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 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.
The Returns is Philip Salom’s latest Miles Franklin shortlisted novel, in which his capacity to beguile with the commonplace is on full display. I had the pleasure of reading this title and welcoming Philip to Booklover Book Reviews to share the inspiration…
Animal People is a sharply observed 24-hour urban love story that follows Stephen Connolly – a character from Charlotte Wood’s bestselling novel The Children – through one of the worst days of his life. Animal People Synopsis: On this stiflingly hot December day,…
When it comes to fiction scheduled for publication in July and August 2019, we readers really are spoiled for choice. This list features 12 books that have particularly caught my eye, including highly anticipated new titles from bestselling authors such…
Today we welcome poet and novelist Sallie Muirden to share what inspired her to write her new novel Wedding Puzzle. Plus, we have a worldwide ebook giveaway to celebrate its 1 May 2019 release. Sallie Muirden’s inspiration for Wedding Puzzle I had been…
In Kris Waldherr’s debut novel The Lost History of Dreams, a post-mortem photographer unearths dark secrets of the past that may hold the key to his future, in the gothic tradition of Wuthering Heights and The Thirteenth Tale. The Lost…
Where the Forest Meets the Stars is sure to spark book club debate. Glendy Vanderah’s novel is an immersive read and creative take on challenging subject matter. Read on for our full review. * Not to be confused with the wonderful…
Seven Places Without You is the latest title from award-winning Spanish graphic novelist Juan Berrio. Seven Places Without You Synopsis: Elena is losing Jorge, and she doesn’t know why. They’ve been living together at Jorge’s parents’ house for some time now,…
We had the pleasure of reading Beth Castrodale’s In This Ground and can now offer an ebook copy for worldwide giveaway. In This Ground Synopsis: Just as his indie-rock band was poised to make it big, Ben Dirjery traded it all…
Andrew Kaufman’s debut novella All My Friends Are Superheroes was originally published in 1999. All My Friends Are Superheroes Synopsis All Tom’s friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But at their wedding the Perfectionist is hypnotized…
Here is your chance to add Karly Lane’s latest country romance novel, The Wrong Callahan, to your holiday reading pile! Karly Lane considers herself lucky to spend her day doing the two things she loves most – being a mum…
The Helpline, Katherine Collette’s debut novel, has been described as “delightful, feel-good fun” by one of my favourite authors Toni Jordan. Read my review. The Helpline Synopsis Germaine Johnson may not be all that good with people but she’s great with…
Les Zig’s August Falling isn’t a love story, but one about acceptance, choices, and finding a way to be ourselves. August Falling Synopsis: The past. Sometimes we can’t escape it. After a bad relationship, August is trying to piece his life…
Just is the second gripping psychological thriller released by Jenny Morton Potts this year, and the second of her titles that I have had the great pleasure of reading. Read on for our full review. Just Book Synopsis: On golden Mediterranean sands,…
The Way Things Should Be… a novel about sibling and parent relationships, growing up in regional Australia, and being a millennial. The Way Things Should Be Synopsis: Claudia is getting married in a week. Well, she’s 85% sure she is getting…
Less (A Novel) by Andrew Sean Greer is a life-affirming story about the writing life that I highly recommend to those with strong literary leanings. My review.
Today author Justine Ettler shares how the inspiration for her new novel Bohemia Beach came about. PLUS to celebrate its recent publication 2 lucky readers will win Bohemia Beach in ebook — entries open worldwide. When I moved to London in 1997…
