Hot Romance Reads: 15 Must-Read Books That Rock Booktok
Are you in the mood for some sizzling romance books to ignite your reading life? Look no further! If you've been following #Booktok and #Spicytok we've got the top romance book recommendations trending on Tiktok just for you.
These books are creating waves on social media and captivating readers with their steamy plots. So get ready to add these spicy Booktok books to your must-read list!
What is #Booktok?
If you haven't heard about #Booktok yet let us fill you in. #Booktok is a community on Tiktok where book lovers make short videos reviewing and recommending books. With just a few viral videos and popular hashtags #Booktok has the power to bring past book titles back onto the bestseller lists and launch new authors to success. It has become a game-changer in the publishing world revolutionizing how we discover and engage with books.
Discover the World of Romance
One of the most popular genres on Booktok is romance. Referred to as "spicy" books the romance genre has taken Booktok by storm with its captivating stories and swoon-worthy characters. Young adult fantasy books are also gaining traction on Booktok with some of them even falling into the spicy category. If you're new to the romance genre or simply curious to dive into the world of #Spicytok these book recommendations are the perfect starting point for you.
Trending Spicy Booktok Books
Let's explore some of the most popular spicy romance books that are currently trending on #Booktok:
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Delve into the story of Lily a hardworking woman who finds herself drawn to the charming neurosurgeon Ryle. As their relationship progresses Lily begins to question everything when her first love Atlas reappears in her life. Colleen Hoover has been creating a buzz on Tiktok with her spicy Booktok books and It Ends With Us is one of them. After you finish this emotional rollercoaster be sure to check out Verity and Reminders of Him from Hoover's bookshelf.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Follow Alex and Poppy best friends with completely different personalities on their journey to mend their broken friendship during a summer vacation. This heartwarming friends-to-lovers story won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Romance and it's a hit among Booktok users. Get ready to fall in love with this opposites-attract romance that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Step into the world of Lucy and Joshua two coworkers who constantly try to outdo each other. When a promotion comes up their rivalry reaches new heights. The Hating Game has become a household name in the Booktok community especially among fans of enemies-to-lovers books.
This romance novel has even been made into a movie which was released in 2021. Prepare yourself for a captivating journey as Lucy and Joshua discover that their assumptions about each other were far from the truth.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Join Olive Smith a Ph.D. candidate who doesn't believe in lasting relationships on her hilarious journey to prove her friend wrong by pretending to date a grumpy professor Adam Carlsen. What starts as a fake relationship soon takes an unexpected turn.
The Love Hypothesis is a must-read for fans of fake relationship romance books. With its adorkable characters and sweet slow-burn romance Ali Hazelwood's debut novel will make you laugh swoon and fall in love.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Immerse yourself in the world of Poppy the Maiden whose destiny is intertwined with the future of her kingdom. When she meets Hawke her Royal Guard she begins to question everything she's known.
From Blood and Ash is not only a hit on Booktok but was also named the best romance book of 2020 by the Goodreads Choice Awards. Brace yourself for a fantasy romance filled with suspense danger and a slow-burning romance that will leave you craving for more.
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Follow the story of Piper Bellinger a fashionable influencer who finds herself running her late father's dive bar in a small town. When she meets Brendan a surly sea captain sparks fly.
It Happened One Summer is an addictive opposites-attract romance that will keep you hooked till the very end. Tessa Bailey's knack for creating chemistry between characters shines through in this exhilarating summer romance.
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Join Hannah Wells as she steps out of her comfort zone to catch the attention of her crush Garrett Graham the captain of the hockey team. The Deal is not only one of the most popular new adult romance books but it's also a spicy Booktok favorite. Get ready for a captivating story about love friendship and discovering what truly matters.
Blindsided by Amy Daws
Meet Mac Logan a loud-mouthed football player who offers to be a love coach for his best friend Freya. Blindsided is an uproariously funny friends-to-lovers romance that will leave you in stitches. With Amy Daws' signature humor and banter this book has climbed its way back to the top of the bestseller charts making it one of the hottest spicy Booktok books right now.
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Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Alex Claremont-Diaz the First Son isn't one to mince words especially about his disdain for Prince Henry. But when a wedding altercation threatens international relations they're thrust into a staged friendship.
What starts as a facade quickly spirals into a clandestine affair risking not just his mother's re-election but the stability of the two nations. McQuiston's debut not only skyrocketed her career but also captured TikTok's heart making it a must-read spicy Booktok sensation.
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Persephone Dimitriou's escape from Olympus and an arranged marriage to Zeus takes a thrilling turn when she strikes a deal with the enigmatic Hades. In the undercity's shadows their pact for revenge against Zeus evolves into a passionate alliance challenging the very foundations of Olympus.
Katee Robert's modern twist on Hades and Persephone sets the stage for a sizzling romance series that's taking #Booktok and #Spicytok by storm.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Catalina Martin's dilemma: show up solo at her sister's wedding with her ex and his fiancé present or accept her infuriating co-worker's offer to be her fake boyfriend in Spain. Armas masterfully weaves favorite tropes like enemies-to-lovers and fake relationships into a slow-burn romance that's utterly captivating.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Olive's worst nightmare comes true when she's forced to spend her sister's wedding day with her nemesis Ethan. But when food poisoning spares only them an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in Hawaii is up for grabs. A chance encounter with her future boss leads to a pretend honeymoon with Ethan blurring the lines between love and hate.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas
When Feyre kills a wolf in the woods she's whisked away to a magical land by a beastly creature seeking retribution. As she navigates her captor Tamlin's estate icy hostility transforms into a fiery passion. But a looming curse threatens their world and Feyre must rise to the challenge. Sarah Maas's spicy Booktok favorite weaves a tale of young adult fantasy passion and peril soon to be a TV sensation on Hulu.
Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Eve Brown's life is a series of mishaps culminating in her accidentally injuring the owner of a bed and breakfast. Forced to help out her chaotic nature clashes with Jacob's need for control sparking an unexpected attraction. Part of Hibbert's acclaimed The Brown Sisters series this spicy
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
Misha and Ryen's pen pal mix-up in fifth grade led to a seven-year bond bound by three rules: no social media no phone numbers and no pictures. But when Misha stumbles upon a photo of Ryen their virtual connection collides with reality challenging everything they thought they knew.
These spicy Booktok books are a must-read for romance enthusiasts and anyone looking for an exciting escape into captivating stories. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or just dipping your toes into the genre these books will leave you spellbound.
From friends to lovers to enemies to lovers and everything in between these trending titles are lighting up Booktok for a reason. So grab a copy curl up in your favorite reading spot and prepare to be swept away into a world of steamy romance. Happy reading!