Can you recommend best hooked romance stories from modern literature?

'Me Before You' is a great modern romance. It's about a young woman who becomes a caregiver to a quadriplegic man. Their relationship evolves from a professional one to a deep and complex love. It deals with themes of sacrifice and the value of life.

A modern dark love story is 'Gone Girl'. The relationship between Nick and Amy is full of lies, manipulation and a dark sense of control. Amy fakes her own disappearance to get revenge on Nick, and their so - called love is warped by their own insecurities and issues.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy also has many valiant stories. Aragorn, for example, is a true hero. He takes on the responsibility of leading the fight against Sauron. He is brave in battle and shows great leadership, inspiring his men to fight for Middle - earth's freedom.

A more modern option could be 'The Conjuring' series tie - in novel. It has a clear story line about a family being haunted by a malevolent spirit. The scares are there from the beginning, and it's a good introduction to the horror genre as it has elements of both the supernatural and psychological horror.

One of the best is 'Pride and Prejudice'. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is full of misunderstandings at first. Their pride and prejudice towards each other create a lot of tension. But as the story unfolds, they gradually see each other's true selves and fall in love. It's a classic that has hooked readers for centuries with its witty dialogue and complex characters.

Another one is 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. Alex and Henry are from different worlds. Alex, an American, initially dislikes Henry, a British prince. There are political tensions between their countries as well as personal animosity between them. But as they are forced to spend time together for diplomatic reasons, they start to understand and fall in love with each other. It's a really heartwarming modern 'hate to love' story.

Sure. 'The Danish Girl' is a notable one. It tells the story of Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of sex reassignment surgery. The story delves deep into her journey of self - discovery as she transitions from male to female, dealing with the complex emotions, relationships, and the society's reaction at that time. It's a very moving and thought - provoking story about gender identity.

Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go' is a disturbing modern story. It reveals a world where clones are created for the sole purpose of organ donation. The way the clones accept their fate and the slow realization of the horror of their existence is very disturbing.

Yes. 'Call Me by Your Name' is a great modern adult love story. It beautifully captures the intense and somewhat bittersweet relationship between Elio and Oliver during a summer in Italy. The emotions are so vividly portrayed. Another one is 'Normal People' which shows the on - again, off - again relationship between Connell and Marianne as they grow up and face different challenges in life.

Yes. 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison is a remarkable black story. It delves into the trauma of slavery, exploring how the past haunts the present. The story follows Sethe, an escaped slave, and the presence of the ghost of her daughter, Beloved. Morrison's writing is powerful and poignant, bringing to light the complex emotions and experiences of black people during and after slavery.