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Romance

What do Daisy Jones and the SixSense and Sensibility and Happy Place have in common? They’re all about the messy, joyous experience of falling in love. Romance books offer the ultimate escapism, which perhaps explains why they’re so timeless. From classic romances by Jane Austen to contemporary love stories by Jojo MoyesEmily Henry and Sophie Kinsella, our romance books offer something for everyone.

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Best new romance books 2024, including This Summer Will Be Different, Funny Story, My Favourite Mistake and more.

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New romance books to read in 2024

Reading romance is the ultimate form of escapism. Here are the best new books to look out for this year.

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Modern love

Heartbreak and healing

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22 must-read romantasy books

Royalty infused with magic, terrifying beasts, enemies to lovers: these fantasy novels with a romantic bent have it all.

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The Sophie Kinsella bundle

Need a bit of sparkle in your reading life? Then step into Sophie Kinsella's world of love, laughter and warm, wonderful characters that’ll feel like best friends after page one. Get five books for £15 on the Penguin Shop.

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Feel-good fiction

Romantic reads to curl up with

Assorted characters from Bridgerton and Pride and Prejudice, with a question mark separating them.

Who said it: Bridgerton or Pride and Prejudice?

Shonda Rhimes’ TV show has all the romantic drama of Jane Austen’s famous novel, and then some – but can you tell which quotations come from which?

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Love stories from the Regency period

Audiobooks that tug at heartstrings

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Christmas bundle

Add some sparkle, joy and snow-dusted reading to the festive season with our hand-picked Christmas bundle. Get five books for £20 on the Penguin Shop.

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