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Romance Books

When it comes to matters of the heart, Romance books can move you to make the right romantic decisions, or fill your sails with passionate tales of lovers' triumphs and tragedies from every era of literature. Romance books encompass everything from the epic to the everyday, letting you laugh along with the likes of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, or get wrapped up in the regal romance novels of Phillipa Gregory. Whatever you're after, the Romance books you'll find on our marketplace speak straight from the heart.

Best-selling Romance titles

Nora Roberts - Collection: Birthright, Northern Lights, & Blue Smoke Nora Roberts - Collection:...

Nora Roberts, Bernadette Quigley (Read by)
Buy from $41.03

Nora Roberts CD Collection 4: River's End, Remember When, and Angels Fall Nora Roberts CD Collection 4:...

Nora Roberts, J D Robb
Buy from $26.18

In Dreams In Dreams

Nora Roberts, Eyre (Read by)
Buy from $30.83

The Reunion The Reunion

Dan Walsh, Dick Hill (Read by)
Buy from $7.00

Back on Blossom Street Back on Blossom Street

Debbie Macomber, Laural Merlington (Read by)
Buy from $9.38

Forgotten in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel Forgotten in Death: An Eve...

J D Robb, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
Buy from $21.47

The Baxters The Baxters

Karen Kingsbury, January Lavoy (Read by)
Buy from $19.55

J. D. Robb in Death Series: Books 42-43: Brotherhood in Death, Apprentice in Death J. D. Robb in Death Series:...

J D Robb, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
Buy from $25.43

Texas! Chase Texas! Chase

Sandra Brown, Coleen Marlo (Read by)
Buy from $12.90

Notorious Nineteen Notorious Nineteen

Janet Evanovich, Lorelei King (Read by)
Buy from $14.90

The One & Only The One & Only

Emily Giffin, Sofia Willingham (Read by)
Buy from $9.78

The Choice: The Dragon Heart Legacy, Book 3 The Choice: The Dragon Heart...

Nora Roberts, Barrie Kreinik (Read by)
Buy from $19.33

Nora Roberts: Bride Series, Books 1-4: Vision in White, Bed of Roses, Savor the Moment, Happy Ever After Nora Roberts: Bride Series,...

Nora Roberts, Emily Durante (Read by)
Buy from $51.22

J. D. Robb CD Collection 5: Seduction in Death, Reunion in Death, Purity in Death J. D. Robb CD Collection 5:...

J D Robb, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
Buy from $51.22

Riders of the Purple Sage and the Rainbow Trail Riders of the Purple Sage and...

Zane Grey, Jim Roberts (Read by)
Buy from $16.25

The Weekenders The Weekenders

Mary Kay Andrews, Kathleen McInerney (Read by)
Buy from $8.97

The Grand Finale The Grand Finale

Janet Evanovich, C J Critt (Read by)
Buy from $9.68

Seven Up Seven Up

Janet Evanovich, Lorelei King (Read by)
Buy from $14.99

Ready to Die Ready to Die

Lisa Jackson, Natalie Ross (Read by)
Buy from $12.31

Afraid to Die Afraid to Die

Lisa Jackson, Natalie Ross (Read by)
Buy from $16.95

On Mystic Lake On Mystic Lake

Kristin Hannah, Susan Ericksen (Read by)
Buy from $30.83

The War of Two Queens The War of Two Queens

Jennifer L Armentrout, Stina Nielsen (Read by)
Buy from $60.60

Rebecca Rebecca

Daphne du Maurier, Anna Massey (Read by)
Buy from $22.38

Lover Avenged: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Lover Avenged: A Novel of the...

J R Ward
Buy from $12.50

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Romance books FAQs

The authors who write best-selling romance books tend to be prolific in their output. This is good news if you're a fan of a popular romance novel writer because you'll have plenty of their books to keep you busy. So, who are some of the best-selling romance authors? They include:

  • Danielle Steel
  • Carolyn Brown
  • Colleen Hoover
  • Robyn Carr
  • Alyssa Cole
  • Nora Roberts
  • Judith McNaught

It's important to note that the authors who are most popular will depend on the specific subgenre you're interested in. For example, historical romance vs. contemporary romance.

If you're just beginning to explore the world of romance books, then you might be looking for some suggestions. Reading some of the best-selling romance novels can be a great way to get a feel for the tropes, themes, and styles that are popular in the romance genre.

Below are some of the best-selling romantic books you might pick up as a beginner:

  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • It Ends With Us, by Colleen Hoover
  • Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin
  • Dating Dr. Dil, Nisha Sharma
  • A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J Maas
  • Safe Harbour, by Danielle Steel
  • Book Lovers, by Emily Henry

Alibris offers a wide selection of romance novels by both best-selling and emerging authors. Whether you're looking for the best romance novels of all time or something a bit more obscure, we have plenty of options to choose from.

Like just about any other genre, the romance genre is populated by several sub-genres, which explore specific themes and topics or showcase distinct styles and tropes.

Currently, some of the most popular romance sub-genres include:

Young adult romance books for teens are also growing in popularity in recent years.

Steamy romance novels are overtly sensual in nature and often are rich in sexual scenes, erotic descriptions, and characters with strong sexual desires. Everything from your classic romance novel to dark romance books can potentially be considered a steamy romance novel.

Some examples of popular risque romantic books include:

  • Fifty Shades of Grey, by E.L. James
  • Seducing My Guardian, by Katee Robert
  • Sugar Daddies, by Jade West
  • Romancing the Duke, by Tessa Dare

Browse Alibris' collection of erotic and sweet romance novels and explore countless new and used titles that will keep you on the edge of your seat.