Best Ever Contemporary Romance Books

Vote for the all-time best contemporary romance novel.

**** a contemporary romance being a full length novel set in modern times that is almost entirely focused on the romance.

(i.e. it's NOT a romantic suspense, historical romance or a paranormal romance, etc!)

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101	Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, #2) by Robyn Carr (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 47,908 ratings score: 9,498, and 111 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
102	Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 15,216 ratings score: 9,468, and 113 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
103	Nobody's Angel (Rescue Me Saga, #1) by Kallypso Masters (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 11,553 ratings score: 9,313, and 98 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
104	I'm In No Mood For Love (Writer Friends, #2) by Rachel Gibson (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 11,829 ratings score: 9,220, and 117 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
105	Tell Me Lies by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 13,337 ratings score: 9,170, and 109 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
106	Love Story (Love Story, #1) by Erich Segal 3.65 avg rating — 63,674 ratings score: 8,929, and 99 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
107	Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 11,251 ratings score: 8,772, and 105 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
108	The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1) by J.A. Redmerski 4.22 avg rating — 149,900 ratings score: 8,719, and 120 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
109	Bared to You (Crossfire, #1) by Sylvia Day (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 547,298 ratings score: 8,547, and 98 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
110	Tears of the Moon (Gallaghers of Ardmore, #2) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 36,701 ratings score: 8,358, and 114 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
111	Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn Carr (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 37,764 ratings score: 8,352, and 99 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
112	The Law of Attraction (Lawyers in Love, #1) by N.M. Silber (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 11,551 ratings score: 8,280, and 87 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
113	Wallbanger (Cocktail, #1) by Alice Clayton (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 211,465 ratings score: 8,019, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
114	Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl 3.73 avg rating — 11,436 ratings score: 7,812, and 94 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
115	The Bachelor (Chandler Brothers, #1) by Carly Phillips (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 10,466 ratings score: 7,792, and 89 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
116	The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 373,011 ratings score: 7,446, and 89 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
117	First Lady (Wynette, Texas, #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 13,191 ratings score: 7,163, and 114 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
118	True Love and Other Disasters (Chinooks Hockey Team, #4) by Rachel Gibson (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 15,224 ratings score: 7,006, and 104 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
119	Heaven and Earth (Three Sisters Island, #2) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 44,514 ratings score: 6,893, and 84 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
120	The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 20,670 ratings score: 6,677, and 98 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
121	My One and Only by Kristan Higgins (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 17,962 ratings score: 6,638, and 85 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
122	Causing Havoc (SBC Fighters, #1) by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 8,186 ratings score: 6,565, and 78 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
123	Delicious (Buchanans, #1) by Susan Mallery (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 9,919 ratings score: 6,547, and 84 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
124	Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads Author) 3.52 avg rating — 9,778 ratings score: 6,542, and 80 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
125	Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) by Tammara Webber (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 228,975 ratings score: 6,453, and 81 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
126	Any Man of Mine (Chinooks Hockey Team, #6) by Rachel Gibson (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 16,565 ratings score: 6,276, and 82 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
127	Say No To Joe? (Winston Brothers #5) (Visitation, North Carolina, #1) by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 6,095 ratings score: 6,143, and 74 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
128	Born in Ice (Born In Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 40,743 ratings score: 6,009, and 79 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
129	The Marriage Bargain (Marriage to a Billionaire, #1) by Jennifer Probst (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 111,987 ratings score: 6,002, and 75 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
130	Cry No More by Linda Howard 4.14 avg rating — 15,994 ratings score: 5,830, and 85 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
131	Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 5,778 ratings score: 5,815, and 71 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
132	The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 190,730 ratings score: 5,814, and 68 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
133	The Playboy (Chandler Brothers, #2) by Carly Phillips (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 7,602 ratings score: 5,775, and 70 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
134	Hot Stuff (Hot Zone, #1) by Carly Phillips (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 10,298 ratings score: 5,769, and 70 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
135	True Confessions (Gospel, Idaho #1) by Rachel Gibson (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 8,425 ratings score: 5,754, and 76 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
136	After Forever Ends by Melodie Ramone (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 1,535 ratings score: 5,751, and 58 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
137	Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 398,713 ratings score: 5,709, and 91 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
138	A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, #4) by Robyn Carr (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 31,585 ratings score: 5,496, and 73 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
139	The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 4.25 avg rating — 362,147 ratings score: 5,491, and 83 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
140	Something Blue (Darcy & Rachel, #2) by Emily Giffin (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 231,311 ratings score: 5,457, and 65 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
141	Catch of the Day (Gideon's Cove, #1) by Kristan Higgins (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 15,358 ratings score: 5,287, and 66 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
142	Hard and Fast (Fast Track, #2) by Erin McCarthy (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 10,316 ratings score: 5,271, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
143	Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1) by Sylvain Reynard (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 160,865 ratings score: 5,238, and 59 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
144	Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 174,546 ratings score: 5,221, and 62 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
145	Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard, #1) by Christina Lauren (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 221,765 ratings score: 5,206, and 65 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
146	Lucky in Love (Lucky Harbor, #4) by Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 15,414 ratings score: 5,203, and 87 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
147	Dreams Come True by Bridgitte Lesley (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 283 ratings score: 5,147, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
148	Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1) by S.C. Stephens (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 141,701 ratings score: 4,958, and 59 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
149	Jude's Law (Law, #1) by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 7,006 ratings score: 4,913, and 59 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
150	Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 120,377 ratings score: 4,902, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
151	Murphy's Law (Law, #2) by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 6,510 ratings score: 4,861, and 57 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
152	Good in Bed (Cannie Shapiro, #1) by Jennifer Weiner (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 313,368 ratings score: 4,849, and 58 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
153	Montana Sky by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 51,356 ratings score: 4,813, and 63 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
154	Rio Grande Wedding by Ruth Wind 4.24 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 4,787, and 63 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
155	Double Play (Pacific Heat, #1) by Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 8,146 ratings score: 4,771, and 62 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
156	Catch a Mate by Gena Showalter (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 4,691 ratings score: 4,699, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
157	About That Night (FBI/US Attorney, #3) by Julie James (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 25,503 ratings score: 4,658, and 58 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
158	Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 22,710 ratings score: 4,605, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
159	Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 648,894 ratings score: 4,595, and 61 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
160	The Villa by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 32,888 ratings score: 4,520, and 59 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
161	Baby Love (Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan, #1) by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 7,843 ratings score: 4,446, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
162	Sweet Dreams (Colorado Mountain, #2) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 50,281 ratings score: 4,418, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
163	It's a Fugly Life (Fugly, #2) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,655 ratings score: 4,389, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
164	The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 60,787 ratings score: 4,382, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
165	One Reckless Summer (Destiny, #1) by Toni Blake (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 5,340 ratings score: 4,372, and 63 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
166	The Next Best Thing (Gideon's Cove, #2) by Kristan Higgins (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 12,835 ratings score: 4,301, and 57 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
167	Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 8,237 ratings score: 4,230, and 57 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
168	Irresistible (Buchanans #2) by Susan Mallery (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 8,268 ratings score: 4,219, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
169	The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 5,616,662 ratings score: 4,191, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
170	Start Me Up (Tumble Creek, #2) by Victoria Dahl 3.88 avg rating — 7,854 ratings score: 4,179, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
171	The MacGregor Brides (The MacGregors, #7) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 16,650 ratings score: 4,171, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
172	Motorcycle Man (Dream Man, #4) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 58,415 ratings score: 4,095, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
173	In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 224,808 ratings score: 4,081, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
174	Face the Fire (Three Sisters Island, #3) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 44,118 ratings score: 4,061, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
175	Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 154,279 ratings score: 4,014, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
176	Hopeless (Hopeless, #1) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 667,155 ratings score: 3,969, and 56 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
177	Three Fates by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 25,033 ratings score: 3,956, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
178	The Dysfunctional Test by Kelly Moran (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 2,316 ratings score: 3,930, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
179	The Heartbreaker (Chandler Brothers, #3) by Carly Phillips (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 7,218 ratings score: 3,929, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
180	Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 21,341 ratings score: 3,883, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
181	Simon Says (SBC Fighters, #2) by Lori Foster (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 6,982 ratings score: 3,872, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
182	Mr. Maybe by Jane Green (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 93,560 ratings score: 3,864, and 45 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
183	The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 211,822 ratings score: 3,850, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
184	Gabriel's Rapture (Gabriel's Inferno, #2) by Sylvain Reynard (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 115,613 ratings score: 3,809, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
185	Hot Number (Hot Zone #2) by Carly Phillips (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 8,360 ratings score: 3,782, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
186	The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 40,996 ratings score: 3,721, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
187	Mystery Man (Dream Man, #1) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 73,680 ratings score: 3,710, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
188	Duncan's Bride (Patterson-Cannon Family, #1) by Linda Howard 3.94 avg rating — 9,242 ratings score: 3,694, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
189	All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 16,526 ratings score: 3,662, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
190	The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 981,554 ratings score: 3,656, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
191	A Secure Heart by Charity Parkerson (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 3,597, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
191	Me Before You (Me Before You, #1) by Jojo Moyes (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,772,266 ratings score: 3,597, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
193	Dog Days of Summer (Rolling Thunder #1) by P.J. Fiala (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 1,829 ratings score: 3,588, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
194	Slammed (Slammed, #1) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 438,321 ratings score: 3,575, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
195	Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1) by R.L. Mathewson (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 115,635 ratings score: 3,560, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
196	The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane (MacKades #3-4) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 10,795 ratings score: 3,558, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
197	Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (Shopaholic, #2) by Sophie Kinsella (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 126,736 ratings score: 3,534, and 45 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
198	The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared (MacKades #1-2) by Nora Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 11,912 ratings score: 3,484, and 43 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
199	Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain, #3) by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 40,691 ratings score: 3,456, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
200	The Boy Next Door (Boy, #1) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 68,948 ratings score: 3,452, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 1: by Eckhard (new)

Oct 05, 2008 08:17AM

My novel "My Landlady the Lobotomist" would fit into that category. Plus it plays with the conventions of the great works of German romantic literature! I'd vote for my own novel on this one. My Landlady the Lobotomist. Curtis's would be the only other one on the list that even looks literary. And I don't think romance precludes literary merit.

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message 2: by [deleted user] (new)

Oct 05, 2008 08:42AM

Don't read/like romance novels; voted strictly on the basis of what my patrons seem to like -- likewise on where they appeared on your list!

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message 3: by Carol (last edited Oct 29, 2008 08:33PM) (new)

Oct 29, 2008 08:21PM

I'm sure your book would be better suited to a superlative in another category. Romance these days (in American lit) usually connotes chicklit. How about most inventive reformation of romance in defiance of the banality of romance in American fiction?

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message 4: by Paul (new)

Dec 01, 2008 07:47AM

I haven't read a romance novel in years. Having said that, my favorite romance/history book of all time was and still is "Gone With The Wind". IMO,it is a must read of anyone who likes romance novels, and it takes place during a very interesting time period of American history - the Civil War.

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message 5: by Cam (new)

Feb 26, 2009 08:19PM

There are some books I think that aren't on the list and should be but it's a pretty good range I'd say.

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message 6: by Nahid (new)

Mar 05, 2009 04:25AM

Haven't read any of the books, sorry. Nahid Rachlin

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message 7: by C. (new)

Mar 24, 2009 12:45PM

I'm sort of out of the loop on romance books. Maybe I should try to read one of those, so I'll have something to say. Sorry. Ask me about biographies or historical fiction. Sci-fi as well.

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message 8: by Angele (new)

Mar 29, 2009 11:14AM

Lolita is a strange inclusion for this list--a serious anti-romance novel, a novel of "abnormal" sensual obsession and intrigue, once considered so shocking that it was banned. This is why I chose it.

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message 9: by Anna (new)

Apr 14, 2009 11:52AM

For the Roses is a really good book but its historical romance not contemporary.

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message 10: by Mohammad (new)

Apr 23, 2009 09:22AM

dears,

Very nice books are my best friends and my soul as well. yours, khan.waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!peace to all.""

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message 11: by Joseph (new)

Jun 29, 2009 05:43AM

"best EVER contemporary"? That seems like a big contradiction.

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message 12: by Hazel (new)

Jul 01, 2009 08:38AM

Lolita? I don't think Nabokov would agree.

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message 13: by Nisha (new)

Jul 16, 2009 01:27PM

I didn't read contemporary until I stumbled on Susan Elizabeth Phillip's books. She's currently my idol. There's just a lot of "Bestselling Authors" who can't write. By some god-forsaken reason, their editors let them publish it and the American public actually buys this. How embarrassing!

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message 14: by Maree (new)

Oct 12, 2009 07:05PM

Wow 12 Jennifer Crusie's. All time favorite!!!

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message 15: by Fiona (new)

Nov 08, 2009 06:33PM

My series of contemporary romances is called The Reyes Family Romances, dealing with the romances of the various members of a large Hispanic family. "Never Too Old For The Game Of Love", "Recipe For Love", and "Love By Design" are available now. My personal favorite, "Analysis of Love" will be published in February. I write about strong female characters who are not looking for love, but who can't resist a good-looking man who makes their toes curl. Sparks fly, and good sex leads to real romance. That's what I look for in contemporary romance.

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message 16: by [deleted user] (new)

Nov 10, 2009 07:28AM

The Ocean Between, would fit into this list. With strong characters and a story that lingers in your heart long after you finished the last page, it's a suggested read.

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message 17: by Mir (new)

Jan 18, 2010 09:16AM

I think Kingdom of Dreams is a historical.

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message 18: by Ceci (new)

Mar 07, 2010 03:19PM

Hi!!! We careful that are a few books in this list that are historical instead of contemporary. I don't know how the process to erase a book from a list is so i'm letting you know! :)

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message 19: by [deleted user] (new)

Apr 01, 2010 10:51AM

Paul wrote: "I haven't read a romance novel in years. Having said that, my favorite romance/history book of all time was and still is "Gone With The Wind". IMO,it is a must read of anyone who like..."

Oh, I agree and didn't see it on this list, where is it? Most of the stuff here is drivel IMO.

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message 20: by [deleted user] (new)

Apr 01, 2010 10:52AM

Angele wrote: "Lolita is a strange inclusion for this list--a serious anti-romance novel, a novel of "abnormal" sensual obsession and intrigue, once considered so shocking that it was banned. This is why I chose..."

You make me want to read it. I only saw the movie when I was 13.

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message 21: by Mir (new)

Apr 01, 2010 11:14AM

"Gone With The Wind". IMO,it is a must read of anyone who like..."

Oh, I agree and didn't see it on this list, where is it? Most of the stuff here is drivel IMO.

Gone With the Wind is not contemporary; it is set during the American Civil War.

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message 22: by [deleted user] (new)

Apr 01, 2010 11:34AM

Miriam wrote: ""Gone With The Wind". IMO,it is a must read of anyone who like..."

Oh, I agree and didn't see it on this list, where is it? Most of the stuff here is drivel IMO.

Gone With the Wind is not contemp..."

I added it as Pride and Prejudice is also here and not contemporary and also The Thorn Birds. So why not Gone with the Wind? At least it is really good and very romantic.
You will have to go way down the list to vote for it tho since it is now at the bottom. I guess some people are intimated by the length?

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message 23: by Christine (new)

Aug 20, 2010 08:00PM

Nora Roberts

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message 24: by ValHallaGirl (new)

Sep 13, 2010 06:20PM

Some of these aren't contemporary.

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message 25: by ✿ℎazℯℓ - thℯ ℛock Cℎick ℱairy✿ (new)

Jan 10, 2011 08:43PM

^ sooo true. But thank you for the list guys.. i'm trying to read them, as they are recommended to be best ones. =)

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message 26: by Ismail (new)

Jan 18, 2011 11:45PM

Truly Madly Deeply by Faraaz Kazi

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message 27: by Michelle the Romance Witch (new)

Aug 27, 2011 11:55AM

theres quite of few on here that shouldnt be... paranormals and historicals alike

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message 28: by Kuna (new)

Sep 28, 2011 01:21AM

Separate beds by LaVyrle Spencer and It had to be you by Susan Elizabeth Philips remain the all time favourites.

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message 29: by Duchess Nicole (new)

Oct 12, 2011 06:42PM

I love this genre! To each his own. If you don't like it, don't comment (or vote). What's the point?

Great list! I'm trying to work my way around it one way or the other. I just started reading Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and was pleasantly surprised.

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message 30: by Carol Chan (new)

Nov 02, 2011 06:13AM

HOW CAN ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS NOT BE ON HERE?! sorry

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message 31: by cflynn (new)

Apr 01, 2012 02:13PM

"Best Ever" has to be the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, hands down.:D

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message 32: by cflynn (new)

Apr 01, 2012 02:14PM

I also love most anything by Lora Leigh.:D

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message 33: by Julie (new)

Apr 08, 2012 07:51AM

There are tons of historical romances listed here, isn't there some way to remove them?

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message 34: by Hanae (new)

Jul 07, 2012 03:59AM

I'm on it.

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message 35: by Jessica (new)

Sep 01, 2012 05:31AM

I'm a huge sucker for contemporary romance novels!

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message 36: by Khate (new)

Dec 09, 2012 06:10PM

hi..i need help..

i am looking for a specific book, and it was so stupid of me to forget the title and the name of the author, and i hope someone here could help me..

--the plot goes something like this: a man is searching for a mother for his somewhat unwanted child(someone he will not fall in love with) and his secretary seems to be the perfect candidate. they both agreed that the secretary will take care of the child and will stop from working. (the father is so unattached to the child because the child's birthmother(child is born from a one-night-stand incident) is so messed up and killed herself in an accident after revealing that she is not sure as to whether he is really the child's father or not)<--with this issue, the secretary/wife tries her best to soften the heart of the man towards the child..

..well, the ending: they fell inlove with each other, found out that the man is indeed the real father of the child/daughter..and that the man and the secretary are having a child of their own.

--sorry ,i'm not really good at this..but i hope someone here has read the book and would be able to help me find the tittle or the author.. :D

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message 37: by Kimberly (new)

May 04, 2013 01:53PM

Many of my favorite authors are represented here. Want a great contempo romantic series with memorable characters? Read Robyn Carr's Virgin River series, in order if possible. Outstanding!

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message 38: by Akriti (new)

Oct 06, 2013 01:49AM

Miriam wrote: "I think Kingdom of Dreams is a historical." it is...

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message 39: by bookworm (new)

Feb 13, 2014 08:08PM

I am trying to figure out the name of a book hope someone can help. I first read this book in late 2006 early 2007 and don't think it was new then. It was about a married couple who has three young children and somehow one of them dies, The mom was a nurse at a hospital and something happens to her daughter and her husband can't get a hold of mom and brings daughter to the ER. It seems to me that it was an accident in the yard or house. The couple divorces. Later when the children are grown the couple reunites. The husband owns or runs a book store or a coffee shop. I don't remember the cover I think when the couple reunited it was during the Christmas season.

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message 40: by Agatha (new)

Jul 07, 2014 09:59AM

Ruth Cardello "Maid for a Billionaire" is a great book or audio-book.

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message 41: by Fem Escape (new)

Feb 09, 2015 04:35PM

Ok, why does like the entire first page of this book list have like 'contemporary' books that were written like 10 years ago? Where's the more modern stuff?!

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message 42: by Judy (new)

Sep 07, 2015 04:09PM

I liked Vivian Sinclair's recent book "Lost in Wyoming". It is a nice romance with a surprise ending.

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message 43: by Margaret (new)

Dec 30, 2015 12:21AM

Evanovich doesn't belong on this list....

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message 44: by Leanne (new)

Jan 07, 2016 11:59AM

Where are the rest of the Mackenzie books? They ALL deserve to be on this list! And how can this list not include at least one title by Lindsay McKenna? She is a groundbreaking author in so many ways in contemporary fiction (military fiction and strong female military role model officers) and she certainly should be on this list!!

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message 45: by Layla (new)

Jul 15, 2017 09:52PM