An underrated one from summer 2022 is 'The Soulmate Equation'. It has an interesting concept of a genetic matchmaking company. The relationship between the main characters develops in a really sweet way. 'The Unhoneymooners' is also underrated. It has a great enemies - to - lovers story set against the backdrop of a honeymoon. The banter between the characters and the development of their relationship is really engaging. And 'To Love and to Loathe' is another underrated gem, with its great chemistry between the two main characters.
One underrated summer 2019 romance is 'You'd Be Mine' by Erin Hahn. It focuses on two country music stars, one on the rise and one whose star is fading, and their relationship as they tour together. Also, 'The Bookish Life of Nina Hill' has a bit of an underrated romance aspect. It's mainly about a bookish introvert, but the romance that develops between her and a guy she meets is really sweet and understated.
Well, 'Ella Minnow Pea' by Mark Dunn has an interesting love story within its unique concept. It's set in a fictional island where letters are banned one by one, and the relationship between the characters develops in this strange setting. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is also underrated in the romance genre. It's a story told through letters that reveals a love story among the characters as they share their lives during and after the war. And 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern has a subtle and beautiful romance woven into its magical circus setting.
The novel 'The Love Hypothesis' which was also popular in summer 2021. It features a fake - dating trope between a grad student and a professor. The story is full of humor and the relationship between the two main characters is really engaging. There are also some scientific elements in it which add an interesting touch.
Maybe it's because some people think they're too predictable or formulaic. But that's not always true!
One underrated 'romance harem light novel' is 'A Sister's All You Need'. It has a unique take on the genre with its focus on a novelist and his relationships with the women around him. Another is 'How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom', which has a bit of a harem element as the protagonist Kazuya Souma has female characters who support him in his quest to rebuild the kingdom. It's not as well - known as some others in the genre.
'Lucah: Born of a Dream' is an underrated one. It has a really interesting art style and a deep story about self - discovery and facing one's inner demons. Another is 'OneShot'. It has a meta - narrative that's really engaging. It makes you feel like you're part of the story in a unique way.
One popular summer 2020 romance novel is 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry. It's a story about two writers who challenge each other to write in different genres while staying at neighboring beach houses. It has great character development and a sweet love story.
One great NPR summer romance novel could be 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It's a fun and flirty read with great chemistry between the two main characters. The banter and the slow - burn romance make it a perfect summer choice.
Yes. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is an underrated historical romance. It's set during World War II in Leningrad and the love story between Tatiana and Alexander is both heart - breaking and beautiful. 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer is also worth mentioning. It's set in the 18th century and has a charming and witty love story with all the trappings of the period, from the fashion to the social mores.
'The Girls' by Emma Cline. It's based on the Manson Family murders from the perspective of a young girl who gets involved with the cult - like group. It's not as well - known as some other books but offers a really interesting take on female adolescence and the allure of something dangerous.