I Read Over 100 Romance Novels In 2025, And These Are My 13 Favorites That Bewitched Me, Body And Soul

Hi! I’m Alice, and I’m OBSESSED with romance novels. For the past few years, I’ve exceeded my annual reading goal of 100 books, and almost all of them are love stories. I love romance novels so much that I’m even writing one of my own! So trust me when I say I live and breathe love stories.

In a time when everyone desperately needed to escape reality every once in a while, romance novels kept me sane. So as we reach the end of 2025, I want to share my favorite romance novels of the year.

And just a quick reminder for anyone who doesn’t have extra money to spend right now (or even if you do). Your local library is always a terrific resource! I borrowed several of these books on Hoopla and Libby, and most libraries will also have physical copies available.

And finally, if you enjoy the books on this list, here are three bonus recommendations/honorable mentions that you’re bound to love: