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Hi Fonzies! If you’re an avid reader and lover of the romance genre, it’s guaranteed that you’re constantly looking for more books to add to your TBR (to be read) list. With countless books being released each week, it can be a real head-scratcher to choose books that are actually worth reading. That’s when we turn to social media platforms to see which books are the most “hyped” or most popular. One of the most well-known platforms people visit to seek binge-worthy books is TikTok. The community that discusses books on TikTok (BookTok) is one of the largest on the platform, and as such there are millions of reviews on a plethora of books. Consequently, as of 2022, there have been many memorable romance books discussed on BookTok and here are 10 of the most popular ones (not in any particular order).
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Olive shares a kiss with a stranger to make her friend believe she's in a relationship, only to discover that the stranger is Dr. Adam Carlsen, a prominent professor in her department. They agree to pretend to date for their own reasons, but as Olive gets to know Adam, she starts to develop feelings for him, leading to potential complications.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Catalina is facing a crisis as her ex (the best man in her sister's upcoming wedding), is getting engaged. She cannot return home to Spain alone, so when Aaron Blackford asks her out, she declines, fearing they couldn't be able to pretend to be a couple convincingly. However, Catalina's attraction to Aaron may make it hard to resist his charm, causing her to realize that maybe there might be more to their dynamic than she’d realized.
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher
The novel's protagonist is Iris, an undervalued employee of Declan for the past three years. Despite arranging a marriage of convenience for him, it falls through, and Declan's career still requires a wife. Iris proposes to marry him, even though they don't get along well. However, as they get to know each other, their fake marriage becomes more real, and they start developing genuine feelings for each other.
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
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Jules Ambrose is determined to pass the bar exam and has no interest in connecting with a doctor who she finds insufferable. However, as she learns more about him, she realizes he's more complex than she first thought, and he happens to be her best friend's brother. Despite their rocky start, they must work together to confront their past and overcome the challenges they face, which could either save them or undo everything they've accomplished.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://rb.gy/36p5v
The fictional, elderly Hollywood celebrity Evelyn Hugo is the subject of Taylor Jenkins Reid's book. Hugo wants to share her story one last time, but she decides to give it to struggling journalist Monique Grant. As we start to understand how the lives of our protagonists intertwine, Evelyn Hugo tells Monique Grant stories of old Hollywood, love, divorce, abuse, racism, and sexuality. The crucial question is still, "Why Monique?
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
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Kareena Mann's father offers her the family home if she gets engaged within four months. She's a romantic and won't settle for anyone. Dr. Prem Verma doesn't believe in love, focusing on building a community health center funded by his show. Sparks fly when they meet, but a viral on-stage argument jeopardizes his funding. Kareena's aunties suggest a fake engagement, leading to a cliché yet unforgettable romance.
The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas https://rb.gy/pkxib
Rosie Graham quit her job to focus on writing romance, but now has writer's block and no place to live. After her apartment's ceiling collapses, she stays at her friend's place, unaware her friend lent it to Lucas, whom Rosie has been stalking on Instagram. Lucas offers to let her stay with him and take her on experimental dates to inspire her writing. But with only six weeks until his return to Spain, will their feelings be enough?
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Successful literary agent Nora Stephens reluctantly accompanies her sister to the small town of Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. There, she reconnects with book editor Charlie Lastra and falls in love, but he plans to stay in the town. Nora's sister reveals that she is moving to Sunshine Falls and urges Nora to pursue her dream job in New York. However, Charlie later moves to New York and gives Nora the surprise of a lifetime.
Hook, Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Fox Thornton known for never staying with a woman for more than a night. However, his routine is disrupted when Hannah Bellinger returns to town for work on a film and has to stay in his guest bedroom. She hopes Fox can help her get her crush, but as they spend more time together, Hannah questions her feelings and Fox is plagued by self-doubt and his reputation. Can they rely on each other to lighten their burdens?
Set on You by Amy Lea
Fitness influencer Crystal Chen is recovering from a breakup and focusing on her career. Firefighter Scott Ritchie, a new gym member, becomes her rival as he regularly takes her favorite squat rack. However, they end up bonding over family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines at their grandparents' engagement party. However, when a photo of them goes viral, savage internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test of strength.
Overall, these are the books that took the Internet and pretty much every romance reader by storm. Have you read any of the books on the list? What are your thoughts on them? Let us know what you think!
Written by,
Sonika
The Fonz