Romance novels are having their loudest, glossiest era yet, and the books currently setting group chats on fire are all the proof you need. From slow-burn love stories to spicy enemies-to-lovers, these are the romance reads everyone is screaming about.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros launched a thousand TikTok obsessions. Dragons, fierce heroines and breathtaking romance. The series has become a phenomenon for a reason.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas continues its reign. Every reread reveals new layers, and the fandom is louder than ever.
Beach Read by Emily Henry is essentially a love letter to romance lovers. Witty, swoony and impossible to put down.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid blends romance with old Hollywood glamour. The twist alone has destroyed so many readers.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang has gripped readers in unexpected ways, blending love, ambition and friendship into a stunning read.
Verity by Colleen Hoover sits in a love-thriller crossover that fans cannot stop talking about. The pages fly by.
Funny Story by Emily Henry has become an instant favourite for fans of cozy small-town romance with grown-up emotional layers.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace combines figure skating, hockey and chemistry in ways that have group chats freaking out for chapters at a time.
Twisted Love by Ana Huang and the entire Twisted series have completely taken over BookTok with their addictive plots and chemistry.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts brings royal romance and rebellion together in ways that have YA fans obsessed.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is friends-to-lovers perfection. Light, fun and emotionally rich.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas brings fake-dating tropes to glorious life.
Romance novels are a celebration. They remind us of love, joy, longing and the possibility of being chosen, seen and adored. Pick one up, dive in and prepare to lose sleep. The group chat will absolutely thank you for the recommendation later.
