for some of those!
I have also read a few of these which is great because usually with those lists I don’t find anything that I know.

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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All of my reviews can be found on my StoryGraph account, but if you’re looking for reviews on any particular books, please feel free to ask and I can send them your way 🙂

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Monique | PaperWeirdo
2 years ago

I’m getting more and more into romance books, so this list was definitely what I needed! (And I know you shouldn’t judge books by their covers, but all of these books are GORGEOUS!)

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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I love hearing that so much! And HAHA I absolutely judge books by their covers 😉 But I think we all subconsciously do it and it’s totally fine. You’re right, they’re all so gorgeous!

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Jodie
2 years ago

Great picks Stephanie! I’ve read most of these and loved them all. Now to check out the rest of them ☺️

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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Love hearing that! I hope you enjoy all of the ones you haven’t read yet 🙂

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How many times have you read your favorite book or How many times have you read your favorite book or series? 🤎

I’m a big fan of rereading, so my favorite books are picked up over and over again. I’ve read some of my favorites every single year for the last six years and some I’ve read countless times since childhood (here’s lookin at you, Narnia) 🙈

I love when I find a new book to add to my reread list. What was the last one you added? 🔁

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Are there any book small towns you’d like to liv Are there any book small towns you’d like to live in? 📍

I think I’d sell a kidney to live in Inglewild 😂 Small towns give me such happiness and this one seems especially cozy and filled with so many entertaining people 🙈

I kinda wish this series would last forever, but simultaneously, I just live for ANYTHING BK Borison writes 😍 I adored First Time Caller as well and can’t wait for more of that story to unfold! 📖

Have you read any of this author’s books? 🤎 

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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