Romance Authors’ Favorite Romance Novels
Who better to recommend romance than someone who writes it? Here are 15 romance authors' favorite romance novels.
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#kissingbooks — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #kissingbooks, aggregated by home.social.
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If He Wanted to, He Wood: Romance Books Like the Wicker Movie
These romance books like the WICKER movie will leave you more than satisfied.
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If It Wasn’t Hard, Everyone Would Do It: Sapphic Baseball Romances
This year marked the first time in 70 years where women had a professional baseball league in the United States.
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5 Nerdy Romance Novels
Take these nerdy romance novels for a spin and embrace your excitable, hyper-fixated side.
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5 New Novels This Fall That Prove Historical Romance Isn’t Dead
I fully reject the notion that historical romance is dead! These five new historical romances are proof the genre persists.
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Simmer Down: 5 Agonizingly Slow Burn Romances
Get ready for deliciously slow burning romance that feels more true to life. Each one offers well-developed characters and plenty of pining.
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Get Ready to Have Your Heart Stolen By October’s New Romance Books
Time loop love stories, amnesia romance, and ren faire meet-cutes: here are the new romance books out in October 2026 you need to know about.
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5 Queer Time Travel Romance Books
These queer time travel romance books include a sapphic love story about agents in a time war and an M/M romance inspired by 13 Going On 30.
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Fall Romance Books to Cozy Up With
B. K. Borison, the author of First-Time Caller and Grim Tidings, recommends three of her favorite fall romances.
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Fake Dating Books Like THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS
If you've fallen in love with THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS, here are some books with the fake dating trope to pick up next.
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Read These Hot Hockey Romance Books Next
Looking for more hot hockey romance books now that you've finished Off Campus and Heated Rivalry? Pick these ones up next.
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The Worst Romance Book Adaptations to Hit the Screen
We're in a golden age of romance book adaptations—but they're not all hits. Here are five of the worst romance book-to-screen adaptations.
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Austen-Inspired Historical Romance for Fans of The Other Bennet Sister
Fall in love alongside these Austen-inspired characters in Ming-Dynasty China, at the Royal Academy of Science, and more.
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Fall Romance Books to Cozy Up With
B. K. Boriso, the author of First-Time Caller and Grim Tidings, recommends three of her favorite fall romances.
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12 Romance Books That Will Make You Cry
If you're looking for a cathartic read, pick up these romance books that will will make you cry and then put you back together again.
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10 Bi4Bi Romance Novels
This list of bi4bi romance novels includes YA, adult romance, and a bonus polyamorous relationship novel.
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The Best Cozy Autumn Romances to Read in 2026
Fall in love with these new cozy autumn romances for all things small town, apple orchards, and Halloween.
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Prepare for Fall with September’s New Romances
Speculative and winter themes abound in September's new romances, featuring contemporary romances, romance sequels, and romantasies, too.
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‘Til Death (And After): Undead Romances Involving Ghosts, Vampires, and Spirits
How will the vampires, ghosts, and spirits in these haunting undead romances manage to "live" happily ever after?
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‘Til Death (And After): Undead Romances Involving Ghosts, Vampires, and Spirits
How will the vampires, ghosts, and spirits in these haunting undead romances manage to "live" happily ever after?
https://bookriot.com/undead-romances/#KissingBooks #RomanceErotica #ghosts #paranormalromance #vampires
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5 Medieval Romances (and a Bonus Renaissance Romance)
Get your chain mail and travel to the past with these medieval romances, from stories set in mythical Britain to sapphic knight + lady love.
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If You Like This BookTok Romance, Read This Book Next
Do you want to read a book like HEATED RIVALRY? Or THE DEAL? This list pairs up your favorite #BookTok favorites with other amazing novels.
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Sink Your Teeth Into These 7 Fun Creature Romances
If you were disappointed when the beast turned back into a human in Beauty and the Beast, these creature romance books are for you.
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Hot for Teacher: Romance Novels with Teacher Leads
Have you ever been hot for teacher? You might be after you read these five fantastic romance novels with teacher leads.
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Any Resemblance to Actual Persons? Four Romances Inspired by Real-Life Stories
Life can inspire art, but what does that really mean when romance is involved?
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Back-to-School Romance for Grown-Ups Who Miss Syllabus Season
Campus settings, second-chance sweethearts, and more: consider these back-to-school romances required reading for the semester.
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“This is My Boyfriend, and That’s His Boyfriend”: Polyamory and Why Choose in Romance Books
Why choose romances have gotten more popular in the past few years: here's how they overlap with—and differ from—polyamorous romances.
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Read These 14 New August Romances for Romance Awareness Month
There's a lot of books to choose from and not enough to read them in this list of new romance books for August 2026.
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Anti-Villains Take Romantasy
Move aside, anti-heroes. It's anti-villains time to shine in the romantasy genre, proving that romance isn't just for the pure of heart.
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The Best New Fantasy Romance Series
If you’ve been looking for new romances or new fantasy books, these new fantasy romances are the best of both worlds.
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Signs That You’re the Main Character in a Gothic Romance
Are you in a creepy manor? Is a widower trying to woo you? Hearing voices from the attic? You might be the main character in a gothic romance.
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68 of the Best Romance Books of 2026 So Far
Browse 68 of the most exciting new romance books out in 2026 (so far) and add them to your own themed collections.
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Reading Pathways: Kennedy Ryan
Curious about where to begin reading the work of romance author Kennedy Ryan? We've got a handy guide to help you begin your journey.
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How Did That Happen? 6 of the Best Chaotic Meet Cutes in Romance Books
We found love in a chaotic place: these six romance novels feature great pairs who meet though some unusual circumstances.
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A Brief History of Black Romance in the 2020s
A look at Black romance in the 2020s, from the impact of lockdown to shifting attitudes towards the genre on the whole.
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Any Resemblance to Actual Persons? Four Romances Inspired by Real-Life Stories
Life can inspire art, but what does that really mean when romance is involved?
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Any Resemblance to Actual Persons? Four Romances Inspired by Real-Life Stories
Life can inspire art, but what does that really mean when romance is involved?
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Steamy Stories: The Best New Summer Romance Books
Summer weddings, beach vacations, hurricane season: these new summer romance books have everything you need for a steamy seasonal read.
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Oldies But Goodies: New Under-the-Radar Historical Romances
These new, under-the-radar historical romances, feature an advice columnist seeking vigilante justice in 19th century London, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and more.
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The Best Romance Books of 2026 So Far
Contemporary sports romance, historical pirate romance, a cozy sci-fi + spaceship adventure, and more in the best romance books of 2026 so far…
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The Best New Dark Romance Books
The best new dark romance books feature serial killers you'll root for, stalkers finding love, mafia romances, and even human-killing sirens.
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14 New July Romance Releases for the Hottest Month of the Year
July's new romance releases include queer athletes and academics in contemporary romance, romantasy inspired by Chinese mythology, and more…
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Today’s #FridayKiss was a tough one, but I love this early scene still in the “he’s hot but oh hell no” stages.
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Closest I could get for the #fridaykiss word: connection.
#romancewriter #steamyromance #contemporaryromance #kissingbooks“You were worried the gossip train would start up about us having lunch together.” His eyes crinkled in the corners as his smile got even wider. Then he winked like the insufferable jock he was.
Correction: insufferable HOT jock.