In 2017, romance’s best and brightest gifted us with heartwarming, swoonworthy titles to add to our libraries. From Christina Lauren’s ‘Dating You / Hating You’ to Tessa Dare’s ‘The Duchess Deal’, we made room on our shelves for many romance reads. If you’re looking for great romance reads that won’t disappoint, fall in love with the Best Romance Books of 2017.
Top Romance Books of 2017
Dating You / Hating You
Christina Lauren
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Coauthor duo Christina Lauren gave us a treat this year in the form of a hilarious and sexy modern love story. Carter and Evie should despise one another—they’re both talented Hollywood agents, working for competing firms. Yet, they can’t ignore the chemistry they share. The odds for any hope of love stack up against them when their companies merge, causing the pair to vie for the same position. Will these two love/hatebirds get their Hollywood happily ever after? Or will their dirty games and sabotage ruin any chance they have at a future together? They say all’s fair in love and war.
Buy on AmazonHate to Want You
Alisha Rai
Release Date: July 25, 2017
Livvy Kane and Nicholas Chandler are both haunted by their tragic pasts, by the last names that made them enemies. For one night, every year, they leave the stress and turmoil of their lives to partake in a sensual night of pleasure. But one night, Livvy doesn’t show. Nicholas moves on with his life, burying himself in the work of running his empire. He shouldn’t want Livvy—maybe it’s for the best that she’s gone. But, when Livvy comes home, he finds himself distracted once more by his want of her. They can’t resist each other, though they know they should.
Buy on AmazonSilver Silence
Nalini Singh
Release Date: June 13, 2017
Valentin Nikolaev, alpha of the StoneWater bears, is fascinated by Silver Mercant. Though Silver is ruled by Silence—her mind clear of all emotion—Valentin senses a fire around her. But, Silver has only three principles: Control. Precision. Family. She couldn’t care for the wildness and chaos Valentin would bring to her life. But, when she’s almost killed by a shadow assassin’s poison, she finds herself in the middle of Valentin’s powerful bear clan. Her would-be assassin has no idea what their poison has unleashed.
Buy on AmazonSerenity Harbor
RaeAnne Thayne
Release Date: June 27, 2017
Katrina Bailey has no desire to work for computer-tech millionaire Bowie Callahan. He’s entitled and arrogant. But, if she’s to get any closer to her goal of adopting an orphaned little girl, she’ll have to care for Bo’s younger brother, Milo. As she works with Milo, she gets to know Bo and realizes that there’s more to him than she realized. And, little does she know, Bo’s more than willing to help make her dream of having a family come true—a family that, hopefully, includes him.
Buy on AmazonThe Duchess Deal
Tessa Dare
Release Date: August 22, 2017
Tessa Dare’s ‘The Duchess Deal’ is a historical romance that breaks all the rules… The Duke of Ashbury is in need of an heir. But first, he’ll need a wife. When a seamstress, Emma Gladstone, arrives in his library wearing a wedding gown, he decides that she’ll do. His rules for their marriage: no questions about his war wounds, no lights or kissing and, after she’s produced his heir, they need not share a bed again. But Emma has other plans. Her rules: they’ll have dinner together every evening, with conversation and unlimited teasing. And, once she’s seen the man beneath the scars, he can’t stop her from loving him…
Buy on AmazonYou Say It First
Susan Mallery
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Susan Mallery, the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Fool’s Gold series, made readers swoon this year with You Say It First! While he waits on a new commission, sculptor Nick Mitchell takes a day job as a carpenter for a themed wedding venue where he is captivated by the owner, Pallas Saunders. Pallas needs to do something to save her struggling wedding business. When one of her brides demands something out of the box, her gorgeous new hire inspires her.
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