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Romance novels revolve around a blossoming romantic relationship. The love story is the core of the novel, and the reader generally finishes the book with a happy and satisfying emotional experience.

What did stories of love and happily-ever-after give me? Hope. And for someone with no hope at all, no ability to see past the pain of the moment or the memories of what they used to be
- Barbara Devlin

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What is Romance Fiction?
Romance novels are an extremely popular literary genre where the central story revolves around a blossoming romantic relationship. The love story is the core of the novel, and the reader generally finishes the book with a happy and satisfying emotional experience.
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According to the Romance Writers Association, around 84% of romance readers are women. The industry earns $1.08 billion dollars annually, making it about the size of the mystery novel genre and science fiction/fantasy markets combined!
The best romance books can be very therapeutic for readers, helping them find hope, empathy, resilience, and emotional connection. Author Barbara Devlin wrote about how the genre helped her cope with painful memories and disability.
“Why romance? What did stories of love and happily-ever-after give me? Hope. And for someone with no hope at all, no ability to see past the pain of the moment or the memories of what they used to be … I had nowhere to go, but slowly romance opened my eyes to the possibilities I’d never considered.”
What are the Top Romance Book Recommendations?
When you're looking for a good romance novel, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some of the top romance novels are part of a series, while others are standalone novels. 
There are quite a few sub-genres of romance fiction, including historical romance, Regency romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. Each sub-genre features a unique setting, hero, and tone for the story. 
We've compiled a list of the top romance book recommendations to help you find your next great read, sampling across subgenres, sharing both bestsellers and new voices in this fantastic category.
How to Find a Princess  by Alyssa Cole digital book - Fable

How to Find a Princess

By Alyssa Cole

The long-lost princess of Ibarania wants nothing to do with fulfilling her royal duty. But when she finds herself falling for the investigator hired to track her down and faced with an emergency in her kingdom, she agrees to return.

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria digital book - Fable

You Had Me at Hola

By Alexis Daria

Two Spanish soap opera stars, both amidst career crises, end up working on the same set while trying to make a name for themselves on the American screen.

Legacy  by Nora Roberts digital book - Fable

Legacy

By Nora Roberts

A young and successful athletic entrepreneur and influencer has recently been haunted by death threats. But after she returns to her hometown and is reacquainted with her childhood crush, the threats escalate.

Red, White and Royal Blue  by Casey McQuiston digital book - Fable

Red, White and Royal Blue

By Casey McQuiston

What started as an altercation between America’s First Son and the Prince of Wales quickly turns into a precarious romance.

The Lady Has a Past  by Amanda Quick digital book - Fable

The Lady Has a Past

By Amanda Quick

After the disappearance of her boss at an elite spa, an investigative apprentice is partnered with a private to pose as her lover as they look into the case.

Bridgerton: The Duke and I  by Julia Quinn digital book - Fable

Bridgerton: The Duke and I

By Julia Quinn

The curt Daphne and the unconventional Simon fake a courtship to appease their own interests. But how fake is their attraction really?

The Right Swipe  by Alisha Rai digital book - Fable

The Right Swipe

By Alisha Rai

After a one-night fling with former pro-football player Samson, who ghosts her unexpectedly, Rhiannon is reacquainted with the handsome man a few months later as rival business owners of dating apps.

The People We Meet on Vacation  by Emily Henry digital book - Fable

The People We Meet on Vacation

By Emily Henry

Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love. A novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

Free romance books to start reading today
As we wrote in our blog, we believe that "books are love letters.” 
Fable has plenty of free romantic fiction that you can start reading right now! Just follow these links.
Sense and Sensibility  by Jane Austen digital book - Fable

Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen

Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters live on the estate of a distant relative. The two oldest daughters fall in love, only to find that the objects of their affection have secrets that throw their lives into an uproar.

Summer  by Edith Wharton digital book - Fable

Summer

By Edith Wharton

The story of Charity Royall, an ambitious young woman trapped in a stifling small town by both her gender and her social class. When a visiting stranger arrives in town, Charity is awakened to a wider world of possibilities.

Wired Love  by Ella Cheever Thayer  digital book - Fable

Wired Love

By Ella Cheever Thayer

The story of an unusual romance between two telegraph operators who don’t know anything about each other—not even what they look like!

Pride and Prejudice  by Jane Austen digital book - Fable

Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen

The tale of five unmarried sisters and how their lives change when a wealthy eligible bachelor moves into their neighborhood.

Discover more romance fiction on Fable!
Here at Fable, we’ve got tons of top romance books in our Folios, book clubs, and bookstore
“Love is messy and can happen between anyone. It’s probably what makes life worth living,” said Naoise Dolan, curator of the “Let’s Talk About Love” folio. Here are a few Folios to get you started:
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