What are some of the best romance fiction books?

'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It's a heart - wrenching love story about a couple who face many challenges but their love endures. The way Sparks writes about their relationship makes it feel so real and passionate. It's a great example of a modern romance novel in the fiction genre.

One of the best - selling fiction romance books is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It has charmed readers for generations with its story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

'Ash' by Malinda Lo is a wonderful addition to lesbian romance fiction. It's a retelling of the Cinderella story with a lesbian twist. The story is full of magic and a sweet, slow - burning romance that will make you root for the characters.

Well, 'Romeo and Juliet' is a must - mention. Although it's a tragedy, the love between Romeo and Juliet is intense and pure. It's Shakespeare's masterpiece that has influenced countless works of romance. 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is also a wonderful romance novel. It shows a relationship that grows between Louisa and Will, who has a disability. Their story is about love, sacrifice and self - discovery. And 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen is great too. It explores the different ways sisters Elinor and Marianne experience love and relationships.

Well, 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover was also quite popular in 2017 romance fiction. It delves deep into complex relationships and tough issues like domestic abuse, while still maintaining a strong romantic thread throughout the story. The characters are well - developed, and it makes readers really think about love and sacrifice.

'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is a classic romance. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is intense and all - consuming, but also very dark and complicated. It's a story that explores the depths of human emotions. 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is also a wonderful romance. It shows how two very different people can fall in love and change each other's lives in unexpected ways.

A great option is 'Anna and the French Kiss' by Stephanie Perkins. Anna is sent to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year and there she meets Étienne St. Clair. Their relationship develops gradually in the romantic backdrop of Paris. It has all the elements of a great young adult romance - a charming male lead, a relatable female lead, and a lot of cute moments.

Some popular ones might include 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It has a great blend of historical details and a passionate romance set across different time periods.

One of the best is 'The Host' by Stephenie Meyer. It combines science fiction elements like an alien species taking over human bodies with a deep romantic story between the main characters. The relationship that develops between Wanderer and Ian is complex and touching.

Some of the best are 'Courting Morrow Little' by Laura Frantz. It has a great plot of a young woman finding love and her relationship with God in a challenging frontier setting. 'The Preacher's Bride' by Jody Hedlund is also among the top. It shows how a young woman's faith is tested while she is involved in a relationship with a preacher. 'A Noble Groom' by Jody Hedlund is another good one, with a story full of love and faith elements.