Contemporary Romance : top book in the genre

I’m Hordiy Zaliznyak. Mafia boss. A sinner. I don’t pray—I punish. I’m used to ruling everything: people, cities, empires. But then I met her. A fairy. Wild. Bright. Free. She laughed when others trembled. Told me off when others bowed. And that sealed her fate. I made a mistake—I let her go. But now, I’ll do anything to make her mine. To wake beside me. To fight me and stay. To carry my name and my heart—already hers. I’ll give her the world if she wants it. And if she doesn’t—I’ll give it anyway. Because she was made for me. And I’ll make her see it. A sinner’s love knows no limits. She is the sinner’s beloved fairy. Mine. And no one will take her away.

Tereza: After my partner was killed on a case, my boss decided I needed therapy. I didn't want to go, but now I dream of killing my therapist. Because this arrogant jerk isn't just digging around in my head—he’s driving me insane. And the worst part? Over time, I’m starting to feel something for him that looks nothing like hate… Havryil: You know my rule? I don’t work with people who don’t want help. But for some reason, I made an exception for her. Tereza is like an explosive wrapped in the guise of a detective. She’s sharp-tongued, stubborn as hell, and sparks a dangerous desire in me to cross every professional boundary. She’s hiding more than meets the eye. And I… I’m ready to risk everything to uncover her secrets. Even if I have to use handcuffs to do it.

Two years. That’s how long I’ve been working for my boss — Yehor Levchenko. He can’t stand being touched, never smiles, and hardly notices people. And me? I’m his perfect assistant. I know exactly how many minutes he can last in negotiations, when he needs a glass of water, and how to translate his cold truths into human language. We’ve never touched each other. Not once. Until one day. One unexpected touch that turned everything upside down. So much so that one morning we’ll wake up naked and married… And my boss has absolutely no intention of getting divorced.

Yasmin: I've always been the kind of girl who believed in the power of little things. My bakery isn’t just a business — it’s a place where people find a little slice of happiness in the middle of their everyday lives. But now, everything I’ve worked so hard to build is at risk because of yet another big development project. And the moment I met Felix Levytsky, I knew he wasn’t just a businessman. He’s my biggest problem… and maybe my biggest mistake. Felix: I’ve always gotten what I wanted. But this stubborn bakery owner, Yasmin, is ruining all my plans. She’s not just an obstacle — she’s a mystery I can’t stop thinking about. And the more she resists me, the more I want to prove her wrong. But maybe… I’m the one who’s wrong. Because what if our paths have already crossed before?

I had to work one year at Cherniak’s company to get an apartment from my father. The task sounded simple enough — if it weren’t for one little detail: my boss. Hlib Volodymyrovych was a true tyrant who drove me absolutely insane for an entire year. And just when I had only one month left to reach my goal, we had a massive fight — and I was ready to walk away from everything. But fate threw me a curveball: Hlib had an accident… and lost his memory. So what did I decide? To take full advantage of the situation! Pretend to be his fiancée? Easy. Make him fulfill my every whim? With pleasure. But can I survive this last month and actually get what I came for? Who knows — because Hlib might not be as simple as he seems...

After five years in a coma and a year of rehabilitation, I’m finally about to reclaim my life… I woke up in a world that moved on without me. My parents are gone. My boyfriend thinks I left him. And my older sister decided the best way to help me adjust is to move me in with her husband’s infuriatingly hot, maddeningly arrogant, and utterly insufferable brother. Theodore is a neurosurgeon with the body of sin and a devil’s tongue. We fight all the time… and somehow end up closer than we ever intended. But I know who I love. Don’t I? I’m Ariana Vysotska. And I’m not the kind of girl who gives up.

I waited for years to take my revenge. Voytenko destroyed my family — and now it’s his turn to lose what he holds most dear. I’ll kidnap his daughter, ruin his deal, and make him suffer. But she’s nothing like I expected… Now I’m no longer sure which one of us is truly the captive. And whether revenge is really what I want anymore.

I am the beast. That’s a fact I accepted long ago. The scars on my face are just a reflection of the ones buried deep inside. And that’s exactly why I need a beauty. Not for love — of course not. Love is a luxury I can’t afford. I don’t need a woman who’ll pity my scars. I need one who’ll see the real me — the beast — and won’t flinch. Someone who’ll play by my rules. She’s insane — that much is obvious from the moment I see her. Bold, defiant, with fire in her eyes that makes my own scars burn even hotter. She’s determined to make my life a living hell, to turn my days into chaos… But I’m not the kind of man who backs down. This deal will be hell for both of us. But maybe — just maybe — in that hell, we’ll find something real. Or destroy each other completely.

It was supposed to be a simple con. A white wig, blue contact lenses — and I was someone else. Someone ready to become an insufferable girl with a wild temper, all to sabotage my best friend’s date at a masquerade ball. But there was one problem: the "groom" turned out to be my boss’s son! The more I tried to play the fool, the more he seemed intrigued by me… or at least by the version of me I was pretending to be that night. The next day, my boss was suddenly hospitalized, and his responsibilities were handed over to… his son. Now he’s my new supervisor, and I’m completely under his control. Caught in the unexpected twists of fate, I unwillingly become the heroine of a story where Cinderella isn’t looking for a prince — but still can’t escape her own "magical" ending.

Anthony Luksic believes he has it all: power, success, and a heart of steel. Until Danielle walks into his life and disarms him without even trying. She forces him to question everything, even himself. And while he discovers he was never truly alone, she learns to heal what life once denied her. Together, without promises, they risk the only thing that can change everything: to truly feel. "As if the Grinch discovered he had a heart… and that it beats for someone." All Rights Reserved ©

To save my husband, I agreed to play fiancée to a millionaire — for a price. Now the contract is over, but he won’t let me go. Even my son seems to adore him. The problem? I’m still married… “Go ahead, call them!” I snap. “You've got time — let the cops sort out who bought the car and who ignored the rules. Guess who'll pay the fine?” My foot twitches on the gas. If he really calls the police, I have no idea what I’ll do. “I will,” he shrugs, pulling out his phone, grinning like he’s already won. Screw this. “Screw you, jerk!” I shout — and do something I swore I never would. I flee the scene of the accident.

Alessia Conti, the princess of a powerful family, sees her world destroyed in a single night of betrayal and blood. Forced to flee, she seeks refuge where she least should: with Valerius, her mortal enemy. He is an obsessed man who has spent years longing to possess and break the Conti heiress. As Alessia fights to survive with nothing but her instinct and pride, Valerius battles his own dangerous fixation, discovering that the hatred in her eyes captivates him more than any submission ever could.

Do people only love beautiful girls? That's what I was told since childhood. But I'm not one of those, so I've come to terms with the fact that most men only see me as a friend. I try not to think about them. I have enough problems as it is. But I know how to find joy despite the troubles. I knew how. Until recently. Now I don't know how to go on, because my life was unexpectedly saved by a very attractive man. After meeting him, I lost my peace of mind. But this cold, healthy man probably doesn't even know the meaning of love. Or does he? What secrets is he keeping? Why does he need me when there are so many beautiful women like my sister? A story from her and from him.

I met a special man. People fear him, but I have learned to see his warm, loving heart behind his intimidating appearance. I saw in him not a monster, but a wonderful man. But will I be able to love him as much as he loves me? Will we be able to learn to understand each other? Life with such an unusual man threatens numerous difficulties. Maybe I will regret my choice? The second book in the Beauty and the Beast duology.

— I could’ve forgotten you, — Podolskyi says, his gaze shamelessly locked on mine. — But it seems fate brought you right back to me… so I could settle the score. — Settle the score? — I ask flatly, hiding the fear twisting in my gut. Is he really going to punish me… for that slap? — Why not? — he smirks slowly. — You’re not getting away this time. We’re tied together now, in more ways than one. Sure, you could turn around and walk away… but I doubt your father, Natalia, would be too happy to see a video of his daughter dancing on a bar, showing off her juicy little assets. — Video? — I whisper, stunned. — Where did you get that?

Are lies the same as withholding or withholding information? Is it the same as keeping a secret? Odessa Abney is a young actress who has three secrets. She has a son—Odessa Abney isn't her real name—and she was once married. For each secret, there's a man involved, the CEO of a major construction company. We also have the mysterious, womanizing, and dangerous businessman. And finally, an attractive and successful Dutchman. Lies have short legs, but can they be dangerous? That remains to be seen.

Mason is at the peak of his music career. Engaged to Jessie—the country’s most beloved actress and his longtime supporter—his life looks flawless from the outside. But everything changes the night a mysterious woman stops him before a sold-out concert… with a baby in her arms. She claims the child is his daughter. Mason doesn’t understand how it’s possible. He never planned to become a father—especially not now, when his image, his engagement, and his future are on the line. As scandal threatens to destroy everything he has built, Mason must face a truth he can’t ignore. Because sometimes, the biggest surprise of your life becomes the only thing that truly matters.

Marry against my own will? Or perhaps run away and hide, fearing that my father will find me and punish me for disobedience and for causing him to lose part of his business? Or maybe arrange things so that the groom himself wants to call it off? So many options, and yet nothing to choose from. But I know one thing: I won’t give up so easily and will definitely find a way out of this difficult situation.

"FIRST PRIZE FOR BEST BOOK OF SHORT STORIES 2024 ABC" A woman embarks on a journey to explore the limits of pleasure, chasing sensations that promise to free her from routine, memory, and pain. What begins as curiosity soon turns into compulsion, as each encounter pulls her further into a world where desire becomes both escape and prison. The path she follows is anything but straight—marked by obsession, loss, and the quiet erosion of self. She learns that pleasure, when pursued blindly, leaves a trail of consequences: fractured relationships, blurred identities, and wounds that don't always show on the skin. In the end, she is forced to ask herself whether the pursuit was worth what it cost—and if she can ever find her way back.

She has been in love with him for three years. He only marries her because if he does not lose his estate, but does not love her, he considers her the culprit that his first marriage, with the woman he loves, will fail. What will happen now that they're married?