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Best 10 Emotional Romance Books That Will Make You Cry

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Emotional Romance Books Best

Emotional romance books are one of my favorite type of books to read. I want that intense roller coaster of emotion, the steal your heart, stomp on it, shatter it into a million pieces and then put it back together just a little different romance.

Of course all this drama can’t be for drama’s sake. I need it to tell a story, further the plot, and growth of the character.

I have a couple hard lines for this: no cheating, abuse by the hero/heroine.

Honestly, I love a story that will leave you so affected after reading that you can’t adjust to real life right away. An emotional romance novel that makes you look at the world just a little differently, usually through more empathy.

Best emotional romance books that will make you cry

Below is my list of ten of the most emotional romances I’ve read and absolutely fallen apart with, only to be put back together in the most beautiful ways. I’ve also included a free romance book you check out at the end.

1. Defying Gravity by A. M. Kusi

Defying Gravity: Shattered Cove Series Book 3

Yes, this steamy contemporary romance novel is one of our own. It broke both Marcus and me while even plotting it. There were tears. We had to take a break.

But why?

Because weaved into this powerful and beautiful love story is the reality of what it’s like to be Black in America. And how seemingly small “Micro” aggressions have a tremendous impact on human lives.

Bently and Belle are two people with a horrible past. Bently chose to shut himself off to love and the risks of being vulnerable. Belle chooses to not take for granted the happiness available to her despite surviving a dark past. They both have room to grow. And that is exactly what happens.

One of our favorite quotes from this romance book is: “Because when everything in this world tried to break you and tear you down, you defied gravity.”

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2. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us: A Novel

This novel will forever be a favorite emotional romance for me.

I love when romance books take you beyond the love story into an important issue or theme. This novel triggered me. It taught me. And it changed me.

We have a heroine who witnesses her father abuse her mother again and again. She swears she will never be with someone like that. But then she meets a man who is mysterious and handsome after she moves to a new city to try to locate her childhood love.

This book had me inside out and up and down. I couldn’t put it down.

Trigger warning for this as it deals with domestic abuse. It was such an emotional read because it shows the reality of how a woman can get stuck in situations that leave so many questioning, “Why didn’t she just leave?”.

It Ends With Us is a novel will forever be one I recommend.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

3. The Air He Breathes by Brittainy Cherry

The Air He Breathes

Brittainy takes the cake for stories that move you and make you reach for the tissues.

This emotional romance book is a story of a man who’s lost everything and a woman who’s lost her way.

Two grieving people who find respite with each other. Their way of connecting isn’t conventional, and that makes me love it that much more.

But somewhere along the way, they fall in love and get a second chance neither of them thought they would find. A truly exceptionally moving story.

Buy on: Amazon  

4. In The Grey by A. M. Kusi

In The Grey: Shattered Cove Series Book 6

Okay, yes, all our books in the Shattered Cove series and world are emotional, but the two listed in this post take the cake.

In The Grey is one of the most emotional romances we’ve ever published because the story was so personal to me.

Emma has it all. She’s a rock star making it big, yet still she struggles with not being happy. Not feeling as much as she should. She struggles with depression and fights self-harm urges. The man who raised her dies, and she’s brought back to Shattered Cove to deal with his affairs along with his son, whom she has loved for as long as she can remember. But he seems to want nothing to do with her.

They get stuck going on a cross-country road trip together to dump their father’s ashes in the Pacific ocean, and along the way Emma reaches for the one thing she thinks is missing to make her happy. But true happiness isn’t external. And sometimes you need a little help just to get through the day.

This spicy romance novel is heavy, and it’s emotional. But there are parts that will make you laugh and swoon.

In The Grey is truly a story of fighting for your life in a battle with mental illness. An emotional read that will have you reaching for the tissues a few times.

Here is one of our favorite quote from the book: “I will dance with you in the light, carry you in the dark and love you in the grey.”

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5. Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan

HOOK SHOT: An Age Gap Single Dad Standalone Romance (HOOPS Book 3)

This steamy book is another emotional romance. Trigger warning for sexual abuse. It takes on some hard to talk about topics—this entire series is amazing.

Lotus is one strong woman who has had a lot to overcome. She’s sworn a year of celibacy to work on herself, and of course that’s when she meets single dad and perfect hero Kenan.

It was a beautiful and emotional story of strength and healing. Highly recommend this series.

Buy on: Amazon  

6. Most Of All You by Mia Sheridan

Most of All You: A Love Story

A story of two broken people who had given up on anything remotely close to love. I am a sucker for a wounded character and this story has two. Because I love to see how they grow and overcome their pasts.

Mia is a storyteller. She weaves such a gorgeous and emotional romance that is realistic and beautiful. This story also takes on some really dark topics.

When I say our main characters are wounded, I mean, these are life altering scars. And that makes a story like this so inspirational and beautiful because despite the ugliness of their pasts, they find healing and happiness.

Bring the tissues, grab a beverage, and snuggle up with this emotional romance novel.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

7. The Law Of Moses by Amy Harmon

The Law of MosesThis is another author who will pull at your heartstrings and tear it to pieces before attempting to put it back together. I listened to the audio version of this book and I highly recommend. The narrator was fantastic.

This emotional read is a second chance romance with some pretty big secrets that come to life that I can’t share because it would be a spoiler.

An unwanted baby boy, grown into a man who isn’t sure where he fits in, especially with his gift. Our heroine was warned to stay away from him, but of course she sees something in Moses that she can’t stay away from.

Moses is an artist that creates breathtaking pieces, but those paintings often result in him getting into trouble because of what they represent. Instead of facing his feelings, Moses shuts our heroine, Georgia, out. Fate brings them together again, but their reunion is raw and super emotional.

Georgia is a strong heroine who has had to face a lot and overcome it on her own. If you want an ugly cry, this book is it.

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8. Kiss The Stars by A.L. Jackson

Kiss the Stars: A Single-Parent Rockstar Romance (Falling Stars)

When A.L. Jackson releases a new book, I have to mentally prepare to have my heart torn to shreds, but I know she’ll put it back together in the end. It’s always worth it.

This book is one of my favorite emotional reads from her. It hits the romance tropes I love like single mom, wounded hero, and romantic suspense.

Honestly, Jackson’s writing style is so raw and emotional you’d literally have to be a psychopath and incapable of certain emotions to not get emotional over her books.

If you like bad boys, secrets, and emotional reads, definitely read this emotional romance book, or add it to your TBR.

Buy on: Amazon  

9. Watch Over Me by Mila Gray

Watch Over Me

I love stories where the heroine is on the run and the hero falls into a protector role, but also one that balances a strong heroine who can take care of herself and/or loved ones. And this romance book has all of that.

The heroine is on the run with her mother and siblings from her abusive father, who just got out of prison after their house caught fire and they highly suspect it could be him.

Enter the most patient and caring hero. These two don’t have an easy road, but that’s what makes this story so enjoyable and emotional.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

10. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love: A Novel

I mean come on, emotional romance is basically Colleen’s middle name. Or, you know, it should be, because WOW. This emotionally intense book destroyed me.

When the average person thinks of love, we think of pink hearts and rainbows and passion and beauty. But Colleen highlights the ugly sides of love—losing that love. Grief. And how it can make you think you’re too broken to ever risk opening yourself up to love again.

If you always want a tear jerker, then Colleen’s your woman.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

Bonus: A FREE emotional romance novel

If you are looking for a free emotional romance book to read, check our romance novel:

A Fallen Star

It’s completely free on all the retailers.

Final thoughts

I could list an entire library of emotional novels because I love reading them. 🙂

So if you’re like me, and love reading emotional romance books that will make you cry, laugh, sob, and then swoon, get one of the emotional romances above to read today.

Even though some of these romance books are sad, they all have a happy ending.

I hope you love them.

Now:

What emotional romances would you add to this list? Which ones wrecked you, or made you sob like a baby?

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Steamiest Romance Novel Excerpts From A Fallen Star

 

Steamiest Romance Novel Excerpts From A Fallen Star

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Steamiest Romance Novel Excerpts

Are you looking for the steamiest romance novel excerpts to read? If yes, we have two steamy scenes from our contemporary romance novel titled A Fallen Star by AM Kusi for you.

After you finish reading the steamy excerpts, you can download the full-length novel for FREE on any retailer.

Warning: These sexy excerpts will leave you hot and bothered. You might have to get your electric friends charged up and ready to go. 😉

First steamy romance novel excerpt

Remy leaned her head towards him, parting her lips in invitation, needing to connect with him intimately, wanting to comfort him the way she used to. His mouth descended on hers, soft and slow, savoring her. His hot tongue traced the seam of her lips before flicking inside.

Mikel’s hands moved to cradle her neck as she straddled him. A fire raged inside her—an inferno of true unselfish and unadulterated love. It ran much deeper than any feeling she had known before. Not the kind that fairy tales were made of, but the real, raw, painful love that comes from life and true sacrifice when two people come together and commit to growing and changing for the better. 

She broke their kiss long enough to pull her blouse over her head, yearning to show him that she was there for him without words. His eyes hungrily admired her exposed flesh. Would he see her tattoo?

His hands cupped her breasts over her white lace bra as she unsnapped the back. He pulled it off before setting it in the growing pile of her clothing as he expertly stripped her bare. She tugged his shirt off his shoulders, the firelight glowing against the contours of his muscled tattooed form—a body she once knew intimately, now so foreign to her. She gasped, tracing the ink across his heart. A constellation she knew so well. One she had on her own body. Lyra. 

“You carried her on your heart all this time, and you didn’t even know,” she said, exploring his tanned skin.

He finished stripping, something flashing in his eyes like he wanted to say more, but this wasn’t the time. He picked her up and she wrapped her legs around him as he lowered her to the blanket. He hovered above her, his kisses melting her insides. She shivered with anticipation while he explored her body—cherishing her, worshipping her. 

Her hands wandered, reacquainting herself with him as she burned from his closeness, sparked alive by his touch. 

It had been so long since she’d been held like this, worshipped as a woman. Desire swam, pooling in her center. He trailed kisses down her neck, his teeth grazing her shoulder. The pain sent a bolt of pleasure to her core. 

He growled. “You’re so goddamned perfect. Every inch of you.” He kissed and nipped her chest before lazily taking turns grasping and sucking her breasts. She dug her fingernails into his scalp as she writhed from the sensations building in her womb. Every nerve was alight with erotic anticipation. 

She spread her thighs. “Please, Mikel. I need to feel you.”

He shook his head, his mouth moving farther south across her belly. He licked the white ink on her rib cage, tracing the stars of the constellation. She covered the sides of her stomach, self-conscious of the marks left from carrying their child: nature’s tattoos. 

“Don’t you dare try to hide from me.” His deep voice vibrated against her, sending a shot of heat and wetness to her center. She had forgotten how dominant he could be when they made love. He gripped her hands, binding them at her sides while he traced each line with his tongue before leaving a kiss on every mark. 

Her body lit with a fever, impatient and unable to wait another second. “Please, Mikel. I just need you inside me,” she begged, completely at his mercy.

“I know, but it’s been a long time since I’ve been with you. I wanna taste you when you come.”

He still held her hands in place as he lowered his face to the junction between her thighs and slipped his hot tongue between her folds. She gasped, eyes widening. Pleasure jolted through her as he lapped up her wetness. 

“Oh! Oh, yes!” she moaned as her back arched.

He released her hands, hooking her legs over his shoulders as he used his fingers and tongue ruthlessly, seeking out her orgasm. 

The pressure built and compounded until she shattered into a million pieces. White spots flashed in her vision as her body quaked and shuddered her release.

He climbed over and settled his weight on top of Remy, grounding her as she came back to earth. His mouth crashed onto hers. The taste of her essence on his tongue made the kiss even more erotic.

“Remy. Baby, I love you so much.”

She reached her hand out and slid his hardness into her slick entrance without hesitation. She wasn’t the unsure eighteen-year-old girl anymore. She was a woman and what she wanted—what she needed was Mikel.

He thrust, stretching her as she adjusted to him. Five years without having him or any other man inside her was like losing her virginity again. The burning pleasure overpowered every other thought as her impending need to come overrode all else. “I love the way you feel inside me,” she said, her voice breathy.

He pounded harder and faster. His eyes locked on her—glowing golden orbs in the firelight. His body tensed as his features grew serious. “You’re so tight, baby. So wet for me.”

“Only for you,” she panted.

“You’re mine, all of you,” he demanded.

“I’ve only ever been yours,” she admitted. The emotional intimacy they shared was unlike anything she imagined, and far deeper than she’d ever thought possible. This was a turning point. This was why she’d give him another chance. This was the Mikel she’d known he could be—the man she’d held out hope for. 

The mixture of his intense gaze and the whirlwind of spinning desire dancing along her every nerve ending as he thrust inside her, propelling her off the cliff. Her orgasm crashed over her at the same moment his body tensed and pulsed. They came together, eyes locked, only compounding and magnifying their connection as their souls left their bodies, reuniting for the first time in five years. Completion. Connection. The stars were aligned. Death of the old, rebirth of the new. The end and the beginning. Life and death. 

A second chance.

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That’s it for the first steamy excerpt. Get the full-length novel completely FREE on any of the retailers below.

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Second steamy romance novel excerpt

Naked and panting, Remy moaned as Mikel sucked her clit into his mouth. “Harder,” she commanded.

His beard scruff scratched her thighs, the sensation only adding to the building pleasure. “You’re so bossy in bed. I like it,” he said before he did just as she’d asked. 

He was her only. Aching need zapped her body.

“Oh, god. Yes!” she screamed, taking advantage of the fact that they were home alone—their first night officially living together. 

He flicked his tongue, circling around the pearl that throbbed for more of his touch, teasing her. She whimpered and wiggled, every nerve ending alive and seeking the raw euphoria his body promised.

“Please,” she begged.

He inserted two fingers inside, curving them upwards to her G-spot while he sucked her clit. Overwhelming ecstasy pierced through her, transporting her to the heavens. Stars filled her vision as she arched her back off the bed.

“Holy fuck!” she cried. 

“I wanna make you come all night,” Mikel said, his deep voice against her tender sex sending another wave of pleasure echoing through her body.

Her heart beat wildly in her chest. The hollow ache between her slick thighs begged for Mikel to fill it. “I need to feel you inside me.”

He smirked and pushed his fingers into her. “Like this?” 

“No, you. I need you inside me.” She grunted in frustration. 

“You need to be more specific. Do you mean my tongue?” He licked and lapped her swollen folds.

“Your cock,” she said, her body heating from lingering shyness. He was pushing her boundaries. 

He chuckled. “What my baby wants, she gets.” He spread her thighs, wedging in between them. “I want to feel you so bad.” 

“I’m on the pill,” she said.

“You sure?” 

“I want to feel you without anything between us.”

Mikel nudged the tip of his cock past her entrance, slowly sinking into her. He groaned, as her eyes fluttered from the blissful sensations. There was nothing like this. He moved with drawn-out, hard thrusts.

Their breathing synced as he rocked her, filling her body with intoxicating euphoria. 

“I’m so close,” he warned.

Remy couldn’t bear the thought of him pulling out and missing that connection. She was almost there too. “Come inside me. Come with me,” she said.

He grunted as she squeezed him closer with the heels of her feet. 

“You’re so fucking sexy. So beautiful. Are you ready?” 

She moaned in response. 

“I’m gonna come inside your tight pussy,” he said, thrusting faster and harder. Incapable of forming words, she dug her nails into the flesh of his back. 

His thumb tenderly traced her cheekbone as his movements slowed, elongating the pleasured sensations. He gazed at her lovingly, touching a place she hadn’t known existed inside herself—connecting them body and soul as he made love to her. Mikel kissed her, sucking her bottom lip into his mouth and raking his teeth over it. 

His actions mixed with his dirty words caused her body to combust. She splintered around him, squeezing her thighs against his hips as he growled his own orgasm, tensing and pulsing inside her. 

Panting and breathless, he smiled at her. “I love you, Remy.”

“I love you too.”

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We hope you enjoyed reading two of our steamiest romance novel excerpts from A Fallen Star.

Now:

Download your FREE copy of this steamy romance novel from any of the retailers below:

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As always, we guarantee a happily ever after for every couple in each of our romance novels.

How to Request AM Kusi Books From Your Library

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How to get A. M. Kusi books from libraries

Do you want to get our books from your local library in either print or ebook format? Read this short guide.

To get eBooks

First, all our books are available to libraries through the distributors below:

OverDrive (Libby App), Hoopla, Baker & Taylor, BorrowBox, Scribd, Hoopla, and Bibliotheca.

So check your library to see if they have access to one of them.

If they do, you can request our books right away and start reading them for FREE.

If your local library doesn’t have access to any of the library distributors above, you can ask the librarian to see if they can get the book through their “Sister Library” or library partners.

Below is a sample email you can use to request our eBooks.

Sample email to request eBooks available on Overdrive

Subject: eBook Request

Hello,

Please, I would like to request the eBook, (insert Title of Book) by A. M. Kusi.

I noticed that the eBook is on Overdrive but our library currently doesn’t carry it. I’ve posted the link to it below.

https://www.overdrive.com/creators/1904443/a-m-kusi

Thank you for your consideration.

(Insert your name here)

To get Print

Check your library to make sure they have the book available in their catalog or collection.

If they don’t have it, your library can order our Print books from Ingram Content Group (a library distributor) or on Amazon.com.

Below is a sample email you can use to request our Print books.

Sample email to request Print books

Subject: Print Book Request

Hello,

Please, I would like to request the Print book, (insert Title of Book) by A. M. Kusi.

I noticed that the book is on Amazon.com and Ingram but our library currently doesn’t carry it.

Thank you for your consideration.

(Insert your name here)

Lastly, if you don’t access to a local library, you can subscribe to an online library like Scribd (referral link) which has all of our books.

Also, you can click here for other online libraries you can join for a fee (both US and International).

Thank you for choosing to read our books.

Ash & Marcus Kusi

(A. M. Kusi)

 

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10 of The Best Enemies to Lovers Books for Romance Readers

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Best enemies to lovers books

Looking for your next tension-filled romance novel to read? Today, I (Ash) want to share some of the best enemies to lovers books I’ve read with you.

We’ve also included links to places you can buy them online. 

If you have access to a local library, you can request some of these enemies to lovers romances from them, or these 6 online libraries. 

In fact, you can start reading these romance novels today or add them to your TBR. 

Now, in no particular order, let’s get started. 

Best Enemies to Lovers Books for Romance Readers

1. Defying Gravity by A. M. Kusi

Defying Gravity: Shattered Cove Series Book 3

A steamy romance that’s both socially relevant and full of angst. It’s a modern-day forbidden romance between a white sheriff and a Black woman.

Belle has been through hell and dragged her and her younger brother TJ out of it. She’s got the scars to prove it. She’s made something of herself and she’s giving back to help rescue women like her. When her younger brother shows up in the back of a police car, all bets are off.

Bently’s seen a fair share of violence, starting from birth. So he knows a thing or two about monsters. As the oldest of three, he’s been the protector for as long as he can remember. He’s got enough on his plate, and relationships have never been one of them.

But the beauty who shuts the door in his face with a scowl hot enough to melt asphalt might just change his mind about that. A man likes a challenge, after all.

This slow burn enemies to lovers romance novel is more than a love story, it’s life. It’s real, and raw, and focuses on social issues that are pervasive in the United States today.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

Request from Libraries: OverDrive  | Scribd | Hoopla | Your Local Library

2. By A Thread by Lucy Score

By a Thread: A Grumpy Boss Romantic Comedy

This enemies to lovers romance is one of my favorite books by Lucy Score.

A grumpy boss who keeps trying to get her fired. A struggling heroine juggling so much.

These two have a lot of preconceived notions about one another that gets in the way of what we know will guarantee a HEA. But they are stubborn.

This story is full of angst and delicious tension. Totally worth the read!

Buy on: Amazon  

3. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game: A Novel

Co-workers. Rivals. These two know how to verbal spar and they couldn’t be more opposite. They love to hate each other.

But the opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. Who knew passive-aggressive taunts could be considered foreplay?

Our heroine realizes that maybe the line between love and hate isn’t as far as she thought.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

4. Forsaken Trail by Devney Perry

Forsaken Trail (Runaway Book 4)

Another delightful book featuring the enemies to lovers trope is this contemporary romance novel.

Aria Saint-James is taking a vacation for the first time in a long time to go visit her sister and her nephew. Too bad they live on her sister’s boss’s property.

Aria hates the man who thinks he’s better than everyone else. Brody Carmichael needs a date for a family function and if he thinks he is going to make her sick sister go, he’s got another thing coming.

After a lot of champagne and some conversation, Aria starts to think maybe Brody isn’t as bad as he seems.

But when he barely acknowledges her after a night filled with passion, she realizes she should have known better. Too bad she left with more than a broken ego.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo 

5. Glass Secrets by A. M. Kusi

Glass Secrets: Shattered Cove Series Book 2

Finding his longtime girlfriend pregnant with another man’s baby was not the way Andre saw his life turning out. He’s done with women and he’s definitely done with liars.

So when a hot yogi moves in next door, her downward doggie makes him seethe with anger. And when he finds out she’s his newest client, and he and his partner will be renovating her new studio, there is no avoiding her or the passion burning between them.

Mia Garcia is still mourning the loss of her mother. She moved to a small town, Shattered Cove, for a new start and to carry on her family’s legacy.

Mia didn’t count on a scowly neighbor who lights her up in more ways than one. Agreeing to a physical relationship only is all she can afford.

Secrets have been a part of her life since she was a child. And no man is going to get close enough for her to spill them. Because, for Mia, secrets can mean life or death.

If you enjoy reading hate to love romance books, this one is for you.

Buy on:  Amazon | Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo |

Request from Libraries: OverDrive  | Scribd | Your Local Library

6. Twisted by Aleatha Romig

Twisted: Tangled Web 1 (Sparrow Webs Book 4)

Our hero is a killer. A man for hire in the underworld of crime. His past was stolen from him, and the reasons his body is covered in scars.

Sent on a job involving a woman scientist, he shouldn’t hesitate to do the one thing he’s good at. But those eyes make him question his orders for the first time.

He’s a monster, but she’s the first person to see past that. He may be the one holding her captive, but she’s the one hiding the keys to his prison.

This enemies to lovers book is the first novel in the Tangled Web trilogy. Aleatha delivers dark romances filled with twists and turns and an ending you never saw coming.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo

7. Road to Fire by Maria Luis

Road To Fire: A Dark Royal Romance (Broken Crown Book 1)

This steamy enemies to lovers romance novel is book 1 in the Broken Crown Trilogy. It’s a dark royal romance, and oh so good. Raw, gritty, and hauntingly beautiful.

Our hero, Saxon Priest, is bound by a secret oath spanning centuries to protect the royal family. Posing as a traitor who opposes the crown is one way he makes sure to fulfill his duty.

Isla Quinn is out for blood. She wants to take down the queen, and she believes he’s just the man to help her.

They are on opposite sides of the war. Enemies. Two damaged people who were never supposed to fall in love.

But the truth always comes out, and Saxon isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Isla has one of her own.

Buy on: Amazon  |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Google Play |  Kobo 

8. Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark

Brutal Prince: An Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance (Brutal Birthright Book 1)

This thrilling enemies to lovers book, is a dark romance. Filled with so much action and a feisty heroine who gives as good as she gets (and then some).

Two rival families, an arranged marriage, and a lot of tension. It was hard to figure out if they would find love or kill each other first.

So buckle up for this wild ride! Because you won’t regret reading this enemy to lovers book.

Buy on: Amazon  

9. Obsessed by Jolie Vines

Obsessed (Wild Mountain Scots, #1)

Who doesn’t love a Scottish hero? Lochie is the leader of the mountain rescue in the Scottish highlands, a single dad on the run with his daughter.

He takes a new job and moves in next door to the beautiful Cait McRae. When he senses danger, he literally pushes himself into her life and situation.

Cait doesn’t need any man trying to tell her how to live her life or sticking his nose in her business. Even if he has good intentions.

But as time goes on and she experiences feelings she’d never felt before. Maybe she wouldn’t mind the mountain man using some of that broody energy to take her caveman style.

Buy on: Amazon 

10. River Wild by Samantha Towle

River Wild

The heroine is pregnant and in hiding under an assumed name from her abusive ex-husband.

She’s found a job and a new start in a small town. Unfortunately, her neighbor is anything but welcoming. He’s grumpy and growly, and they got off on the wrong foot.

But after he helps her rescue a dog, she sees another side to her irritating neighbor.

As their walls come down, friendship and then even love are given the chance to grow. Until her past catches up to her.

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Also, add titles you think we should add to our list of hate to love romance books too. 

Happy reading!

 

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9 Free Romance Novels You Can Read Right Now

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Free romance novels to read

Who doesn’t enjoy reading a good romance book? And what’s even better than a FREE romance novel you can read today?

Well, below is a list of ten free contemporary romance ebooks for you to download and enjoy reading.

Most, if not all, are available to download to your favorite Kindle, Nook, Apple Books, Google Play, or Kobo e-Reader. 

9 Free romance novels you can read right now!

Note: At the time of publishing this article, these romance novels were free.

Please check the price to make sure they are still free before you download them.

1. A Fallen Star by A. M. Kusi

A Fallen Star: Shattered Cove Series Book 1

The first book in our newest Shattered Cove series is completely free for you to download to see if this small-town romance series might be for you. 

Mikel Evans is broken. With all his attention focused on dealing with blackmail and drug dependency, his day-to-day is barely survivable. So when he reflexively steps up to defend his best friend’s little sister, he’s blindsided when she leans in for a kiss.

Remy Stone is done bottling up her emotions. And now that she’s finally caught Mikel’s eye, she’s determined to pursue the relationship despite the red flags. But when his violent past lands her in the hospital and reveals her own hidden truth, Remy’s resolve falters.

He’s tormented by dark addictions. She’s fighting for a lifelong dream. Can they rise from the ashes of despair and find happily ever after? 

If you love reading interracial romance novels, then get this book right now.

Download from:  Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes and Noble  | Google Play |  Kobo  |  OverDrive |  Scribd  

2. Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover

Finding Cinderella: A Novella (Hopeless)

If you’ve ever read a book by New York Times best-selling author Colleen Hoover, you know how amazing a storyteller she is. And this free romance book from her doesn’t disappoint.

A chance encounter. A game of pretending. And then the girl rushes off like Cinderella when their time is up.

With no name and no chance of seeing her again, Daniel believes it only felt like the perfect love because it was all pretend. Things like love at first sight only happen in fairy tales, right?

A year later, a terrible relationship over, Daniel has a hard time not believing in love at first sight when it happens again with a woman named Six.

Can they get their happily ever after when a secret from the past tries to shatter their one hope at love forever?

Download from: Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes and Noble  | Google Play |  Kobo 

3. Damaged Goods by Talia Hibbert

Damaged Goods: A Small Town Romance (Ravenswood)

Escaping an abusive husband, a pregnant Laura Burne runs to safety and back into her teenage sweetheart, Samir.

He’s kind, and sexy, and treats her like a goddess, even with another man’s baby growing in her belly. What could go wrong?

Laura is keeping a secret Samir might never forgive. So when the truth comes to light, will he stay?

Or will he run and leave her even more broken than she arrived?

Download from: Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes and Noble  | Google Play |  Kobo 

4. Secrets: Web of Sin One (Sparrow Webs book 1) by Aleatha Romig

Secrets: Web of Sin One (Sparrow Webs Book 1)

If you like to dip your toe on the dark side of romance, then this free romance novel is the one for you. It’s the start of a trilogy and the beginning of a series.

Aleatha is a New York Times best-selling author and is masterful at weaving a twisted tale of love amidst darkness.

Decades before, Sterling Sparrow’s ruthless father showed him a picture of a girl that would be his if he followed his father’s orders.

Sterling Sparrow is the kingpin of Chicago. Now he wants his Queen. And Mr. Sparrow always gets what he wants.

Download from: Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes and Noble  | Google Play |  Kobo

5. The Orchard Inn by A. M. Kusi

The Orchard Inn (Orchard Inn Romance Series Book 1)

This is the first steamy book in our Orchard Inn Romance series, and the first-ever series we wrote.

Ella is dealing with the death of the man who took her in when she escaped a domestic abuse situation. Mac had hidden her away, and after his death, left her to take over his inn in the green mountains of Vermont. Ella rebuilt herself and created lasting friendships.

What she didn’t count on was a man like River coming to stay at her inn. The persistent and sweet man stirs a passion inside her that terrifies her. And when danger from her past comes knocking, she runs to River’s arms.

But when he finds out what she’s hiding, will he be the one running? And when she discovers an upending secret that will surely tear them apart, will he be there when she needs him most?

Download from: Amazon |  Apple Books |  Barnes and Noble | Kobo | Google Play | OverDrive | Scribd

6. Summer Escape by Peyton Banks

Summer Escape

Marina Carter was taking back her life. Saying goodby to a loveless relationship with a cheating ex, she packed her bags and flew to a private island. It was a chance to clear her head, dip her toes in the sand, and plan out her new life.

A chance encounter with Gage Marks, and the sexy times that followed gave Marina more than an escape. He showed her a long-lost part of herself that she’d forgotten about.

Too bad it was all temporary…or is it?

Download from: Amazon  |  Apple Books  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Kobo 

7. Accounting For Love by Erin Wright

Accounting for Love: A Western Romance Novel (Long Valley Romance Book 1)

Looking for a good cowboy romance? Well, this USA Today bestseller gets down and dirty with the opposites attract trope.

Our hero loves farming, but not so much doing the books. That’s where the heroine comes in, a total city girl accountant, to audit his books, and ends up spending a lot of time checking him out as well.

What happens when a storm hits and the road washes out? You’ll have to download this free romance book to see!

Download from: Amazon | Apple Books | Barnes and Noble | Google Play | Kobo 

8. Heartbreaker by Lizabeth Scott

Heartbreaker: How to Renovate a Playboy (Billionaires of White Oaks Series Book 1)

This is book 1 in the Billionaire of White Oaks series. Our hero is the country’s number 1 renovator and our heroine is in need of some serious renovating.

He’s suspicious she has ulterior motives – can you say trust issues?

But our heroine has a heart of gold, doing some renovating of her own-breaking down the walls around his heart one at a time.

Download from: Amazon | Apple Books | Barnes and Noble | Google Play | Kobo 

9. One Holiday Kiss: A Shattered Cove Short Story by A. M. Kusi

One Holiday Kiss: A Shattered Cove Romance Short Story (Shattered Cove Shorts)

This quick read is one of the short stories in our Shattered Cove world. It’s a steamy, best-friends to lovers holiday romance. 

If you love a protective hero who doesn’t say much, but takes control in the bedroom, don’t miss this one. 

You can finish reading it in less than 90 minutes.

Download from: Amazon | Apple Books | Barnes and Noble | Kobo | Google Play | OverDrive | Scribd 

Final thoughts

We hope our list of free romance novels has made it easier for you to pick your next read.

Simply choose one, download it, and start reading today.

Happy reading!

 

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5 Online Libraries for Book Lovers

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Online Libraries for Book Lovers US International

In this article, you will discover 5 libraries that provide online library cards for book lovers, even if you live out of state. And the 2 worldwide libraries that readers living anywhere can get a library card or membership from.

Plus a simple way to use OverDrive to find libraries to join internationally, or in your local area.

And because OverDrive is one of the largest and leading library distributors of ebooks, audiobooks, and more, we’ve added all our contemporary romance novels to their catalog for romance readers to check out.

Click here to see our novels on OverDrive

Online Libraries for Book Lovers in the US

Keep in mind that to apply for any out-of-state library card online, you will need at least a government-issued photo ID, and/or proof of residence.

Most of the libraries also require an application fee which is non-refundable. However, you can apply to most if not all of these online libraries directly on their websites.

Note: The Orange County Library System and Scribd has the most amount of eBooks and audiobooks.

1. Orange County Library System, FL

Costs: $125 per year.

Click here to apply

This is what their website states: 

Fee cards are available to anyone residing outside of our service area. Fee cards are non-refundable and are available for 3 months ($75), 6 months ($100) or for one year ($125).

2. Houston Public Library, TX

Costs: $40 per year.

Click here to apply

This is what their website states:

Non-residents may obtain a library card for $40 annually or $20 for 6 months.

Fees can be paid using personal check or money order made out to City of Houston. You can apply in person, by mail, or online.

3. Westchester Library System, NY

Costs: $75 per year.

Click here to apply by mail

This is what their website states:

If you live outside of Westchester County and DO NOT work, go to school, or own property in Westchester, you may purchase a card from the Westchester Library System at an annual fee of $75. For patrons aged 65 and over, a System card can be purchased at a discounted price of $35.

4. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, NC

Costs: $45 per year.

Click here to apply

This is what their website states:

The $45 non-resident fee is a one-time-per-year charge per household.

The annual non-resident fee for adults 62 years and older is $35.

The 2 Online Libraries Available Worldwide

1. Scribd Digital Library (Referral Link)

Scribd is a digital library available worldwide, which means you can become a member (irrespective of where you live) so far as your local service providers or authorities have not blocked it.

Scribd provides access to ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts, magazines & news articles, and more for a monthly fee. They usually have a 30-day free trial, however, make sure you read their Terms of Service before you sign up.

Costs: At the time of publishing this article, it cost $9.99 USD (plus tax where applicable) per month.

To subscribe to Scribd, feel free to use our referral link below.

Click here to sign up for a Scribd membership (Referral link)

And to see our romance novels on Scribd, simply click here. 

2. Orange County Library System in FL

As of publishing this article, this library (number 1 above) allows people living outside the US to apply for their online library cards for non-residents. Even if you are not a US citizen or permanent resident.

Costs: 3 Months @ $75, 6 Months @ $100, and 1 Year @ $125.

On your online application form, make sure you check the box Out of Country or United States. Then enter your address, correct email address, phone number, date of birth, and a Valid Driver’s License, State Issued ID, or Passport ID.

Click here to apply 

How to Use OverDrive to Find Libraries

First, visit the OverDrive website below to find a library that’s closer to your residence.

Click here to visit the OverDrive Library Finder

Second, enter the name of your town and country, or zip code into the box, then hit the Go button to get a list of libraries.

If you are not a member of the libraries shown, contact them to see how you can become a member.

That’s it.

For more information, you can visit the OverDrive Help Page.

A FREE Library Extension

If you want to see whether a book you are about to purchase is available at your library or not, install this free Library Browser Extension to your web browser.

(Watch the video below to see how it works.)

Final Thoughts

Libraries are one of the most affordable ways to get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, etc., especially during difficult financial periods.

So if you know online libraries that offer library cards that are either free or paid, share them in the comments below.

 

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