4 Top Love Story Books of 2022-23 For All Readers

The best romance novels have great plots, snappy dialogue, and beautiful details that interest you. You don't even have to relax by the fire in your favorite recliner. A romance book is great to read on an airplane or anywhere else you want to be taken to another place.

The romance books on our list have voices that deserve to be heard. They are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages. Our recommended top love story books include bestsellers adapted into blockbuster films or popular television shows, as well as timeless masterpieces and works that have garnered many positive reviews from readers.

1. Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola (2022)

Relationship sham? A sarcastic heroine? Where is the university? Yes, thank you! Kiki Banjo is a black British woman who lives on her own. She is known for her quick wit and sharp tongue, and she tells her friends to stay away from men who don't deserve them. No matter how well they get along, she would never fall in love with a player like Malakai Korede. But when they have to "date" to keep up their reputations, Kiki's love ideas are tested. Bolu Babalola's first book, which was sexy and funny, became an instant bestseller and was chosen by Reese's Book Club.

2. Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (2022)

Bee Konigswasser is a scientist with purple hair who calls herself a STEMinist. Her dream job at NASA has just been offered to her. The only problem is that her co-lead on the project is Levi Ward, who was her worst enemy in grad school but is also very attractive. What do you think Marie Curie would do? How will Bee behave? This story is funny and smart at the same time. Anyone who likes romance novels, especially those who like the classic "enemies-to-lovers" plot line, will find it charming and interesting.

3. Full Exposure by Thien-Kim Lam (2023)

Thien-Kim Lam's second romance novel, Full Exposure, comes out on February 21, 2023. It's about a photographer named Josie Parks and a guy named Spencer Pham who used to work for a big company. They meet at the famous Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. Spencer quit his boring job to make a movie about his family's history as the first Vietnamese Mardi Gras krewe, and Josie is taking a rare break from her workaholic lifestyle. Even though they have different personalities, they hit it off, and soon the Big Easy fling is getting serious. But can they balance being artists, living in different places, and being in love? This new book by the acclaimed author of Happy Endings will make you laugh, sigh, and want some beignets. So, if you're looking for your next book, consider reading some of the most well-known books in each state because there's nothing better than a book that transports you to another location.

4. Walking Out of Time By David Wells

The story of Jaymes Welch is at the center of this book, which is one of the best-fiction love stories. A lawyer who grew up in the military stands up for the little guy. Jaymes has everything she could want but doesn't want to be in a relationship. Beah Stewart is very good at computers and works for the British government. She is fun and doesn't hide who she is. Beah has been with a few guys, but she still hasn't found "the one." When Jaymes's brother gets sick with a mysterious disease that has killed several men in her family, fate brings them together. The past ends up being where they find their futures. By working together, Jaymes and Beah make a complicated web of love, magic, and betrayal.