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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

Veil of Winter Veil of Winter

Melanie Dickerson
Buy new from $16.55

The Forgotten Boy The Forgotten Boy

Laura Andersen
Buy new from $24.56

Covet Me: Discreet Paperback Covet Me: Discreet Paperback

Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Buy new from $27.50

Worship Me Worship Me

Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Buy new from $23.14

Worship Me Worship Me

Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Buy new from $28.74

Covet Me: Discreet Hardback: Discreet Paperback Covet Me: Discreet Hardback:...

Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
Buy new from $34.75

Gold Gold

Raven Kennedy
Buy new from $33.18

Crimson Moth: Ella Salva Brujas. Él Las Caza. Juntos Arderán / Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth Crimson Moth: Ella Salva...

Kristen Ciccarelli
Buy new from $30.19

Tú Y Yo En Las Raíces del Tiempo / You and I in the Beginning of Time Tú Y Yo En Las Raíces del...

Paola Calasanz, Dulcinea
Buy new from $31.37

Something Close to Magic Something Close to Magic

Emma Mills
Buy new from $17.56

The Lost Lover: An epic romantic tale of lovers reunited The Lost Lover: An epic...

Karen Swan
Buy new from $33.99

El Fabricante de Porcelana / The Porcelain Maker El Fabricante de Porcelana /...

Sarah Freethy
Buy new from $33.75

El Amor Pende de Un Hilo / By a Thread El Amor Pende de Un Hilo / By...

Lucy Score
Buy new from $35.49

Una Mentira Compartida / A Shared Lie Una Mentira Compartida / A...

Raquel Arbeteta
Buy new from $31.10

Phoenix Caged: Book Two of Hiraeth Song Phoenix Caged: Book Two of...

Krys E Jay
Buy new from $38.76

Potions and Proposals Potions and Proposals

Kate Callaghan
Buy new from $26.71

The Meriwell Legacy The Meriwell Legacy

Stephanie Laurens
Buy new from $24.19

Cosas Que Dejamos En El Olvido Cosas Que Dejamos En El Olvido

Lucy Score
Buy new from $32.05

El Peor Hombre de Mi Vida El Peor Hombre de Mi Vida

Lucy Score
Buy new from $28.62

Meant For Love - Special Edition Meant For Love - Special...

Natasha Madison
Buy new from $25.03

Courting Danger: An MM Mafia Romance Courting Danger: An MM Mafia...

Eve Riley
Buy new from $29.55

Not Without Me Not Without Me

Maria Dean
Buy new from $28.04

Proteggere Remi Proteggere Remi

Susan Stoker, Patrizia Zecchin (Translator)
Buy new from $27.10

Prophet's Death Prophet's Death

Robert Creekmore
Buy new from $30.75

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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.