Romance is the genre that outsells every other, and for good reason: a love story well told is one of the most satisfying things a reader can hold. From sweeping historical romances and small-town second chances to sharp contemporary love stories and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers, this is fiction that earns its happy-ever-after - and isn't afraid to make you wait for it. LoveReading's reviewers read widely across the genre and pick only the love stories worth your evening. Our featured titles are curated by our editorial team and informed by our 800-strong Reader Review Panel - chosen on merit, never ranked by an algorithm. Whether you want comfort, swoon or something with real emotional weight, our experts will point you to the right shelf. Short on time? Go straight to our editors' pick of the best romance books.