'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik can be considered in this category too. The relationship between the young woman Agnieszka and the powerful, somewhat fearsome wizard known as the Dragon has parallels to the beauty and the beast story. She is taken from her village to live with him, and their relationship evolves over time.
One popular one is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. It has elements of a Beauty and the Beast - like story within a richly built fantasy world. The main character Feyre is drawn into a world of magic and mystery, much like the girl in the classic tale, and her relationship with the powerful and initially forbidding Rhysand has that same kind of Beauty and the Beast dynamic.
'Beauty' by Robin McKinley is also a great example. It stays true to the classic beauty and the beast tale, but adds its own charm. The writing is beautiful, and it captures the growing relationship between the two main characters in a very engaging manner.
There's often a cast of magical servants. For example, in some versions, there's a talking candelabra like Lumière. He is charming and adds a bit of humor to the story. There could also be a clock named Cogsworth who is always fretting about time and order in the castle.
Well, 'Beastly' by Alex Flinn is a great modern take on 'Beauty and the Beast'. It's set in a contemporary high - school environment, which makes it very relatable. The main character, a popular boy, is cursed and has to learn about true beauty and kindness. Also, 'Heart's Blood' by Juliet Marillier has a 'Beauty and the Beast' - type of romance at its core, with a strong female character who heals the beast - like hero in a world full of magic and mystery.
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.