Love is in the air, and 2024 brings a host of top contemporary romance books that are ready to sweep you off your feet. These stories are all about exploring the many facets of love, from the exhilarating first kiss to the enduring strength of long-term relationships. If you’re looking to explore love in all its forms, this year’s best romance novels are the perfect place to start.
With each turn of the page, you’ll be drawn into captivating tales that celebrate the joy and complexity of modern love. The characters you meet will feel like old friends, their stories echoing the ups and downs of your own romantic journeys. So, get ready to explore the magic of love with these top contemporary romance books of 2024.
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Top Contemporary Romance Books of 2024
Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan
Beloved YA author Jennifer Dugan makes her irresistible adult debut with this fresh spin on a queer romantic comedy. After giving a drunken pep talk to a stranger at a wedding, a woman realizes the person is her friend’s bride-to-be, whom she inadvertently convinced to leave her fiancé!
A hilarious, heartwarming story filled with distinctive humor and unforgettable characters.
The Pocket Pair (Graham Brothers, #3) by Emma St. Clair
Chevy has been his sister’s best friend’s impossible crush for ages. But now she’s done pining from afar—their relationship is about to take an irresistible, completely unexpected turn in Emma St. Clair’s latest swoon-worthy romance in the Graham Brothers series.
A fresh, unputdownable tale that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!
Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey
Tessa Bailey, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, is back with a delightful sequel to Secretly Yours. A Napa heiress facing financial difficulties proposes a convenient marriage to a man she dislikes… only to realize that the line between love and hate is incredibly thin.
Brimming with Bailey’s inimitable wit and scorching heat, this is an utterly fresh and wildly entertaining enemies-to-lovers romance.
The Deja Glitch by Holly James
Jack is stuck in a 24-hour time loop, and the only way to break free is to make Gemma fall in love with him in a single day. There’s just one catch—Gemma can’t remember him at all!
Holly James spins a completely original tale filled with humor, romance, and unforgettable twists that will have readers utterly hooked.
The Bookshop by the Bay by Pamela M. Kelley
Bestselling women’s fiction author Pamela M. Kelley delivers a breezy, uplifting beach read that’s perfect for fans of unique romantic stories.
The Bookshop by the Bay promises an immersive, unputdownable escape you’ll never want to leave!
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.
To Have and to Hesit by Sara Desai
To clear her best friend’s name, a woman must pull off an audacious jewelry heist during the wedding event of the season in this hilarious romantic comedy caper from Sara Desai, author of The Dating Plan.
Get ready for an utterly fresh tale filled with laughter, twists, and unforgettably swoon-worthy moments!
A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting
The fur is about to fly in this hilarious and utterly charming romantic comedy from New York Times bestseller Helena Hunting!
When a cheerful cat sitter and grumpy hockey nerd cross paths, get ready for a completely fresh enemies-to-lovers romp filled with off-the-charts chemistry.
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
A struggling actor and a novelist act as each other’s creative muses…while also exploring their sizzling chemistry between the sheets.
From New York Times bestseller Rachel Lynn Solomon comes this delightfully steamy and utterly unique romantic comedy filled with witty banter and unforgettable characters.
Will They or Won’t They by Ava Wilder
On-screen, they’re in love. Off-screen, they can’t stand each other. But when these co-stars of a beloved paranormal drama reunite to film the final season, the tension is palpable in Ava Wilder’s totally fresh “will they or won’t they” romance.
Get ready for a swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers tale like no other!
