Contemporary Romance : top book in the genre

Life has a twisted sense of humor. I loathe the actor I work for—arrogant, self-obsessed, shameless. The walking definition of everything I can’t stand. Yet fate’s cruel joke? I have to pretend to be his girlfriend to save him from scandalous rumors. I’d rather spend Christmas behind bars than next to him. My one rule: absolutely no kissing. The only perk? Watching him suffer from it. But with his relentless teasing and devilish smirks, I’m not sure how long I’ll last. If Daniyar thinks I’ll fall for his charm, he’s in for a rude awakening. This is war—and I play to win.

Eros has it all. But the one thing he wants is what he can't have. Rich, successful, attractive, and coveted in every area of his life, Eros returns to his hometown to take what's his. The problem? An arrogant bricklayer who isn't willing to give it to him. Without a single coin in her pocket, without papers, and in a country she doesn't know, Alexa Martinelli, a talented civil engineer and immigrant, takes on the identity of Alex Martinelli, a bricklayer working for a drunken old man with a very unique house nestled in a beautiful coastal forest. The arrival of that despotic man with the fiery gaze won't be the least of her problems, but it will be the most annoying. What is Eros's true desire?

Working as counselors at Camp Salyut was a breath of fresh air for Diana and her friends — it quickly began to feel like home. But beneath the camp’s friendly atmosphere simmers a growing rivalry between two teams of young counselors, leading to petty sabotage and derailed plans. What begins as harmless competition slowly morphs into a game of survival, where the thrill of winning clashes with the need to stay grounded. Yet fate keeps throwing them into shared challenges — moments that demand unity over rivalry. These trials begin to shift perspectives, offering a chance to see a former opponent in a new light — not as an enemy, but as a potential friend. Sometimes, all it takes is one step forward.

Free of charge! The story is entirely fictional and has no real-life prototypes. ‘I’m listening closely,’ I try to say without a tremble in my voice. But he just sits there in silence. Probably lost the gift of speech. His face looks worried and stunned. Poor guy doesn’t know how to approach me. No, I’m not vindictive — I just have a good memory and a bad temper. And him? Nothing. Not my type… but when the light from the window hits him just right, he looks quite nice. I mentally slap myself. God, what am I thinking? Just yesterday he called me a brainless hen, this morning he grabbed my butt, and now he’s drilling a hole in my skull with that stare. Alright, time to end this little staring contest.

What a king might need in life? Perhaps that question could only be answered by Duncan Rockefeller, a monarch who seems to have everything and who in the eyes of the whole world has his existence solved; however, perhaps he only needs something special, that which a foreign, strange, full of secrets and tremendously sensual woman can offer him, but which entails dangers and many risks that perhaps at another time and in other conditions he would not be willing to take if it were not for the fact that she drives him crazy just by smiling at him.

Do I believe in love at first sight? No, I don't. Because the first time we met, this man looked at me with cold disdain, as if I were an empty space. I could not even think that one day I would dream of his touch and kisses. I'm not allowed to fall in love with him. After all, I came into Chris Marlowe's life... to destroy him! First book in the series.

Isabela has been in love with her boss for four years. One day, she gathers the courage to confess her love with the intention of letting go of that feeling and, for the first time in years, feeling free. What she didn't expect was to confess to the wrong man... Isabela will have to make a decision: leave behind that platonic love, built from her own perfect fantasies and dreams, or embrace a real love with everything that entails. Things won't be easy; this new chapter in her life will demand that she love differently.

Polina always hid her feelings for her brother's best friend, because to Ivan, she was just like a younger sister. Moreover, she was strictly forbidden from interacting with him because of his bad reputation. But that didn't stop her. She sought every opportunity to be close to Ivan until he started to realize that her presence meant much more to him than he could have ever imagined.

What if you wrote something in the style of realistic fantasy, added the 90s, and revealed that under every Love is... gum kiosk and every Nirvana cassette was a portal to a world where aliens could still talk over the noise of the TV, and every teenager who skated could accidentally discover a power that would change everything - only no one knew how to use it in the chaos of that decade. But the Office of Interdimensional Control knew how to use these powers for the good of the planet. That's why they opened an agency to control the emigration of aliens under the sign of a video rental store.

One day, Marina’s peaceful world shattered into pieces. She has a wonderful family, so why is she so unhappy? Ghosts from the past suddenly reappear in her life, destroying everything she holds dear. Will Marina ever find joy in life again? Vadym is determined to earn recognition and win the heart of Zhanna—a beautiful and strong woman for whom he’s willing to make compromises, even if it means betraying his own conscience. This gripping story explores the complexities of love, the scars of the past, and the journey toward self-discovery.

Mariana came to Rome to follow her dreams, not to fall into the arms of Massimo Salvatore—a billionaire whose charm is as dangerous as his power. One look hooks her, one kiss consumes her, and every instinct screams to run. But Massimo plays to win, and his eyes tell her she’s already his. What she doesn’t know is that getting close to him could fulfill her greatest desire… or shatter her beyond repair.ence that feels as perilous as it is irresistible. An elegant predator who doesn’t just look at her—he claims her with his gaze. With a single kiss, Massimo makes her world explode: the taste of desire, the rush across her skin, the certainty that resisting him will be a losing battle. Mariana knows it…

At the glamorous Le Château Lumière restaurant, Amelia Foster — a nerdy secretary with crooked glasses and a silenced heart — keeps chaos under control while hiding an impossible love for her boss: Max Roux, charismatic… and engaged. But behind every flower and every “darling” lies a dangerous game. Max doesn’t flirt for love — he does it to protect secrets that could destroy everything: an impending bankruptcy, buried scandals, and a past that Amelia knows all too well. Can she resist him… when he’s already learned to need her? Or will her love become the price to save it all? A romantic comedy with the soul of a drama, where the invisible girl might become the unexpected heroine — or the final piece in a downfall no one saw coming.

Raised in a conservative household, Eva finds her world turned upside down when an unexpected pregnancy costs her the support of her parents, just as she graduates high school. Alone and with a baby on the way, she has no choice but to place her trust in the kindness of strangers. That’s when she crosses paths with Jake, a young law student determined to break free from his family’s expectations, and his father, Harrison, a wealthy widower, ready to marry again.

Is love at first sight possible? That's a pretty serious question. What about hatred? Does it happen at first sight? And there's also a lot of hatred, and the kind that makes your body go into a frenzy and your mind go haywire. Such a feeling can be both a curse and a weakness. Or maybe something more substantial? Sabrina: It's abnormal and immoral! Men don't look at their brothers' girls the way he looks at me! When our eyes meet, it seems to me that they're not just undressing me, but also penetrating under my skin, diving into the most secret corners of my soul. Ignat: She's so cute that it's disgusting! I can't look at her, because I know that the girl is mean... However, for some reason, despite the arguments of reason, I can't help but look. Moreover, I want to not only look...

I planned to go to the capital, find a good job, and build a career. Falling in love was absolutely not part of my intentions. But meeting a charming stranger ruined all my plans. At first, I was intrigued, then captivated, and in the end, I completely lost my head over him. But it turned out he wasn’t at all who he claimed to be. And worse, he’s accusing my father of theft.

Elevator to Eternal Love is an emotional story about Elizabeth, a 38-year-old mother of two who, after a divorce, starts a new life as an analyst at the New Innovation Group holding company. Accidentally spilling coffee on CEO Alexander in the elevator becomes the spark that ignites their relationship, full of tension, humor, and passion. At the same time, Lisa balances career challenges, office intrigue, and caring for her children, Zhenya and Katya, whose mischief adds warmth and lightness.

Due to her father’s high-ranking position, Eva is assigned a bodyguard, whom she initially views solely as an obstacle to her freedom and tries everything possible to get rid of him. Yet, at some point, unbeknownst to herself, Eva realizes he has become more than just a friend. However, an unforeseen circumstance forces Artem to leave the city, abandoning Eva to a void she desperately tries to fill. In a frantic attempt to forget, the girl is ready for anything, but the past refuses to let go, for there are people who simply cannot be replaced.

Favorite job, respect from colleagues—a young doctor Yana Synychka seems to have it all. But like all young women, she dreams of romance and has been secretly in love with her classmate for a long time. By accident, her friend finds out about her infatuation and starts her own game. Will any of them get a coveted prize—especially now, when other men enter their lives? Yana’s friend considers herself charming, independent, and safe from falling in love. But at one point, her past catches up with her in the form of her ex-lover. Will he remain in her life?

Due to my brother's debts, I ended up in the hands of a terrifying man. Eduard Bagriy kidnapped me and is holding me as collateral to recover his money. But realizing that the debtor is likely unable to pay, he offers me a strange deal. I’m forced to agree because I have no other choice. I’m going to get pregnant by Bagriy and bear him an heir.

So this is the sister of the woman who tore his father away from the family? She looked far too young—and far too alive. As if the slightest touch would make her spark like a fountain. The stranger met Alex’s gaze. For a second, he could’ve sworn her eyes shifted color—clear amber now, almost glowing. “Nana,” she said after a brief pause, then quickly turned back to the patient, as if afraid of the way he looked at her. Inside this story: #A girl who feels others’ emotions—and can influence them #A man struggling with the shadows of his past #Two wild little troublemakers #Forbidden feelings