r/RomanceBooks • u/Empty-Warning387 • 1d ago

Book Request What is the best book series you’ve ever read?

Hello everyone,

I have recently been reading lots of book series and I came to the devastating realization that just because there are many books to a couple, friend group, family, etc. it does not mean that it will be good.

I know that this is pretty common knowledge but for some reason I believed that if you stick to a book series for long enough, you would subconsciously get connected to it and love it even if you didn’t think it was the best at first.

I now realize I was sorely mistaken after reading 4+ book series (all with 3+ books) and not liking them and not really getting attached to the worlds either.

I was curious as to what book series you have read that have made you so attached that you feel like you are missing the world after you end the series and why. I don’t mean “oh that book was good”, I mean you put down that final book and have to take a breather to take in the fact that the series is done, the kinds of books that made you smile after listening to a song in public and realizing it was in the series. The kinds of series that you think of for months and can’t find anything that compares to it.

NOTE: I was going to put this in discussions but I didn’t want the mods to think I was trying to sneak a request into discussions. I really am interested in peoples reasons for falling for certain series and just didn’t know what to label it under 😭

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u/mynhxl 1d ago

{The Wallflower Series by Lisa Kleypas} will always hold a special place in my heart. It was one of the first series’ I ever read, and honestly still nothing compares for me 😭

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u/SparklesAreIn *sigh* *opens TBR* 22h ago

Lisa Kleypas is such a damn good writer too. I could dine on her descriptions of food alone, nevermind the detail she goes into for the time period/setting.

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u/iknowyouneedahugRN TBR pile is out of control 19h ago

I have never tried the recipes in the back of her books! Maybe I need a reread of {Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas} for the shaving scene soup recipe!

Her food descriptions always make me hungry.

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u/Empty-Warning387 1d ago

What really stood out to you in the series (spoilers are ok)

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u/mynhxl 1d ago

I really enjoyed that the series centers around four woman, who become friends, but feel like family by the end. They make appearances in each other’s books, and we see their friendships develop and progress, the same way the relationship with the MMC does.

Lisa Kleypas’ writing itself is also huge factor for me. Her style really works for me, and she has a way of building tension and adding little (but somehow really memorable) moments throughout the book that keep you from putting it down.

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u/iknowyouneedahugRN TBR pile is out of control 1d ago

For me, it was the friendship between the women. They were from different social backgrounds, financial statuses, etc., but they found themselves on common ground as "wallflowers". They supported each other, cheered each other on and stood up for each other. They celebrated when each one found their true love.

It also was nice because there are several books in Lisa Kleypas' catalog that branch off or tie in to The Wallflowers' series.

There is one part of Lillian's Book I didn't enjoy: (the revised editions, because I understand from other posts in this group that the first edition of her book has another very outdated scene) and I felt the abduction by Sebastian [the MMC of Wallflowers book 3] was forced to allow Marcus [MMC of Lillian's book] to be a hero and build up Sebastian's need for redemption in his/Evie's book.

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u/winterymix33 1d ago

Annabelle’s book was the first real romance book that I read. It got me hooked.

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u/Historicallymine 1d ago

I love the Wallflowers and the Ravenels. I love characters from both series. I think Lisa Klepas is such a good writer, keeps me engaged in her writing these complex characters, and she builds tension so well.

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u/ConcentrateWhole329 22h ago

LK really is the GOAT of historical romance. Nothing else hits the same.

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u/VortexDrift99 20h ago

Is it too steamy or triggering with any taboo or darkness?

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u/mynhxl 19h ago

Not dark or taboo at all, there might be some triggering scenes to do with dubious non-consent in some of the books. It’s an HR series so pretty on par for the genre. As for the steam, there is quite a bit but I’d say there’s equal if not more plot/sweet romance.

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u/Cluckieduck Happy to be a Porn-Brained Woman of Monster Smut 1d ago

{Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews} is this for me. I love all aspects of this series. The main characters, the secondary characters, the family dynamics, the psycho MMCs with hearts of gold, the whip-smart FMCs who aren’t pushovers, the world building, the magical system…I wish I could re-experience reading it for the first time.

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u/dysfuctional_chaos13 1d ago

One of my top five faves!! Actually all of their series are faves of mine!

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u/New-Neighborhood532 1d ago

I love anything ilona andrews, especially kate daniels.

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u/Roswell114 19h ago

I just recently finished these and loved them!

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u/Vesuvia36 1d ago

The Ravenels series by Lisa Kleypas. The first book is {Cold-Hearted Rake Lisa Kleypas} And while the first book isn’t a strong start it’s. A great introduction to Helen and Rhys’ story which continues in the second book.

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u/ebolainajar horny and ready for not-hoth ❄️ 1d ago

Cold-hearted Rake is honestly not good compared to the rest of the books. If it wasn't for the one scene with Helen and Rhys, it would be a total loss for me!

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u/Vesuvia36 1d ago

I agree. I hated the way it ended with Kathleen getting between them. I only reread it for West and Helen/Rhys

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u/Historicallymine 1d ago

{Seduce me at Sunrise by Lisa Klepas} and {Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Klepas} are my favourites.

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u/Lem0nadeLola 1d ago

Another vote for Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews here, but I love the {Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews} even more. Everyone says the first book isn’t very good but I disagree. As a rule, I like MUCH sluttier books, and paranormal isn’t my number one genre… but their writing and characters and world building is so fucking good.

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u/dysfuctional_chaos13 1d ago

Another of my top five is the Kate Daniels series. Excellent writing, world building and she is baddass.

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u/Yemz232 vindictive monster fucker 1d ago

I have a few... {Immortals after dark series} by kresley cole. About 17 books now and still ongoing, different lead in each book but we have characters that cross over , it's paranormal/ fantasy with a lot of badass, take no shit fmc and powerful mmc that are obsessed with their females, even if they are a little or a lot morally grey.

{Guild hunter series} by Nalini Singh. Here we have archangels, angels, vampires and human vampire hunters.

I think book 1 - 3 is about the same couple, a human vampire hunter and the archangel of New York, while the rest of the series still kinda revolves around their world, we have other couples from book four I think. You can expect a mad power drunk archangel bent on conquering the world, rogue vampires, a human turned angel... fun stuff really.

This are my 2 favourite series so far.

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u/CollegeTraining7116 Let’s do this! Rock out with your cocks out 🙂‍↕️🤘🏾 1d ago

Yess !!! Seconding Immortals After Dark ! These books have crack in them.

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u/LikelyUnlucky 1d ago

This is the best and most accurate statement ever lol! I also adore this series myself too!

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u/Lovebooks44 20h ago

I kinda got out of the Guild Hunter series because I loved Rafe and Elena so much I lost interest after some of the other couples. Do any of the later books refocus on them?

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u/xRubyWednesday 16h ago

Yes! There are like four more about them, and I believe the next book in the series will be them as well.

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u/Lovebooks44 16h ago

Yay! I’ll have to pick the series back up thanks!

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u/ImmediateLayer3410 23h ago

I enjoyed the first one and then was so disappointed when they were taken off of KU. I’m on the hunt for a good deal to buy them now.

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u/IllustriousConcern91 7h ago

I second Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh. Also love the Psy changeling series by her. Love the world she has created there

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u/Hunter037 Probably recommending When She Belongs 😍 1d ago

Definitely {Monstrous Series by Lily Mayne}. I loved every character in every book, and I've re-read most of them.

There aren't that many series where I've read every single book. I'll just read the ones I like the look of and skip the characters or tropes I'm not interested in.

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u/Historicallymine 1d ago

I LOVE the Monstrous series, I love so many of the characters and the world. Ahh so good.

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u/reptourtaylor re-reader because I forget everything 1d ago

I looove the Edens series by Devney Perry starting with {Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry} The whole small town big hearts storyline sprinkled with a few mystery tidbits really makes for a great time! Especially since all the books are unique enough that it doesn't feel boring to have recurring characters...

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u/No-BanannA 1d ago

I have a few 😊.

Knitting in the City series and the Winston Brothers series both by Penny Reid. KITC starts with {Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid} and the Winston’s start with {Truth or Beard by Penny Reid}

The Adair Family series and the Highlands series by Samantha Young. The Adair Family series stats with {Here with Me by Samantha Young} and Highlands starts with {Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young}. They’re all linked and characters from the first series make several appearances in the second.

The Bergman Brothers series by Chloe Liese starting with {Only When it’s Us by Chloe Liese}

All of these are on a regular reread cycle for me 🥰

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u/romance-bot 1d ago

Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
Rating: 3.74⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 2 out of 5 - Behind closed doors
Topics: contemporary, funny, boss & employee, workplace/office, alpha male

Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
Rating: 3.76⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 3 out of 5 - Open door
Topics: contemporary, funny, small town, enemies to lovers, working class hero

Here With Me by Samantha Young
Rating: 3.99⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, suspense, enemies to lovers, grumpy/cold hero, mystery

Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young
Rating: 3.83⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, suspense, age gap, grumpy & sunshine, alpha male

Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese
Rating: 3.83⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, sports, enemies to lovers, college, new adult

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u/IllustriousConcern91 7h ago

Penny Reid and Chloe Liese are auto buy authors for me. Cannot go wrong with them

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u/YoungGenX 23h ago

Penny Reid is fantastic. And it’s great that other authors have gotten involved in the mix now too.

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u/No-BanannA 23h ago

She is! I love the characters she creates 🥰

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u/JoyCrazy 1d ago

I LOVE series and I will give recs ranked from please please please read it I NEED to share this to This was satisfying.

First {Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews}. So much love for this series. It was a good day for the world when Gordon Andrews & Ilona met in writing class. There is so much world building. The action/fighting scenes are as immersive as watching a movie. The MC's are badass, funny, and mysterious. The supporting characters distinctive and fully fledged. I can't state enough how awesome the characters are. I love the Baylor Family. There is magic noble houses and epic danger. I've just convinced myself to read it again. Series is not finished though.

Second {Mated to the King by Lola Glass}. Humor, action, found family. Interesting concept and world building. Big Daddy Hale for the win. I gotta shout out Lola Glass's other series as well never disappoints.

Third {Troubleshooters by Suzanne Brockmann}. Navy seals, WW2 flashbacks, Great characters, and a very long series. Themes of inclusion and lgbtq support. Characters that are not caricatures.

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u/treatyoseltz 1d ago

sadly, their website states that the hidden legacy series is "finished for now" so we might never get arabella's story 😭

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u/Classic-Reference403 22h ago

i think the windy city series by liz tomforde is just a solid sport romance series and possibly my favorite

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u/imagrape88 1d ago

{Winston Brothers} by Penny Reid

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u/Greenlion4 1d ago

{Truth or Beard} is the first book, this series gets you right in the heart ❤️

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u/romance-bot 1d ago

The Winston Brothers by Lori Foster
Rating: 4.11⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, m-f romance

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u/No-BanannA 1d ago

The author is actually Penny Reid.

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u/Hunter037 Probably recommending When She Belongs 😍 1d ago

If you put the author within the brackets, the bot is more likely to get it right

{The Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid}

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u/PappyandtheCats 21h ago

I loved the Lori Foster series too!

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u/No-BanannA 1d ago

I was coming here to say this and the Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid!!

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u/Melliejayne12 40m ago

I want to read this but I hate that it’s not on KU!

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u/AlwaysAnxiousAlien 1d ago

{part of your world by Abby Jimenez} love the series and the characters. There’s a series before this one too but this one is a bit better

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u/_wayharshTai 1d ago

I really enjoy these but I’m not so into all the hospital stuff. Wish the crossovers were longer and more frequent!

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u/LikelyUnlucky 1d ago

Best series ever, with great world building or excellent characters or both are as follows:

Nalini Singh- her ‘Guildhunter’ (archangel) novels is amazing. Here I absolutely adore the world building & the characters in this series -oh also) her ‘Psy-Changeling’ series also is pretty good.

Christine Feehan both her Ghostwalker Series (military men and strong orphan females w special powers) and her Carpathians series (a cool & different kind of vampires) are both amazing series.

Laurel Hamilton (spelled wrong prob) Is about a female necromancer w many supernatural gifts and one curse, but it’s also a multiple lovers book -just fyi/vampire and werewolf)

And from when I was much younger, tho it’s not a series but just allll her books- Johanna Lindsey … (old timey romance w rakes & ladies, and then diff books with strong females on diff alien world romances just many diff types of books & all are well written, etc)..

Laurann Dohner has SO many diff AMAZING series I luv all of them. VESLOR Mates series (totally alien mates they are cat type shapeshifters w a humanoid body change shape also..) VLG series (vampires, lycanthropes and gargoyles.)

Marjorie M Lou- Dirk & Steele series. (About gifted women, shapeshifters magic, dragons, magical creatures and people etc..)

Oh, which reminds me of another cool world build which’s about alien mates-
‘Warriors of the Lathar’ by Mina Carter..

Actually , tbh-I have SO MANY diff amazing series that I luv bcuz I have been reading my entire life… I just don’t have my Ereader w me now unfortunately, lol, so this is all I can remember off the top of my head. (Sorry, I have serious memory probs..) but maybe I’ll remember to edit this more later…

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u/dysfuctional_chaos13 1d ago

Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunters series rounds out my top five. When the last book comes out next year I’m gonna sob for a year! 💜

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u/mldyfox 1d ago

I second Christine Feehan's Carpathian series. I admitted haven't read them all yet, but I'm building my collection in physical books still.

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u/BeigeParadise 1d ago

I'm currently reading Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series and if Guild Hunters is even better I might just die from too much book goodness.

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u/LikelyUnlucky 9h ago

It really is even better!! Enjoy!

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u/MZlurker 1d ago

I second both of Nalini Singh’s series! Soooo good and love to go back to old familiar characters.

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u/teaandtoast10 1d ago

Melanie Harlow has three series I’ve loved. {Cloverleigh Farms by Melanie Harlow} {Bellamy Creek by Melanie Harlow} {Cherry Tree Harbor by Melanie Harlow}

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u/winterymix33 1d ago

The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas even though I don’t really like the first book. The others more than make up for it. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James was pretty good and memorable too. YA - when I was like 20, I was obsessed with Vampire Academy and new books were still coming out and it’s stuck with me. They’re such good re-reads. I love the Boston Rebels series by Julia Conners. It’s a hockey one & the characters are great and so are the stories. Those are the ones that stick out and are my favorites, Boston Rebels being the recent one as new books are still coming out.

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u/bookish-10 1d ago

Elsie silver has several great ones if you’re into western/cowboys Chestnut springs starting with {flawless by Elsie silver} Rose hill starting with {wild love by Elsie silver} Gold rush ranch starting with {off to the races by Elsie silver}

Windy City series by Liz Tomforde (sports theme)

Catherine Cowles has several romantic suspense series {fragile sanctuary by Catherine cowles} from her sparrow falls series is one of my favorites

Devney perry was mentioned above but she also has several great series too.

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u/ImmediateLayer3410 22h ago

Love Elsie Silver! I think the Rose Hill series is my fave but I think it’s totally worth it to read all three in order, even if gold rush starts out a bit mid.

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u/romance-bot 1d ago

Flawless by Elsie Silver
Rating: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, cowboy hero, forced proximity, small town, sports

Wild Love by Elsie Silver
Rating: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, sibling's best friend, rich hero, m-f romance, sassy heroine

Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
Rating: 3.79⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, boss & employee, rich hero, western, enemies to lovers

Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles
Rating: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, grumpy & sunshine, suspense, tortured hero, found family

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u/bookish-10 1d ago

Oh I forgot to mention Lucy Score’s Blue Moon series that starts with {no more secrets by Lucy score} I literally cried when it was over, I loved that cheesy little town so much

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u/IllustriousConcern91 7h ago

Windy City is up there in the best contemporary/sports romance series. Each and every one of them are amazing

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u/Apart_Action2523 He’s a 10, but has 99 red flags 🤤🤤 1d ago edited 1d ago

I have a few, but my number 1, all time favorite series ever is {Fever series by Karen Marie Moning}

My second favorite ever is {Fae Isles series by Lisette Marshall} - this one has the absolute best MMC character development I’ve ever read.

EtA: This is showing the incorrect book for Fae Isles. The correct one is {Court of Blood and Bindings}

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u/dysfuctional_chaos13 1d ago

The Fever series is incredible!!! 💜😍

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u/Apart_Action2523 He’s a 10, but has 99 red flags 🤤🤤 1d ago

The correct one is {Court of Blood and Bindings by Lisette Marshall}

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u/MasterpieceMost3282 7h ago

That was way too far down to see Fever Series on this list! Hands down still after all these years the BEST series. The depth of the storyline is unparalleled and the romance is angsty and hot!

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u/Consistent_Hunt5213 Sitting on Dr. Carlsen's lap, sipping diet pepsi💅 1d ago

Only first 4 books of {The Camorra Chronicles by Cora Reilly}

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u/Empty-Warning387 1d ago

I loved this series. I think that this is one of those series that makes you attached to not only the characters but the worlds as well. Specifically, the Camorra mansion. I always imagine the family being together in there

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u/Aggravating_Hurry537 1d ago

I love Sinners on tour. Oliva Cunnings.

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u/CarelessSherbet7912 1d ago

Oh my god, I keep forgetting I want to revisit those books. I read them when I dipped my toe in romance a couple of years before I really started reading it. I was a sweet summer child and was like so shocked by what was happening on those pages. 🤣

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u/Maleficent_Risk4718 20h ago

Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare. Her writing is clever and funny without being cringy.

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u/multipurposewipes self-inserting but its not a vibrator 1d ago

I personally have a very hard time reading MM because I'm the self-insert kinda reader and any MM scenes in a poly/RH universe makes it harder because the MM relationships always goes back further and I always feel that the FMC is left out in that dynamic.

But {The Original Sinners by Tiffany Reisz} is honestly so well written to me, super taboo and if you really think hard about it there's all sorts of wrong to pick on but I will delete my morals away for this universe. The world building is so good I wish I had a chance to pay a visit. I'm still searching so damn hard for a series like this but preferably with MF only but its difficult (I also can't imagine a MF book series going for 8 books and more without being overly draggy so...its me, I'm the problem 🤪)

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u/goshthisishard 1d ago

My very favorite as well. Every book is so good.

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u/absolutelynot01 Depressive demon nightmare boy stan 1d ago

The {Ruinous Love Trilogy by Brynne Weaver} is the only series I’ve read where I’d recommend every book. Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark were both five star reads for me and Scythe & Sparrow was a four star! They’re funny, fast-paced, and all of the characters are likeable.

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u/mldyfox 1d ago

I'm not sure I can pick out a Number 1 series I've read, but I've had several I love.

Nora Roberts' Bride Quartet series. This one is yearly re-read for me. Just love it.

Nora Roberts' Inn Boonsboro series. Only three books, but seeing all three brothers, plus their widowed mom, coupled up was pretty awesome. They work normal jobs, in their family business.

Dorothy Garlock's Wabash River series. From my favorite romance author of all time. 3 books in the series, plus a 4th sequel. And, side characters from the original series show up in other books, so it's like everyone in the American West knows everyone else. Many of the books in her catalog are re-reads for me on a regular basis.

Christine Feehan's Dark series. A different take on vampires. I think the last count of the number in the series is like 38, and counting. So fabulous.

Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom series. Not a romance series, although it has romance elements to it. The main character has so many wives and girlfriends over the course of the 13 book series. I took a VERY long time to finish the last book because I was sad to see it end.

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u/teaandtoast10 1d ago

I need to reread the Bride Quartet series, I remember loving those

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u/mldyfox 1d ago

I'm due for yearly reread myself 😀

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u/Laurenb0418 1d ago

Lucy Score’s Knockemout series . I bought multiple copies for special editions and I never do that.

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u/maizymoon 1d ago edited 23h ago

Tessa dare's spindle cove series

Lord's of the Underworld Gena Showalter

Paradox trilogy rachel Bach

Demonica series

Guildhunter nalini Singh

Nora roberts Irish trilogy

Jude Devereux velvet books*

Are all books that I would grant the honor of being re-read.

*despite the mountain of problematic, and well earned trigger warnings involved. Nostalgia is a powerful drug lol.

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u/MissKhary 22h ago

{Parallel by Elizabeth O'Roark} gave me my biggest book hangover ever. I am desperate for her to put out another book in the series, but unfortunately her contemporary romance novels sell a lot better for her than this series did I think. It's a shame because it's SO well done, I love how all the little details actually come together over 4 books. I kept thinking I had everything figured out and nope. I still have so many questions!

Her contemporary romances would qualify too though, she has a few interconnected series. While Parallel made me cry, her other ones make me laugh.

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u/jazzyjas7 2h ago

Yes! This series is so good...I love how the characters all fit together across time. I would love it if she wrote another book about the next generation!

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u/BornToBeSam 19h ago

I loved the Queen Cove series from Stephanie Archer. I read all of the books and they just got better and better with each one. It’s funny cause I’d fall in love with the characters in one book and complain to my husband that I don’t want to read the next one cause they don’t seem as lovable and then I’d read it anyways and fall in love with them. Repeat for every book in the series. My husband would give me a look every time I’d be like “ugh I loved this book I just don’t want to read the next one” and then I’d be like “omg that one was better than the last one” 😂

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u/garima34678 1d ago

I loved the {Brash Brother's series}. It was so comforting. I really liked the found family vibes in this.

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u/dysfuctional_chaos13 1d ago

This will always be one of my top five!! It’s just an amazing series that hits you in all of the feels.💜💜💜

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u/shoganaiaurora 1d ago

{The Dragon Blood Series by Lindsay Buroker}

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u/WingUnusual4179 1d ago

{Sinners anonymous series by Somme sketcher} hands down the BEST dark mafia romance written ever! ❤️‍🔥

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u/Pitapenguin TBR pile is out of control 1d ago

The Love and Hockey series by Lauren Blakely. The only series I've preordered on audible before they were released. Start with {The Boyfriend Goal by Lauren Blakely}. Audios are excellent and the books have crossover characters from other series. I haven't found a book of hers I didn't enjoy.

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u/DeepMango459 1d ago

I'm currently reading and have been enjoying Lauren Layne's Stiletto series and also her Central Park Pact series if you want some contemporary romcoms.

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u/amyy_v19 1d ago

Boys of Tommen!!! A series that will forever stay with me. No other series can top this one 😭

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u/ImmediateLayer3410 23h ago

🏒₊˚⊹♡ It’s technically three series but all the same universe but Elle Kennedy’s Briar hockey books. Beginning with {Off Campus Series by Elle Kennedy}🏒₊˚⊹♡

Although the books are somewhat uneven as far as quality goes I think her world building and found family stuff is top notch. Like when Gigi’s uncle’s tease her in the {The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy} it’s peak world building perfection.

There are just so many supporting characters are long character arcs that have a big place in my heart.

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u/romance-bot 23h ago

Off-Campus by Elle Kennedy
Rating: 4.02⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: contemporary, college, sports, new adult, hockey

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
Rating: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, college, athlete heroine, sports, athlete hero

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u/TheGreenFlagHoe 22h ago

Boys of tommen hands down the BEST I have read.

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u/DayDrmBlvr82 19h ago

Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander Series.

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u/teaandtoast10 18h ago

Loved these! Got me into romance and in a long roundabout way introduced me to my husband

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u/Greenlion4 19h ago

The Rebel Blue Ranch series by Lyla Sage. {Done and Dusted}

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u/Lolita317 14h ago

My two Roman empires right now are Ravenhood series by Kate Stewart. Flock Exodus and The Finish Line are the 3 main books. She has two legacy books out too. I love her story telling and characters. I’ve listened to the audios multiple times. She’s working on a manuscript for the series and it ruined me for most other books.

And although I’m not yet done, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. About Scottish Highlanders and time travel and so much more but mainly Jamie Alexander Malcom McKenzie Fraser and Clare who always find eachother no matter the time and circumstance.

Both series have me in a chokehold.

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u/katierose295 1d ago

{Thone of Glass by Sarah J Maas}

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u/Me-No-Mix 1d ago

Rob thier - storm and silence series 

Wolf hotel series 

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u/pastelchannl celebrate the underdogs 1d ago

{monstrous series by lily mayne} and {sex wizards series by alethea faust}. both are still not finished, but these series are two of my favorites. for both I just loved the world building and the characters, and also the spice (especially sex wizards is extra spicy).

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u/romance-bot 1d ago

Monstrous by Lily Mayne
Rating: 4.34⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: explicit-plentiful, monsters, queer, dystopian, m-m

Sex Wizards by Alethea Faust
Rating: 4.43⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Topics: magic, fantasy, bdsm, anal sex, witches

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u/iknowyouneedahugRN TBR pile is out of control 1d ago

[The Bergman Brothers by Chloe Liese] is a frequently reread series for me. It's the idyllic family where everyone has flaws but works through them. There's a lot of therapeutic communication conversations, chronic illnesses represented, and emotional/psychological issues are addressed. There are a few "scenes" in the books that make me scratch my head (mostly how a few characters manage financially or afford certain things), but that's romance and fiction.

The only really big complaint about the series that I have is that Chloe Liese has not written a "prequel" with the Bergman-Bezuidenhout parents' story and their "wingpersons" Elin's brother Jakob and Willa's Mom, Joy. People need to flood her Instagram and other socials to show the demand is super high for a prequel!

There is never going to be an excellent, perfect book/series (IMO) because for me, there are frequently some fantastic/fantasy ideals in books and I am a little more of a realist (a true oxymoron because I read romance with HEA and stuff where most books end in HEA, even though there's always more conflict down the road). But it's fun to keep reading and try to find one! :)

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u/YoungGenX 23h ago

Love Chloe Liese. Both the Bergman Brothers and the Wilmot Sisters series are among my favorite series.

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u/kounfouda just a slacktivist romantic at heart 22h ago

I will forever rec {Texas Rodeo Series by Kari Lynn Dell}.

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u/Lovebooks44 20h ago

I loved the Alliance Series by SJ Tilly which gets mentioned a lot on her. I think Nero and King have one of the best bromances ever. Plus their banter, the fact that they are unhinged but yet still believable characters makes them my favorite reread. The Hangmen series by Tillie Cole. I hope she finishes it one day. Unlike any MC books I’ve ever read. The New York Billionaires by Olivia Hayle. Each book had a unique plot line and I love how over the course of the series the guys went from being business associates to true friends.

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u/Alibas1898 20h ago

Anything Lani Lynn Vale, Harley Wylde and Marteeka Karland I’ve read them all and want to read them again (definitely will next year lol I like to have a gap in between re-reads) also the same for Shelley Laurenston and GA Aitken (same author) also Sam crescent, Mink I can go on and on 😂

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u/filleloufoque 19h ago

The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz

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u/lois_says_banana post-apocalyptic fantasy gay monster rom-com done right 18h ago

I'll stick to romance series, but I love a lot of non-romance series too! Worth noting that I find most these books hot, even though I'm not necessarily into what the characters are into. But there are lots of books that are hot but I don't love--so now you've got me thinking about why I love these!

Priest series, first book is {Priest by Sierra Simone}. I'm a semi-practicing/semi-lapsed Catholic. I find her philosophizing on Catholicism and sexuality fascinating. Series is incomplete.

Galactic Love, first book is {Strange Love by Ann Aguirre}. Really thoughtful and interesting considerations of what gender, attraction, and sexuality look like in non-humanoid aliens & androids. Series incomplete.

Corsairs series (first book is {The Corsair's Captive by Ruby Dixon}) and the Corsair Brothers series (first book is {Adiron by Ruby Dixon}). Alien space pirates with a conscience! Great world-building. Takes the fun parts of Ice Planet Barbarians and gets rid of the breeding kink/babies/homemaker obsession that I don't like.

Winternight trilogy, {The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden} is book 1. Astoundingly well-researched Russian folklore, fascinating characters, captivating storytelling.

Monstrous (first book is {Soul Eater by Lily Mayne}). No idea how she manages to make post-apocalyptic high-stakes drama feel like a romcom but she does.

Kiss Quotient (first book is {The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang}). I love how she writes neurodiversity. Book 3 is one of my very favorite romance books--the writing, the FMC's character and growth, just beautiful.

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u/romance-bot 18h ago

Priest by Sierra Simone
Rating: 3.72⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 5 out of 5 - Explicit and plentiful
Topics: contemporary, forbidden love, anal sex, secret relationship, insta-love

Strange Love by Ann Aguirre
Rating: 4.02⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: futuristic, science fiction, non-human hero, sweet/gentle hero, aliens

The Corsair's Captive by Ruby Dixon
Rating: 3.77⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: futuristic, science fiction, aliens, pirate hero, non-human hero

Corsairs by Ruby Dixon
Rating: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: futuristic, science fiction, pirate hero, aliens, himbo

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Rating: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: historical, magic, medieval, fantasy, competent heroine

Soul Eater by Lily Mayne
Rating: 4.21⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 5 out of 5 - Explicit and plentiful
Topics: futuristic, monsters, gay romance, military, dystopian

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Rating: 4.06⭐️ out of 5⭐️
Steam: 4 out of 5 - Explicit open door
Topics: contemporary, fake relationship, disabilities & scars, neurodivergent mc, multicultural

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u/explorepnw 18h ago

{The Edge of Darkness Trilogy by Leigh Rivers}

Hands down the best series I've ever read. Check your triggers though for sure because each book is darker than the last.

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u/busymama29 14h ago

I can't do a series with more than 3 books. It just gets too long for me and I get disconnected from the characters. I really like the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken heart by Stephanie Garber. Each series is 3 books long and takes place in the same world. Out of the two, OUABH is my favorite. It just has series fairytale vibes. I also really enjoy duets like the Crimson Moth and The Shepherd King duets. I feel like most stories can and should be told as simply as possible and that when an does a huge series, they're just stretching it out to sell more books, not because the story needs it

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u/narrtasha 14h ago

Am currently on book 6 of 6 (i believe that’s the end?) of The Four by Becca Steele and i’ll be very sad when i finish! I wish there was a 7th book for the last 2 characters who aren’t really a part of “The Four” group but are definitely strong side characters, but also, this could ruin the idea of the story being about the group so i can see why she stopped at book 6 if this is the case.

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u/SlutForDownVotes 13h ago edited 13h ago

Three years ago I read the London Lovers series and the Harris Brothers series, plus the spinoffs, 15 books in total by Amy Daws. I had the biggest book hangover afterwards, and I have been seeking another series that can pull me into the characters' lives like these did.

Characters in earlier books still appear in later books because of how they are interconnected. So many delightful surprises along the way. Characters suffer tragedy together, overcome trauma, and celebrate life's milestones. They experience conflict and drama outside the MC relationships. Overall, very complex and likeable characters.

I was sad to finish reading all of them because it felt like I had moved away from close friends. I missed them all like real people.

London Lovers

  • Becoming Us  
  • A Broken Us  
  • London Bound  
  • Not The One  

Transition

  • Strength 

Harris Brothers 

  • Challenge  
  • Endurance  
  • Keeper 
  • End Goal (short story)  
  • Surrender  
  • Dominate  

Harris Brothers spinoffs

  • Payback  
  • Blindsided  
  • Replay  
  • Sweeper 

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u/Lower-Following9159 12h ago

J.R.Ward The Blackdagger Brotherhood

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u/Creepy-Inevitable365 12h ago

The Essex Sisters by Eloisa James

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u/IllustriousConcern91 7h ago

Sharing recs basis reread value and love for world/characters.

Contemporary:

Penny Reid - Knitting in the city/winston brothers (prefer KITC)

Liz Tomforde - Windy City

Kennedy Ryan - Grip

Fantasy/PNR:

Sarah J Maas - ACOTAR (basic but no less true)

Nalini Singh - Guild Hunter/Psy changeling (GH more for the characters, Psy changeling more for the world/plot)

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u/yourebloodyjokin 6h ago

Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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u/wistfully "enemies" to lovers 6h ago

If you’re into romantasy (and open door isn’t a must for you), the Folk of Air series, beginning with {Cruel Prince by Holly Black}, is my shiiit. It’s like if GoT—at its best—was set in a faerie world. Perfect for autumnal reading vibes, btw. Most bad ass babe(s) ever AND the banter with the love interest (once it kicks in) will have you screaming. But it is a slow burn to get to said romance though, because it’s true enemies to lovers a la you think they might actually kill one another.

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u/Timely_Improvement10 1h ago

The {Clecanian series by Victoria Aveline} was the first sci-fi romance series I actually loved. I didnt think I liked alien romance at all until I read this series. It's a new couple every book with the previous relationships being occasionally referenced but it has a comprehensive world building and political storyline in the background that i feel very invested in. The series got me out of a reread slump and ive reread some books multiple times.