Yes, you read that right: I’ve read more than 100 romance books so far in 2024 (113 and counting, if we’re being precise). Of those, a few truly captured my heart (pun intended) and have me happily waxing poetic to anyone who will listen (which now includes you!).
Whittling my picks down to the top 10 was no easy feat, so I used a simple rubric: If I finished with a smile, it was a contender. If it lingered in my mind for weeks, it was a finalist.
Quick Overview
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My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis: Sebastian, a reclusive vampire turned against his will centuries ago, doesn’t see much point in living anymore and almost gets his wish when a Valkyrie assassin is sent to kill him. Kaderin, the cold-hearted assassin with a grudge against vampires, had her emotions extinguished long ago but feels them stirring again near Sebastian. Besotted, he chases her across the world as they both compete in a deadly contest that will change their lives forever.
My take: This book is almost 20 years old at this point (unlike all the other books on this list, but I can’t make a romance rec list without at least one bodice-ripper book. It’s a bit of a twist on the subgenre as it’s supernatural and takes place more “present” day (though the MMC is from historic times). The premise is so fun and the world is very interesting. The MMC is down bad for the heroine and the tension between them as they navigate the competition is tantalizing.
