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BookTok is becoming a hotspot for the romance genre. Whether you are looking for dark romance books, erotica, or meet-cute love stories, BookTok has a plethora of options.
From popular romance releases from authors like Emily Henry and Jennifer L. Armentrout to new sensational books from Taylor Jenkins Reid and Casey McQuiston, BookTok is blowing up sales and sending many of these books to the top of the charts.
Read on for the best BookTok romance books.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora Stephens is an ambitious literary agent with a take-no-prisoners attitude and zero patience for anything less than perfection. That same work ethic leads her to accept her pregnant sister Libby’s request to go on a girls’ getaway to the small-town of Sunshine Falls.
But what should be a peaceful trip turns sour when Nora meets Charlie Lastra, an editor from New York City, and her arch nemesis. Despite Nora’s best efforts to escape their fiery chemistry, they keep being thrown together.
Book Lovers is an unforgettable rivals to lovers romance that will delight readers with its witty banter, explosive chemistry, and heartwarming moments. Emily Henry’s new novel is sure to be one of the top reads of 2022.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
As a maiden, Poppy’s life has never been her own. At a young age, Poppy was taught that her duty was to the kingdom. That one day, the gods would lay judgment on the future ruler and decide whether she’s worthy of ascending.
But when a dashing guard enters her life, Poppy begins to question everything. And when a fallen kingdom forsaken by the gods emerges from the shadows, Poppy quickly finds herself on the brink of losing it all.
For an exciting slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance between two star-crossed souls, I recommend From Blood and Ash. Praised on BookTok as one of the best fantasy romance books, you cannot go wrong with this unputdownable series.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Alex Claremont, the first son of the United States, barely tolerates Henry, the Prince of England, and vice versa.
In the aftermath of a particularly volatile verbal spar, the two are forced to play nice with one another when U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. Still, no one ever said it was easy to build a friendship with your arch nemesis.
As they truly get to know each other, their fake friendship blossoms and grows into something deeper than they ever imagined.
Casey McQuinston’s instant bestseller is about to become your next book obsession. As BookTok royalty and one of the best laugh-out-loud romance books, Red, White & Royal Blue needs to be added to your TBR list.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
After ten years of radio silence, a chance encounter at a cafe reunites childhood friends Macy Sorensen and Elliot Petropoulos, dredging up all the sordid memories from their past. Now practically strangers, the pair find themselves wading in stormy waters as they struggle to pinpoint where it all went wrong.
Beautifully crafted, vividly realistic, and heartbreakingly sweet, Love and Other Words is an unforgettable friends-to-lovers romance about forgiveness, friendship, and love. As one of the best BookTok friends-to-lovers romance books on the market, Christina Lauren’s standalone is guaranteed to capture your attention.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Thirty-year-old Stella Lane is an intelligent and successful econometrician lacking in one area in life: Romantic relationships, a problem she attributes to her Aspergers. When her mother begins pressuring her to join the dating pool, Stella decides it’s time to give it a go. But before she jumps into that, she needs some much-needed lessons in intimacy. And who better to learn from than a bonafide expert?
Enter Michael Phan, a super sweet escort strapped for cash. When Stella approaches him with an offer he can’t refuse, he accepts, despite his #1 rule to never see a client twice. And with each passing session, Michael finds himself breaking more and more of the rules.
But what happens when their business relationship turns into more?
Honest, heartwarming, and sexy, The Kiss Quotient is a beautifully written contemporary romance featuring ultra steamy scenes, insanely sweet moments, the fake dating trope, and two characters who are absolutely perfect for one another.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
High school senior Liz Buxbaum has a slightly unhealthy obsession with rom coms, and when her childhood crush Michael returns, she knows it is the perfect time to kickstart their meet-cute and maybe even snag a prom date in the process. Things fail to go as planned when Liz’s obnoxious neighbor and long-standing rival Wes Bennet crashes their meet-cute moment.
But when Wes befriends Michael, Liz knows he might be her ticket into landing on his radar. The plan is 100% foolproof. Or it would be if not for the pesky feelings that take root, causing Liz to see Wes in a brand new, more-than-friendly light.
For a feel-good teen romantic comedy filled with hijinks, drama, and teenage angst, Better Than the Movies is the book you need to add to your TBR list, especially if you love your enemies-to-lovers romance books with a side of fake dating.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
College rivals turned literary competitors Augustus and January could not be more different.
Acclaimed fiction novelist Augustus Everett has no problem killing off his entire character ensemble. Bestselling romance writer January Andrews is partial to happily ever afters with 100% survival rates.
When they find themselves in neighboring beach houses for the summer, the two learn they have one thing in common: writer’s block. Desperate to have their manuscripts ready by the end of summer, the pair strike up a deal designed to force them out of their comfort zone.
What could go wrong?
Heartwarming, sweet, and witty, Beach Read is a swoon-worthy contemporary romance that is highly praised on BookTok and perfect for readers who love the grumpy/sunshine trope.
From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
With each passing year, Jasmine Suko knows her chances of winning the coveted gold medal dwindle and when her skating partner ditches her, she’s ready to hang up her skates. But when Jasmine is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in an upcoming competition, she accepts. Even if that means partnering up with the a-hole golden boy she’s fantasized of pushing off a cliff for the past decade. Except it’s not that easy.
If they want this partnership to work, they’ll need to try to reign in the insults and refrain from killing each other before their big day. But between their grueling schedule and forced trust exercises, the nemeses soon learn there is a fine line between love and hate.
Fans of Kulti and The Wall of Winnipeg will love From Lukov with Love. This slow-burn forced proximity romance will end with you gushing about Jasmine and Lukov and falling into a YouTube figure skating rabbit hole.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles tells the epic love story of Achilles and Patroclus, an affair that could only end in one way – Tragedy.
Madeline Miller gives us a memorable story that delves into the complexities of the renowned warrior and his most faithful companion.
Riveting, unique, and beautifully told, The Song of Achilles is a masterful take on The Iliad and the all-encompassing love that blossoms between Achilles and Patroclus.
Alongside the love story is the unforgettable tale of war, glory, sacrifice, redemption, and friendship – A feat that is utter perfection.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Eve Brown is a human tornado. When she “accidentally” lets loose a flock of doves and ruins an expensive wedding, her parents cut her off and demand that she grow up.
If only it were that easy.
Determined to show her parents that she can survive on her own, Eve snags an interview with a grumpy B&B owner, only to bomb it spectacularly when she accidentally hits her would-be employer Jacob Wayne with her car. In a shocking turn of events, Eve gets the job, and chaos ensues.
Hilarious, witty, and emotional, Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the well-loved BookTok romantic comedy perfect for readers who love a heroine with a sunny and chaotic disposition and a hero that is a picture of calm and control, at least until the heroine enters his life.
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher
Declan Kane is all set to inherit a billion-dollar company when he reads the fine print and notices the clause states he must marry and produce an heir before stepping up as CEO.
Enter his assistant, Iris Landry, the bonafide brains behind the operation. When she learns of the clause, she sets out to find possible prospects for the role, but in a twist of fate, she finds herself assuming the position and enters a marriage of convenience of sorts.
Sexy, emotional, and funny, Terms and Conditions is a wonderfully written billionaire romance that took BookTok by storm and left readers irrecoverably in love with Iris and Declan.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo centers around Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, a world-famous movie star renowned for her controversial marital history. For over five decades, rumors dominated the tabloids and painted a less-than-favorable light on the enigmatic starlet.
Now Evelyn is ready to tell the story of her path to fame and the seven husbands along the way.
With an overabundance of BookTok recommendations, it can be tedious work figuring out which books are worth the hype. Well, I can say with 100% surety that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is undoubtedly worth the hype.
Poignant, raw, and exceptionally written, Reid offers us an addictive love story and paints such vividly complex characters that it feels like they could jump off the page and go about their day-to-day life in the real world.
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
When runaway bride Naomi Witt rolls into town to come to her twin’s rescue, she does not expect to get the third degree from the town’s occupants, nor for her sister to leave her with an 11-year-old niece she never knew existed minutes after stealing her car and money.
With no money, no job, no car, and a surprise kid, Naomi knows nothing will ever be the same. And if not for Knox Morgan, a surly grump of a man who distrusts Naomi, she would be in a world of pain. Because even though he would love to book her a one-way ticket out of his life, he refuses to stand by and watch as her world falls apart.
Adorable, fun, and sweet, Things We Never Got Over is a BookTok fan-favorite. This enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance features a sunshine runaway bride, a grumpy business owner, a funny kid, a fake dating situation, and a small town full of gossip.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
It’s time to get into Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series, filled with magic, danger, and a scorching romance. Half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan is out for blood after learning that her closest friends were murdered. With help from the infamous Fallen angel Hunt Athalar, Bryce plans on finding the murderer and bringing her friends justice.
Read House of Earth and Blood if you love the enemies-to-lovers trope, angels, demons and kickass heroines who will do whatever it takes to destroy the monster responsible for the vicious slaughter of her friends.
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Luc O’ Donnell, a 28-year-old son of 80’s rockstars, has a less than stellar reputation. When he’s photographed lying face down in the gutter wearing a pair of bunny ears, the tabloids paint a particularly unsavory picture.
To make matters worse, his boss gets wind of the scandal after it sends multiple donors fleeing for the hills pushing her to give Luc an ultimatum. One that ends with his termination if he fails to clean up his image. With that in mind, Luc sets out to snag a nice, steady, and safe boyfriend who will help.
Enter criminal barrister Oliver Blackwood, the handsome vegetarian lawyer with a squeaky clean reputation. Oliver is exactly the kinda guy you bring home to meet the folks and luckily, he needs a fake boyfriend to be his plus one for an upcoming event. What could go wrong?
Hilarious, sweet, and romantic, Boyfriend Material is a laugh-out-loud MM British romcom that you don’t want to miss. Prepare to spiral into fits of laughter because this is one of the best fake dating romance books out there.
The Risk by S.T. Abby
Following a bloody string of murders, the FBI’s resident golden boy Logan Bennet is placed on the case and finds himself thrust into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a bloodthirsty serial killer who is always one step ahead. With all his time devoted to the investigation, Logan has no time for relationships, especially not with Lana Myers, his complete polar opposite.
After a tragic encounter left her at death’s gates and her brother dead, Lana’s view of the world became forever jaded. Determined to hand out her own form of justice, Lana refuses to allow anyone to disrupt her reign of vengeance, not even the enigmatic criminal profiler sniffing out her trail.
Between The Risk’s killer premise and deadly love story, S.T. Abby delivers a phenomenal dark romance that bewitches its readers and leaves them with a wicked book hangover. As one of the best BookTok romance recommendations, you cannot go wrong with this page-turner.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
In TJ Klune’s best-selling YA fantasy The House in the Cerulean Sea, Linus Baker is a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth.
When he is tasked with traveling to a magical island to inspect the six dangerous children housed at the Marsyas Island Orphanage, Linus must decide whether they have the power to bring about the end of the world.
Love should have never entered the equation. But when Linus meets Arthur Parnassus, the master of the orphanage, everything changes.
Magical, heartwarming, and sweet, The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting YA fantasy that is one of the best romance books of 2021, according to BookTok.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Poppy and Alex could not be more different: Poppy is a spontaneous blogger with wanderlust, and Alex is a reserved homebody with a reading addiction. When they cross paths their freshman year of college, the two head off in separate directions with no plans of ever meeting again. But fate had other plans.
Over the next decade, Alex and Poppy make their friendship work despite the distance and always, without fail, plan a weeklong summer vacation. Everything was perfect until their last trip… Two years ago.
Witty, steamy, and emotional, People We Meet on Vacation is a BookTok sensation. Emily Henry brings us a laugh-out-loud, friends-to-lovers rom-com that will have fans swooning. For maximum enjoyment, reserve this banter-filled romance for your next vacation. It is the perfect beach read and one of the best books on BookTok.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
After a chance encounter with a wolf places Feyre in deep waters with the fae, Feyre is swept away to a magical kingdom where she is to live out the rest of her human life. Held captive by the mysterious green-eyed Tamlin, Feyre finds herself growing feelings for her jailer. But the question remains: What is he hiding behind the mask he refuses to remove?
ACOTAR is a captivating Beauty and the Beast retelling that brings us an epic slow-burn romance filled with magic, adventure and intrigue. If you can’t get enough of BookTok recs, A Court of Thorns and Roses is one of the best fae romance books to add to your shelf.
The Risk by Elle Kennedy
What happens when the daughter of the hockey coach lands herself in a fake relationship with the captain of the rival team?
Chaos.
Complete and utter chaos.
As one of the best college hockey romance books recommended on BookTok, I suggest taking a risk on The Risk, especially if you love swoon-worthy hockey players, hilarious banter, and sizzling hot chemistry.
A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker
After a botched mission, gifted thief Romeria’s night takes a turn for the worse when a mysterious woman tricks her into providing her services. Tasked with a dangerous quest to save Sofie’s husband, Romy is spirited away to an unsettling realm of warring kingdoms, unstable monarchies, and fantastical creatures.
The mission would be simple if not for the identity she has assumed as the treacherous Ybarisan Princess. Imprisoned for murdering the king and queen on her wedding day, Romy must figure a way out of her precarious predicament. All while looking for the sought-after stone hidden within Islet’s sacred garden.
Exciting, beautiful and unpredictable, A Fate of Wrath and Flame is an enchanting tale overflowing with political intrigue, magical twists, unforeseen betrayals and a blossoming romance. As one of the best BookTok recommended fantasy romances released in 2021, you won’t be able to put this page-turner down once you feast your eyes on K.A. Tucker’s intricate world-building and magnificent prose. Prepare to be spellbound.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
The same day Lily Bloom delivers her father’s eulogy, she hightails it out of her hometown in Maine to the bustling city of Boston. There, she jumps on starting her own business and meets Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon who makes her heart race and her knees weak.
Ryle Kincaid is sweet, compassionate, and stubborn with a touch of arrogance. He also seems to be breaking all of Lily’s rules. Still, Ryle’s severe reluctance to enter a relationship gives Lily pause, but her worries fade as their relationship flourishes.
Everything changes once Atlas Corrigan comes back into the picture. As their relationship slowly falls apart, the frayed threads holding the remnants of their love together can last only so long before irrecoverable damage is done.
Many of the best books recommended on BookTok come from none other than Colleen Hoover. It Ends with Us is a heart-wrenching romance novel that will have you in a perpetual state of tears. By the end, prepare to feel emotionally drained because Hoover is a master at imbuing her novels with complex emotions and devastating situations.
Kiss the Sky Krista & Becca Ritchie
In life, Rose Calloway strives for nothing less than perfection: From her Ivy League pedigree to her entrepreneurial ventures to her arrogant college rival turned intellectual counterpart, everything is going according to plan. That is until her sister’s sex addiction becomes public fodder and places her fashion line, Calloway Couture, in imminent peril. To repair their reputations and restore her plummeting sales, Rose resorts to desperate measures: Reality TV.
In life, Connor Cobalt is always up for a challenge. He has to be in order to juggle graduate school, a demanding job, and a relationship, all while starring in a reality TV show to help revive his girlfriend’s business. But when it comes to high-stress situations, no one works better under pressure than Connor Cobalt. Or so he thinks. Nothing about reality shows are easy, and this one will challenge him in more ways than one, starting with his relationship.
Emotional, passionate, and humorous, Kiss the Sky is a swoon-worthy celebrity romance overflowing with some ultra-cute couple moments. Let’s face it, nothing says love quite like bantering in French, Shakespearean seductions, and intellectual convos.
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Wild child Piper Bellinger is no stranger to the tabloids, not with her outlandish exploits and partying lifestyle. When things go too far, ending with her behind bars, her stepdad steps in and sends her to the cozy seaside town of Westport to reconnect with her roots and find her purpose in life.
There she meets Brendan, a gruff fisherman who cannot stand Piper’s frivolous and shallow nature. But with each passing day, Brendan learns there is more to Piper than the party girl facade she wears for the rest of the world.
Schitt’s Creek meets Legally Blonde in the BookTok lauded romance It Happened One Summer, a hilarious romantic comedy featuring a grumpy fisherman, a bubbly socialite, and a slow-burn grumpy/sunshine trope, perfect for fans of A Simple Wild.
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Juliette’s touch is fatal. Imprisoned for a crime she never wanted to commit, Juliette has gone 264 days without touching another person since that fateful day.
In a twist of fate, Juliette finds herself recruited by the Reestablishment, the very institution that had her imprisoned, for her deadly ability.
Now held captive by the son of the enemy, Juliette must gain control over her powers before she becomes a puppet of the Reestablishment.
Packed with deadly powers, dangerous enemies and unlikely allies, Shatter Me is an addictive read suffused with a slow-burn romance between the resident bad guy, Warner, and the local good girl, Juliette, who has a penchant for murdering anyone she touches.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Take a relaxing vacation with Olive Torres and Ethan Thomas on their Hawaii honeymoon. Well, it would be relaxing if Olive and Ethan weren’t always at each other’s throats and if the honeymoon was meant for them.
The unlucky twin of the bride Olive finds an unlikely nemesis in her future brother-in-law’s brother Ethan after a rocky first impression. When everyone in the wedding party besides Olive and Ethan falls sick with food poisoning, the newlyweds insist the two go on their non refundable honeymoon trip. Deciding they can simply ignore one another while on the trip, they accept.
But their plans are quickly dashed, pushing them to create an elaborate ruse that ends with them in a fake marriage.
For a witty and hilarious fake dating, enemies-to-lovers romance, I recommend getting your hands on The Unhoneymooners.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Graduate student Olive Smith is single-minded in her pursuit of attaining her Ph.D. Nothing can derail her focus, not even the aloof hotshot professor that sends students running from his office in tears.
By all accounts, Olive knew that she, an exhausted and overworked grad student, probably registered as nothing but a blip on Adam Carlsen’s radar. And that would be true if Olive had never accosted said professor with an uninvited kiss.
What should have been a one-and-done smooch to curb her bestie’s concerns over her dating life quickly spirals out of control when news of the “relationship” trickles down the STEM department grapevine.
To say that the pair are in a tricky predicament would be the understatement of the century.
Smart, witty, and adorably romantic, The Love Hypothesis is a hilarious college romance theorized to be one of 2021s best romantic comedies with the fake dating trope, according to BookTok.
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
The former street thief turned Rahtan, a member of Queen Lia’s elite squad of soldiers, Kazi is given a mission to locate the man responsible for the deaths of Lia’s father and brother. Rumors of the general’s whereabouts lead her to Hell’s Mouth, a city unofficially under the control of the Ballenger family.
When Jace, the new Patrei of the Ballenger family, finds himself abducted and shackled to Kazi by labor traders, they must trust each other to escape and survive the elements.
Read Dance of Thieves if you’re looking for a slow-burn, forced proximity fantasy romance centered around kickass characters who can handle their own in a fight.
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
College graduate Bree Prescott flees from her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio to the small lakeside town of Pelion, Maine for a fresh start.
While there, she meets 23-year-old recluse Archer Hale who hasn’t spoken for sixteen years after undergoing a traumatic experience.
Determined to befriend the enigmatic man, Bree sets out to help Archer rediscover his voice and shatter the walls he has lived behind since the age of seven.
Mia Sheridan weaves an unforgettable tale of friendship, forgiveness and love that will make you cry, laugh and swoon. Archer’s Voice is not a small town romance you want to miss, so make sure to add it to your TBR list.
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
When Hannah Wells finally finds someone who turns her on, she is eager to make a move. But there is one thing holding Hannah back: her lack of confidence in the sexual intimacy department.
In her quest to break out of her comfort zone, Hannah agrees to tutor the arrogant captain of the hockey team. In exchange, Garrett agrees to help her overcome the dilemma.
No one was supposed to catch feelings, but after an explosive night, Garrett is determined to convince Hannah that he is the one for her.
For a sports-themed, BookTok approved romance that will keep you gripped from start to finish, The Deal is one of the best slow-burn hockey romance books for you. Prepare to be hooked from the moment Hannah makes a deal with the college bad boy.
All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
Quinn and Graham walked into each other’s lives as their own worlds were falling apart. Nothing about them should have made sense, but a twist of fate sent them careening into their very own happily-ever-afters. But their perfect love is soon put to the test – a test that may end with them falling out of each other’s lives.
Heartbreaking, emotional, and honest, All Your Perfects is a poignant love story that will take you on a journey of pain, self-destruction, love, hope, and healing. Colleen Hoover delivers an unforgettable read that is certainly one of her best books yet.
The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
At twenty-eight, Gianna Marino’s happiness lies in white lines, alcohol, and risky behaviors. Everything changes when she meets the elusive dirty fed who challenges her in a way no one else does.
At thirty-three, Christian Allister is a crooked FBI agent who takes orders from no one – not the feds, not the mafia, and most certainly not his lovers. But then Gianna walks into his life and flips his carefully constructed life on its hinges.
And when their game of cat-and-mouse begins, nothing will ever be the same.
For a slow-burn mafia romance with the grumpy-sunshine trope, I recommend cracking open The Maddest Obsession. Filled with off-the-charts sexual tension, banter, and insane chemistry, prepare to have an epic book hangover.
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
Misha Lare and Ryen Trevarrow have been pen-pals since fifth grade for a school project when their teachers paired them together, mistakenly assuming they were the same gender. From that point on, they became close friends despite never meeting in person. That all changes in high school when Misha suddenly goes radio silent.
Unbeknownst to Ryen, she met Misha a few weeks back at a fundraising scavenger hunt for his band. Completely different from the girl he knows from the letters, Misha is shocked and disgusted by this stranger.
When new boy Masen Laurent “Misha” shows up in one of Ryen’s classes and stands up for a boy who’s being bullied by one of Ryen’s friends, she’s intrigued. That is, until she finds herself at the receiving end of his anger and blatant disapproval. Confused as to why his opinions matter so much to her, she finds herself taking the bait and adding fuel to the fire.
If you’re in the mood for a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers rockstar romance book where the guy pretends to be someone else, you’ll love Punk 57.
A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
Rune and Poppy have the type of love that never dies, and it all begins with a friendship, a jar, and a thousand boy kisses.
For a breathtakingly beautiful yet heartbreakingly tragic romance, I recommend A Thousand Boy Kisses as it is one of the best sad romance books. If it is an ugly cry you are looking for, then it is an ugly cry you will get.
Bully by Penelope Douglas
Jared Trent and Tatum Brandt friendship died the day Jared became her worst tormentor.
On the eve of her departure to study abroad for a year, Tate attends a party only to find herself the target of a prank that leaves her feeling more relieved than ever to be heading off the next day.
Fast forward a year later and Tate’s back, more confident than ever. With her newfound maturity and Jared’s decision to end his bullying ways, they are left to sort through their sordid past and address the bullying Tate went through.
For high school bully romance books where the main characters go from best friends to enemies to lovers, you should check out Penelope Douglas’s Bully. An added plus is the slow-burn romance. No insta love here.
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Kell is a magician, one of the rare few who travel between the parallel London: Red, Grey, White and Black. Raised in Red London, Kell serves as an ambassador for the Maresh Empire and frequently travels in and out of the Londons to pass along messages and smuggle artifacts.
When a trip to White London goes awry, Kell finds himself in possession of a dangerous stone from Black London, a world that was closed off after a deadly magical apocalypse swept across the city and ravaged the lands. And when the stone falls into the hands of Delilah Bard, Kell’s life will become forever intertwined with the thief from Grey London.
Filled with evil, power-hungry rulers, forbidden magical artifacts and thrilling adventures, A Darker Shade of Magic is a spellbinding read that boasts a unique magical system and an incredibly slow slow-burn fantasy romance that complements the plot.
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter Clara could not be more different. If it weren’t for Chris, Morgan’s husband, and Clara’s father, blood would be shed, and calamity would undoubtedly follow. But that precarious peace is destroyed when Chris is involved in a devastating accident that takes two lives and leaves behind a slew of questions in their wake.
Forced to confront uncomfortable truths, Morgan finds solace in the one person who understands perfectly what she is going through, and Clara seeks comfort in the forbidden. But with each passing day, new secrets and misconceptions arise between mother and daughter, forcing the pair to their breaking point.
Regretting You is an emotionally gripping contemporary romance about family, love, loss, betrayal, healing, and forgiveness. I recommend adding this to your bookshelf if you have yet to read it.