The Best Romance Novels Of 2020

He bought her with blood money. She came with secrets that could start a war. JAX "REAPER" is the kind of man mothers warn their daughters about.President of the ruthless Blackfangs MC, he rules the streets with iron fists and brutal retribution. His bike is his freedom. His daughter is his soul. And love? That died the day he buried his wife.So when a desperate gambler offers him a woman as collateral for a debt, Jax doesn’t want complications.But then he sees her . SARAH LANGSTON is silence wrapped in bruises. A ghost in her own skin. She doesn’t flinch—she freezes. Doesn’t beg—just obeys . But her eyes tell a story too broken to speak.Jax takes the deal.What starts as a cold transaction becomes something neither of them expects. She’s not just a shattered woman—she’s a survivor of something darker than Jax imagined. And the closer he gets to uncovering the truth, the more dangerous it becomes.Because Sarah isn’t just running from her past. She’s the reason his enemies have come back with a vengeance. When his eight-year-old daughter is kidnapped , Jax will burn the world to find her.And if the Vultures think they can use Sarah as leverage?They’re about to learn why Reaper earned his name. 💣 WARNINGThis is not a love story. This is a war between trauma and tenderness. Between dominance and devotion. Between a biker king and the broken girl who just might bring him to his knees.If you crave dark romance with brutal MC drama, damaged heroines, savage heroes, and heart-wrenching twists— Reaper's Ride will be your next obsession.

Yvonne and Dexon were best friends and they never expected that their relationship will go beyond that. However, a drunken night changed their relationship forever. That night leads to an unintentional pregnancy. Mula sa pagiging magkaibigan, they decided to try having a relationship for their child. Nahirapan si Yvonne na tanggapin si Dexon dahil halos kapatid na ang turing niya dito. Pero habang tumatagal ay nahuhulog din siya dito. When Yvonne was finally ready to confess her feelings for him, saka naman dumating ang isang babaeng sisira ng relasyon nilang dalawa. Si Cassandra, ang babaeng totoong minamahal ni Dexon. Her heart became broken, it was too painful for her to endure. Dumating ang panahon kung kailan hindi niya na kayang tiisin ang sakit kaya napag-desisyonan niyang umalis at magtago kay Dexon.

The second of the series titled BFFs ************************************ Sa'eed Abba Sulayman gets married to Halima Audu Kalshingi, the love of his life since the first time he met her. Later after the marriage he realizes that it might be the biggest mistake of his life as his past starts to catch up on him. ************************************ Halima gets married to her best friend's brother who happened to love her since childhood. Finally living in his house, alot of problems surface in their lives as his past comes to play and she's rendered slightly infertile.

"No, way! I don't want Heaven to marry that guy Tita, Tito!" I'm kinda shock when Ethan spoke, I didn't expect him to speak like that. "And I don't want Ethan to marry that girl Tita, Tito!" Mom and dad look disappointed. "Why are you always against each other's marriage? Are you two--" I don't know why I suddenly think of this right now but I don't care anymore! "W-We have a relationship! I love Ethan that's why I don't want him to marry another girl!" I turned my gaze to Ethan, he looked shock but then he suddenly held my hand. "Y-Yeah, Heaven is right, mom! We love each other that's why I don't her to marry him! The girl I want to marry is Heaven!" "WHAT??" "I thought you two are just friends..." "Best friend..."

In the haunting halls of an abandoned asylum, love and madness entwine in a deadly dance. Elias, a handsome investigator with a thirst for uncovering the truth, stumbles upon the dark legacy of Nina—a beautiful yet manipulative spirit trapped in a cycle of seduction and torment. Once a victim of betrayal, Nina now preys on the souls of men, drawing them into her web of desire and despair. As Elias delves deeper into the asylum’s chilling past, he becomes entangled in Nina’s seductive grasp, forced to confront the terrifying truth of her existence. The line between pleasure and pain blurs as he grapples with the haunting allure of her beauty and the sinister pull of her vengeance. With each encounter, Elias risks losing his mind—and his very soul—to the twisted love that binds them. In a battle between desire and survival, Elias must uncover the secrets of Nina’s past before he becomes just another victim in her endless cycle of horror and lust. Can he escape her clutches, or will he succumb to the darkness that awaits him?

Amelia Montgomery is one of Rosewood High's cheerleaders along with her best friend Stella Hayes. Her and Stella have been friends ever since kindergarten when Amelia fell off the monkey bars and Stella helped her up afterwards. Stella has a brother named Easton Hayes and he has always teased Amelia since she was seven. They both agreed that they thought he was a heartless prick who treats girls like rubbish. One Friday night Amelia decided to go to a party. At the party Amelia ends up slipping and falling into her worst enemies lap, but what makes the situation worse is the fact that some drunk dude accidentally stumbles into her causing her to slide forward and lock lips with none other than Easton Hayes. Oh how Amelia's life couldn't be anymore ruined. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I lean in so that our noses are touching which causes us to close our eyes as our breaths become more harsher. "I can't stand being friends with you. Everytime I see you all I want to do is push you against a wall and kiss you" he whispers out which makes me smile a little "So, what are you going to do about it?" I ask him teasingly with a breathless voice "This" he says before he connects our lips which makes me reach up and place my hands on his cheeks.

Tate and Liam have known each other since they were five years old. They have been best friends through everything, school and now into their senior year at school. They have no secrets from each other. Well except this one. I'm Tate and I have a secret. I'm helplessly in love with Liam but I don't want to ruin our friendship and I think he only sees me as his bestie. Maybe it is just a crush and it will wear off. Then one day I kiss him......

“Lila,” I began softly, choosing my words. “About last night...” She stood abruptly, cutting me off. “Don’t. There’s nothing to apologize for. It happened.” I frowned, trying to gauge her. “So, what are you saying?” She crossed her arms, steadying herself. “I’m saying I have a deal for you.” “A deal?” “We keep seeing each other—secretly. No one has to know. No strings attached.” I stared at her, wondering if she was serious. But from the look in her eyes, I knew she was. ********** Lila Frost, a brilliant bio-genetics student and the fiercely protected sister of Alpha King Ronan, returns to Silver Lake for a quiet summer focused on her research. But one reckless night changes everything when she shares an unforgettable encounter with Caden Walker—her brother’s dangerously irresistible best friend. Their one-night stand ignites a fiery connection, and they agree to indulge their passion without complications—no love, no strings attached. But when Lila discovers she’s pregnant, her world unravels. Torn between her growing feelings for Caden and the fear that he could never love her back, Lila retreats into her studio, burying herself in her work to escape the truth. The secret she carries threatens not only her heart but also her bond with her overprotective brother. As Caden remains unaware of Lila's internal struggle, Ronan uncovers the truth about their relationship—and his fury knows no bounds. Now, Lila must confront her feelings, her brother’s wrath, and the uncertainty of what her future holds. Can she risk everything for a chance at love with Caden? Or will she lose him—and herself—trying to protect her heart?

(BOOK ONE: THE LAST WALTZ) Naniniwala siyang ang lahat ng nangyayari gaano man kasakit ay may magandang dahilan. At para kay JV ay si Vinnie iyon. Everything was so perfect at tanging sa piling lang ni Vinnie niya naramdaman iyon. Pero noon naman biglang pumasok sa eksena ang kuya ni Vinnie na may malalim palang galit sa kanya. At iyon ang naging dahilan kaya nalagay sa panganib ang buhay ng pinakamamahal niya. (BOOK 2: UNCONDITIONALLY) Si Dave? Sa unang tingin mukha itong suplado. Notorious playboy type. At siguro kung ganito kagwapo ang boyfriend niya, ready siyang umiiyak ng kahit ilang beses pa! Pero hindi siya pinaiyak ni Dave. Dahil higit pa yata sa kayang gawin ng sinomang lalaki ang ginawa nitong pagpoprotekta kay Audace. Pero hanggang kailan siya kayang sagipin ni Dave? Lalo't nagbalik si Alfred at nakahanda siya nitong bawiin. (BOOK 3: FRAGILE HEART) Unlike his friends, naranasan na ni Lemuel ang magmahal ng totoo. Ang kaibahan nga lang, hindi niyanagawang aminin sa babaeng iyon angnararamdaman niya. Until dumating si Careen na sa unang pagkikita palang ay nagkaroon na ng espesyal na lugar sa puso niya. Pero muli nanaman siyang sinorpresa ng pagkakataon sa pagbabalik ni Bianca. (BOOK 4: INSEPARABLE) Sa kanilang apat siya ang pinaka-babaero. Pero nagbago ang lahat nang makilala niya ang anak ng babaeng pinakasalan ng Daddy niya, walang iba kundi si Louise na sa kalaunan ay narealized niyang ilang beses narin pala niyang nakatagpo. Hindi lang ang protective instinct niya ang pinukaw ni Louise kaya minabuti niya itong bakuran sa SJU. Kundi mas higit ang mailap na puso niya, dahil ang totoo hindi niya napigilan ang unti-unting mahulog at kalaunan ay mahalin ang dalaga. Gusto niya itong maging masaya, gusto niya itong protektahan. Pero paano niya gagawin iyon kung siya mismo ay may sariling kinatatakutan?

For a shot at love, he’ll do whatever it takes… Carter Beckett is the NHL’s best player—both on and off the ice. His career is at its peak, his friends are performing better than ever, and there’s no shortage of women to spend the night with. What more could he want? Olivia Parker isn’t new to professional hockey players, thanks to her best friend’s boyfriend, but she has no interest in dating one herself—no matter how hot he is. And anyway, she loves working as a teacher and hanging out with her best friend, drama-free. Why would she want to spend her time stroking the ego of an arrogant athlete? But once Carter meets Olivia, he can’t think of anything else. Too bad for him, Olivia is hellbent on keeping him at arm’s length, with no intention of giving into his charms. Perhaps it’s time for Carter to up his game…after all, nobody said he had to play fair. Sparks will fly as Carter does whatever it takes for Olivia to consider him.