If you need a bit of romance in your life and the hold on the Bachelorette is killing you, we’ve got you covered! To hold you over until you can get your next #Bachelor fix, we’ve gathered some of our favorite romances. Filled with love, roses, and some juicy drama, these books will definitely find a place on your TBR list.

That’s Not a Thing by Jacqueline Friedland

Meredith Altman has the perfect fiancé: not only is he incredibly handsome, he’s also a doctor and former football star. Out to celebrate their engagement at a new restaurant hotspot, Meredith did not plan on running into the owner—who also happens to be her ex-fiancé! Feelings from the past and a shocking diagnosis draws Meredith to him again. But as new problems arise, Meredith is forced to make a choice that will change her perfect life.

And Now There’s You by Susan S. Etkin

Is a second chance at love possible? When Leila Brandt loses her husband to cancer, she thinks that she won’t find anyone else. Now in her mid-fifties, she spends her time focusing on family and work. That’s when she meets Ayden Doyle on a job and sparks fly. But Ayden has commitment issues of his own; after divorcing twenty-five years ago, he bounces from relationship to relationship. That is until he meets Leila. Will they be able to find the new love they need with other?

Forks, Knives, and Spoons by Leah DeCesare

As Amy York heads off for her freshman year at Syracuse University, she clings to her father’s lesson about boys, which states that there are three types of guys in the world: forks, knives, and spoons. In order to find her perfect steak knife, she’ll have to navigate through the other utensils to find him. Amy, with the along with her roommate Veronica, navigate life from freshman year to graduation as they search for their match.

Elly in Love by Colleen Oakes

In the second book of the Elly in Bloom duology, things have finally started to go back to normal and Elly Jordan is getting ready for a whole new wedding season. As she thinks about opening a fresh new flower shop in uptown, she is approached by BlissBride, a widely popular reality show featuring weddings that wants to feature Elly. The bride? An infamous celebrity that could shake up Elly’s life.

First Rodeo by Judith Hennessey

After a major crisis at work, Kate uproots her life in the city and moves with her son to Prickly Pear Ranch for some much-needed time to re-evaluate her life. On the countryside, she meets a handsome bull rider, nearly a decade younger than her, that draws Kate in with his irresistible charm. He even inspires Kate to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist. As Kate embraces this new romance, she shocks everyone—even herself—on her new, wild journey.

Hostile Takeover by Phyllis J. Piano

When Molly Parr’s first love returns to her life again, she doesn’t know if it’s out of love or greed. After all, he is trying to acquire her business. Molly is forced to revisit her painful past with him, exposing hidden feelings and shocking truths. Now she must decide if she wants to follow her heart or follow her head if she wants to survive this takeover.

The Sea of Japan by Keita Nagano

Lindsey moves to Hime, a small town in Japan, to start a new life and new job as an English teacher. As she attempts to take a picture of the beautiful Toyama Bay, she slips and falls into the water. That’s when she is saved by Ichiro, the brother of one of her students and a local fisherman. She begins to spend time with him and learns about the tragically overfished bay. Lindsey resolves to save the small town, but her attempts may just make things worse.

Which books are going on your list?