Romance Books reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 152 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Romance Books brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/suggestmeabook, r/RomanceBooks, r/booksuggestions, r/YAlit, r/ScienceFictionRomance. Top-rated brands include Emily Henry (4.8/5), Ashley Poston (4.8/5), Rainbow Rowell (4.6/5).
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Reviews152
Subreddits12
Posts36
Brands89
Products95
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#1
Emily Henry
4.8
(16)
"These are the romance books... I have read that will always be special to me: Book Lovers."
"In no particular order: Book Lovers by Emily Henry."
"Book Lovers by Emily Henry"
"Happy Place by Emily Henry"
"Beach Read by Emily Henry"
"Can’t go wrong with Emily Henry - imo her best are Beach Read and Book Lovers"
""Book Lovers"-Emily Henry"
"Personally I loved Funny Story and Just for the Summer.."
"Emily Henry. My favorites are Beach Read or People You Meet on Vacation."
"Do you like spice? Emily Henry, Sally Thorne, Christina Lauren and Sarah Hogle are my must read authors"
#2
Ashley Poston
4.8
(5)
"These are the romance books... I have read that will always be special to me: The Seven Year Slip."
"In no particular order: The Seven-Year Slip by Ashley Poston."
"An interesting twist to the 'right person, wrong timing' trope!"
"Mitch Albom’s books, The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston"
"Rating: 4.3⭐️ out of 5⭐️."
#3
Rainbow Rowell
4.6
(5)
"Excited to hand it to her and read it myself too."
"Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell"
"Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell."
"It's easier to get into and the romance is more compelling."
"'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell."
#4
Abby Jimenez
4.4
(5)
"That's the only one I've read from her so far but people"
"Abby Jimenez. My favorites are Part of Your World and Yours Truly."
"“Yours Truly”, and “Just for the Summer” are a trilogy with cute plots"
"I highly recommend Abby Jimenez - “Part of your World”"
"• Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez"
#5
Lynn Painter
4.8
(4)
"It's so romcom-y and fun and cute!"
"Better than the movies!! Basically anything by Lynn Painter."
"Anything Lynn Painter is lovely and so binge able."
"Try lynn painter books like 'better than the movies' and 'the do-over'"
#6
Sarah Hogle
4.5
(4)
"I loved Sarah Hogle’s novel You Deserve Each Other!"
"'You Deserve Each Other' by Sarah Hogle."
"I loved You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle!"
"Not sure how good of fits these will be because they’re not extremely smutty: You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle."
#7
Sarah Dessen
4.7
(3)
"I really loved Sarah Dessen and Meg Cabot books."
"Sarah Dessen!"
"I really enjoyed Sarah Dessen’s books when I was your age."
#8
Ali Hazelwood
4.7
(3)
"The longing. The pining. He is such a simp her and I will never get tired of it."
"Some of the ones I’ve read that would fit that description include: "The Love Hypothesis"-Ali Hazelwood"
"I really enjoyed both The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood!"
#9
Beth O’Leary
4.3
(3)
"The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary"
"This is one of the few I liked."
"• The Flatshare and The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary"
#10
Tessa Bailey
4.3
(3)
"In no particular order: Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey."
"I’ve really enjoyed Tessa Bailey, Morgan Elizabeth, Ana Huang and Elsie Silver’s books."
"I find Tessa Bailey’s romance novels pretty entertaining."
#11
Holly Black
4.0
(3)
"If more human than monster, Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince" is a gentle landing to a human girl navigating vicious Fae culture."
"The cruel prince by Holly black"
"The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a good one."
#12
Wen Spencer
3.7
(3)
"A Brothers Price by Wen Spencer."
"A Brother's Price by Wen Spencer is a romance that is generally liked by people who don't read romance."
"A Brother's Price by Wen Spencer. It's a romance written by a writer who doesn't usually write romance."
#13
Ann Liang
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend( This time its Real)."
"This Time It's Real by Ann Liang"
#14
Helen Hoang
5.0
(2)
"The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang"
"The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang"
#15
Christina Lauren
5.0
(2)
"I adore all the quirky details in The Unhoneymooners."
"The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren"
#16
Casey McQuiston
5.0
(2)
"Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston"
"Is easily my favorite romance book"
#17
Sarah Waters
5.0
(2)
"Fingersmith by Sarah Waters."
#18
Darcy Liao
5.0
(2)
"Someone already rec’d this, but it’s really good"
"It’s butch/femme and the perspective switches between them."
#19
Talia Hibbert
5.0
(2)
"Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert"
"Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (M/F) is between a brilliant bisexual academic and a really sweet guy"
#20
Evie Mitchell
4.5
(2)
"Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell (M/F) is between a woman who uses a wheelchair and a guy"
"Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell."
#21
Rebecca Ross
4.5
(2)
"Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross"
"If you’re into fantasy, then Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross is a perfect YA novel."
#22
Ruby Dixon
4.5
(2)
"All of her books are dual POV, and she's got an extensive catalog in her Rubyverse. Start with the one that's brought literally millions into sfr {Ice Planet Barbarian series by Ruby Dixon}."
"Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon. Rating: 3.85⭐️ out of 5⭐️."
#23
T. Kingfisher
4.0
(2)
"**Rating**: 4.21⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
"Swordheart by T Kingfisher"
#24
Diesel Jester
4.0
(2)
"Fallen Stars by Diesel Jester. Topics: length-short, science fiction, erotica."
"Fallen Stars by Diesel Jester is my sci-fi series that I write from both parties’ POV. I currently have 6 books in the series."
#26
Travis Baldree
4.0
(2)
"Not directly romance, but I highly recommend Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree."
"Not directly romance, but I highly recommend Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree."
#27
Curtis Sittenfeld
4.0
(2)
"Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld"
"Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld is very much literary fiction with a romantic plotline."
#28
Lois McMaster Bujold
4.0
(2)
"Is both Science Fiction and a Romance."
"There's a lot of romance in The Vorkosigan Saga. If you don't want to read the whole series, start with Shards of Honor."
#29
Jessie Mihalik
4.0
(2)
"Is my favorite, but she has a couple series out there."
"Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik definitely embodies the annoy-to-lovers."
#30
Stephanie Garber
4.0
(2)
"Once upon a broken heart (series) by stephanie garber."
"Caraval series. It is a fantasy book but also has great romance."
#31
Francine Rivers
5.0
(1)
"I have to recommend Francine Rivers! She is the first Christian Romance author I got into ... Each of these books includes seeing the characters grow in faith in their own ways!"
#32
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
5.0
(1)
"Another one of my faves is an older book, Heaven, Texas."
#33
Hannah Bonham-Young
5.0
(1)
"The first 5⭐️ book for me in 2025 was Out on a Limb."
#34
Tessa Dare
5.0
(1)
"This is a perfect book imo. 10/10, no notes."
#35
Sarah J. Maas
5.0
(1)
"Rhysand, they will never make me hate you."
#36
Bridget Collins
5.0
(1)
"The Binding by Bridget Collins has a really lovely gay romance."
#37
Kennedy Ryan
5.0
(1)
"Ngl kennedy ryan's before i let go is a perfect recommendation."
#38
Karen Witemeyer
5.0
(1)
"My first recommendation is books by Karen Witemeyer. I recommend starting with the Hanger's Horseman series. She writes western Christian romance fiction."
#39
Zoey Draven
5.0
(1)
"Zoey Draven’s Brides of Kylorr series, starting with Desire in his Blood. Also her short-ish story The Midnight Arrow really charmed me."
#40
Lana Ferguson
5.0
(1)
"In no particular order: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson."
#41
Carley Fortune
5.0
(1)
"These are the romance books... I have read that will always be special to me: This Summer Will be Different."
#42
Mariana Zapata
5.0
(1)
"The slowest of slow burns, but worth it."
#43
Elsie Silver
5.0
(1)
"If I could give it 100 stars I would."
#44
Janette Oke
5.0
(1)
"Love Comes Softly is the start of series of books by one of my favorite authors, Janette Oke."
#45
William Goldman
5.0
(1)
"The Princess Bride - William Goldman"
#46
Dee Henderson
5.0
(1)
"Dee Henderson! She writes Christian romantic suspense, and her O'Malley series is one of my absolute favs (also Undetected)."
#47
Loretta Chase
5.0
(1)
"I’ve read hundreds of romances and this is a top 10!"
#48
Lynn Messina
5.0
(1)
"The whole series of A Brazen Curiosity by Lynn Messina"
#49
Alice Oseman
5.0
(1)
"I really loved Heartstopper. It's a YA graphic romance."
#50
Ella Maven, V.K. Ludwig, Heather Fox, Talia Rhea
4.0
(1)
"Ella maven, v.k ludwig, heather fox, and talia rhea. Specific series: Deep waters series by emma hamm, Accidental alien brides series by january bell, and Class 5 series by michelle diener."
#51
Tiffany Roberts
4.0
(1)
"I have read a spider alien book and I liked it. It’s called Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts. Alien LI is caring, then kinda possessive towards the end and they speak different languages at first so they gotta figure out communication."
#52
R. Lee Smith
4.0
(1)
"Rating: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#53
Chelsea Curto
4.0
(1)
"Face Off by Chelsea Curto has a rating of 4.26 out of 5 and is a contemporary romance with explicit content."
#54
Suzanne Brockmann
4.0
(1)
"Suzanne Brockmann’s Hot Target. It’s a bit dated, but way ahead of its time."
#55
KT Hoffman
4.0
(1)
"The Prospects by KT Hoffman"
#56
Mortada Gzar
4.0
(1)
"I'm in Seattle, Where are You? by Mortada Gzar. Memoir about love at first sight during US occupation of Iraq."
#57
Ilona Andrews
4.0
(1)
"Ilona Andrews Innkeeper Chronicles --A magic Inn, space werewolves and vampires, a lot of really unique aliens, mystery, romance, action, a fun and humorous series"
#58
Cat Sebastian
4.0
(1)
"Cat Sebastian writes wonderful m/m historical romance. My favourite of hers is The Soldier’s Scoundrel."
#59
Eryn Ivers
4.0
(1)
"Rating: 3.97⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#60
Emilia Rossi
4.0
(1)
"The one that came the closest was His Tesoro."
#61
Sarah Adams
4.0
(1)
"(Friends to lovers)"
#62
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
4.0
(1)
"Might be a good shout if she’s into vampires, decent world building and easy read"
#63
NS Perkins
4.0
(1)
"If you want to try Adult romances -(Where Time Stands Still by NS Perkins)."
#64
Sarah Lotz
4.0
(1)
"(The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz)."
#65
Stephenie Meyer
4.0
(1)
"The Chemist by Spheney Meyers."
#66
Daisy Thorn
4.0
(1)
"Loverly Cave by Daisy Thorn has been a fun breath of fresh air - heavy on the small town, gossip chain, insta-love, fluffy romance."
#67
Alexis Hall
4.0
(1)
"Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. This one had me rolling on the floor."
#68
E.M. Forster
4.0
(1)
"It's a bit of a cliché, but I really like Maurice by E.M. Forster."
#69
Ruby Lionsdrake
4.0
(1)
"Rating: 3.66⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#70
Hannah Nicole Maehrer
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 3.8⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#71
Virginia Black
4.0
(1)
"Rating: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#72
Robin McKinley
4.0
(1)
"The blue sword by Robin McKinley"
#73
Suzanne Collins
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 4.34⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#74
TJ Klune
4.0
(1)
"The Extraordinaries trilogy by TJ Klune"
#75
SJ Jones
4.0
(1)
"Wintersong by SJ Jones"
#76
Kresley Cole
4.0
(1)
"**Rating**: 3.82⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#77
David Yoon
4.0
(1)
"Frankly In Love by David Yoon"
#78
Sharon Lee
4.0
(1)
"Conflict of honors by Sharon Lee."
#79
Helen Fielding
4.0
(1)
"The first two Bridget Jones books and I also enjoyed Cause Celeb."
#80
Carol Van Natta
4.0
(1)
"Overload Flux by Carol Van Natta. Rating: 3.84⭐️ out of 5⭐️."
#81
Katee Robert
4.0
(1)
"It's a good standalone book."
#82
K J Charles
4.0
(1)
"Proper English by K J Charles"
#83
Taylor Jenkins Reid
4.0
(1)
"• One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid"
#84
Kristin Hannah
4.0
(1)
"• Night Road by Kristin Hannah"
#85
Britta Lundin
4.0
(1)
"I recently found Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin."
#86
Katherine Center
4.0
(1)
"• Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center"
#87
Jennifer Crusie
4.0
(1)
"Start with Agnes and the Hit Man - it's a collaboration between JC and an action writer"
#88
Kris Middaugh
4.0
(1)
"Is great. It’s literary, a romance with grounded sci fi."
#89
Jenny Schwarz
3.0
(1)
"Adventures of a Xeno-Archeologist is good that way."
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