Best Romance Books of 2024

Best Romance Books 2024

Fall in love with the Barnes & Noble Best Romance Books of 2024 list! We have the latest and greatest books in various romance genres including top rom-coms and romantasy favorites to become enamored with. Whether you’re after romance bestsellers or the newest installment from the best romance book series of the year, we’ve got you!

Emily Henry does it again with Funny Story, a relatable, hilarious and cathartic rom-com built around the struggle of making friends as an adult and the familial relationships that shape who we are. The Rom-Commers, another must-read from Katherine Center, is a vibrant Hollywood romance featuring screenwriting, a cute boss and an opposites-attract story to go head-over-heels for. There’s just so much to love about these best romance books of the year.

Ali Hazelwood shines with her newest romance novel, Not in Love. With a sprinkle of spice and everything nice, this book takes science to the next level while love blooms in the most unlikely of circumstances. This Summer Will Be Different, one of our favorites we just couldn’t put down, is an equal parts spicy romance and female friendship novel that became another one of Carley Fortune’s instant bestsellers.

For romance series lovers, J. R. Ward returns with The Beloved, the newest poignant installment in the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, and Jennifer L. Armentrout is back with Born of Blood and Ash, the much-anticipated fourth book in the Flesh and Fire Series. The series conclusion and true romatasy powerhouse raises the stakes as time ticks towards a surprising and inevitable end. Another action-packed installment People in Glass Houses takes Jayne Castle’s fantasy romance series to new heights.

Who said love was easy? Nora Roberts captivates us once more with her latest bestselling novel, Mind Games. Full of suspense, love and human connection, this romantic tale is a tense and tantalizing family drama with plenty hiding just out of sight. If you’re in the mood for a feel-good romance on the other hand, then The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren checks all the boxes. Downright hilarious and as feel-good as it gets, this romance is nonetheless riddled with real emotion that will leave you feeling all the best feels.

The holidays are just around the corner and as it turns out, holiday romance books are also some of the best books of 2024! Cheeky and charming, A Jingle Bell Mingle brings us endless holiday cheer, while Debbie Macomber's latest, A Christmas Duet, is a delightful story about a band teacher and a former musician exploring their talents among the snow-covered trees. How about a crime romance for the holidays? There's nothing merry about this Christmas, where rival authors are put to the test in The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year, the perfect holiday mystery read. There are lights, snow and plenty of passion in these holiday tales we hold so dear!