Last Updated on December 22, 2023 by BiblioLifestyle
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!
The Best Romance Books of 2023
- Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
- Back in a Spell by Lana Harper
- The Reunion by Kayla Olson
- The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
- Just My Type by Falon Ballard
- Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
- The Do-Over by Suzanne Park
- Off the Map by Trish Doller
- The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
- Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy
- The Scandalous Ladies of London by Sophie JordanÂ
- The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
- Kismet by Becky ChalsenÂ
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
- Jana Goes Wild by Farah HeronÂ
- Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
- Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder
- Ciao For Now by Kate Bromley
- Much Ado about Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
- Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
- Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review by Tehlor Kay Mejia
- Mrs. Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler
- Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding
- To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai
- Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer
- Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
- Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
- Love, Holly by Emily Stone
- Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg
- A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
- A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña
- Courting Samira by Amal Awad
- The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
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.
Exes and O’s is one of the books in The 2023 Winter Reading Guide.
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.
Just My Type is one of the books in The 2023 Winter Reading Guide.
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.
Take the Lead is one of the books in The 2023 Winter Reading Guide.
The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur
Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy Sapphic rom-com about a quiet bookseller and a romance novel cover model who agree to a modern-day marriage-of-convenience…
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.
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After is one of the books in The 2023 Spring Reading Guide.
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.
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.
The Nanny is one of the books in The 2023 Spring Reading Guide.
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.
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.
Happy Place is one of the books in The 2023 Spring Reading Guide.
For more on reading Emily Henry, check out The Ultimate Guide to Reading Emily Henry Books.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain.
Love, Theoretically is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Ciao For Now by Kate Bromley
A delectable enemies-to-lovers summertime romcom set in Rome about an American interning at a fashion house who butts heads with the designer’s surly son and sparks fly; perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood.
Ciao For Now is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder
A second chance romance where former lovers and co-stars who can’t stand each other reunite to film the last season of their show and it’s clear they’re still attracted to each other.
Will They or Won’t They is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Much Ado about Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
A second chance romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, in which we meet Nada, who feels stuck in her life but then she bumps into her old college boyfriend.
Much Ado about Nada is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding
In this witty and romantic debut novel, Jane Austen’s Emma meets the misadventures of Manhattan’s modern dating scene as two lifelong friends discover that, in the search for love, you sometimes don’t have to look any further than your own backyard.
Emma of 83rd Street is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai
To rescue her best friend, one woman must mastermind a jewelry heist with the help of a criminal, and she’s not sure she can trust his motives with the job or her heart.
To Have and to Heist is one of the books selected in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer
From the author of the buzzy The Matzah Ball comes a romantic comedy for fans of You’ve Got Mail, about the heirs to two rival Jewish bakeries in Brooklyn whose competitive history turns into long-lasting love.
Kissing Kosher is one of the books selected in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin
Three Holidays and a Wedding is a romantic comedy set over the holiday season when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan all are happening at the same time, and a group of travelers end up stranded in a small, picturesque Canadian town when their flight gets diverted by a winter storm.
Love, Holly by Emily Stone
A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal’s family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love–and maybe even reuniting with her own family–in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift.
Love, Holly is one of the books selected in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone
Following the success of A Merry Little Meet Cute, a new holiday rom-com cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—about an actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member reunited as costars on a steamy holiday film.
A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña
Former high school sweethearts reunite after decades apart because of their grandfather’s and they now have a chance at a fresh start.
A Dish Best Served Hot is one of the books selected in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
Courting Samira by Amal Awad
Set in the tight-knit Muslim community of Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a loveable twenty-seven-year-old woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love.
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
Lucy Young, a tired twenty-six-year-old, is fed up with her mundane life. After stumbling upon a wishing machine, she dares to dream of skipping to the good part. When she wakes up to a transformed life, complete with a handsome man, a ring on her finger, a high-powered job, and perfect children, Lucy questions if this is real or if she has forgotten a significant portion of her life. As she navigates new relationships and the perks of maturity, Lucy faces the ultimate dilemma: should she return to her previous life and leave the good part behind?
What do you think about this list of best romance books of 2023?
Have you read any books from this list? Â What are your favorite romance books of 2023? Â What books would you add to the list? Â Let’s talk all about the best romance books of 2023 in the comments.
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