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- Romance books range from contemporary love stories to historical fiction reads.
- They make great weekend reads and gifts for friends.
- These are our top romance picks, from new bestsellers to classic tales.
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Books can transport us through time, across galaxies, or smack-dab in the middle of a heartfelt love story, filled with every swoon-worthy moment and a satisfyingly happy ending. Great romance books fall into all kinds of tropes and sub-genres from enemies-to-lovers to fantasy romance, but they all follow interesting characters through a series of challenges on their way to falling in love.
The romance books on this list fit into a few categories: contemporary, romantic comedies, young adult, classics, and historical fiction. They're bestsellers, award-winners, readers' favorites on social media and Goodreads, and some of our personal favorite picks. So whether you're looking for a tumultuous romantic comedy or a sweet and simple happily ever after, here are the best romance books to read in 2022.
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The 38 best romance books to read in 2022:
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