42 Best Romance Novels We Couldn't Put Down in 2020

Following a dramatic breakup, soap opera star Jasmine returns home to New York City to film a bilingual romantic comedy. She's playing opposite an alluring (but struggling) telenovela star Ashton. With both of their careers on the line, they take their rehearsals off-set to develop some on-screen chemistry—but the passion quickly becomes very real.

With the resurgence of his rock star father's career, Luc is thrust back into the public eye and in need of a major image rehab. Enter scandal-free Barrister Oliver, whose picture perfect persona makes him an ideal fake boyfriend. And maybe a real one, too?

For the sixth book in Kleypas' The Ravenals series, the clever Lady Cassandra Ravenel is pursued by Tom Severin, a cold and wealthy businessman. And though he's determined to be with her, the chase isn't as easy as he thinks.  

The widowed Sloan Malone's life finally seems to be turning around when she finds an adorable pup named Tucker. That is, until the canine's alluring, musician owner calls and wants his dog back. 

Rosie and Dominic appear to be the same picture perfect high school sweethearts they were 10 years ago. But the truth is they've hit a rough patch in their relationship and head to marriage boot camp. They seem to be on the road to rebuilding their romance, but a long-kept secret soon comes to light. 

After being fired from her job for a vacation video that displayed "inappropriate behavior," Ireland writes an angry letter to the company's millionaire CEO—not expecting a response back. What results is a sexy romance that quickly finds Ireland getting whisked away.

A lawyer named Laurie is left distraught after her boyfriend of 10 years abruptly ends things. On-top of everything, his new girlfriend is pregnant. To avoid humiliation, Laurie pretends to be in-love with the office playboy. Soon, their fake feelings turn into something more.

You'll instantly fall for this ultimate feel-good romance  between Desta Joy and Elias that gives you all the summertime feels. When Desta travels to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for work—a country that comes with emotional familial ties—he meets Elias, the literal perfect man who's working towards a future where he can finally be himself.

20 years after being torn apart from her childhood crush, powerful political campaign manager Kimba Allen meets Ezra Stern again and there's no denying their instant chemistry—he might just be her soul mate. But health struggles and a little bit of baggage complicate their sizzling new relationship.

Renaissance Faire worker Stacey is jolted when her close friends become engaged. Stacey then vows to find "The One," and it looks like it could be her summertime fling Dex MacLean after he sends her a heartfelt email. But when she eventually meets up with "Dex" in person, he's not exactly who she had in mind.

Release Date: September 22

After losing his inheritance, Sebastian, Duke of Hasford, finds a job at a gambling den owned by Miss Ivy. And while the two vow to keep their relationship strictly professional, resistance gives way to passion. And as soon as you wrap up this read, you can get ready for the sequel, Tall, Duke, and Dangerous, which has a release date of October 27.

When she was 12 years old, Azere made a promise to her dying father that she'd marry a Nigerian man. In the years since, her mother has heavily enforced that promise in an effort to preserve their culture. But when Azere finally finds love, there's one problem: he's white.

Release Date: September 29

With her department at her university at risk, professor Naya Turner is convinced to go on a carefree night on the town. She then meets Jake, who's supposed to be a casual fling but slowly turns into more. Things get complicated when it turns out dating Jake could threaten her career. 

Isolated at a remote research station in Antarctica, Angel Smith and glaciologist Ford Cooper must work together to survive in the unforgiving climate of the arctic. But as they fight for their lives, an undeniable connection grows.

Proudly single lawyer Liya Thakkar walks out on her parents when they try to set her up with a potential husband. But when the same guy ends up being her company's latest hire, it seems that fate has other plans.

In the first novel in the Matchmaker Bay series, Evie returns to the small beach town after inheriting her Aunt's Mermaid Inn. Her arrival marks her reunion with police chief Sawyer Collins, who broke her heart 10 years before.

Celebrity chef Evie Buchanan is on the brink of her big break when a fall leaves with her no recollection of who she was. In an effort to jog her memory, her assistant reaches out to old friends. Enter rodeo champion Zach Pleasant, who comes with a lot of history.

17-year-old Saoirse Clarke and Ruby set out to have a no strings attached summer romance filled with some of film's most clichéd movie montage dates. But by summer's end, real feelings have developed, and their vow to avoid broken hearts is threatened.  

The fourth book in the "This Is" series follows single mom Caroline, as she unexpectedly falls for her son's magnetic new hockey coach.

In the follow-up to The Royal We, Rebecca Porter and her new husband Prince Nicholas enter into self-imposed exile following their scandalous wedding. But soon, a crisis forces them to return to London, and they're forced to deal with the fallout from their big day.

Release Date: July 7