10 Best Romance Books of November
November marks the beginning of true cozy season. As the temperatures drop and daylight hours dwindle, there’s nothing more satisfying than cozying up with a good read, and this month’s offerings are a treat.
Ranging from the spiciest of the spicy vampire romance to wholesome YA rivals-to-lovers, check out picks for romance novels you absolutely cannot miss this month.
Lost and Lassoed
Lyla Sage
Release Date: November 5
Lyla Sage burst onto the romance scene with the start of Done and Dusted, the first of her Rebel Blue Ranch series. The third installment centers on a long-standing small town feud between Teddy and Gus, though neither can deny that their kiss almost ten years ago was unforgettable. But when troublemaker Teddy loses her job and Gus finds himself desperate for a babysitter, the two agree to call a truce for the sake of their best interests. Will this duo be able to play nice or will that old flame come out to play?
The Co-Op
Tarah DeWitt
Release Date: November 12
What’s the last thing former fling-mates LaRynn and Deacon ever expected to bring them together? The loss of their grandmothers. When both matriarchs pass away, they leave behind an unexpected parting gift: a dilapidated co-op that the pair are now equal owners of. Technically, the pair could fix the place solo: Deacon’s a contractor and LaRynn’s got a trust fund. But with all her money locked behind a trust fund and Deacon unable to fund it himself, it looks like a marriage of convenience is the only way to get this co-op fixed. DeWitt is a charmer, teasing out intimacy between these polar opposites as intimate cohabitation leads to a love with the sturdy foundation they both crave. Readers may recognize DeWitt’s previously self-pubbed title, but this traditional publication features expanded scenes and extra content!
Court of the Vampire Queen
Katee Robert
Release Date: November 12
Who isn’t absolutely thrilled to be living through a vampire renaissance? For readers looking for a vampire tale that’s got extra bite (*wink wink*), Katee Robert has you covered with the deluxe edition of Court of the Vampire Queen, which features the entire Bloodline Vampire trilogy. The series follows Mina, a half human, half vampire as she becomes consumed by a world of vampiric politics, including a sensual relationship with not one, but three vampires. This is a high octane paranormal romance (so check the trigger warnings), but lovers of a very steamy romp will be highly impressed.
Love In Bloom
Lucy Eden
Release Date: November 12
Emma Walter thought she had it all together until her life all came crashing down in one fell swoop. Job? Fired. Boyfriend? Dumped. Emma has no choice but to recoup at the farm her grandparents left to her. Emma is in no way prepared to run a small local business with deeply ingrained roots to the local community, and she turns to farm manager Danesh to learn the ropes of this business that is now her legacy. Lucy Eden showcases the joys of life’s abrupt turns and the pleasure they can bring you in this earnest small town romance.
Rani Choudhury Must Die
Adiba Jaigirdar
Release Date: November 12
For fans of John Tucker Must Die and a good revenge plot with a happy ending, your search ends here. Meghna Rahman would love nothing more than to crush her former BFF Rani Choudhury at the upcoming science exhibition. The only problem is Meghna discovers she and Rani have more in common than she’d like considering the same boy has been dating them both. A plot for revenge might be where they start off, but in true YA rom-com fashion, it won’t be where it ends.
Reel
Kennedy Ryan
Release Date: November 12
Who can resist the temptation of powerhouse romance writer Kennedy Ryan? Certainly not us. Broadway actress Neevah just got the opportunity of a lifetime: a major biopic film under director Canon Holt. This is the moment Neevah has been waiting for but grappling with the newfound fame and her Lupus diagnosis threatens to overwhelm her. When Canon proves to be not only an astute director but also a soft place to land, Neevah prepares for her life to pivot all at once. Ryan’s signature wit is apparent and readers will sink into this steamy romance about grabbing every opportunity put in front of you.
Is She Really Going Out with Him?
Sophie Cousens
Release Date: November 19
Dating apps got you down? Then you’ll definitely relate to Anna Appleby, the divorcée star of Cousens’ latest rom-com. Recently divorced Anna has a new assignment: a dating column about Bath, England, sans dating apps because who better to take advice from than her own kids? Unable to admit defeat to Will, her co-worker, Anna is sent on a mirage of dates that amuse and challenge her to consider the complexities of modern dating life and grappling with her status as a single. Cousens strikes just the right notes of humor and charm as Anna dates her way across the city but finds that her writing rival might just be the one date she never expected, but is a perfect match.
A Legend in the Baking
Jamie Wesley
Release Date: November 19
Jamie Wesley delivers an absolute sweet treat with this bakery-centered rom-com. August Hodges could be considered a dream man: a professional football player who also owns a bakery and stands up for women when sexist customers show up to his shop. The last thing August expected was for this moment to go viral, and he enlists the help of social media manager (and his little sister’s BFF) Sloan for help. Sloan is a media whiz and furthering August and his business into viral fame is exactly her idea of a piece of pie. The only problem is the simmering attraction between the two is threatening to boil over at any moment.
The Jewel of the Isle
Kerry Rea
Release Date: November 26
Who doesn’t love the great outdoors? And even if you don’t, Kerry Rea delivers the laughs with this adventure-gone-wrong romance. Emily Edwards is going to Isle Royale National Park. Though the occasion is tinged with a somber note since it’s to spread her father’s ashes, Emily is determined to make the trip meaningful. Getting unfairly handsome Ryder Fleet as her tour guide isn’t quite the greater meaning to life she was looking for, but Emily doesn’t mind his charming presence. That is, until she finds out Ryder is in fact not a tour guide, and they are deeply and troublingly lost. Add on top of that witnessing a murder, and Ryder and Emily are on the run of their lives in this rom-com where nothing goes right except love.
Not For the Faint of Heart
Lex Croucher
Release Date: November 26
Lex Croucher has been applying a sapphic gaze to historical romance, and her sophomore YA effort Not For the Faint of Heart is a playful take on Robin Hood. There’s plenty of pressure on the shoulders of Mariel Hood, the granddaughter to legendary Robin Hood. When Mariel’s father is kidnapped as revenge for Mariel kidnapping Clem, a healer, the rival groups are at a standoff. Mariel will do whatever it takes to ensure her father’s safety, but as she grows closer to Clem, decisions on the right choice aren’t any easier.
