Romance Novels That Every True Romantic Needs On Their Bookshelf

Whether they’re all about love triangles, the slow burn, or “enemies to lovers” banter, every romance fan knows the best books have a happily-ever-after…and maybe some hilarious mishaps along the way. Here’s a list of 15 romance reads guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat, all available on Amazon UK. From cute rom-coms to epic love sagas, these picks are perfect for the romance bookworm in your life (or you!).

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood – If you’re into the classic “fake dating” trope with a side of nerdy science humour, this is the book for you!

Olive Smith, a Ph.D. student, fakes a relationship with a hot, grumpy professor to get her friends off her back—what could go wrong?

Spoiler: Lots, but in the best way. Perfect for those who like their romance with a dash of awkward.

Big hit with the BookTok crowd right now.

The Love Hypothesis – A STEM Romance

the tiktok sensation - a romance about STEM, professors and fake dating!
the beach read - a cute love story with rom com vibes

Beach Read by Emily Henry – Two writers, one beach house, and a summer-long competition to see who can write the best book in the other’s genre.

Can romance writer January and literary fiction author Gus actually work together, or will sparks fly?

This one’s a fun, witty escape that’ll leave you dreaming of seaside sunsets and happily-ever-afters.

The perfect escapist romp, you’ll wish you were there!

Beach Read – Feel Good Rom Com Story

people we meet on vacation a romance about two friends who had grown apart

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – Poppy and Alex are polar opposites, and yet, for the last decade, they’ve been taking summer trips together…until a rift tears them apart.

Now, Poppy’s got one last shot at making things right. It’s friends-to-lovers perfection with laugh-out-loud moments and seriously tender feels.

Don’t be surprised if it makes you plan a holiday with your best mate.

People We Meet on Vacation – six weeks to fix a friendship

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover – This one’s a heart-wrencher. A now a major movie.

Lily’s story of love, resilience, and learning when to let go is so gripping you won’t be able to put it down.

A warning: it might make you cry, so have some tissues ready! But trust us, it’s worth every tear.

It Ends With Us – Unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price

Red White and Royal Blue Collection – Imagine if the Prince of England fell in love with the U.S. president’s son.

You in? This charming romance is all about family feuds, forbidden love, and the hilarious chaos that comes with it.

Perfect for fans of royal gossip, witty banter, and a touch of political drama.

This three pack also contains One Last Stop – about meeting a gorgeous girl on the train but she’s displaced from the 1970s!

And of course the famed ‘I Kissed Shara Wheeler’ where a prom queen vanishes, she’s not the only one that Shara had kissed….

Brilliant set to really keep you going with modern romance stories.

3 Pack of Romance Books by Casey McQuiston

3 pack of books all about romance and modern fun
the hating game - a story about love and hate, in the workplace

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne – Enemies at the office but with undeniable chemistry?

Lucy and Joshua’s rivalry goes from petty pranks to something much steamier in this funny, addictive rom-com.

If you like your romance with sarcasm, competition, and sparks, this one’s for you!

Witty, banterous and letting you understand why hating someone feels disturbingly similar to being in love with someone.

A bit hit this year, for food reason.

The Hating Game – A quirky workplace romance novel

The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – Two people, one flat, and a very unconventional living arrangement.

Tiffy and Leon share a bed…but they’ve never actually met! One uses the space in the day, the other of a night.

This charming Brit rom-com is full of quirky characters and laugh-out-loud moments.

A perfect feel-good read for anyone who loves a good “opposites attract” story.

The Flat Share – sharing a room while the other works

Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert – Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek but now she has a goal and a plan.

Creating a “Get a Life” list she sets out to glow-up her lifestyle and Redford “Red” Morgan, her charming yet reluctant landlord, just might help her complete it.

Witty, warm, and full of banter, this romance between a feisty planner and an artist with a sensitive side will leave you smiling.

Get A Life – Hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes very hot!

get a life book - about a girl who rejigs her life, for romance

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle – What happens when two engaged people can’t stand each other…but neither wants to call off the wedding first?

Naomi and Nicholas’ passive-aggressive pranks turn unexpectedly tender in this hilarious, enemies-to-lovers story with a twist.

A sharp but funny look at how relationships take work before they can really succeed. Lots of laugh out loud moments in this book and a redeeming ending!

You Deserve Each Other – Recognise your own relationships in this book!

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – Not your typical romance, but Eleanor’s story of self-discovery and connection is both heartwarming and unforgettable.

Socially awkward Eleanor has her routines and her quiet life, until she forms a friendship with the kind, quirky Raymond.

This one’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate romance woven with personal growth, humour, and an unconventional love story.

It was book of the year at the British Book Awards.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Daft, compassionate and moving romance book

A treasure trove of romance novels for every kind of romantic at heart. Whether you’re a fan of swoon-worthy dialogue, epic love stories, or laugh-out-loud moments, each of these books offers something unforgettable. From modern rom-coms to timeless classics, these are the reads you’ll want on your shelf and in your heart.

So pick your favourite, settle in, and let the stories sweep you away into a world where love conquers all (or at least makes for a great page-turner!). Happy reading!

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