Whether you're looking for a steamy vampire love story [1], enemies-to-lovers goodness, or the book equivalent of a holiday, the best romance reads of November have you covered. This month's selection of swoon-worthy books [2] cover a wide variety of subgenres including fantasy, rom-com, and historical romance. November also heralds the return of Jamie and Claire Fraser in the ninth book of the Outlander [3] series and fresh reads from fan-favourite authors like Sara Desai and Denise Williams. In short, love is in the air in a big way this month, which is sure to result in you finding plenty of reasons to stay inside and read (hey, this is a no-judgement zone, because we're definitely right there with you).
A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
Pride and Prejudice gets a modern makeover in A Certain Appeal [4] by Vanessa King. Now, Liz Bennet is a burlesque dancer by night, who is forced to make nice with the uptight Mr. Darcy when their best friends fall in love. But as you may have guessed, it doesn't take long for sparks to fly between the mismatched Liz and Darcy, too.
Out Nov. 2
The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
With no job prospects on the horizon, Jasmine Tran swallows her pride and moves back home to work in her family's donut shop in Julie Tieu's charming The Donut Trap [5]. Things aren't all bad for Jasmine though: her old college crush, Alex, is also working at the shop, and their parents are sure they're destined to be together. At least they are until a disastrous dinner date turns Jasmine and Alex's worlds upside down.
Out Nov. 2
The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams
A lifestyle writer and a personal trainer try to keep things professional in Denise Williams's new romance The Fastest Way to Fall [6]. For Britta, writing about her experience with a body-positive fitness app is her ticket to a full-time job, while her trainer is secretly the CEO of the company who just wants to get back to his roots by helping people one-on-one. Both of them are taking a big professional risk by falling for each other, but their smoking hot chemistry is too real to deny.
Out Nov. 2
How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson
Who among us hasn't dreamed of marrying a celebrity at one point or another? Well, in Bethany Lu Carlisle's case, she's determined to make her dream come true when she sets on a road trip to stop Keanu Reeves [7]'s wedding in How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days [8]. Luckily for her, her best friend is along for the ride, and he might just be able to show her she can find true love without chasing after her perfect Hollywood crush.
Out Nov. 2
The Lucky Escape by Laura Jane Williams
Prepare to be whisked away on a much-needed sunny holiday when you crack open The Lucky Escape [9] by Laura Jane Williams. After being left at the altar, Annie reconnects with her old friend Patrick, who reminds her of just how amazing she really is. In the wake of their reunion, Annie decides to say yes to any opportunity that comes her way, including giving her spare honeymoon ticket to Patrick.
Out Nov. 2
A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske
Mystery, magic, romance, quality British banter — A Marvellous Light [10] by Freya Marske does it all with style. When Robin Blyth discovers an administrative error has made him a liaison to a secret society of magic, he's not exactly excited about his new position. Soon he's dealing with deadly curses and his prickly coworker Edwin Courcey as they team up to uncover a plot that threatens the lives of every magician in Britain.
Out Nov. 2
Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves
At the heart of Tracey Garvis Graves's Heard It in a Love Song [11] is the simple, but beautiful message that it's never too late to start over. Still processing her divorce and working to redefine herself beyond her career as a lead singer in a popular band, 35-year-old Layla Hilding is surprised to find she can't stop thinking about the single dad of one of the children in her music class. The good news is he's smitten with her, too.
Out Nov. 9
Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens
Just Haven't Met You Yet [12] by Sophie Cousens is a delightfully romantic tale of one woman's search for her happily ever after in the form of the owner of a swapped suitcase. Lifestyle reporter Laura is heading to the Channel Islands to research her parents' love story when she accidentally takes the wrong suitcase at the airport. The contents inside suggest the owner is her perfect match, but as she digs into her family's past with the help of a grumpy cab driver, Laura begins to reevaluate what perfect means when it comes to matters of the heart.
Out Nov. 9
Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath
Historical romance and the fake dating trope prove to be a match made in book heaven in Never Fall for Your Fiancée [13] by Virginia Heath. With his meddling mother coming to stay, Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, is in need of a woman willing to pose as his fake fiancée. His plan is ridiculous, but for the penniless Minerva Merriwell it's also an opportunity to raise enough money to care for her younger siblings. Now the unlikely pair will just have to convince everyone they're in love... while actively avoiding falling for each other for real.
Out Nov. 9
The Singles Table by Sara Desai
Prepare to laugh-out-loud while reading The Singles Table [14] by Sara Desai. This warm and funny rom-com follows Zara Patel, a lawyer who loves celebrities and matchmaking, and workaholic Jay Dayal, who has no time for a personal life. With wedding season in full swing, the singles just keep getting thrown together leading them to strike a deal: Zara will find Jay his perfect match in exchange for introductions to the celebrities he works for.
Out Nov. 16
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon
Droughtlander is officially over! In Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone [15], Diana Gabaldon continues Jamie and Claire's epic romance as the time-travelling couple prepare to face the American Revolution. At the same time, they're reunited with their daughter, her husband, and their grandchildren, but even though all of the Frasers are together again, war threatens to tear their world apart once more.
Out Nov. 23
King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair
King of Battle and Blood [16] by Scarlett St. Clair is a vampire romance worth sinking your teeth into. To end a war, Isolde de Lara marries vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, who she plans to kill. But when her attempt to assasinate him fails, Isolde will have to navigate his dangerous court as she tries to fight her growing feelings for the man she claims to loathe.
Out Nov. 30