The Best Romance of 2024 for adults, chosen by Multcolib StaffLike this list

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• A Song to Drown Rivers

  a Novel

  Liang, Ann,

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  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.

• A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

  a Novel

  Williams, Tia, 1975-

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  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 Fate Inked in Blood

  Jensen, Danielle L.,

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

• Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

  Love, Ryan (Journalist),

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

• Blood on the Tide

  Robert, Katee,

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  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.

• Bride

  Hazelwood, Ali,

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

• But How Are You, Really

  a Novel

  Dawson, Ella, 1992-

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  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.

• Canto Contigo

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  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.

• Greta & Valdin

  Reilly, Rebecca K.,

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  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.

• Happily Never After

  Painter, Lynn,

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  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.

• Heavenbreaker

  Wolf, Sara, 1990-

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  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.

• Hello Stranger

  Center, Katherine,

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  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.

• Here We Go Again

  a Novel

  Cochrun, Alison,

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  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.

• Lights Out

  Allen, Navessa

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  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.

• Slow Dance

  a Novel

  Rowell, Rainbow,

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  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.

• Something Wild & Wonderful

  Kelly, Anita (Romance author),

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Finest Print

  Langston, Erin

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  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.

• The Husbands

  a Novel

  Gramazio, Holly,

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

• The Mars House

  a Novel

  Pulley, Natasha,

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  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.

• The Pairing

  a Novel

  McQuiston, Casey,

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  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.