8 Romance Novels for Bookstore Romance Day

Need a bit of spice in your life? We’ve got you covered with this list of 8 romance novels that’ll fill all your romantic needs. With titles ranging from rom-coms to historical fiction to coming of age love stories, we’ve got something for everyone as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day. Happy reading!

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria 

With her face plastered on tabloids across the country, soap opera star Jasmine Lin Rodriguez, fresh out of a messy breakup, returns home to New York City to film a new show with a top streaming service and one hunky co-star. Bronx native Alexis Daria pens a steamy, humorous, and drama-filled bilingual romance.

Indigo by Beverly Jenkins

As much historical as it romantic, this story follows Hester Wyatt— a former slave, and now a loyal member of Michigan’s Underground Railroad. When an injured conductor is sent under her care, she vows to protect him even after hearing about the large price on his head. These two must overcome the challenges set before them, to attain a freedom held together by love.

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz are mortal enemies, but when news breaks out of a fight between the Prince and Alex—the son of President Ellen Claremont—amends must be made to protect relations between the U.S. and Britain. A fake friendship is created for the two, but a secret relationship suddenly springs up. Can they find true love or will this all end in international disaster?

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Stella Lane’s world is ruled by math. She’s so dedicated to her job creating algorithms , where she’s made more money than she can handle, that she’s afraid she’s fallen behind on dating as she enters her early 30’s.  She hires professional escort, Michael Phan, to help her practice dating life and he provides the perfect lesson plan—the only problem is that he might be a little too perfect.

Intercepted by Alexa Martin

After a bad breakup with her NFL-star boyfriend of 10 years, Marlee Harpers vows to never date an athlete again. That is until Gavin Pope—hot shot quarterback and former love interest of Marlee—rolls into town and the two fall into a passionate romance that ruffles more than a few feathers.

Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

As she strides into adulthood and falls headfirst into a fiery and fulfilling relationship, the 28 year-old PhD holder Grace Porter discovers the need to love herself first. She unravels and unpacks the messiness of adulthood as she spends her first summer with her wife in NYC learning to navigate the uncertainty of her new life.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Two high school “loners” Ari and Dante have lived seemingly opposite lives—Dante is confident and self-assured, while Ari is doubtful and distant. They’ve each developed very unique perspectives on life, but the bond that they form brings them closer to discovering the most important truths about life.

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola 

This humorous and dazzling debut novel follows Kiki Banjo, a popular radio host for her university’s student run station who’s always telling her listeners not to fall for the “players” at Whitewell University. After kissing the man she denounced as the “Waste of Whitewell,” both of their reputations are in shambles and to save face they embark on a fake relationship that slowly leads into something more.