Best Celtic Romance Novels: Any Recommendations?

Passionate and complex relationships. The romances in these novels are not simple or one - dimensional. The characters often face many obstacles, whether it's differences in social class, family feuds, or historical events. Take 'Outlander' as an example. Claire is from a different time period than Jamie, and they have to overcome not only the challenges of their own feelings but also the cultural and historical differences between them.

One of the great ones is 'The Highlander's Touch' by Karen Marie Moning. It beautifully blends Celtic mythology and historical settings. The characters are well - developed, and the romance between the Highland warrior and the lass is both passionate and tender.

A new and interesting one is 'The Irish Healer' by Nancy Herriman. It combines historical elements with a romantic plot. The main character, an Irish healer, finds love while dealing with the challenges of her time and place, and it offers a fresh take on Celtic romance.

Some good revenge romance novels are 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. Stella hires Michael as a male escort to help her improve her dating skills as a sort of revenge against her family's expectations. Their relationship blossoms into a beautiful romance. 'Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake' by Sarah MacLean is also a great one. Callie sets out to break some rules which is a form of her small - scale revenge on society's norms and she falls in love with a rake in the process. 'The Duke and I' by Julia Quinn has Simon's revenge - like actions towards his father which are related to his relationship with Daphne, and their love story unfolds from there.

A popular choice is 'Shadow of the Assassin's Heart'. This novel combines the dangerous world of assassins with a passionate love story. The main character, an assassin, meets a person who changes his view on life and love. The author does a great job of creating tension both in the assassin's missions and in their relationship.

One great dragon romance novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. It has elements of a love story intertwined with a magical world where there are fae with dragon - like features. The relationship between the main characters is complex and full of passion. Another is 'Dragon Bound' which focuses on a dragon shifter and his relationship with a human female. Their story is filled with adventure and a growing love. Then there's 'The Girl of Fire and Thorns' where the main character has a special connection to a magical power that has dragon - like aspects and her journey also involves a romantic plot.

One great 'best warrior romance novel' is 'A Kingdom of Exiles' by Maxym M. Martineau. It has a strong female lead who is a warrior herself and a captivating romance with a mysterious male character. The world - building is also quite engaging.

One great romance fantasy novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It has a captivating story of a mortal girl drawn into the faerie world and a passionate romance that unfolds. Another is 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. It features complex characters and a dark, alluring love story set in a faerie realm. And 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard also has a strong romantic element within its dystopian fantasy setting.

Another good one is 'The Highlander's Touch' by Karen Marie Moning. It has a strong - willed heroine and a brooding Highlander hero. Their relationship develops in a way that keeps you hooked as they face various challenges together in the Highlands.

One great YA romance novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Their relationship is beautifully portrayed, filled with humor, deep conversations, and a bittersweet quality. Another is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. Lara Jean writes love letters to all her past crushes and somehow they all get sent out. It's a cute and heartwarming story of first love and family relationships. And 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli is also wonderful. Simon is a gay teen trying to figure out his identity while also dealing with a blackmail situation regarding his emails to a mysterious boy he likes.