Not all love stories look the same. Sometimes they’re years in the making, and sometimes the one you love isn’t even human. Paranormal romance brings delightful supernatural elements to budding relationships, both complicating and enriching them. Read on to learn about books that combine fantastical beings and familiar themes that you know and love in romance.
HOT PICK
The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman
SYNOPSIS:
Lauren Palphreyman’s beloved characters return in this highly anticipated sequel. Aurora survived the Wolf King, but with his mark on her skin, she’s still considered his property. To conquer him and take the throne, Aurora and Callum partner with Blake, one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom. With their lives intertwined, Aurora fights to break her connection with Blake while trying to stop a dark, ancient evil from rising and figuring out what’s destined for her and her heart.
WHY:
The London-based author of this trilogy transports fans back to an intricate world with this latest installment. Full of war and political intrigue, a love triangle, a slow-burn romance, werewolves, and shapeshifters, The Night Prince has everything you want in a paranormal love story.
COFFEE SHOP READ
My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
SYNOPSIS:
Fed up with questions about her perpetually single status, Amelia Collins is determined to avoid scrutiny about her dating life after being invited to another family wedding. She sets out to find any available man to pose as her date, and a chance encounter leads her to a mutually beneficial partnership with Reggie Cleaves, a handsome vampire who hopes to pass as a human. Soon, Amelia and Reggie discover that there may be some truth to their fauxmance after all.
WHY:
Jenna Levine is the USA Today–bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire, and she delivers another romantic comedy perfect for those looking for an escape. If you love fake dating, loyal love interests, and dual first-person perspectives, My Vampire Plus-One is perfect for you.
DARK HORSE
Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson
SYNOPSIS:
When her younger sister Saela is kidnapped and taken across the border by immortal monsters, Meryn Cooper enlists in the army in an attempt to cross the front and save her. All soldiers are forced into a deadly competition to connect with a direwolf, and Meryn becomes bound to one who won’t communicate. The other trainees and Meryn’s handsome instructor are out to get her, but not the attractive crown prince, Killian Valtiere. The King’s castle hides dark secrets, and Meryn must navigate the unknown if she wants to protect her heart and get her sister back.
WHY:
Dire Bound has twists and turns every which way, and readers say the tension and suspense will give you “full body goosebumps.” With elements from popular fantasy genres, this novel sets out to make a name for itself by serving up fierce characters, spicy romances, and complex heroes and villains.
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