Who are the well - known authors of contemporary English romance novels?

Well, Jojo Moyes became very well - known in 2015 with 'Me Before You'. Her writing in this novel is so poignant, especially when it comes to the relationship between the two main characters. Paula Hawkins, on the other hand, is known for 'The Girl on the Train'. Although it's not a pure - bred romance, it has enough elements to be considered in this category. The way she builds the relationships and the mystery around them is quite remarkable. Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan with 'The Royal We' created a story that many fans of contemporary royal romances adored. Their take on a fictional royal relationship was fresh and engaging.

Colleen Hoover was a well - known author of 2014 contemporary romance novels. Her books like 'Maybe Someday' and 'Ugly Love' were very popular. John Green also made a mark with 'The Fault in Our Stars'. Another is Christina Lauren, who wrote 'Beautiful Bastard' which was quite popular in 2014.

One well - known author is J.K. Rowling. She is famous for the 'Harry Potter' series which has had a global impact not only on children but also on adult readers. Another is Ian McEwan. His works like 'Atonement' are known for their complex characters and beautiful prose. Zadie Smith is also very popular. Her novels such as 'On Beauty' and 'White Teeth' explore race, identity and cultural clashes in a modern context.

Katherine Center is an author to note. Her 'The Bodyguard' is a great example of contemporary spy romance. Elizabeth Wein is also well - known for 'Code Name Verity', which combines the drama of spying during war with a deep emotional and somewhat romantic bond between characters. Luke Jennings, the author of 'Killing Eve', is also popular as he creates a very unique relationship between a spy and an assassin that has romantic undertones.

Well, there are quite a few. Alexa Martin is one. Her novels usually involve football and have a lot of charm. Then there's Jaci Burton. She has written many sports - themed romance novels, and her books often explore different sports like baseball and motocross, creating interesting settings for her characters' love stories.

J.K. Rowling is extremely well - known for her 'Harry Potter' series. Sarah J. Maas is famous for her books like 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' and 'Throne of Glass'. Cassandra Clare is known for 'The Mortal Instruments' series. Another well - known author is Leigh Bardugo, who wrote 'Six of Crows' and other great contemporary fantasy works.

Stephen King is extremely well - known. His works like 'Carrie', 'The Shining', and 'Misery' have terrified generations. Another is Shirley Jackson, famous for 'The Lottery' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Anne Rice is also renowned for her vampire - themed horror novels such as 'Interview with the Vampire'.

Stieg Larsson is a well - known author of contemporary mystery novels. His 'Millennium' series, like 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', has been widely read. Gillian Flynn is also famous for her works such as 'Gone Girl'. And then there's Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling), whose 'Cormoran Strike' series is quite popular.

Don DeLillo is a well - known author. His works like 'White Noise' are very popular. Cormac McCarthy is another. His novels often have a dark and gritty tone, such as 'The Road'. And then there's Jonathan Franzen, who has written books like 'The Corrections' which deal with family and society in a modern American context.

Salman Rushdie is also a significant figure in new contemporary novels. His works are known for their rich, complex storytelling that often combines elements of magic realism with contemporary political and cultural commentary. For instance, his books might touch on post - colonial issues while also being engaging reads on a more general level.