Are you looking to be swept away and captivated by a beautiful romance novel?  Romance books have the power to make us laugh and cry, sometimes both at the same time.  However, with so many romance novels available, it can be challenging for readers to decide what to read next.  So we’ve compiled this list with the best 2023 romance books that will keep you turning pages all day and late into the night!  So whether you enjoy contemporary stories, comedies, historical or suspenseful romance books, we’ve got you covered.  So curl up with a good book and prepare to be swept away!

Note: These are the best romance books so far.  More books will be added to the list in the coming months.  

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Exes and O’s by Amy Lea

A romance-obsessed social media influencer decides to date her exes, except for her recent ex-fiancé, in hopes of finding her second-chance romance.

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Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

An awkward first date leads to a sparkling romance between one of the most powerful witches in town and a magical newbie in this rom-com.

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The Reunion by Kayla Olson

When two former teen stars reconnect at the reunion for their hit TV show, they discover their feelings for one another were not merely scripted.

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Just My Type by Falon Ballard

A serial monogamist and dating columnist vows to stay single, but then her high school boyfriend turned competing coworker rebuilds their old connection.

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Take the Lead by Alexis Daria

Two opposites and unlikely dance partners can’t deny their explosive chemistry while filming a celebrity dance competition reality TV show.

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The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

A shy bookworm enlists her charming neighbor to help her score a date, not knowing he’s the obscure author she’s been corresponding with.

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Off the Map by Trish Doller

A road trip romance through the Irish countryside where two new friends wonder at something more.

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Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy of finding your perfect match.

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Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

A heart-pounding, curvy romance about an indie bookstore owner who finds herself in a love triangle when she meets the author she’s had a crush on for years…and his best friend.

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The Scandalous Ladies of London by Sophie Jordan

Chronicles the lives of a group of affluent ladies reigning over glittering, Regency-era London, vying for position in the hierarchy of the ton. They are the young wives, widows, and daughters of London’s wealthiest families. The drama is big, the money runs deep, and the shade is real. Life is different in the ton.

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The Do-Over by Suzanne Park

A fun rom-com about a young Korean-American woman having to return to college after discovering she’s a few credits shy of completing her degree—only to find one of her TAs is her old college boyfriend.

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The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

A woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson.

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Kismet by Becky Chalsen

A sun-soaked debut rom-com set over Fourth of July on Fire Island, a weekend that happens to be the 30th birthday of Sharp twins Amy and Jo, Jo’s wedding, and the first time since her freshman year that Amy—now married to her childhood sweetheart—has seen the deliciously handsome and charming Emmett, the surprise Best Man.

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Happy Place by Emily Henry

A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends.

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Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron

A delightful rom-com of one woman trying to shed her perfect image at a destination wedding with hilarious—and moving—results.

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What do you think about these 2023 romance books?

Have you read any books from this list?  What are your favorite 2023 romance books?  What books would you add to the list?

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• The Best 2023 Mystery, Suspense & Thriller Books
• The Best 2023 Cozy Mysteries to Read
• The Best 2023 Short Story Collections