With the new year right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all the amazing books we’ve read in 2018. Romance book sellers and reviewers have begun compiling lists of the most popular and well-loved stories from this year. Here’s a run down of the best romance titles of 2018 as chosen by blogs, reviewers, magazine and writer’s associations.
Romance Novel Top Picks
- BookPage. This list features 15 of the top romance novels from this year, but it doesn’t merely state the title and author of each book; “America’s Book Review” provides a short summary for each of its recommendations.
- All About Romance. AAR’s list contains 100 of the best romance books that were voted on by readers themselves. Beneath each book, there’s an overall grade, as well as a link to a review of the book.
- She Reads. This short list of just 6 books reads more like a blog post due to the detailed reviews and summaries of each novel recommended.
- Goodreads. The Goodreads Choice Awards allow readers to vote on their favorite books of 2018. The final results for the best romance novels can be found on this list.
- Romance Writers of America. RWA compiled a list of the top romance novels and organized it by sub genre. From paranormal romance to romantic suspense novels, you’re sure to find something you’ll love!
- Amazon. You’re probably familiar with Amazon’s bestseller lists, but they also have this list titled, “Best romance of the year so far,” which features 20 of the top-rated romance novels from 2018.
Novels Featured on Multiple Lists
Here we’ve selected three romance novels that appeared on multiple 2018 best of lists.
Hello Stranger by Lisa Keyplas
The fourth installment of The Ravenels series begins with Dr. Gibson’s affair with a handsome detective who is soon embarking on a risky assignment. Although they vow to stay apart after the affair, Dr. Gibson becomes involved in the detective’s case and finds herself in deep trouble.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
As a mathematician with Asperger’s syndrome, Stella has very little experience with dating. She creates a lesson plan to help her “practice” dating, which involves hiring a male escort. Michael can’t refuse the offer and begins to help Stella learn how to enjoy kissing (and more).
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
Drew Nichols doesn’t have a date to his ex’s wedding, so when he finds himself stuck in an elevator with a pretty stranger, Alexa, he invites her to come as a guest. They find themselves having such a great night that they’re reluctant to return to their regular lives.
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