The best romance novels: rating of the best books about love
If you want to read a romance novel, but are tired of old stories about ladies in crinolines, check out our rating of the best modern romance novels. We have compiled a rating of works by contemporary authors who have received good reviews and ratings on bookstore websites.
Rating of the best love novels 2019-2020
In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the imposed quarantine, many began to read more, and romance novels gained immense popularity thanks to easy, simple plots. Our ranking includes the 12 best books to read in the evening or on a weekend.
TOP-12 love novels
Romance novels with additional storylines, such as detective stories or adventure stories, are very popular among readers. We have selected 12 of the best novels that left no one indifferent.
No. 12. "180 Seconds" Jessica Park
Alison lives with a foster family and knows how to be invisible - she tries not to communicate with anyone and builds walls around herself. Esben is the opposite person. The guy maintains a popular blog and helps people find their love - he is sure that it is enough to look 180 seconds in a person's eyes to understand whether this person will become “destiny” or not. In 180 seconds, even the most stranger can become family.
pros
- warm, simple story;
- interesting idea of the book;
- bright heroes;
- the book cheers you up and helps you stop feeling lonely.
Minuses
- there are few bright, interesting plot twists in the book.
It only takes a few seconds for a man to appear in the life of the main character who can turn her universe
№ 11. "Find me in the middle of the storm" Kira Mon
Irene lives in a beautiful place by the sea, but her life is poisoned by constant quarrels with her mother and loneliness. One day everything changes - a man with dark blue eyes appears in her life, a star of television screens. The heroine is trying to understand whether this man is capable of truly falling in love with her, or whether his life is one continuous production.
pros
- light syllable of the author in this and other books;
- good ending;
- cheers up;
- interesting characters.
Minuses
- there are small "bloopers" in the plot.
The book is in the best traditions of romance novels: the heroine falls in love with a TV star, a handsome man with blue eyes, and her life will never be the same again.
№ 10. "Save me from the cold of the night" by Kira Mon
Sienna moves to the town of Castldunns and enjoys the sea air and sun, hoping that the mental wounds received from a difficult childhood will heal. But one day a burning brunette Neil bursts into her world, captivating the heart. Sienna doesn't know what to do - surrender to feelings, or wait so as not to hurt herself again.
pros
- simple, life story;
- easy, fast reading;
- beautiful cover.
Minuses
- a book to read for one evening.
The main character flees from her difficult fate to a coastal town and meets a burning brunette there. However, taking a step towards love is not as easy as it seems.
No. 9. "Little cafe at the end of the pier" Helen Rolf
The main character, Joe, answers the request of her grandparents and goes to the sea. She wants to become a manager in a cafe, but things don't go as well as she would like. Then Joe comes up with an idea - to arrange evenings for blind dates in a cafe. And when visitors begin to find mates for themselves, the heroine wonders - does she know about what she wants?
pros
- there are psychological moments;
- light syllable;
- interesting story;
- quick and easy to read.
Minuses
- book "for one evening".
A novel that makes you think about the question "What do you need yourself?"
No. 8. Among a Thousand Faces by Sarah Gio
It seems that the main character has everything for happiness, including her beloved man.But life changes when one day, leaving the restaurant, Kylie recognizes the homeless man sitting next to her, her former lover. He left her several years ago without explanation. The girl cannot believe that the homeless person is really the person she loves, and the groom Kylie worries that his bride is immersed too much in her own fantasies.
pros
- non-standard, interesting plot;
- good, light syllable;
- reads quickly;
- aftertaste remains after reading the novel.
Minuses
- there are several plot holes.
An unusual story about a girl who once meets a homeless person on the street and recognizes him as a former lover.
No. 7. "Closer to You" Jessica Park
A romantic story about a girl who fell in love with a guy and tries not only to build a relationship with him, but also to cope with her pain. The heroine wants to better understand her feelings, but she knows for sure that there is clearly more between them than friendship.
pros
- good style, fast and easy to read;
- interesting story;
- well-developed heroes, understandable motivation;
- I want to read the book to the end.
Minuses
- a lot of extra inserts to increase the volume.
A romantic, youthful story written in easy language.
№ 6. "Spy Waffles" Ekaterina Vilmont
"Spy Waffle" is a story about how fate can push people who stubbornly prefer not to notice what is happening to them. Despite the fact that sometimes completely not funny situations happen to the heroes, everything is resolved by the end, and everything ends with a happy ending.
pros
- light, ironic language;
- read "in one breath";
- the book cheers up.
Minuses
- there are small "bloopers".
An interesting story about love, destiny and life.
№ 5. "After" Anna Todd
Some readers call the book by Anna Todd a kind of "vanilla" version of the acclaimed novel "50 Shades of Gray". The book tells about the relationship between a "bad" guy and a "good" girl. The plot is written well, there are bright and memorable moments. The author also worked on conflicts - there are a lot of them in the book, and the reader may feel as if he is riding a roller coaster - the intensity of passions rises and falls.
pros
- romantic story;
- realism;
- well-designed, bright characters;
- the plot will appeal to fans of the books "50 shades".
Minuses
- there are no too explicit scenes;
- there are plot holes.
A novel based on the acclaimed bestseller "50 Shades".
No. 4. "Just Together" Anna Gavalda
The heroes of the book live in Paris and try to live an ordinary life, but they face problems. The main character Camilla loses faith in herself, but life changes, and on the “threshold” appears a shy, bespectacled Philibert, with whom relations are slowly developing. There are a lot of both sad and funny moments in the book.
pros
- a kind fairy tale with a happy ending;
- the story does not leave the reader indifferent;
- light reading for the evening;
- there are philosophical moments.
Minuses
- the ending can be guessed as you read the book;
- some scenes are described tediously.
A touching love story set against a Parisian backdrop.
No. 3. "Lullaby of the Stars" by Karen White
The novel by American writer Karen White is unlike many other bestsellers. In this book there is no place for pity and far-fetched sad events, the story is real and interesting to readers. The novel tells the story of a woman who wanted to start a new life on the seaside, but faced the ghosts of the past. Many years ago, the heroine lost her best friend, and the tangle is only now beginning to unravel.
pros
- interesting plot and surroundings;
- well-written heroes;
- no significant plot holes;
- there are no “artificial” moments created in order to arouse pity in the reader.
Minuses
- the story is drawn out;
- poor quality translation.
Realistic story with detective notes. Interesting story.
No. 2. "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes
The book tells about a cheerful, lively girl named Lou Clark. She is hired to work as a nurse for a young guy with a very difficult fate, and eventually falls in love with him. This story does not have a happy ending, but still the book is recognized as a bestseller and has touched many readers to the core.
pros
- well-written characters;
- interesting but sad story;
- combination of simplicity and complexity in the plot;
- high quality book cover.
Minuses
- the plot is morally complex, many readers do not understand the motive of the protagonist's act.
A sad but beautiful love story that has caused mixed reviews among readers.
No. 1. "The Diary of Memory" by Nicholas Sparks
The story of two young people who belong to different social strata is saturated with romance. On the way of lovers, obstacles constantly arise that they cope with. In order to be together, they have to go through many tests; fire, water and copper pipes.
pros
- an interesting story about love and inequality;
- beautiful descriptions;
- "Immersion" of the reader in the created world;
- gentle and touching romance.
Minuses
- many sad, difficult moments in the plot.
A beautiful and interesting novel about the usual relationship between a man and a woman.
How to choose a book to read for the evening
The easiest way to find an interesting novel to read in your spare time is to study reviews from other readers. However, in addition to this, it is recommended to take into account your own preferences and wishes.
For those who are sad, books with a happy ending are best suited: "Find me in the middle of the storm", "180 seconds" "Just together".
