Best romance books of 2023 so far, as chosen by Amazon Editors

Best romance books of 2023 so far, as chosen by Amazon Editors

We swooned over so many romance books in 2023 before finally settling on our true loves—otherwise known as the best romance books of the year (so far)

 

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Happy Place

by Emily Henry

Emily Henry tops our list for the second year in a row. Happy Place not only has a beautiful, vibrant cover, but an immersive storyline to match. One of the things I love most about Henry’s writing is the sarcastic wit she brings to her characters. There is no shortage of snappy responses and quick-witted one-liners that make her books so much fun to read. More than yourstandardsecond-chance love romance, Happy Place stands out from Henry’s other novels by not only focusing on the relationship between Harriet and Wyn—the couple who haven’t told their friends about their breakup—but also the dynamic between their close-knit circle of long-time friends. Harriet and Wyn are not the only ones who seem to be holding on to a secret—when the group gathers for their annual vacation, everyone can sense the energy is not quite right. This is more than a rom-com—it is about the beauty, pain, and joy that comes with biological families, chosen families, growing up and apart, and how as adults we handle and deal with this thing called life.

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Romantic Comedy

by Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld (Prep, American Wife) shape shifts her talent yet again in this fun and thought-provoking…romantic comedy. Sally Milz works for a show that is a clone for Saturday Night Live, and notices how many gorgeous female stars end up with average Joes. So, she’s as shocked as anyone when she connects with one of the hosts/musical acts, Noah Brewster. Gorgeous male stars aren’t supposed to fall for any average Jane, right? What follows is exactly what you want in a romantic comedy: you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wish the main characters were real so they could be your best friends. Sittenfeld has a unique talent of re-inventing herself with each new release. She’s a writer who can’t be put in a box, and this is yet another book that readers will love. 

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Yours Truly

by Abby Jimenez

Abby Jimenez continues to elevate her signature realistic romance writing style with Yours Truly. Set in the same hospital as her last novel, Part of Your World, this enemies-to-lovers and fake-dating story is more complex than your typical romance. Dr. Briana Ortiz is on high alert when Dr. Jacob Maddox joins the hospital staff. Briana has a lot of stress in her life and doesn't need Jacob, who is now competition for the department head position, coming in to add to her already full plate. Jacob—who is not having his best year—is trying to quietly fit in at his new job, but several circumstances have made this impossible: struggles with anxiety, illness, betrayal ... and of course, a romance. Fans are going to love this one. But if you’re not yet a fan, Yours Truly is a great place to jump in.