Some notable feminist contemporary romance novels include 'Evvie Drake Starts Over'. The female character, Evvie, is starting a new life on her own terms after a difficult situation. It showcases her strength and independence in the face of love and new beginnings. 'The Flatshare' is another. It tells the story of two people sharing a flat in an unconventional way and the female character is portrayed as having her own goals and agency. Also, 'The Wedding Date' has a female lead who is career - driven and doesn't sacrifice her professional life for a relationship, which is a very feminist concept in romance novels.
One popular one is 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. It features a female lead on the autism spectrum who challenges traditional relationship norms. Another is 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which has a queer relationship and strong feminist undertones, dealing with themes like acceptance and the breaking of social barriers in a romantic context. And 'The Hating Game' also has a female character who is strong - willed and doesn't conform to typical gender roles in the workplace and in her relationship.
One popular feminist fantasy romance novel is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It features a strong female protagonist who challenges traditional gender roles in a fantasy world filled with magic and romance. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik, where the female lead has her own agency and plays a crucial role in the story's development. 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black also stands out, with a female character who is cunning and fights for her place in a world dominated by male power.
One popular feminist historical romance novel is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It features a strong - willed female protagonist, Claire Randall, who travels back in time and challenges the traditional gender roles of the historical period. Another is 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' which has strong female characters dealing with the aftermath of World War II in a historical context. And 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen can also be considered in a sense, as Elizabeth Bennet is a feisty and independent - minded woman in a Regency - era setting.
'The Duchess Deal' by Tessa Dare. The female character in this book has her own agency. She doesn't conform to the typical regency female roles. She is bold in her actions and decisions, and the relationship in the book develops in a way that shows a more equal dynamic between the sexes, which is characteristic of feminist themes in regency romance.
One popular contemporary romance novel is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It features two co - workers who seem to hate each other but gradually discover their true feelings. Another is 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover, which deals with complex relationships and tough life choices. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston is also well - loved, with a story about a relationship between a British prince and the First Son of the United States.
One popular contemporary romance novel is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It's about two coworkers who constantly bicker but gradually fall in love. Another is 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. It combines a political backdrop with a charming love story between the son of the U.S. President and a British prince. 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover is also well - liked. It delves into complex relationships and themes of domestic abuse.
Well, 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell is a 2016 contemporary romance novel that's quite good. It focuses on a college student who is a big fanfiction writer and her journey in love and self - discovery. 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang is another. It has an autistic heroine who hires a male escort and of course, love blossoms between them. And 'The Bride Test' also by Helen Hoang, which is related to the first one and has its own charming love story.
Well, 'The Girl on the Train' was a huge hit in 2015. It's about a woman who becomes involved in a mystery related to the lives of people she observes during her train commute. In terms of contemporary romance, it has that aspect of a woman's journey through love and self - discovery. 'Me Before You' is a very emotional story. Louisa, the main character, takes a job as a caregiver for Will, a quadriplegic. Their relationship develops in unexpected ways, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and different perspectives on life. 'The Royal We' gives readers a fun look into what a royal romance might be like, with all the drama and glamour that comes with it.
One popular 2014 contemporary romance novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Another is 'Maybe Someday' by Colleen Hoover, which has a unique plot involving a girl who discovers her boyfriend is cheating and then finds new love in an unexpected way. And 'Beautiful Bastard' by Christina Lauren also gained popularity in 2014 with its engaging story of a love - hate relationship in the workplace.
One popular 2020 contemporary romance novel is 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood. It has a great mix of science and romance. Another is 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which features a unique relationship between a prince and the First Son of the United States. And 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry also stands out, with its story of two writers with different genres who find love while living next to each other at the beach.
Well, 'The Unhoneymooners' by Christina Lauren was quite popular in 2019. It's about two sworn enemies who end up on a honeymoon together. Also, 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang was well - loved. It tells the story of a woman on the autism spectrum who hires an escort to teach her about sex and ends up falling in love.