Illustrated Cover Romances
It seems that illustrated cover romance books have carved out a niche interest amongst the romance genre. They thrive on romance tropes (enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, etc.), feature relatable characters in their 20s or 30s, and often take place in a contemporary setting. And of course, despite their deceptively cute packaging, illustrated cover romances contain spice! If you're looking to avoid romances featuring melodramatic high schoolers, the Amish, or bodice-rippers, this is the list for you!
For those who like banter and renaissance fairs!
For those who like fake dating! And science!
For those who like enemies-to-lovers on vacation!
For those who liked Alexis and Mutt from the tv show Schitt's Creek!
For those who like fanfiction and campus cuties!
For those who appreciate a mixture of sass with serious topics (in this case, infertility).
For those who like falling for your nemesis on a beach!
For those who like enemies to lovers, but as roommates!
For those who like forced proximity and second chances!
For those who like enemies to lovers stuck together in a dangerous situation!
For those who like meet cutes and a city-folk-in-a-small-town vibe!
For those who like science, nerd love, and secret pining!
For those who like physics, romantic academic rivalry, and Type 1 diabetes representation!
For those who like forced proximity with a smitten gynecologist taking care of his pregnant frenemy!
For those who like secret pining and romantic miscommunication (it's so worth it)!
For those that like an enemies-to-lovers marriage of convenience between a Wall Street girl boss and a rugged ex-marine!
For those who like the playboy falling for a girl who sees more in him!
For those that like strangers to lovers (warning: includes an emotionally abusive ex-relationship).
For those who like a fast-paced romance with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic!
For those who enjoyed Nick and Jess from the tv show New Girl!
For those that like a college sports romance and the phrase "good girl."
For those who like an opposites attract dynamic!
For those who enjoy the forced proximity trope!
For those who enjoy when the friends-to-lovers shout "because I'm in love with you!"
For those who love it when the grumpy love interest has a smile only for her!
For those who loved the movie Sleepless in Seattle!
For those who enjoy when the cute mystery girl on the train is... an actual mystery!
For those who enjoy single guardian romances and impressively healthy communication!
For those who enjoy suppressed longing and an age gap/brother's best friend romance!
For those that enjoy Hallmark movies, ridiculous Christmas competitions, and a spicy narrator.
For those that want the epitome of fluffy, wholesome, and quirky.
For those who loved Ryan and Shane's dynamic in Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural.
For those that enjoy a delightfully neurodivergent couple and character growth.
For those who loved the movie Leap Year!
For anyone who can stomach an excessive amount of hockey puns in an 18th century setting...
For those who love the opposites attract trope.
For anyone that enjoys heist movies and romantic leads that keep you guessing!