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Dolly All the Time

by Annabel Monaghan

A broke single mother fake-dates a panicked heir. Her price: sixty thousand.

4.36

87k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💰 Cross-Class Romance 👩‍👦 Single Mother Heroine 🌊 Anxious Hero 💖 Learning To Receive

Dolly All the Time

A broke single mother fake-dates a panicked heir. Her price: sixty thousand.

by Annabel Monaghan 2026

4.36

87k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💰 Cross-Class Romance 👩‍👦 Single Mother Heroine 🌊 Anxious Hero 💖 Learning To Receive

The Rules of Dating

by Penelope Ward • 2022

A betrayed tattoo artist swears off men, then meets her new landlord: a single dad.

4.06

14k+

🧒 Single Dad Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 🔥 Forced Proximity ⏳ Slow Burn

The Rules of Dating

A betrayed tattoo artist swears off men, then meets her new landlord: a single dad.

by Penelope Ward 2022

4.06

14k+ ratings

🧒 Single Dad Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 🔥 Forced Proximity ⏳ Slow Burn

Mother Faker

by Brittanee Nicole • 2024

Waking up in Vegas married to his single-mom PR chief, a billionaire must sell the lie.

4.16

26k+

🎭 Marriage Of Convenience ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👩‍👧 Single Mom 🏠 Found Family 💪 Body Positivity

Mother Faker

Waking up in Vegas married to his single-mom PR chief, a billionaire must sell the lie.

by Brittanee Nicole 2024

4.16

26k+ ratings

🎭 Marriage Of Convenience ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👩‍👧 Single Mom 🏠 Found Family 💪 Body Positivity

Paper & Blood

by Kevin Hearne • 2021

A cursed sigil agent and a hobgoblin race to rescue apprentices from a monster-spawning valley.

4.19

6k+

✒️ Sigil Magic ⛓️ Cursed Protagonist 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🃏 Trickster Sidekick ⚡ Meddling Gods

Paper & Blood

A cursed sigil agent and a hobgoblin race to rescue apprentices from a monster-spawning valley.

by Kevin Hearne 2021

4.19

6k+ ratings

✒️ Sigil Magic ⛓️ Cursed Protagonist 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🃏 Trickster Sidekick ⚡ Meddling Gods

When Gracie Met the Grump

by Mariana Zapata • 2022

A woman on the run shelters a wounded superhero. Their slow burn is the greatest risk.

4.04

40k+

🦸 Superhero Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💔 Wounded Hero

When Gracie Met the Grump

A woman on the run shelters a wounded superhero. Their slow burn is the greatest risk.

by Mariana Zapata 2022

4.04

40k+ ratings

🦸 Superhero Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💔 Wounded Hero

You Deserve Each Other

by Sarah Hogle • 2020

Engaged and miserable, Naomi and Nicholas wage a petty war, daring each other to end it.

3.86

145k+

🖤 Second Chance Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 👿 Meddling In-Laws 🙃 Sarcastic Narrator

You Deserve Each Other

Engaged and miserable, Naomi and Nicholas wage a petty war, daring each other to end it.

by Sarah Hogle 2020

3.86

145k+ ratings

🖤 Second Chance Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 👿 Meddling In-Laws 🙃 Sarcastic Narrator

Heartbreak Hockey

by S. Legend • 2023

One night, no strings. The rule falls apart when the stranger becomes his hockey coach.

3.97

2k+

🏒 Coach Player Romance 🖤 Domestic Discipline 💘 Forbidden Romance 🏠 Found Family 😈 Brat Dynamic

Heartbreak Hockey

One night, no strings. The rule falls apart when the stranger becomes his hockey coach.

by S. Legend 2023

3.97

2k+ ratings

🏒 Coach Player Romance 🖤 Domestic Discipline 💘 Forbidden Romance 🏠 Found Family 😈 Brat Dynamic

Sin

by Kelly St. Clare • 2017

A scarred pit fighter falls for a court outcast already promised to a cruel lord.

4.03

2k+

🩹 Wounded Hero 🏰 Court Outcast 💕 Fantasy Court Romance 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🔄 Redemption Arc

Sin

A scarred pit fighter falls for a court outcast already promised to a cruel lord.

by Kelly St. Clare 2017

4.03

2k+ ratings

🩹 Wounded Hero 🏰 Court Outcast 💕 Fantasy Court Romance 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🔄 Redemption Arc

It's in His Kiss

by Julia Quinn • 2005

They hunt for diamonds in an Italian diary, but the real treasure is each other.

3.97

219k+

📚 Bluestocking Heroine 💔 Wounded Hero 🗝️ Hidden Family Secrets 👵 Matchmaker 🤝 Partners To Lovers

It's in His Kiss

They hunt for diamonds in an Italian diary, but the real treasure is each other.

by Julia Quinn 2005

3.97

219k+ ratings

📚 Bluestocking Heroine 💔 Wounded Hero 🗝️ Hidden Family Secrets 👵 Matchmaker 🤝 Partners To Lovers

Losing It

by Cora Carmack • 2012

The British man she fled mid-hookup is now standing at the front of her acting class.

3.71

110k+

⚡ Student Teacher 🌸 Virgin Heroine 🔥 Slow Burn 🎭 College Theatre 🇬🇧 British Love Interest

Losing It

The British man she fled mid-hookup is now standing at the front of her acting class.

by Cora Carmack 2012

3.71

110k+ ratings

⚡ Student Teacher 🌸 Virgin Heroine 🔥 Slow Burn 🎭 College Theatre 🇬🇧 British Love Interest

The True Love Experiment

by Christina Lauren • 2023

A romance novelist with writer's block joins a dating show and falls for the producer.

4.07

198k+

🎥 Reality Dating Show 🪞 Meta Romance 👨‍👧 Single Dad Hero 🏠 Forced Proximity 🔥 Slow Burn

The True Love Experiment

A romance novelist with writer's block joins a dating show and falls for the producer.

by Christina Lauren 2023

4.07

198k+ ratings

🎥 Reality Dating Show 🪞 Meta Romance 👨‍👧 Single Dad Hero 🏠 Forced Proximity 🔥 Slow Burn

Mr. Mayfair

by Louise Bay • 2021

To face her ex's wedding, Stella hires a fake boyfriend who needs her invitation for business.

4.09

14k+

🎭 Fake Dating 👥 Dual Pov Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💼 Class Divide Romance 💔 Healing From Betrayal

Mr. Mayfair

To face her ex's wedding, Stella hires a fake boyfriend who needs her invitation for business.

by Louise Bay 2021

4.09

14k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 👥 Dual Pov Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💼 Class Divide Romance 💔 Healing From Betrayal

Is She Really Going Out with Him?

by Sophie Cousens • 2024

Her children pick her dates for a column. The problem? She wants her infuriating younger coworker.

4.06

82k+

💘 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Post-Divorce Romance 💼 Workplace Rivalry 👩‍👧‍👦 Single Mom Romance ⏳ Age Gap Romance

Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Her children pick her dates for a column. The problem? She wants her infuriating younger coworker.

by Sophie Cousens 2024

4.06

82k+ ratings

💘 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Post-Divorce Romance 💼 Workplace Rivalry 👩‍👧‍👦 Single Mom Romance ⏳ Age Gap Romance

Love & Curse Making

by Kelly St. Clare • 2022

A cupid matchmaker cursed never to be touched falls for the detective investigating her.

4.21

4k+

🎭 Paranormal Rom-Com 💔 Love Curse 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🕵️ Detective Hero 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Love & Curse Making

A cupid matchmaker cursed never to be touched falls for the detective investigating her.

by Kelly St. Clare 2022

4.21

4k+ ratings

🎭 Paranormal Rom-Com 💔 Love Curse 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🕵️ Detective Hero 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Flipping the Script

by Willow Dixon • 2024

Stranded in a cabin, a mechanic and his rock-star rival find their hostility hides consuming desire.

3.91

4k+

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🛖 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🏘️ Small Town Romance 🎸 Former Rock Star

Flipping the Script

Stranded in a cabin, a mechanic and his rock-star rival find their hostility hides consuming desire.

by Willow Dixon 2024

3.91

4k+ ratings

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🛖 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🏘️ Small Town Romance 🎸 Former Rock Star

Snow

by Brittanee Nicole • 2026

Her job depends on dating badly. His bet depends on dating her. Neither expects to fall.

4.23

8k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 🎭 Dual Deception 💔 Second Chance 🩹 Trauma Healing 😢 High Angst

Snow

Her job depends on dating badly. His bet depends on dating her. Neither expects to fall.

by Brittanee Nicole 2026

4.23

8k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 🎭 Dual Deception 💔 Second Chance 🩹 Trauma Healing 😢 High Angst

You, Again

by Kate Goldbeck • 2023

A cynical comic and a romantic chef collide in Brooklyn, then spend years denying their chemistry.

3.54

65k+

😤 Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 🫂 Friends To Lovers 💔 Commitment Phobia 👨‍🍳 Chef Romance

You, Again

A cynical comic and a romantic chef collide in Brooklyn, then spend years denying their chemistry.

by Kate Goldbeck 2023

3.54

65k+ ratings

😤 Enemies To Lovers 🕯️ Slow Burn Romance 🫂 Friends To Lovers 💔 Commitment Phobia 👨‍🍳 Chef Romance

Love RX

by Devon Atwood • 2023

When a single mom's daughter gets hurt, the town's favorite doctor stitches more than a wound.

3.88

1k+

🩺 Medical Romance 🏡 Small Town Romance 👩‍👧 Single Mom Fmc 🍪 Cinnamon Roll Hero 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Love RX

When a single mom's daughter gets hurt, the town's favorite doctor stitches more than a wound.

by Devon Atwood 2023

3.88

1k+ ratings

🩺 Medical Romance 🏡 Small Town Romance 👩‍👧 Single Mom Fmc 🍪 Cinnamon Roll Hero 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Boy Meets Boy

by David Levithan • 2003

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

3.81

76k+

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 🏘️ Small Town

Boy Meets Boy

Paul falls for artistic Noah, but his ex's return and fraying friendships test their new love.

by David Levithan 2003

3.81

76k+ ratings

✨ Queer Joy 📚 High School Romance 💕 First Love 🫂 Chosen Family 🏘️ Small Town

Limited Edition Husband

by Lauren Blakely • 2023

A divorced NFL player and a newly out Brit wake up married in Vegas. They fake it for a month.

4.23

3k+

💍 Fake Marriage 🏈 Sports Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🌈 Newly Out

Limited Edition Husband

A divorced NFL player and a newly out Brit wake up married in Vegas. They fake it for a month.

by Lauren Blakely 2023

4.23

3k+ ratings

💍 Fake Marriage 🏈 Sports Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🌈 Newly Out

And Now, Back to You

by B.K. Borison • 2026

Rival weathercasters snowed into one room discover their frostiest front is the one between them.

3.94

114k+

📺 Workplace Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 🛏️ One Bed 🫂 Found Family

And Now, Back to You

Rival weathercasters snowed into one room discover their frostiest front is the one between them.

by B.K. Borison 2026

3.94

114k+ ratings

📺 Workplace Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 🛏️ One Bed 🫂 Found Family

Curse of the Wolf King

by Tessonja Odette • 2021

Kidnapped by a cursed wolf king, a disgraced woman coaches him to woo her rival.

3.80

15k+

🥀 Beauty And The Beast Retelling 🧚 Fae Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Fake Courtship Scheme 🫂 Found Family

Curse of the Wolf King

Kidnapped by a cursed wolf king, a disgraced woman coaches him to woo her rival.

by Tessonja Odette 2021

3.80

15k+ ratings

🥀 Beauty And The Beast Retelling 🧚 Fae Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🎭 Fake Courtship Scheme 🫂 Found Family

Fumbled Hearts

by Meagan Brandy • 2017

A guarded new girl and the star quarterback collide when she refuses to be his next conquest.

4.14

22k+

🏈 Sports Romance 🏈 Quarterback Hero 💔 Guarded Heroine 💀 Third Act Breakup 🏘️ Small Town

Fumbled Hearts

A guarded new girl and the star quarterback collide when she refuses to be his next conquest.

by Meagan Brandy 2017

4.14

22k+ ratings

🏈 Sports Romance 🏈 Quarterback Hero 💔 Guarded Heroine 💀 Third Act Breakup 🏘️ Small Town

Euro Dreams

by Kate Stewart • 2024

A warmhearted nurse and an icy English surgeon clash across Europe on a medical exchange.

4.14

8k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🩺 Medical Romance 💕 Plus Size Heroine 🏠 Forced Proximity

Euro Dreams

A warmhearted nurse and an icy English surgeon clash across Europe on a medical exchange.

by Kate Stewart 2024

4.14

8k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🩺 Medical Romance 💕 Plus Size Heroine 🏠 Forced Proximity

Scandalo a Hollywood

by Felicia Kingsley • 2025

A gossip-king's deal with his journalist rival reignites old wounds and a spark neither saw coming.

4.07

3k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🎥 Hollywood Setting 💕 Second Chance Romance 👶 Secret Child 👩‍👩‍👧 Female Solidarity

Scandalo a Hollywood

A gossip-king's deal with his journalist rival reignites old wounds and a spark neither saw coming.

by Felicia Kingsley 2025

4.07

3k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🎥 Hollywood Setting 💕 Second Chance Romance 👶 Secret Child 👩‍👩‍👧 Female Solidarity

The Rivals of Copper County

by May Archer • 2024

A single dad and his childhood rival co-coach hockey, rekindling a dare game that hides desires.

4.26

2k+

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🏒 Hockey Romance ⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 🌈 Bi Awakening 👨‍👦 Single Father

The Rivals of Copper County

A single dad and his childhood rival co-coach hockey, rekindling a dare game that hides desires.

by May Archer 2024

4.26

2k+ ratings

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🏒 Hockey Romance ⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 🌈 Bi Awakening 👨‍👦 Single Father

The Summer I Destroyed You

by Elizabeth O'Roark • 2024

Home to destroy the town that broke her, she clashes with the contractor she's falling for.

4.04

8k+

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🏡 Small Town Romance 🪞 Body Image Healing 👩‍👧 Toxic Mother Wound 📱 Anonymous Messages

The Summer I Destroyed You

Home to destroy the town that broke her, she clashes with the contractor she's falling for.

by Elizabeth O'Roark 2024

4.04

8k+ ratings

🖤 Enemies To Lovers 🏡 Small Town Romance 🪞 Body Image Healing 👩‍👧 Toxic Mother Wound 📱 Anonymous Messages

The Wallflower Wager

by Tessa Dare • 2019

Ordered to rehome her animals or leave London, she makes a deal with the ruthless neighbor.

3.96

35k+

🎩 Regency Romance 🌸 Wallflower Heroine 💞 Opposites Attract 💔 Wounded Heroine 👔 Self-Made Hero

The Wallflower Wager

Ordered to rehome her animals or leave London, she makes a deal with the ruthless neighbor.

by Tessa Dare 2019

3.96

35k+ ratings

🎩 Regency Romance 🌸 Wallflower Heroine 💞 Opposites Attract 💔 Wounded Heroine 👔 Self-Made Hero

Textual Relations

by Lauren Rowe • 2023

A shy IT nerd's accidental text lands with an older woman who offers pleasure without promises.

3.82

1k+

🔄 Reverse Age Gap 📱 Wrong Number Romance 💘 He Falls First 👩‍👦 Single Mom Romance 🏠 Blended Family

Textual Relations

A shy IT nerd's accidental text lands with an older woman who offers pleasure without promises.

by Lauren Rowe 2023

3.82

1k+ ratings

🔄 Reverse Age Gap 📱 Wrong Number Romance 💘 He Falls First 👩‍👦 Single Mom Romance 🏠 Blended Family

Synced

by Rachel Rener • 2023

A gold-blooded outcast must unite warring fae and break the curse poisoning her love, or lose both.

4.52

3k+

🛡️ Found Family 👑 Hidden Heir 💞 Soul Bond 🌠 Unlikely Leader 🔮 Prophecy

Synced

A gold-blooded outcast must unite warring fae and break the curse poisoning her love, or lose both.

by Rachel Rener 2023

4.52

3k+ ratings

🛡️ Found Family 👑 Hidden Heir 💞 Soul Bond 🌠 Unlikely Leader 🔮 Prophecy

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