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A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J. Maas

5 Books • 2015-2022

A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre Archeron, a nineteen-year-old human huntress, after she kills what she thinks is a wolf but discovers is a f...

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Empyrean

by Rebecca Yarros

3 Books • 2023-2025

Rebecca Yarros' fantasy series, beginning with Fourth Wing, follows Violet as she enters a war college for dragon riders and discovers a sinister cons...

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It Ends with Us

by Colleen Hoover

2 Books • 2016-2022

Colleen Hoover's contemporary novel centers on Lily, who opens a flower shop and falls for Ryle, a neurosurgeon, until his abusive behavior forces her...

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Legacy of Gods

by Rina Kent

6 Books • 2022-2024

Rina Kent's Legacy of Gods series is a dark romance exploring obsession, power, and redemption across multiple interconnected couples. Kent writes int...

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Outlander

by Diana Gabaldon

9 Books • 1992-2021

Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, is transported back to 1740s Scotland through ancient standing stones and finds herself caught between two men a...

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Royal Elite

by Rina Kent

8 Books • 2019-2020

Rina Kent's Royal Elite is a dark romance series set at an elite British boarding school where powerful, dangerous students control hidden corners of ...

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Stephanie Plum

by Janet Evanovich

31 Books • 1994-2025

Stephanie Plum, a down-on-her-luck divorcee, becomes a bounty hunter in New Jersey and tangles with criminals, eccentric neighbors, and romantic compl...

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Throne of Glass

by Sarah J. Maas

7 Books • 2014-2023

Throne of Glass follows Celaena Sardothien, an eighteen-year-old assassin imprisoned in the brutal salt mines of Endovier, who is offered a chance at ...

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What are the best romance book series?

Popular romance series include Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. Romance spans many subgenres including contemporary, historical, paranormal, and romantic comedy.

Do I need to read romance series in order?

It depends on the series type. Series romance (linked standalones) can often be read in any order, as each book features a different couple. Family sagas or series with ongoing storylines should be read in order for the best experience and to avoid spoilers.

What are the different types of romance series?

Romance series types include: contemporary romance (modern settings), historical romance (period settings), paranormal romance (supernatural elements), romantic suspense (romance with thriller elements), and romantic comedy (lighthearted and funny). Each offers different tones and themes.

What is a standalone romance vs a series?

A standalone romance is a complete story in one book with a satisfying ending. Series romance features recurring characters or settings across multiple books. Some series follow one couple across books, while others feature different couples in each book with shared worlds or families.