Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis: Fiesty banter
Full Speed to a Crash Landing is the first title in Beth Revis’ new romantic suspense science fiction novella trilogy, Chaotic Orbits. Read my full review.
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.
Just One Taste by Lizzy Dent, Review: Spicy foodie romance
Just One Taste by Lizzy Dent is a fun, escapist Italian food romance adventure with a generous helping of sizzle and spice. Read my full review.
Kate Quinn’s The Briar Club, Review: Gutsy historical drama
The Briar Club is bestselling author Kate Quinn’s gutsy drama and suspense-filled new historical fiction novel featuring strong female characters.
What The River Knows by Isabel Ibanez: YA romance fantasy
What The River Knows is the first entertaining title in Isabel Ibanez’s young adult fantasy romance and adventure duology, Secrets of the Nile. Read my review.
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto: Audiobook
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto is a charming crime caper with humour that comes with depth and heart. Read my audiobook review.
Shari Low’s One Long Weekend: Charming mature women’s fiction
One Long Weekend is another charming read and heartwarming drama from bestselling women’s fiction author Shari Low. Read my review.
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley audaciously entertains
Kaliane Bradley’ The Ministry of Time is an audaciously entertaining story and an appealingly unhinged and thought-provoking page-turner.
Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar, Review: Magically compelling
The Familiar is Leigh Bardugo’s gritty yet magically compelling historical fiction filled with romantic suspense set in the Spanish Golden Age. Read my review.
Maame by Jessica George: Emotionally charged debut novel
Maame, Jessica George’s compelling debut has garnered much attention from book clubs. But is it really as funny as marketed? Read my full review.
How To Solve Your Own Murder: Kristen Perrin’s vivid puzzler
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin is a fresh, clever and contemporary treat for mystery lovers. Read my spoiler-free book summary and review.
The Rewilding: Donna M Cameron on why hopeful literature is needed
Donna M Cameron shares with us her inspiration for writing new novel The Rewilding and why hopeful literature is so important.
The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn & Janie Chang: Thrilling
The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang is captivating and thrilling female-led historical fiction. Read my full review.
Double Take by Lynette Eason: Romantic suspense thriller
Double Take is the first compelling title in Lynette Eason’s new romantic suspense thriller series Lake City Heroes. I listened to the audiobook. Read my review.
Christmas Reads from authors Shari Low & Jenny Colgan
One Christmas Eve by Shari Low and The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan are fantastic holiday reads, but are sure to give you the warm and fuzzies anytime of year.
Best Books of 2023 at Booklover Book Reviews
Our Best Books of 2023 list features many books released in 2023. But top quality fiction has no expiry date, so we add wish list novels to our reading pile too.
Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip, Book Review: Wisely charming
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston is a wisely charming novel exploring love and passion, and their inevitable partners in life, loss and grief. Read our review.