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For the past month, I’ve been finding it hard to read certain types of books. I kicked off quarantine by reading and finishing After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and at that point it was all over. I’ve been drawn to reading romance lately because it gives me a story I can escape into and feel content with when I turn to the final page.
I had a few great romance picks last year, but my shelves were kind of bare from the type of romance books I was craving. I went on a spree on Target’s website (they’re delivering faster than Amazon right now and I have a Red Card so there’s a plus) and bought some fun romance books. I figured you guys would be interested in seeing a haul. I’ll also share some recs at the bottom of books I’ve already read and recommend!
New purchases.
As I mentioned, I went a little crazy buying new romance books. I’ve been scouring Goodreads for recommendations! I haven’t read these yet, so I can’t recommend them but if you want to read these alongside me I wouldn’t be mad. Here’s the stack of what I bought:
Yes, I went a little overboard. Here are the books I purchased and a little description of them so you know what they’re about!
— Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
This is the sequel to The Bromance Book Club which I read earlier this month! This book just came out, so I’m excited to get to the second book in the series.
Description from Goodreads: Braden Mack thinks reading romance novels makes him an expert in love, but he’ll soon discover that real life is better than fiction.
Liv Papandreas has a dream job as a sous chef at Nashville’s hottest restaurant. Too bad the celebrity chef owner is less than charming behind kitchen doors. After she catches him harassing a young hostess, she confronts him and gets fired. Liv vows revenge, but she’ll need assistance to take on the powerful chef.
Unfortunately, that means turning to Braden Mack. When Liv’s blackballed from the restaurant scene, the charismatic nightclub entrepreneur offers to help expose her ex-boss, but she is suspicious of his motives. He’ll need to call in reinforcements: the Bromance Book Club.
Inspired by the romantic suspense novel they’re reading, the book club assist Liv in setting up a sting operation to take down the chef. But they’re just as eager to help Mack figure out the way to Liv’s heart… even while she’s determined to squelch the sparks between them before she gets burned.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Description from Goodreads: Alisha Rai returns with the first book in her sizzling new Modern Love series, in which two rival dating app creators find themselves at odds in the boardroom but in sync in the bedroom.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
Description from Goodreads: Critically acclaimed author Mia Sosa delivers a sassy, steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about a woman whose new job requires her to work side-by-side with the best man who ruined her wedding: her ex-fiancé’s infuriating, irritating, annoyingly handsome brother. Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Helen Hoang, and Sally Thorne!
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Description from Goodreads: A stunning debut for author Evie Dunmore and her Oxford Rebels, in which a fiercely independent vicar’s daughter takes on a duke in a fiery love story that threatens to upend the British social order.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
Description from Goodreads: Naomi Westfield has the perfect fiancé: Nicholas Rose holds doors open for her, remembers her restaurant orders, and comes from the kind of upstanding society family any bride would love to be a part of. They never fight. They’re preparing for their lavish wedding that’s three months away. And she is miserably and utterly sick of him.
Naomi wants out, but there’s a catch: whoever ends the engagement will have to foot the nonrefundable wedding bill. When Naomi discovers that Nicholas, too, has been feigning contentment, the two of them go head-to-head in a battle of pranks, sabotage, and all-out emotional warfare.
But with the countdown looming to the wedding that may or may not come to pass, Naomi finds her resolve slipping. Because now that they have nothing to lose, they’re finally being themselves–and having fun with the last person they expect: each other.
When your nemesis also happens to be your fiancé, happily ever after becomes a lot more complicated in this wickedly funny, lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy debut.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
If you haven’t read The Friend Zone, don’t read the description as there are spoilers! This is the sequel to The Friend Zone which I finished a few weeks ago and LOVED! Definitely one of my top 5 favorite romance books of all time. Definitely read that first before reading this sequel.
Description from Goodreads: From the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone comes an adorable and fresh romantic comedy about one trouble-making dog who brings together two perfect strangers.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
Some favorites.
— The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
I was obsessed with The Hating Game! An amazing enemies-to-lovers story that I gave 5 stars to.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I just finished this one for March’s Bad Bitch Book Club pick! A solid 5 stars. If you haven’t read anything by Taylor Jenkins Reid you should definitely read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six as well.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
One of my top reads of 2019. I loved this one and was so happy to have gotten to read it in the summertime! It was perfect.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Another amazing book from 2019! Really loved this one and it was much different from what I was expecting. Highly recommend if you haven’t read this one yet!
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Once Day in December by Josie Silver
This was a late-2018 read! Definitely a perfect romance and would be good to read anytime of year! Highly recommend.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Netflix movies, but it’s a book series as well! There are 3 books. I didn’t think I would enjoy them as much as I did (they’re YA) but if you’re in need of an easy-to-read romance, these books are definitely key!
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Crazy Rich Asians Series by Kevin Kwan
Another romance-based series to get lost in! I loved the CRA books (and movie!) The characters can be hard to keep up with, but the story is so fun.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Me Before You is the first book in this series (in the pic I’m reading the second book, After You). I still need to read the last book (Still Me) but I think this series would also be a great escape during quarantine! The subject matter is a little sad (if you saw the movie you probably know what I’m talking about) but it is a really great romance-based series.
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
— Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
This was my first book of 2020 and it didn’t disappoint! This is a great romance that I really enjoyed. The characters were great. Definitely recommend!
Buy it here. | Find it on Goodreads.
Other romance books I’ve read and haven’t shared on the blog yet: The Bromance Book Club, In Five Years, Beach Read, and The Friend Zone. Highly recommend all of these as well! Reviews to come!
