cringey romantic books

All Rhodes Lead Here

Mariana Zapata · 2024

Ignite

Melanie Harlow · 2022

In a Jam

Kate Canterbary · 2022

When Shay Zucconi’s step-grandmother died, she left Shay a tulip farm—under two conditions.<br/>First, Shay has to move home to the small town of Friendship, Rhode Island. Second—and most problematic since her fiancé just called off the wedding—Shay must be married within one year.<br/>Marriage is the last thing in the world Shay wants but she’ll do anything to save the only real home she’s ever known.<br/>Noah Barden loved Shay Zucconi back in high school. Not that he ever told her. He was too shy, too awkward, too painfully uncool to ask out the beautiful, popular girl.<br/>A lifetime later, Noah is a single dad to his niece and has his hands full running the family business. That old crush is the farthest thing from his mind.<br/>Until Shay returns to their hometown and turns his life upside down.<br/><br/>CW/TW: absentee parent(s), brief mention of parent death, brief mention of parent chronic illness, mention of incarceration, mention of temporary foster care placement, reference to teenage teasing/bullying (not detailed, not explicit), brief incidence of fat-shaming, living with a neurodivergent child

To Hate Adam Connor

Ella Maise · 2016

So you may ask, who is Adam Connor? He is the recently divorced, Academy Award-winning actor who just moved in next door with his kid. He also happens to be an exquisite male specimen and the most infuriating sly bastard I’ve ever come across.Let’s be honest here, wouldn’t you wanna take a peek over the wall to catch a glimpse of him, hopefully when he is naked? Wouldn’t you melt away after watching him work out as his five-year-old kid cheered him on? Do I even have to mention those abs, the big bulge in his pants, or that arm porn? Oh, wait, you would never spy on him? Sure…While I was being thoughtful by not breaking and entering and was actually considering going over to offer him a shoulder—or maybe a boob or two—to cry on (y’know, because of his divorce), instead he had me thrown in jail after a small incident. Jail, people! He was supposed to grant me countless orgasms as a thank you, not a jail cell.After that day, I was mentally plotting ways to strangle him instead of jumping his bones to make sweet love. So what if my body did more than just shiver when he whispered dirty little things in my ear? I can’t be held responsible for that. And when was the last time he’d kissed anyone anyway? Who’d enjoy a kiss with a side of heart attack?Even if he and his son were the best things since sliced bread—and I’m not saying he was—I couldn’t fall for him. No matter what promises he whispered on my skin, my curse wouldn’t let us be. I wasn’t a damsel in distress—I could save myself, thank you very much—but deep inside, I still hoped Adam Connor would be the hero of my story.*Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18*

Luna and the Lie

Mariana Zapata · 2019

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

Mariana Zapata · 2016

<p>Vanessa Mazur knows she's doing the right thing. She shouldn't feel bad for quitting. Being an assistant/housekeeper/fairy godmother to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was always supposed to be temporary. She has plans and none of them include washing extra-large underwear longer than necessary. But when Aiden Graves shows up at her door wanting her to come back, she's beyond shocked. For two years, the man known as The Wall of Winnipeg couldn't even find it in him to tell her good morning or congratulate her on her birthday. Now? He's asking for the unthinkable. What do you say to the man who is used to getting everything he wants?</p>

Under Locke

Mariana Zapata · 2014

El ladrón de besos

L. J. Shen · 2021

Me Robaste Mi Primer Beso. Y, Luego, La Vida Entera. Francesca, Hija De Un Jefe De La Mafia, Sueña Con Casarse Con Angelo, El Amor De Su Infancia. Pero El Cruel Senador Wolfe Keaton Tiene Otros Planes: Se Casará Con Ella Para Vengarse Del Padre De La Joven. Resignada, El único Deseo De Francesca Es Volver A Los Brazos De Angelo; El único Objetivo De Wolfe Es La Venganza. Pero, Pronto, Francesca Solo Podrá Pensar En El Ladrón Que Le Ha Robado El Corazón. Vuelve L. J. Shen, Autora De Vicious

Things We Never Got Over

Lucy Score · 2022

<p>THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*</p><p><br></p><p>THE UNMISSABLE TIKTOK SENSATION*</p><p><br></p><p>OVER 1.6 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE</p><p><br></p><p>Grumpy, small-town barber + hopelessly romantic runaway bride = great big bust ups, all the tension and lots of steamy encounters!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Escaping her seemingly perfect wedding, Naomi Witt arrives in rough-around-the-edges Knockemout, Virginia, running to the rescue of her estranged twin, Tina.</p><p><br></p><p>Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn't changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected: the 11-year-old niece she didn't know she had. Now she's stuck in town with no job, no plan, no home and a whole lot of extra responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p>There's a reason local barber Knox doesn't do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi's life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into trouble, he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.</p><p><br></p><p>At least that's the plan, until their lives begin to entwine in ways they never imagined . . .</p>

La ecuación del amor

HELEN HOANG · 2023

Maybe Someday

Colleen Hoover · 2014

Soon to be an original TV series! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us comes a “brilliant” (Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author) tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance. Twenty-two-year-old college student Sydney’s life is just about perfect. She has a steady job, a wonderful boyfriend, and her best friend as her roommate. But everything changes when she discovers she is being cheated on. With her world abruptly turned upside down, Sydney is struggling to figure out where to go from here when she crosses paths with her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can’t take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. As they find themselves needing each other in more ways than one, this heart-tugging romance “resonates with true emotion, unforgettable characters, and just the right amount of sexual tension” (Kirkus Reviews).

Archer's Voice

Mia Sheridan · 2016

“A beautifully touching story of true love and triumph over heartbreaking situations.”​ — People.com  From New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan comes an emotional, slow burn romance about a woman desperate to hide and the man who sees through her walls, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. I wanted to lose myself in the small town of Pelion, Maine. To forget everything I had left behind. The sound of rain. The blood. The coldness of a gun against my skin. For six months, each breath has been a reminder that I survived--and my dad didn't. I'm almost safe again. But the moment I meet Archer Hale, my entire world tilts on its axis . . . and never rights itself again. Until I trespass into his strange, silent, and isolated world, Archer communicates with no one. Yet in his whiskey-colored eyes, something intangible happens between us. There's so much more to him than just his beauty, his presence, or the ways his hands communicate with me. On me. But this town is mired in secrets and betrayals, and Archer is the explosive center of it all. So much passion. And so much hurt. But it's only in Archer's silence that we might just find what we need to heal . . . and live. Includes an exclusive extended epilogue from Archer's POV! A Goodread's "Top Romance Novel of All Time" A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller

Some Sort of Happy (Happy Crazy Love, 1)

Melanie Harlow · 2016

Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, 1)

Chloe Walsh · 2023

<p>An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh.</p> <p>He wants to save her. She wants to hide.</p> <p>She's damaged. He's determined.</p> <p>Fate brought them together. Love binds them.</p> <p>Johnny Kavanagh is the definition of popular. He is an all-star rugby player with loads of friends, which means he should be enjoying the many perks of his life. But what people don't know is that he has been dealing with a painful injury that could halt the magnificent trajectory of his career. This means he has no time for distractions or mistakes. Especially not a girlfriend.</p> <p>Shannon Lynch has been bullied all her life. She is shy and would rather hide herself away to make it through school. But when she arrives at Tommen College for a fresh start, she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh on her first day in a not-so-romantic way. What follows is a complicated friendship that turns into undeniable chemistry. It seems that Shannon won't be able to hold onto the anonymous status she once hoped for. But maybe that's alright?</p> <p>Johnny won't give up on Shannon. No matter what it might cost them both.</p> <p>Filled with angst and an attraction like no other, Binding 13 will suck you into the bingeworthy Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for:</p> <ul> <li>New adult/YA crossover Irish romance</li> <li>Dual POVs</li> <li>Friends-to-lovers</li> <li>TikTok books</li> <li>Sports romance</li> </ul> <p>Readers are gushing:</p> <p>"You need this book in your life."</p> <p>"I'm beyond obsessed. no review could do this book justice but wow. I'm SPRINTING to Keeping 13!!!!!"</p> <p>"I NEED A JOHNNY KAVANAGH ❤"</p> <p>"Instantly became one of my top 5 books of all time."</p> <p>"This was so, so good. Excellent character building. Excellent relationship building. Just excellent all around."</p>

PROHIBIDO ENAMORARSE (KISS ME 1)

Kennedy,Elle · 2017

Chicos Que Saben Lo Que Hacen. Chicas Que Saben Lo Que Quieren. Risas, Amor Y Mucha Tensión Sexual. Es Un Trato Con Un Chico Malo... Pero Podría Ganar Más De Lo Que Espera. Hannah Por Fin Ha Encontrado A Un Chico Que La Vuelve Loca, Pero Hay Un Pequeño Problema: No Tiene Ni Idea De Cómo Seducirlo. La Solución Es Garrett, El Deportista Y Playboy Más Deseado Del Campus: él Necesita Aprobar Un Examen A Toda Costa, Y A Cambio Puede Ayudarla A Poner Celoso A Cualquiera# Incluso A Sí Mismo. Cuando Un Beso Inocente Los Lleva A Una Noche Increíble, Garrett Ve La Luz: Hannah No Puede Irse Con Otro. Tiene Que Convencerla De Que Se Quede A Su Lado -- Back Cover.

Carter y Arizona

Whitney G. · 2018

From Lukov with Love

Mariana Zapata · 2018

"If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years--and countless broken bones and broken promises--she knows her window to compete in figure skating is coming to a close. But when the offer of a lifetime comes in from an arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in the way of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. Including Ivan Lukov"--Page 4 of cover.

Camera Shy (Lessons in Love)

Kay Cove · 2024

A body positive, neighbors-to-lovers romance about a curvaceous beauty who strikes an unlikely bargain with the handsome photographer next door.<br/><br/>"A man is going to treat you how you treat yourself. So please, for the love of God, act like a queen."<br/><br/>I was expecting a ring on my thirtieth birthday. What I didn't see coming was my boyfriend and business partner dumping me because he couldn't bear the idea of our bland sex life for the rest of our lives.<br/><br/>When an opportunity arises to spend my summer in Las Vegas, I stumble upon my hot new neighbor and his photography studio. We strike a simple deal.<br/><br/>He's the teacher, and I'm his student.<br/><br/>My lesson is learning to love the body I have. In exchange, I'm going to save his business. I have exactly one summer to unearth the most confident version of myself before I go home and return to reality.<br/><br/>But after a passion-fueled summer, I'm not sure of who I am anymore, and it's clear that the worst heartbreak of my life might still be yet to come.

Nosotros en la luna (Spanish Edition)

Alice Kellen · 2022

Tras el éxito de Deja que ocurra, vuelve Alice Kellen con una novela que te enamorará Una noche en París. Dos caminos entrelazándose. No hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz. Cuando Rhys y Ginger se conocen en las calles de la ciudad de la luz, no imaginan que sus vidas se unirán para siempre, a pesar de la distancia y de que no puedan ser más diferentes. Ella vive en Londres y a veces se siente tan perdida que se ha olvidado hasta de sus propios sueños. Él es incapaz de quedarse quieto en ningún lugar y cree saber quién es. Y cada noche su amistad crece entre emails llenos de confidencias, dudas e inquietudes. Pero ¿qué ocurre cuando el paso del tiempo pone a prueba su relación? ¿Es posible colgarse de la luna junto a otra persona sin poner en riesgo el corazón? Una historia sobre el amor, el destino y la búsqueda de uno mismo. Porque a veces, solo hace falta mirar la luna para sentirte cerca de otra persona. No hay nada más eterno que un encuentro fugaz.

P.D. Me gustas

Kasie West · 2018

FIRMADO, SELLADO, ENTREGADO Para distraerse en clase de Química, Lily escribe en la mesa un fragmento de la letra de una de sus canciones favoritas. Al día siguiente, descubre que alguien escribió la continuación de la letra de la canción, y que además le había dejado un mensaje. ¡Qué intriga! Pronto, Lily y su misterioso amigo por correspondencia empiezan a intercambiar cartas enteras en las que comparten secretos, se recomiendan grupos de música y se sinceran el uno con el otro. Lily empieza a enamorarse. Pero ¿quién es él? Mientras intenta resolver el misterio y hace todo lo posible por compaginar el instituto, las amistades, los flechazos y su alocada familia, descubre que a veces es imposible poner por escrito los asuntos del corazón. Kasie West vuelve a enamorarnos con una historia de amor irresistiblemente ingeniosa, cálida y llena de luz.

Piso para dos / The Flatshare (Spanish Edition)

Beth O'Leary · 2019

Tiffy y Leon comparten piso.<br/><br/>Tiffy y Leon comparten cama.<br/><br/>Tiffy y Leon no se conocen.<br/><br/>Tiffy Moore necesita un piso barato, y con urgencia. Leon Twomey trabaja de noche y anda escaso de dinero. Sus amigos piensan que están locos pero es la solución ideal: Leon usa la cama mientras Tiffy está en la oficina durante el día y ella dispone del apartamento el resto del tiempo. Y su modo de comunicarse mediante notas es divertido y parece funcionar de maravilla para resolver las vitales cuestiones de quién se ha acabado la mantequilla y si la tapa del váter debería estar subida o bajada.<br/><br/>Claro que si a eso se añaden exnovios obsesivos, clientes exigentes, hermanos encarcelados por error y, lo más importante, el hecho de que aún no se conocen, Tiffy y Leon están a punto de descubrir que lograr la convivencia perfecta no es fácil. Y que convertirse en amigos puede ser solo el principio...<br/><br/>ENGLISH DESCRIPTION<br/><br/>What if your roommate is your soul mate? A joyful, quirky romantic comedy, Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare is a feel-good novel about finding love in the most unexpected of ways.<br/><br/>Tiffy and Leon share an apartment. Tiffy and Leon have never met.<br/><br/>After a bad breakup, Tiffy Moore needs a place to live. Fast. And cheap. But the apartments in her budget have her wondering if astonishingly colored mold on the walls counts as art.<br/>Desperation makes her open minded, so she answers an ad for a flatshare. Leon, a night shift worker, will take the apartment during the day, and Tiffy can have it nights and weekends. He’ll only ever be there when she’s at the office. In fact, they’ll never even have to meet.<br/><br/>Tiffy and Leon start writing each other notes – first about what day is garbage day, and politely establishing what leftovers are up for grabs, and the evergreen question of whether the toilet seat should stay up or down. Even though they are opposites, they soon become friends. And then maybe more.<br/><br/>But falling in love with your roommate is probably a terrible idea… especially if you've never met.

EL DIABLO EN INVIERNO

Lisa Kleypas · 2007