Nina Kenwood’s People Skills in audio: Romance-fuelled dramedy
People Skills, Nina Kenwood’s latest adult romcom, is brimming with love for books and writing and the warmth and hilarity of dysfunctional family drama.
Romance
Browse all our articles, featuring books that contain an element of romance, whether that be simmering romantic tension or a full blown love affair — heartwarming, heart breaking or heart racing!
Recent standout reads for us in the romance genre are The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton, Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip, Pip Williams’ The Bookbinder and Mhairi McFarlane’s Last Night. And, it would be hard to go wrong with some of our all time top romance reads such as the iconic One Day, The Flatshare and The Time Traveller’s Wife, the quirky under-appreciated gem Resistance Is Futile and the uplifting Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.
Finally, if you too think romance and humour make the perfect match, then we recommend checking out our most popular Book List: 30 Top Romantic Comedy Novels.
Fire or fatalism: Leigh Bardugo’s Dead Beat finale to Ninth House trilogy
Dead Beat, the much anticipated finale to Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Ninth House / Alex Stern trilogy was a pre-order for me. Did it live up to my lofty expectations? Read on to find out.
Holmberg’s Keeper of Enchanted Rooms & Heir of Uncertain Magic
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms and Heir of Uncertain Magic are the charming romantic historical cosy fantasy novels that begin Charlie N Holmberg’s Whimbrel House Series. Read my reviews and some of my favourite quotes.
Romance Reads: Antiquarian’s Object of Desire & First-time Caller
I recently enjoyed reading India Holton’s highly anticipated The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire and listening to B.K Borison’s First-Time Caller in audiobook.
Curtis Sittenfeld’s Romantic Comedy novel in Audio
In her bestselling Romantic Comedy Curtis Sittenfeld delivers far more depth than your typical romcom. Read my review of the audiobook narrated by Kristen Sieh.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach: A sage dark comedy
The Wedding People by Alison Espach is a compelling mid-life drama that balances dark comedic farce with shovel loads of depth and wisdom. Read my full review.
Jodi McAlister’s An Academic Affair: Emotionally authentic
An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister ranks as one of the most emotionally authentic slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romances I have read. Read my full review.
Moderation by Elaine Castillo: Sharp-edged literary rom-com
Elaine Castillo’s Moderation is a gritty and thought-provoking literary near-future tech drama and sharp-edged romcom. Read my full review.
Gelfuso’s The Book of Lost Hours: Impactful time travel drama
The Book of Lost Hours, Hayley Gelfuso’s debut novel, features an engaging take on time travel and an epic romance within impactful historical fiction.
The Italian Secret (Billie Walker Mystery #3) by Tara Moss
The Italian Secret is the third thrilling instalment in Tara Moss’ action-packed historical Billie Walker PI Mysteries. I explain why this is a must-read series.
History Lessons by Zoe B Wallbrook: Fresh geeky gutsy sleuth
In History Lessons, her fiction debut, Zoe B Wallbrook introduces a refreshingly modern, geeky, gutsy cozy mystery heroine with strong series potential. Read my review.
Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ new novel By Your Side
By Your Side, Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ latest novel, is an hilarious mid-life drama exploring love and grief with a mystery twist. Read my review.
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle: Absorbing literary fantasy debut
Aftertaste, Daria Lavelle’s debut novel, is an absorbing recipe of grief-fueled drama, romance, and urban food fantasy starring an underdog chef. Read my review.
India Holton’s The Geographer’s Map to Romance: Geeky fun
The Geographer’s Map to Romance is the second title in India Holton’s madcap fantastic romantic historical adventure series, Love’s Academic.
Mark Lawrence’s The Book That Held Her Heart, Review: Page turner
The Book That Held Her Heart is the final thrilling title in Mark Lawrence’s thought-provoking fantasy adventure trilogy, The Library. Read my full review.
Beth Revis’ Last Chance to Save the World: Sizzling banter
Last Chance to Save the World is the final title in Beth Revis’ sizzling romantic suspense science fiction novella trilogy, Chaotic Orbits. Read my full review.
