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The Best Romance of 2024 for adults, chosen by Multcolib Staff

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Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff for romance readers. Click on a title for find all available formats.

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A Song to Drown Rivers

A Song to Drown Rivers

A Novel

by Liang, Ann

Book - 2024

Rich prose, fabled beauties and poetic warriors, oh my! Bring me another cup of jasmine tea so I can disappear entirely into this world of ancient China, heroes and mysteries. -Seana L. Rich prose, fabled beauties and poetic warriors, oh my! Bring me another cup of jasmine tea so I can disappear entirely into this world of ancient China, heroes and mysteries. -Seana L. Show less

Rich prose, fabled beauties and poetic warriors, oh my! Bring me another cup of jasmine tea so I can disappear entirely into this world of ancient China, heroes and mysteries. -Seana L. Rich prose, fabled beauties and poetic warriors, oh my! Bring me another cup of jasmine tea so I can disappear entirely into this world of ancient China, heroes and mysteries. -Seana L. Show less

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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

A Novel

by Williams, Tia

Book - 2024

A steamy romance perfect for someone who would like to dip their toes in the romantasy genre but who doesn't want to go full fairy. -Kady F. A steamy romance perfect for someone who would like to dip their toes in the romantasy genre but who doesn't want to go full fairy. -Kady F. Show less

A steamy romance perfect for someone who would like to dip their toes in the romantasy genre but who doesn't want to go full fairy. -Kady F. A steamy romance perfect for someone who would like to dip their toes in the romantasy genre but who doesn't want to go full fairy. -Kady F. Show less

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A Fate Inked in Blood

A Fate Inked in Blood

by Jensen, Danielle L.

Book - 2024

A twist on Nordic mythology in the Romantasy genre that felt like an interesting new take on the mythos. -Carlyn B. A twist on Nordic mythology in the Romantasy genre that felt like an interesting new take on the mythos. -Carlyn B. Show less

A twist on Nordic mythology in the Romantasy genre that felt like an interesting new take on the mythos. -Carlyn B. A twist on Nordic mythology in the Romantasy genre that felt like an interesting new take on the mythos. -Carlyn B. Show less

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Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

by Love, Ryan (Journalist)

Book - 2024

Finally! A feel good book about coming out across generations that brought on joyful tears for a cynical heart. -Matt S. Finally! A feel good book about coming out across generations that brought on joyful tears for a cynical heart. -Matt S. Show less

Finally! A feel good book about coming out across generations that brought on joyful tears for a cynical heart. -Matt S. Finally! A feel good book about coming out across generations that brought on joyful tears for a cynical heart. -Matt S. Show less

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Blood on the Tide

Blood on the Tide

by Robert, Katee

Book - 2024

A vampire and selkie work together in this thrilling adventure in a place between realms. Magic, intrigue and some super sexiness will leave you wanting to read the next book in the series! -Jen M. A vampire and selkie work together in this thrilling adventure in a place between realms. Magic, intrigue and some super sexiness will leave you wanting to read the next book in the series! -Jen M. Show less

A vampire and selkie work together in this thrilling adventure in a place between realms. Magic, intrigue and some super sexiness will leave you wanting to read the next book in the series! -Jen M. A vampire and selkie work together in this thrilling adventure in a place between realms. Magic, intrigue and some super sexiness will leave you wanting to read the next book in the series! -Jen M. Show less

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Bride

Bride

by Hazelwood, Ali

Book - 2024

Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! -Lana S. Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! -Lana S. Show less

Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! -Lana S. Vampires! Werewolves! Romance! oh my! -Lana S. Show less

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But How Are You, Really

But How Are You, Really

A Novel

by Dawson, Ella

Book - 2024

A five-year college reunion! Horrible boss! Reuniting with friends! Sparks flying! And the book is written by a sex and culture critic once famous for having herpes. - Patricia C. A five-year college reunion! Horrible boss! Reuniting with friends! Sparks flying! And the book is written by a sex and culture critic once famous for having herpes. - Patricia C. Show less

A five-year college reunion! Horrible boss! Reuniting with friends! Sparks flying! And the book is written by a sex and culture critic once famous for having herpes. - Patricia C. A five-year college reunion! Horrible boss! Reuniting with friends! Sparks flying! And the book is written by a sex and culture critic once famous for having herpes. - Patricia C. Show less

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Canto Contigo

Canto Contigo

A Novel

by Garza Villa, Jonny

Book - 2024

The window into Mexican-American, Mexican and Mariachi culture was beautiful to learn about. Bring your tissue box, this one really pulls at your heartstrings. Highly recommend the audio. -Jen M. The window into Mexican-American, Mexican and Mariachi culture was beautiful to learn about. Bring your tissue box, this one really pulls at your heartstrings. Highly recommend the audio. -Jen M. Show less

The window into Mexican-American, Mexican and Mariachi culture was beautiful to learn about. Bring your tissue box, this one really pulls at your heartstrings. Highly recommend the audio. -Jen M. The window into Mexican-American, Mexican and Mariachi culture was beautiful to learn about. Bring your tissue box, this one really pulls at your heartstrings. Highly recommend the audio. -Jen M. Show less

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Greta & Valdin

Greta & Valdin

by Reilly, Rebecca K.

Book - 2024

One of the sweetest, heartfelt, laugh out loud, makes you think kind-of books - it's two parts challenging coming-of-age and hilarious with a twist of social justice. I loved this book so much I didn't want to return it. -Laural W. One of the sweetest, heartfelt, laugh out loud, makes you think kind-of books - it's two parts challenging coming-of-age and hilarious with a twist of social justice. I loved this book so much I didn't want to return it. -Laural W. Show less

One of the sweetest, heartfelt, laugh out loud, makes you think kind-of books - it's two parts challenging coming-of-age and hilarious with a twist of social justice. I loved this book so much I didn't want to return it. -Laural W. One of the sweetest, heartfelt, laugh out loud, makes you think kind-of books - it's two parts challenging coming-of-age and hilarious with a twist of social justice. I loved this book so much I didn't want to return it. -Laural W. Show less

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Happily Never After

Happily Never After

by Painter, Lynn

Book - 2024

A charming rom-com about two cynics who get paid to object to other people's weddings. There's no chance they'll fall in love, right? These two were so stupid and I absolutely loved them! -Rochelle F. A charming rom-com about two cynics who get paid to object to other people's weddings. There's no chance they'll fall in love, right? These two were so stupid and I absolutely loved them! -Rochelle F. Show less

A charming rom-com about two cynics who get paid to object to other people's weddings. There's no chance they'll fall in love, right? These two were so stupid and I absolutely loved them! -Rochelle F. A charming rom-com about two cynics who get paid to object to other people's weddings. There's no chance they'll fall in love, right? These two were so stupid and I absolutely loved them! -Rochelle F. Show less

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Heavenbreaker

Heavenbreaker

by Wolf, Sara

Book - 2024

I found myself both cheering for and yelling at the protagonist in this intriguing scifi / fantasy novel. Plus there's the family drama, giant robots and sparkly romance! I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. -Jen M. I found myself both cheering for and yelling at the protagonist in this intriguing scifi / fantasy novel. Plus there's the family drama, giant robots and sparkly romance! I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. -Jen M. Show less

I found myself both cheering for and yelling at the protagonist in this intriguing scifi / fantasy novel. Plus there's the family drama, giant robots and sparkly romance! I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. -Jen M. I found myself both cheering for and yelling at the protagonist in this intriguing scifi / fantasy novel. Plus there's the family drama, giant robots and sparkly romance! I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series. -Jen M. Show less

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Hello Stranger

Hello Stranger

by Center, Katherine

Book - 2023

This novel was so funny and lovely, and squee-making for the romance lover in me. And for the part of me who suffered from a TBI this year, the brain science discussed in this novel was fascinating and reminded me I am not alone. -Jen M. This novel was so funny and lovely, and squee-making for the romance lover in me. And for the part of me who suffered from a TBI this year, the brain science discussed in this novel was fascinating and reminded me I am not alone. -Jen M. Show less

This novel was so funny and lovely, and squee-making for the romance lover in me. And for the part of me who suffered from a TBI this year, the brain science discussed in this novel was fascinating and reminded me I am not alone. -Jen M. This novel was so funny and lovely, and squee-making for the romance lover in me. And for the part of me who suffered from a TBI this year, the brain science discussed in this novel was fascinating and reminded me I am not alone. -Jen M. Show less

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Here We Go Again

Here We Go Again

A Novel

by Cochrun, Alison

Book - 2024

Lovely. Heart-opening. This queer second-chance romance will make you yearn for the open road and all the possibilities it can bring. Don't forget to pack tissues! -Kady F. Lovely. Heart-opening. This queer second-chance romance will make you yearn for the open road and all the possibilities it can bring. Don't forget to pack tissues! -Kady F. Show less

Lovely. Heart-opening. This queer second-chance romance will make you yearn for the open road and all the possibilities it can bring. Don't forget to pack tissues! -Kady F. Lovely. Heart-opening. This queer second-chance romance will make you yearn for the open road and all the possibilities it can bring. Don't forget to pack tissues! -Kady F. Show less

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Lights Out

Lights Out

by Allen, Navessa

eBook - 2024

Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Show less

Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Fans of "Butcher and Blackbird" and "Haunting Adeline" will enjoy this book about a trauma nurse and the masked man who loves her. -Emmelia M. Show less

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Slow Dance

Slow Dance

A Novel

by Rowell, Rainbow

Book - 2024

When her former best friend Cary reappears in town, Shiloh's mundane job, shared custody with a subpar ex. grow more complicated (and fun!). Rowell makes me want to move to Omaha and hang out with her characters. -Patricia C. When her former best friend Cary reappears in town, Shiloh's mundane job, shared custody with a subpar ex. grow more complicated (and fun!). Rowell makes me want to move to Omaha and hang out with her characters. -Patricia C. Show less

When her former best friend Cary reappears in town, Shiloh's mundane job, shared custody with a subpar ex. grow more complicated (and fun!). Rowell makes me want to move to Omaha and hang out with her characters. -Patricia C. When her former best friend Cary reappears in town, Shiloh's mundane job, shared custody with a subpar ex. grow more complicated (and fun!). Rowell makes me want to move to Omaha and hang out with her characters. -Patricia C. Show less

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Something Wild & Wonderful

Something Wild & Wonderful

by Kelly, Anita (Romance author)

Book - 2023

My fav Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) novel. There's a scene eating soft serve in Cascade Locks! But it's the characters that drew me in the most. Especially, ...Show more My fav Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) novel. There's a scene eating soft serve in Cascade Locks! But it's the characters that drew me in the most. Especially, quiet Portlander Alexei with his memories of coming out to his very conservative Russian Orthodox family and his wish to find peace on the PCT. -Jen M. Show less

My fav Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) novel. There's a scene eating soft serve in Cascade Locks! But it's the characters that drew me in the most. Especially, ...Show more My fav Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) novel. There's a scene eating soft serve in Cascade Locks! But it's the characters that drew me in the most. Especially, quiet Portlander Alexei with his memories of coming out to his very conservative Russian Orthodox family and his wish to find peace on the PCT. -Jen M. Show less

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The Finest Print

The Finest Print

by Langston, Erin

eBook - 2024

One woman trying to get published + one man who has inherited a print shop + spicy love scenes + intricate details about mid-19th century British publishing laws = one of the most captivating romances I've read this year. (really!) -Kady F. One woman trying to get published + one man who has inherited a print shop + spicy love scenes + intricate details about mid-19th century British publishing laws = one of the most captivating romances I've read this year. (really!) -Kady F. Show less

One woman trying to get published + one man who has inherited a print shop + spicy love scenes + intricate details about mid-19th century British publishing laws = one of the most captivating romances I've read this year. (really!) -Kady F. One woman trying to get published + one man who has inherited a print shop + spicy love scenes + intricate details about mid-19th century British publishing laws = one of the most captivating romances I've read this year. (really!) -Kady F. Show less

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The Husbands

The Husbands

A Novel

by Gramazio, Holly

Book - 2024

The most fun I've had while having an existential crisis. -Emily C. The most fun I've had while having an existential crisis. -Emily C. Show less

The most fun I've had while having an existential crisis. -Emily C. The most fun I've had while having an existential crisis. -Emily C. Show less

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The Mars House

The Mars House

A Novel

by Pulley, Natasha

Book - 2024

Usually my two favorite genres don't mix well. But carefully researched and written scifi, along with tingly queer romance come together quite well in this book. Plus there are the (mostly) unexpected twists. One of my favs of the year. -Jen M. Usually my two favorite genres don't mix well. But carefully researched and written scifi, along with tingly queer romance come together quite well in this book. Plus there are the (mostly) unexpected twists. One of my favs of the year. -Jen M. Show less

Usually my two favorite genres don't mix well. But carefully researched and written scifi, along with tingly queer romance come together quite well in this book. Plus there are the (mostly) unexpected twists. One of my favs of the year. -Jen M. Usually my two favorite genres don't mix well. But carefully researched and written scifi, along with tingly queer romance come together quite well in this book. Plus there are the (mostly) unexpected twists. One of my favs of the year. -Jen M. Show less

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The Pairing

The Pairing

A Novel

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2024

A feast for the senses! A dreamy European food tour is the backdrop for this second chance romance between Theo and Kit, who find their way back to each other via THICK sexual tension. Steamy scenes abound. -Kady F. A feast for the senses! A dreamy European food tour is the backdrop for this second chance romance between Theo and Kit, who find their way back to each other via THICK sexual tension. Steamy scenes abound. -Kady F. Show less

A feast for the senses! A dreamy European food tour is the backdrop for this second chance romance between Theo and Kit, who find their way back to each other via THICK sexual tension. Steamy scenes abound. -Kady F. A feast for the senses! A dreamy European food tour is the backdrop for this second chance romance between Theo and Kit, who find their way back to each other via THICK sexual tension. Steamy scenes abound. -Kady F. Show less

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The Road to Roswell

The Road to Roswell

A Novel

by Willis, Connie

Book - 2023

Joyful chaos! Screwball Sci-Fi Romcom! Bringing up Baby, if Baby was an alien shaped like a tumbleweed instead of a leopard. -Jennifer W. Joyful chaos! Screwball Sci-Fi Romcom! Bringing up Baby, if Baby was an alien shaped like a tumbleweed instead of a leopard. -Jennifer W. Show less

Joyful chaos! Screwball Sci-Fi Romcom! Bringing up Baby, if Baby was an alien shaped like a tumbleweed instead of a leopard. -Jennifer W. Joyful chaos! Screwball Sci-Fi Romcom! Bringing up Baby, if Baby was an alien shaped like a tumbleweed instead of a leopard. -Jennifer W. Show less

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The Safekeep

The Safekeep

A Novel

by Wouden, Yael van der

Book - 2024

I was taken by surprise by this deeply moving novel of complex human emotion. Two women embittered by trauma are thrown together and their initial hostili...Show more I was taken by surprise by this deeply moving novel of complex human emotion. Two women embittered by trauma are thrown together and their initial hostility turns quickly to passion. But when their pasts come to a vengeful collision, everything changes. -Lorii M. Show less

I was taken by surprise by this deeply moving novel of complex human emotion. Two women embittered by trauma are thrown together and their initial hostili...Show more I was taken by surprise by this deeply moving novel of complex human emotion. Two women embittered by trauma are thrown together and their initial hostility turns quickly to passion. But when their pasts come to a vengeful collision, everything changes. -Lorii M. Show less

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The Spellshop

The Spellshop

by Durst, Sarah Beth

Book - 2024

If you like cozy fantasy with a touch of romance this is the best one I've read since Legends & Lattes. Finished it in a single sitting! -Heidi S. If you like cozy fantasy with a touch of romance this is the best one I've read since Legends & Lattes. Finished it in a single sitting! -Heidi S. Show less

If you like cozy fantasy with a touch of romance this is the best one I've read since Legends & Lattes. Finished it in a single sitting! -Heidi S. If you like cozy fantasy with a touch of romance this is the best one I've read since Legends & Lattes. Finished it in a single sitting! -Heidi S. Show less

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The Truth According to Ember

The Truth According to Ember

by Nava, Danica

Book - 2024

I love this book because it’s not all about trauma. Fun to read and relevant. -Anastasia M. I love this book because it’s not all about trauma. Fun to read and relevant. -Anastasia M. Show less

I love this book because it’s not all about trauma. Fun to read and relevant. -Anastasia M. I love this book because it’s not all about trauma. Fun to read and relevant. -Anastasia M. Show less

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What Is Love?

What Is Love?

by Comfort, Jen

Book - 2024

Rivals to lovers? Check. Game show shenanigans? Check. ADHD and bisexual representation? Check and check. I adore Jen Comfort's charmingly bonkers books and this one is no exception! -Liza D. Rivals to lovers? Check. Game show shenanigans? Check. ADHD and bisexual representation? Check and check. I adore Jen Comfort's charmingly bonkers books and this one is no exception! -Liza D. Show less

Rivals to lovers? Check. Game show shenanigans? Check. ADHD and bisexual representation? Check and check. I adore Jen Comfort's charmingly bonkers books and this one is no exception! -Liza D. Rivals to lovers? Check. Game show shenanigans? Check. ADHD and bisexual representation? Check and check. I adore Jen Comfort's charmingly bonkers books and this one is no exception! -Liza D. Show less

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