Recently arrived romance fiction
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
An Army Ranger, used to travelling the world, never settling down, but now seeks answers to a life long question. A woman juggling single motherhood and a demanding career. An older man, living alone, determined to protect a rare and endangered deer spotted on his isolated property. As their paths converge, these three characters lives become entwined in ways they could never have imagined.
Read for: Lost connections, heart warming and heart breaking, cute dogs and kids
Meet Me When My Heart Stops by Becky Hunter
Emery is born with a heart condition that means her heart can stop, any time, anywhere. And when it does, before she is resuscitated, she is visited by Nick, her 'Death Angel'. Over the years as Emery's life unfolds, she navigates the complexities of her condition, her relationships, and the lingering presence of Nick, all while grappling with the possibility of losing her life.
Read for: Life after death, magical realism, family dramas, soulmates
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
Theo and Kit have been childhood besties, teenage crushes, lovers and are now exes, living on two different continents. But when a twist of fate places them next to each other on a gourmet tour of Europe, they make a bet - whomever scores the most hookups by the end of the trip wins. However, as they navigate their complicated relationship and the allure of new connections, they begin to question the true meaning of love, friendship, and the intoxicating power of desire.
Read for: enemies-to-lovers, bi representation, queer love, road trip romances
Daphne and Peter always had a great love story... until Peter decided that his true love was Petra, his childhood best friend. Homeless and stranded in a small town, Daphne takes solace in her dream job as a children's librarian, but when she meets Miles, Petra's ex boyfriend, who is everything she isn't, they form a friendship and a plan to get back at their cheating exes. A fun and uplifting romp.
Read for: witty banter, beach reads, revenge, librarians letting lose, opposites attract
What Will Survive of Us by Howard Jacobson
Lily and Sam have been in love for decades, and as time passes their relationship deepens, but they must also confront the complexities of love, desire and time. Jacobson delves into the challenges and joys of a long-term partnership, capturing the nuances of aging, illness, and the inevitable changes that life brings. Perhaps a departure from the Booker Prize winner's normal fare but lovers of literary romances will appreciate this.
Read for: mid-life lovers, unlikeable characters, witty repartee, literary romance
The Wedding of the Year by Jill Mansell
The wedding is set to be the grand event of the year. But as the day unfolds, with unexpected twists and turns, revelations, rekindled romances, drama and humour, the bridal party and guests come to realise nothing will ever be the same again. A warm hearted and charming read.
Read for: first loves, rekindled romances, witty banter, comedic/romantic, summer reads
Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly by Joanna Glen
Addie, a young woman living on the secluded island of Rokesby, helps her mother run a women's retreat. Yearning for escape, she finds solace in the surrounding ocean. On the neighboring island, Sol seeks refuge in a windswept prayer house, mourning his mother's loss and his father's betrayal. Both introverted and wary of love, they find common ground in nature. When their paths cross, they must decide if they can overcome their pasts and embrace a chance at love.
Read for: introverts in love, islands, family, grief, slow burns, nature
All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
All the Colours of the Dark mixes kidnapping, thrills and a life long romance as kidnapping victim Patch hunts for a girl who may not even exist and Saint, Patch's best friend, hunts for the kidnapper. Crossing genres and spanning decades, this literary epic is one of 2024's biggest thrillers.
Read for: epic love stories, morally grey characters, thrillers, serial killers, coming of age
