Top Reads| Romance Series Edition #1

Someday I will write an entire article dedicated to making a case for reading fiction - specifically romance, and I hate that this is even a topic up for debate. To each their own, but I shudder to think of all the people missing out on great books and wonderful world-building because they believe books are only worth reading if there is something to “learn”.

In one word - Imagination! That’s why! That is why you read fiction. It’s a bit of an oversimplification but yeah, you get to put yourself in someone else’s imagination and let them take you on a journey through their mind. But that is what this post is about so I’ll table it for another time - another post.

Romance novels have been popular for many years: literally, before you and I were even conceived, and unfortunately they are often dismissed as frivolous and lacking substance. But chances are if you’re reading this, or you know/follow me, then you know that that is hogwash and the romance genre is always worth the time it takes to consume it.

Love, self-discovery, social issues, mental health, marginalization, happiness, angst, chaos, war, hope, trauma, escapism, strength and independence. These are all themes that are explored in romance novels. I could go on and on. I’m just going to leave a note here for myself to make this point in it’s own post.

In the meantime, here are a series of romance books that I have enjoyed in the past four to five years that I highly recommend. I waited until most of the series were completed before writing this - just FYI, so that you’ll appreciate my restraint lol.

In no particular order, here’s the list:

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