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100 Contemporary Romance Books to Read in 2024

Welcome, fellow book lovers and hopeless romantics.

In this blog post we will take a look at Head and Heart Books curated list of 100 contemporary romance novels to dive into in 2024!

As we embark on a year filled with love, laughter, and heart-pounding adventures, there's no better time to indulge in the irresistible charm of modern love stories.

From steamy encounters to swoon-worthy romances, these novels promise to sweep you off your feet and capture your heart.

So grab a cozy blanket, brew a cup of your favourite beverage, and get ready to embark on a whirlwind journey through the captivating world of contemporary romance.

Whether you're a fan of sweet and wholesome tales or crave a dose of passion and intrigue, there's something for every romance enthusiast on this list.

Let's dive in and discover the next great love story waiting to steal your heart!





You can find these titles where all good books are sold, or you can take my favourite approach and loan from your local library. If you are in Australia like me, you will notice that some libraries don't stock hard copies of some of these titles, however, they do have ebook copies, so you wont miss out.





Here's a list of contemporary romance novels that have received acclaim and popularity:

  1. "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne
  2. "The Flatshare" by Beth O'Leary
  3. "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang
  4. "The Bromance Book Club" by Lyssa Kay Adams
  5. "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston
  6. "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert
  7. "Beach Read" by Emily Henry
  8. "The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren
  9. "One Day in December" by Josie Silver
  10. "The Wedding Date" by Jasmine Guillory
  11. "The Simple Wild" by K.A. Tucker
  12. "Tweet Cute" by Emma Lord
  13. "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion
  14. "Fix Her Up" by Tessa Bailey
  15. "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  16. "Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating" by Christina Lauren
  17. "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes
  18. "Things You Save in a Fire" by Katherine Center
  19. "How to Walk Away" by Katherine Center
  20. "What You Wish For" by Katherine Center
  21. "The Lost Husband" by Katherine Center
  22. "Falling" by Katherine Center
  23. "The Simple Wild" by Katherine Center
  24. "Every Time We Fall in Love" by Bella Andre
  25. "Wild at Heart" by K.A. Tucker
  26. "Tattered" by Devney Perry
  27. "The Last Letter" by Rebecca Yarros
  28. "The Things We Leave Unfinished" by Rebecca Yarros
  29. "Hallowed Ground" by Rebecca Yarros
  30. "The Reality of Everything" by Rebecca Yarros
  31. "Full Measures" by Rebecca Yarros
  32. "Great and Precious Things" by Rebecca Yarros
  33. "The Banksia Bay Beach Shack" by Sandie Docker
  34. "The Cottage at Rosella Cove" by Sandie Docker
  35. "The Kookaburra Creek Café" by Sandie Docker
  36. "The Wattle Island Book Club" by Sandie Docker
  37. "The Lost Summers of Driftwood" by Vanessa McCausland
  38. "Outback Dreams" by Rachael Johns
  39. "The Art of Keeping Secrets" by Rachael Johns
  40. "The Patterson Girls" by Rachael Johns
  41. "The Greatest Gift" by Rachael Johns
  42. "The Road to Hope" by Rachael Johns
  43. "Something to Talk About" by Rachael Johns
  44. "Her Outback Cowboy" by Annie Seaton
  45. The Desert Midwife" by Fiona McArthur
  46. "The Stockman's Secret" by Mandy Magro
  47. "Fool Me Once" by Karly Lane
  48. "The Homestead Girls" by Fiona McArthur
  49. "The Farm at Peppertree Crossing" by Léonie Kelsall
  50. "The Sunburnt Country" by Fiona Palmer
  51. "One More Song" by Nicki Edwards
  52. "A Sunset in Sydney" by Sandy Barker
  53. "Return to Stringybark Creek" by Karly Lane
  54. "Outback Ghost" by Rachael Johns
  55. "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne
  56. "Six Geese A-Laying" by Sophie Kinsella
  57. "Don't You Forget About Me" by Mhairi McFarlane
  58. "The Right Swipe" by Alisha Rai
  59. "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion
  60. "The Dating Playbook" by Farrah Rochon
  61. "Real Men Knit" by Kwana Jackson
  62. "The Friend Zone" by Abby Jimenez
  63. "The Boyfriend Project" by Farrah Rochon
  64. "The Bride Test" by Helen Hoang
  65. The Bromance Book Club" by Lyssa Kay Adams
  66. "The Wedding Date" by Jasmine Guillory
  67. "The Idea of You" by Robinne Lee
  68. "The Royal We" by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
  69. "Well Met" by Jen DeLuca
  70. "The Bride Test" by Helen Hoang
  71. "The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory
  72. "The Friend Zone" by Abby Jimenez
  73. "If I Never Met You" by Mhairi McFarlane
  74. "You Had Me at Hola" by Alexis Daria
  75. "The Right Swipe" by Alisha Rai
  76. "The Happy Ever After Playlist" by Abby Jimenez
  77. "Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors" by Sonali Dev
  78. "The Ex Talk" by Rachel Lynn Solomon
  79. "Something to Talk About" by Meryl Wilsner
  80. "In Five Years" by Rebecca Serle
  81. "The Switch" by Beth O'Leary
  82. "Well Matched" by Jen DeLuca
  83. "To Sir, with Love" by Lauren Layne
  84. "Second First Impressions" by Sally Thorne
  85. "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman
  86. The Spanish Love Deception" by Elena Armas
  87. "The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood
  88. "It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey
  89. "The Soulmate Equation" by Christina Lauren
  90. "Life's Too Short" by Abby Jimenez
  91. "Isn't It Bromantic?" by Lyssa Kay Adams
  92. "The Heart Principle" by Helen Hoang
  93. People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry
  94. "To Love and to Loathe" by Martha Waters
  95. "Heart Bones" by Colleen Hoover
  96. The Dating Playbook" by Farrah Rochon
  97. "Act Your Age, Eve Brown" by Talia Hibbert
  98. "It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey
  99. "The Road Trip" by Beth O'Leary
  100. "Reasons to Believe" by Rebecca Yarros

These novels offer a variety of romantic plots, diverse characters, and captivating storylines for readers to enjoy. 






I'll leave you with a question: Out of the 100 contemporary romance books listed, which one are you most excited to read, and why does it resonate with you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Happy reading. 

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