Hello lovebirds!
And happy Valentine’s day! Since I’m a romance junkie, I thought I would make a post on some romance book recommendations!
I have a special place in my heart for romance books. I go through them frequently and I always find new favorites every single year. So for this special post, I want to share with you 3 romance books I really enjoyed when I first read them last year.
One of them is very popular in the book community, another is not very known and the other one is in between them!
Ok, enough talking! Ready to see today’s recommendations? Here we go!
- The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
You guessed it! This is the popular romance book amongst the book community. I’ve seen this book everywhere since it came out, and I have to say it deserves its merit.
This book was a very pleasant surprise to me, and I honestly think you’ll like it too. The story is about a woman and a man who hate each other, but end up having a radio show together. Everyone sees they have great chemistry… except them. Well, you can guess what happens next!
I feel like with all the new book releases lately, I’ve been having a hard time finding a well-made romance that really makes me feel something… and this was the exception to the rule, because this book shined bright!
It’s a very fun book with great humor, and I definitely recommend it for contemporary book fans. You can find my full review here and the synopsis below.
Synopsis
“Public radio co-hosts navigate mixed signals in Rachel Lynn Solomon’s sparkling romantic comedy debut.
Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station for nearly a decade, and she can’t imagine working anywhere else. But lately it’s been a constant clash between her and her newest colleague, Dominic Yun, who’s fresh off a journalism master’s program and convinced he knows everything about public radio.
When the struggling station needs a new concept, Shay proposes a show that her boss green-lights with excitement. On The Ex Talk, two exes will deliver relationship advice live, on air. Their boss decides Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts, given how much they already despise each other. Neither loves the idea of lying to listeners, but it’s this or unemployment. Their audience gets invested fast, and it’s not long before The Ex Talk becomes a must-listen in Seattle and climbs podcast charts.
As the show gets bigger, so does their deception, especially when Shay and Dominic start to fall for each other. In an industry that values truth, getting caught could mean the end of more than just their careers.” - XOXO by Axie Oh
The in-between is the amazing “XOXO” by Axie Oh! Here’s the thing about this book: if you like kpop/kdramas this is the book for you – but if you’re not into that, I’m sure you’ll like this anyways.
The reason for that is that this is a really sweet book! I don’t want to spoil anything, but this is a really cute young adult/new adult romance that will melt your heart. It was way better than I imagined it would be! You can find my full review here and the synopsis below. Definitely worth checking out!.
Synopsis
“Cello prodigy Jenny has one goal: to get into a prestigious music conservatory. When she meets mysterious, handsome Jaewoo in her uncle’s Los Angeles karaoke bar, it’s clear he’s the kind of boy who would uproot her careful plans. But in a moment of spontaneity, she allows him to pull her out of her comfort zone for one unforgettable night of adventure…before he disappears without a word.
Three months later, when Jenny and her mother arrive in South Korea to take care of her ailing grandmother, she’s shocked to discover that Jaewoo is a student at the same elite arts academy where she’s enrolled for the semester. And he’s not just any student. He’s a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world—and he’s strictly forbidden from dating.
When a relationship means throwing Jenny’s life off the path she’s spent years mapping out, she’ll have to decide once and for all just how much she’s willing to risk for love.” - Fauxmance by Cookie O’Gorman
The underrated book is the amazing “Fauxmance” by Cookie O’Gorman. The truth is all of her books are worth picking up, but this is for sure one of my favorites from her. This is peak cute and peak swoon perfection!
This is a young adult romance, jet packed with romantic moments, cuteness and young love. I honestly can’t recommend this book enough. You can find my full review here and the synopsis below!
Synopsis
“Fauxmance (foh-mans): Term for a romantic relationship that is fake. Real feelings, like love, are strictly prohibited. See also: Why would anyone enter a fake relationship?
Eighteen-year-old Magnolia believes in true love.
Or she did.
When her boyfriend dumps her the day before her sister’s wedding, Maggie is devastated—but her broken heart is only part of the problem. Maggie is the maid of honor, and her sister insists: Every member of the bridal party must have an escort. No exceptions.
Thank goodness for Hayden Davenport.
Sarcastic, cocky, a surprisingly good listener and self-professed player, when Maggie gets stuck in an elevator with the handsome stranger, she thinks she’s found the perfect wedding date. Unfortunately, Hayden hates weddings. Like really hates them.
But one soul-shattering kiss changes everything.
Maggie needs a fake boyfriend. Hayden wants to prove he’s changed his playboy ways. Faking it should be easy. The hard part?
Remembering it’s all pretend and not falling in love for real.
This book features two opposites with sizzling chemistry, a sweet, hopeless romantic and a cynical bad boy who’ll steal your heart. Elevators, fake romance, and weddings, oh my! Get ready to swoon, laugh, and say ‘I do’ to this heartfelt YA romance.”
And there you have it! These are some romance books I loved and will always recommend. I hope you found this recommendation post interesting and I hope you found yourself some new books to read! As usual, I’m always looking for book recommendations so let me know if you have any for me!
Have a happy Valentine’s day friends!
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