Best "Character Driven" Romance Books

1.
Slammed (Slammed, #1)
Slammed (Slammed, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 434,333 ratings
2.
Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1)
Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 228,805 ratings
3.
Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1)
Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 704,099 ratings
4.
The Law of Attraction (Lawyers in Love, #1)
The Law of Attraction (Lawyers in Love, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 11,547 ratings
5.
The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window (The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window, #1)
The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window (The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 77,876 ratings
6.
Divergent (Divergent, #1)
Divergent (Divergent, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 4,287,613 ratings
7.
Significance (Significance, #1)
Significance (Significance, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 45,530 ratings
8.
Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1)
Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 160,664 ratings
9.
My Life Next Door
My Life Next Door 3.97 avg rating — 155,107 ratings
10.
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre 4.16 avg rating — 2,260,186 ratings
11.
Wait for You (Wait for You, #1)
Wait for You (Wait for You, #1)
by: J. Lynn
4.13 avg rating — 168,543 ratings
12.
Wallbanger (Cocktail, #1)
Wallbanger (Cocktail, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 211,247 ratings
13.
Sophie & Carter
Sophie & Carter 3.82 avg rating — 13,649 ratings
14.
Walking Disaster (Beautiful, #2)
Walking Disaster (Beautiful, #2) 4.14 avg rating — 203,565 ratings
15.
Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)
Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) 3.67 avg rating — 2,809,167 ratings
16.
Callum & Harper (Sleepless, #1)
Callum & Harper (Sleepless, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 12,736 ratings
17.
Tangled (Tangled, #1)
Tangled (Tangled, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 120,283 ratings
18.
Rule (Marked Men, #1)
Rule (Marked Men, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 107,271 ratings
19.
The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1)
The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 149,789 ratings
20.
Ugly Love
Ugly Love really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,215,065 ratings
21.
Where She Went (If I Stay, #2)
Where She Went (If I Stay, #2) 3.97 avg rating — 303,323 ratings
22.
Rock Me (Ross Siblings, #2)
Rock Me (Ross Siblings, #2) 4.07 avg rating — 46,049 ratings
23.
This Girl (Slammed, #3)
This Girl (Slammed, #3) 3.70 avg rating — 175,329 ratings
24.
Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3)
Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) 3.83 avg rating — 901,875 ratings
25.
Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2)
Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2) 3.83 avg rating — 961,569 ratings
26.
The Bargain
The Bargain 3.88 avg rating — 518 ratings
27.
Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)
Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 1,150,337 ratings
28.
Reckless (Thoughtless, #3)
Reckless (Thoughtless, #3) 4.40 avg rating — 78,230 ratings
29.
Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1)
Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 59,336 ratings
30.
Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2)
Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 285,156 ratings
31.
Loved and Lost
Loved and Lost 4.43 avg rating — 621 ratings
32.
Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1)
Thoughtless (Thoughtless, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 141,598 ratings
33.
Just for Now (Sea Breeze, #4)
Just for Now (Sea Breeze, #4) 4.22 avg rating — 47,004 ratings
34.
Effortless (Thoughtless, #2)
Effortless (Thoughtless, #2) 4.34 avg rating — 116,461 ratings
35.
A Little Too Far (A Little Too Far, #1)
A Little Too Far (A Little Too Far, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 8,969 ratings
36.
Uglies (Uglies, #1)
Uglies (Uglies, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 701,339 ratings
37.
Legal Briefs (Lawyers in Love, #3)
Legal Briefs (Lawyers in Love, #3) 4.05 avg rating — 4,273 ratings
38.
Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick, #2)
Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick, #2) 4.29 avg rating — 38,605 ratings
39.
Rock with Me (With Me in Seattle, #4)
Rock with Me (With Me in Seattle, #4) 4.29 avg rating — 35,109 ratings
40.
Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3)
Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) 4.41 avg rating — 36,679 ratings
41.
Rock Chick Revenge (Rock Chick, #5)
Rock Chick Revenge (Rock Chick, #5) 4.46 avg rating — 35,402 ratings
42.
Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5)
Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5) 3.93 avg rating — 201,417 ratings
43.
No Turning Back (Kathleen Turner, #1)
No Turning Back (Kathleen Turner, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 12,034 ratings
44.
Curveball (Curveball, #1)
Curveball (Curveball, #1) 4.54 avg rating — 176 ratings
45.
Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City, #1)
Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 67,617 ratings
46.
Play with Me (With Me in Seattle, #3)
Play with Me (With Me in Seattle, #3) 4.31 avg rating — 39,272 ratings
47.
Rock Chick Regret (Rock Chick, #7)
Rock Chick Regret (Rock Chick, #7) 4.52 avg rating — 32,662 ratings
48.
Addicted to You (Addicted, #1)
Addicted to You (Addicted, #1) 3.71 avg rating — 184,789 ratings
49.
Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1)
Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 20,354 ratings
50.
Obsidian (Lux, #1)
Obsidian (Lux, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 293,284 ratings
51.
Caught
Caught 4.12 avg rating — 226 ratings
52.
Losing Hope (Hopeless, #2)
Losing Hope (Hopeless, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 261,958 ratings
53.
Unbeautifully (Undeniable, #2)
Unbeautifully (Undeniable, #2) 4.34 avg rating — 32,067 ratings
54.
Stay with Me (Wait for You, #3)
Stay with Me (Wait for You, #3)
by: J. Lynn
4.13 avg rating — 37,806 ratings
55.
Caution: Filling is Hot
Caution: Filling is Hot 3.76 avg rating — 45 ratings
55.
Providence: On Angels' Wings
Providence: On Angels' Wings 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings
55.
Knock Out (Worth the Fight, #1)
Knock Out (Worth the Fight, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 2,273 ratings
55.
Matter of Choice
Matter of Choice 3.69 avg rating — 119 ratings
55.
Blind Stitches
Blind Stitches 3.45 avg rating — 42 ratings
55.
The Particular Appeal of Gillian Pugsley
The Particular Appeal of Gillian Pugsley 3.74 avg rating — 73 ratings
55.
I've Been Looking for You
I've Been Looking for You 3.78 avg rating — 58 ratings
62.
Fingersmith
Fingersmith 4.02 avg rating — 115,251 ratings
63.
Sweet as Sin
Sweet as Sin 3.86 avg rating — 4,441 ratings
63.
Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters #2)
Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters #2) 4.25 avg rating — 73,341 ratings
63.
Edge of Eighteen
Edge of Eighteen 4.26 avg rating — 46 ratings
66.
Affinity
Affinity 3.75 avg rating — 28,187 ratings
67.
Out of Africa
Out of Africa 3.91 avg rating — 46,912 ratings
67.
Addicted for Now (Addicted, #3)
Addicted for Now (Addicted, #3) 4.15 avg rating — 83,671 ratings
69.
Heart on a Chain
Heart on a Chain 4.03 avg rating — 17,244 ratings
70.
Addicted After All (Addicted #5)
Addicted After All (Addicted #5) 4.40 avg rating — 49,249 ratings
71.
Beast (Estill County Mountain Man #1)
Beast (Estill County Mountain Man #1) 4.12 avg rating — 4,804 ratings
72.
Silence (Hush, Hush, #3)
Silence (Hush, Hush, #3) 4.07 avg rating — 293,034 ratings
72.
Hopeless (Hopeless, #1)
Hopeless (Hopeless, #1) 4.23 avg rating — 659,137 ratings
74.
Out of Breath (Breathing, #3)
Out of Breath (Breathing, #3) 4.30 avg rating — 50,805 ratings
75.
Romancing Olive
Romancing Olive 4.03 avg rating — 1,081 ratings
76.
Stone and Earth (Heroes of Stone, #1)
Stone and Earth (Heroes of Stone, #1) 3.44 avg rating — 122 ratings
77.
Just This Once (Escape to New Zealand, #1)
Just This Once (Escape to New Zealand, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 8,900 ratings
78.
Game For Love (Bad Boys of Football, #3)
Game For Love (Bad Boys of Football, #3) 3.96 avg rating — 6,980 ratings
78.
Offbeat Love Stories and More
Offbeat Love Stories and More 3.66 avg rating — 95 ratings
78.
Michal's Window
Michal's Window 3.80 avg rating — 283 ratings
78.
The Sallee Rovers (Pirates of the Narrow Seas, #1)
The Sallee Rovers (Pirates of the Narrow Seas, #1)
by: M. Kei
3.72 avg rating — 243 ratings
78.
Once a Duchess
Once a Duchess 3.66 avg rating — 2,061 ratings
78.
Acceleration (Impulse, #2)
Acceleration (Impulse, #2) 3.94 avg rating — 190 ratings
78.
Bee Balms & Burgundy
Bee Balms & Burgundy 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings
78.
Coulson's Lessons (The Coulson Series, #3)
Coulson's Lessons (The Coulson Series, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 120 ratings
78.
The Agreement (Unrestrained, #1)
The Agreement (Unrestrained, #1)
by: S.E. Lund
3.90 avg rating — 8,911 ratings
78.
The View From A Rusty Train Car
The View From A Rusty Train Car 4.21 avg rating — 53 ratings
78.
A Negotiation of Wounds (Negotiation Series, #1
A Negotiation of Wounds (Negotiation Series, #1 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings
78.
Tethered (Birthright #1)
Tethered (Birthright #1) 3.89 avg rating — 387 ratings
78.
This Space Between Us
This Space Between Us 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings
78.
A Second Chance in Paradise
A Second Chance in Paradise 3.76 avg rating — 115 ratings
78.
Life Is Not a Country Song (Chase and Rowan, #1)
Life Is Not a Country Song (Chase and Rowan, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 266 ratings
78.
Finding Ever After (Ever After, # 1)
Finding Ever After (Ever After, # 1) 4.18 avg rating — 1,101 ratings
78.
Owning Regina: Diary of My Unexpected Passion for Another Woman
Owning Regina: Diary of My Unexpected Passion for Another Woman 3.64 avg rating — 399 ratings
78.
Heart of the Hurricane
Heart of the Hurricane 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings
78.
Overshadowed Hope
Overshadowed Hope 3.33 avg rating — 6 ratings
78.
The Teahouse Fire
The Teahouse Fire 3.48 avg rating — 3,696 ratings
78.
The Charm Necklace (Beauty in the Breakdown, #1)
The Charm Necklace (Beauty in the Breakdown, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 15 ratings
78.
Code Name Nanette: Behind Enemy Lines (Joe Parker: The Saga of Blood and History Book 2)
Code Name Nanette: Behind Enemy Lines (Joe Parker: The Saga of Blood and History Book 2) 3.82 avg rating — 40 ratings
78.
Under The Cypress Tree (Love in Belle Pont #1)
Under The Cypress Tree (Love in Belle Pont #1) 3.29 avg rating — 180 ratings
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