As an English major, I have read my fair share of books that I typically would not read on my own. While I have decided that I love Jane Austen, reading on a schedule because we have to, and reading for pleasure are two very different things. Sometimes, I need a break from all the articles, essays, and plays that I have to read and choose to read a steamy contemporary romance novel. Not that Shakespeare isn’t sexy, but it decidedly does not have any of the spicy aspects that new adult chick lit has. It’s nice to take a pause from early modern English and focus on something a bit more current. With that being said, I have compiled a TBR list (to be read) of romance novels that I cannot wait to read, and a few that I have read and recommend. Disclaimer: These books are definitely 18+!
TBR: <3!
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42201431-the-unhoneymooners
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53415121-the-ex-talk
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36199084-the-kiss-quotient
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150487-red-white-royal-blue
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41063454-meet-cute
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50027029-you-deserve-each-other
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40189670-josh-and-hazel-s-guide-to-not-dating
Recent Reads!
Beach Read by Emily Henry
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52867387-beach-read
This book is so cute and the two main characters’ chemistry is amazing!
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25883848-the-hating-game
I don’t think I’ve read banter this good in a while.
The Roommate by Rosie Danan
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45023611-the-roommate
Not my absolute favorite, but it’s an interesting and fun read!