As we step into 2024, a new batch of irresistible romance novels awaits. These are the best adult contemporary romance books that you simply can’t afford to miss this year. Packed with compelling characters and riveting storylines, these books promise to provide the perfect escape into the world of love and romance.
Each title offers a fresh take on love, from unexpected encounters to the rekindling of old flames. Whether you prefer a story filled with laughter or one that brings tears to your eyes, this year’s best picks have got you covered. Dive into these enchanting reads and let your heart be captured by the magic of romance.
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2024’s Best Adult Contemporary Romance Books You Can’t Miss
Highest Bidder (Salacious Players Club, #3) by Sara Cate
While details are limited, bestselling author Sara Cate promises another scorchingly sexy, unputdownable addition to her beloved Salacious Players Club series.
Fans can expect Cate’s signature flair and an utterly fresh, wildly intriguing tale.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
A new novel by Emily Henry, a bestselling author, is filled with wisdom and sparkle, focusing on a completely original concept. A couple who recently broke up must pretend they’re still together for their annual vacation with friends.
Insightful, swoon-worthy, and brimming with Henry’s signature wit and unique voice!
Just as You Are by Camille Kellogg
Debut author Camille Kellogg brings a deliciously unique queer, enemies-to-lovers romance inspired by Pride and Prejudice.
Equal parts witty and steamy, this utterly original rom-com overflows with heart and unforgettable characters. A must-read for anyone craving something refreshingly different!
In the Case of Heartbreak (Fern Falls) by Courtney Kae
Set against the gorgeous backdrop of a seaside town, this funny, sizzling queer rom-com by Courtney Kae celebrates the unexpected love that blossoms between a cinnamon roll pastry chef and an edgy indie rocker.
With all the summertime feels it’s a luscious, unputdownable love story that is perfect for fans of unique, utterly swoon-worthy romances.
Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard
Two people ready to embrace a wilder, more adventurous lifestyle collide in this utterly fresh romantic comedy from debut author Katie Shepard.
A breath of fresh air filled with endearing characters, wacky antics, and off-the-wall humor that will have you grinning from start to finish. An unputdownable, delightfully distinctive read!
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy
An indie bookstore owner finds herself caught up in a sizzling love triangle involving the author she’s had a secret crush on for years…and his best friend!
Taj McCoy’s curvy romance is a unique, unputdownable blend of humor, plenty of heart, and scorching heat. Get ready for a wildly fun, unforgettable read.
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
When the owner of a local flower shop in the charming town of Rome, Kentucky, makes an unexpected agreement with a tattooed bad boy, the result is a delightfully fresh friends-to-lovers romance that begins to bloom.
Sarah Adams crafts an unputdownable, swoon-worthy tale filled with distinctive characters and a love story you won’t be able to get enough of.
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
From #1 Globe and Mail bestselling author Carley Fortune comes a breathtaking, utterly engrossing love story centered on two strangers who randomly connect and then make—and break—a promise during one daylong adventure together, changing their lives forever.
With fresh perspectives and unforgettable characters, this is an unputdownable novel you won’t be able to put down.
That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey
You’re never too old to find love at summer camp! This utterly unique romantic comedy from Bridget Morrissey follows a divorcee who attends an adult sleepaway camp and unexpectedly catches feelings for her childhood friend’s sister.
Refreshingly quirky with plenty of laughs and swoons, it’s an unforgettable tale you’ll adore.
This Time It’s Love by Taccara Martin
Fans of Kennedy Ryan and contemporary romance would enjoy this book. It follows the journey of world-renown musician Jaxon after he inherits custody of his half-sister, who he’s never met. His bachelor life is thrown into chaos, challenging his fear of real relationships but life gets a little easier and sweeter after he meets the principal of his sister’s school, Dash. Their encounter sparks a journey of healing and self-discovery. A journey that Jaxon is neither prepared for or ready to let go of.
