The Top Romance Books To Snag For Your Kindle, Per Amazon Reviews

Ashley Poston is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, so it should come as no surprise that this charming novel earned her a spot on Amazon's "Best Romance Books of 2023" list. "The Seven Year Slip" is hailed as warm and charming, telling the story of Clementine, a stressed book publicist who catches strong romantic feelings for her roommate. But this isn't your average roomie romance, as Clementine's dreamy Southern roomie actually lives seven years in the past.

"Ashley Poston sure knows how to write a poignant narrative within a magical realism context. This was the perfect story of the right person/wrong time, personal change, and loss that had my heart aching and [me] kicking my feet and squealing at the swoony bits," wrote one pleased reviewer of the 4.5-starred book. So, if you're looking for a satisfying novel that ticks all these boxes plus some, enjoy the collision of time-travel hijinks and sweet, genuine relationship building as Clementine and Iwan try to navigate the strange reality in their apartment and intrusions from the real world outside.

While this series has been a staple of the fantasy scene for years, there are still plenty of folks who haven't read it yet, landing it on this list. The first book, "A Court of Thorns and Roses," has racked up over 163,000 reviews on Amazon, culminating in a stellar 4.6-star rating. Plus, if you're new to romance's popular fantasy subgenre, this book — loosely inspired by the familiar tale of "Beauty and the Beast" — is the perfect way to get your feet wet.

When huntress Feyre is dragged into a magical and scary realm of faeries, she has a lot to contend with. This includes not one but two steamy love interests: noble but rage-filled Tamlin and wicked, witty Rhysand. But something is stirring in the land of the fae, and romance may be the least of Feyre's worries. As one reviewer wrote, "Sarah J. Maas has created a masterful blend of romance, adventure, and faerie lore. With her lyrical prose and clever twists, she transports readers to a world that is both enchanting and perilous. This book is a captivating page-turner that will leave you yearning for more."

If you're a fan of time-twisting historical romances like "Outlander," here's another title for your to-read list: "What the Wind Knows" by Amy Harmon. During a trip to spread her grandfather's ashes, Anne Gallagher finds herself pulled back through the years into 1920s Ireland — a nation embroiled in conflict as the Irish people fight for independence. Stranded in the past, Anne soon finds herself drawn to Thomas Smith, a doctor caught up in the tides of the rebellion. But will she tie her fate to his or try to find a way back to the life she left behind?

"A beautifully told story of love and patriotism," praised one reader in their Amazon review. "Harmon's writing style had me hooked from the first page all through the end." It's no wonder, then, that this deeply moving novel has earned an impressive 4.6-star rating from more than 56,000 reviews.

While some love stories hit you right in the heart, others opt for a more pulse-pounding approach. Take "The Stopover" by T. L. Swan. This steamy romance — the first book in the "Miles High Club" series — pits an entitled billionaire against his sassy employee in a push-and-pull dynamic that sends sparks flying. When Emily Foster had an unforgettable one-night stand with a stranger on her flight, she never expected to meet him again a year later — and she certainly didn't expect him to be the billionaire CEO at her new workplace.

Brimming with banter and sexual tension, "The Stopover" is a hit with readers, who praise the characters' sizzling chemistry. "This was such a perfectly crafted storyline with well-defined characters, more sexual chemistry, more laughs, more tears, and more angst that I have encountered in any two books," wrote one reviewer. "[I] openly wept when this gem of a book ended. I can hardly wait to read more in this series." And this reader wasn't the only one impressed. More than 67,000 Amazon customers have rated this spicy romance, earning it an average of 4.4 stars.

Didn't know that STEM romance was even a genre? Hold onto your lab coat because this novel from Ali Hazelwood is about to make you a believer. Another diamond from Amazon's "Best Romance Books of 2023" roundup, "Love, Theoretically" follows underpaid adjunct physics professor Elsie Hannaway, who supplements her meager income as a hirable fake girlfriend. But her faux romance gets tangled with real attraction and a longstanding grudge when she meets a client's older brother. Jack Smith is not only the physicist who tanked her mentor's work but also the man who holds the keys to Elsie's dream job at MIT. Too bad Elsie can't seem to keep her distance.

As one reviewer summed it up, "I loved the way the author narrates the evolution of the relationship. The tension is off the charts, the slow burn romance almost gave me instant combustion, their deep emotional connection is everything, and their clever and funny dialogues are in a league of their own." Altogether, "Love Theoretically" has charmed countless readers, including nearly 15,000 Amazon customers who have given this novel a 4.4-star rating.

One of the best ways to find good books is to ask other readers, especially if you want to more or less guarantee that you're not wasting your moeny. So, when we wanted to create a list of must-have romance novels, we turned to the unbiased feedback of Amazon reviewers to help keep our Kindles stocked with well-executed love stories.

We began by looking for highly rated and thoroughly reviewed titles in a number of our favorite subgenres, from fun contemporary romances to tear-jerking historical pieces. Then, we took a deep dive into ratings, plot descriptions, best-of lists, and detailed readers' reviews. While we were spoiled for choice in many categories, in the end, we came out with a selection of swoony, BookTok-worthy reads that hopefully offer something for every romance lover.