One popular contemporary romance short story is 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. It features an autistic woman who decides to hire an escort to teach her about sex and relationships, and of course, love blossoms between them.
There's 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. Although it's an older work, it has had a huge influence on contemporary gothic short stories. It's about a man's descent into madness over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye. In more recent times, Kelly Link's 'Some Zombie Contingency Plans' has a contemporary gothic feel, with its strange, otherworldly events and dark undertones.
One popular author is Colleen Hoover. Her works often include contemporary romance elements and some of her books are relatively short. Another is Christina Lauren. They write engaging contemporary romance stories, some of which are in a shorter format. Also, Nicholas Sparks has written some shorter contemporary romance novels that are quite well - known.
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.
Well, 'Pride and Prejudice' (although it's a classic that has influenced contemporary romance) is often a go - to for many. In the more modern sense, 'The Kiss Quotient' is popular. It has an autistic main character and a really sweet love story. 'Beach Read' is also great. It combines elements of grief, writing, and of course, romance. These novels are popular because they often touch on real - life emotions and situations that readers can relate to.