The 8 Best Romance Books of 2024 (So Far)

'Bride' by Ali Hazelwood

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'Don t Want You Like a Best Friend' by Emma R. Alban

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'Escaping Mr. Rochester' by L.L. McKinney

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'Fangirl Down ' by Tessa Bailey

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'A Fragile Enchantment' by Allison Saft

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'Funny Story' by Emily Henry

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'Happily Never After' by Lynn Painter

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'How to End a Love Story' by Yulin Kuang

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