Whether you're a period or contemporary love story shipper, a fan of enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, or the arranged marriage trope, I highly recommend you read these 15 best romance book series that'll keep you hooked and swooning. These will satisfy every thrill and HEA (happily ever after) seeker out there!
1. League of Unweddable Gentlemen by Tamara Gill
This should be more accurately called the League of Untamable Ladies. This series mainly follows the POV of six fierce best friends who met at a finishing school in France.
Each book features the girls navigating life after school until they encounter the unweddable gentleman whose life they'll change.
Why I love the League of Unweddable Gentlemen series:
- No damsel in distress. Unlike the women of their time who sat around waiting to be wives or mistresses of royalty or noblemen, these best friends have their own lives. They can support themselves and definitely don't need a man to save them.
- Trailblazers. In a time when women are only seen as "producers of heirs" and when it's considered inappropriate or even scandalous for them to speak their minds, these ladies are unafraid to be outspoken. They defy the norm and challenge polite society.
- 🔥🔥🔥 Steamy historical romance.
- HEA. If there's a promise of a happily ever after, I'm in!
League of Unweddable Gentlemen series reading order:
- Tempt Me, Your Grace
- Hellion at Heart
- Dare to be Scandalous
- To Be Wicked with You
- Kiss Me, Duke
- The Marquess is Mine
2. Maxwell Brothers by Layla Hagen
Why I love the Maxwell Brothers series:
- Unique story and characters. I love how each brother is different from the others, so their story is also unique but equally adorable.
- Heartwarming and endearing. Is there still a family that, despite their wealth, remains morally strong, fiercely loyal, and supportive of each other? Maybe. But that's what makes this series so endearing. The characters are all so warm and kind that, even though they are fictional, they restore your faith in humanity. It makes you want to live in their world.
- HEA. It is comforting to know that despite each couple's obstacles, a happy ending awaits them.
Maxwell Brothers series reading order:
- Promise Me Forever (A Single Dad Romance)
- Hold Me Forever (A Feel-Good Romance)
- Show Me Forever (Enemies-To-Lovers)
- Kiss Me Forever (One Night Stand Romance)
- Love Me Forever (Surprise Baby Romance)
- Give Me Forever (Second Chance, Roommates-To-Lovers Romance)
- Cherish Me Forever (Fake Dating, Workplace Romance) - Not shown in the photo, published after this article was posted.

3. Bossy Seattle Suits by Nicole Snow
Why I love the Bossy Seattle Suits:
- Witty banter
- Swoon-worthy and funny grand gestures
- HEA
4. The Gallaghers Series by Layla Hagen
Why I love the Gallaghers Series:
- Layla Hagen's characters are so easy to love. I'd love to live within the universe she's created. Full of good people that you can relate to one way or the other.
- Sizzling love story
- Happly ever after
The Gallaghers Series reading order:
- Say You're Mine (A Rockstar Romance)
- When You're Mine (A Feel-Good Billionaire Romance)
- Because You're Mine (Off-Limits, Older Brother's Best Friend Romance)

5. The Stolen Moments Trilogy by Catharina Maura
Why I love the Stolen Moments Trilogy:
Stolen Moments Trilogy reading order:
- Stolen Moments (Emilia and Carter in high school)
- Illicit Promises (Emilia and Carter in college)
- The Ruins of Us (Emilia and Carter as adults)
6. The Off-Limits Series by Catharina Maura
Why I love the Off-Limits Series:
- Silas and Alana! They're one of my top favorite romance novel couples.
- I like a light chick lit, but I also love it when there is more to it than just a cute love story - which you'll find in this series.
- I love the little mystery in Until You and Dr. Grant, and how it slowly unravels as you read it.
- 🔥🔥🔥 Slow-burning passion, steamy scenes
- Beautifully intertwined. The other characters' stories unfold and are lightly mentioned in the other books. I love how Catharina does that!
- HEA-guaranteed
The Off-Limits Series reading order:
- Until You (Brother's Best Friend)
- Dr. Grant (Forbidden Romance)
- Professor Astor (College Professor)
- Bittersweet Memories (Second Chance Romance)

7. The Windsors by Catharina Maura
Let's face it, the Windsors can hold their own against the Maxwells. They're drop-dead gorgeous, ridiculously wealthy, and ultra-protective alpha males. Despite all their status and fame, they stay fiercely loyal to their family and the people they're with.
Catharina promised to write about the six Windsor siblings, and so far, only three books have been published. I feel like I'm waiting for Christmas to come again for the rest of the series.
These are arranged marriage romances, which I thought I'd never get into, but Catharina Maura's writing has won me over.
Why I love the Windsors:
- I can't even find the words! After reading the books, especially The Wrong Bride, I've wanted to write a raving review about it. But until now, I'm dumbfounded. It may be full of angst, but IT IS SOOOO GOOD, you have to read it. I wanted to reread it, but my heart isn't ready yet.
- The Wrong Bride will seriously get you hooked. I finished it in one day.
- The characters are seemingly perfect but also flawed. So human and so unreal at the same time.
- Like other CM stories, it will make you fall in love, break your heart into a thousand pieces, and stitch you back together beautifully.
- Ares and Raven just stole my heart.
- Luca and Valentina, though I didn't like how they were arranged to be together, their love for each other shone through.
- Despite the whirlwind of love, it's HEA-guaranteed!
The Windsors reading order:
- The Wrong Bride (Ares and Raven)
- The Temporary Wife (Luca and Valentina)
- The Unwanted Marriage (Dion and Faye)
- The Broken Vows (Zane and Celeste's Story)
- The Secret Fiancée (Lexington and Raya's Story)
- The Devious Husband (Sierra and Xavier's Story)

8. The Miles Family Series by Claire Kingsley
Why I love the Miles Family Series:
- The simple life, strong family ties, and heartwarming romance.
- Sweet love story with steamy scenes that will keep you hooked and swooning.
- If I have to pick a favorite sibling, it will be...no; I tried. But I can't. They all complement each other and make this family the delightful bunch that it is.
- You'll love not just the Miles siblings but their love interests.
- Each story is unique, with plenty of humor and peppered with a bit of seriousness to keep it balanced.
- It would definitely be fun to be part of this crazy family.
- Living in the stunning family vineyard.
- HEA
The Miles Family Series reading order:
- Broken Miles: A Second Chance Romance
- Forbidden Miles: A Brother's Best Friend Romance
- Reckless Miles: A Playboy Romance
- Hidden Miles: A Wounded Hero Romance
- Gaining Miles: A Miles Family Novella
9. The Bailey Brothers Series by Claire Kingsley
Why I love the Bailey Brothers Series:
- Like the Miles, I love how the Baileys are steadfast, always prioritizing their family.
- The subtle mystery and how it shaped the town into what it is.
- The intense love between the characters, especially Grace and Asher (Books 1 and 2) and Levi and Annika (Book 6). It's not just a cute, flippant kind of romance. But profound, defying-the-odds sort of love.
- The female leads and how they're perfect for each brother. They are described as a "wild band of unruly brothers," after all.
The Bailey Brothers Series reading order:
- Protecting You (Lifelong Soulmates)
- Fighting For Us (Lifelong Soulmates)
- Unraveling Him (Grumpy/Miss Sunshine)
- Rushing In (Opposites Attract, Forbidden Romance)
- Chasing Her Fire (Enemies-to-Lovers)
- Rewriting the Stars (Single Mom, Impossible Romance)

10. Jetty Beach Series by Claire Kingsley
Why I love the Jetty Beach Series:
- Easy read
- Sweet and spicy
- Charming characters. I especially love Clover, Becca, and Gabe.
- HEA
The Jetty Beach Series reading order:
- Behind His Eyes (Second Chance Romance)
- One Crazy Week (Opposites Attract, Steamy Billionaire Romance)
- Messy Perfect Love (Opposites Attract)
- Operation Get Her Back (Second Chance Romance)
- Weekend Fling (Opposites Attract)
- Good Girl Next Door (Opposites Attract)
- The Path to You (Second Chance Romance)
11. The Always Series by Claire Kingsley
Why I love the Always Series:
- It's a long ride for the characters to finally get where they were, but HEA ultimately wins.
- The loyalty between these three friends
The Always Series reading order:
- Always Have (Bad Boy Romance, Friends-to-Lovers, Forbidden Romance)
- Always Will (Hot Office Romance, Bad Boy Romance)
- Always Ever After

12. Stonewood Billionaire Brothers Series by Shain Rose
Why I love the Stonewood Billionaire Brothers Series:
- I love reading about ridiculously rich people to see how their lives are.
- The female leads are strong women who are the best match for them.
- Steamy scenes
- HEA
The Stonewood Billionaire Brothers reading order:
- Inevitable (Second Chance Romance)
- Reverie (Opposites Attract)
- Thrive (Friends-to-Lovers)
13. The Book Boyfriends Series by Claire Kingsley
Why I love the Book Boyfriends Series:
- Good character development
- Fun family dynamics
- Easy to read
- Steamy
- HEA
The Book Boyfriends Series reading order:
- Book Boyfriend (Secret Identity Romance)
- Cocky Roommate (Opposites Attract, Grumpy/Sunshine)
- Hot Single Dad (Forbidden and Single Dad Romance)
- Her Best Friend (Cute Meet-Cute) - You need to read Hot Single Dad first.
14. Bootleg Springs Series by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score
Why I love the Bootleg Springs Series:
- Bootleg Springs is a small town like no other. I wish it were real. But maybe it is, and there's just a secret sign-up sheet like their hidden hot springs.
- Scarlet Bodine is a force of nature. You'd want to be her best friend.
- The Bodines became wonderful people despite their childhood trauma and losses.
- You'll fall in love with the whole town's dynamics and uniqueness - except Misty Lyn.
- The way the story tied up and ended in Book 6.
- You'll be intrigued until the mystery is resolved, but until then, you'll enjoy watching them (or reading about them) fall in love.
- HEA
The Bootleg Springs Series reading order:
- Whiskey Chaser (Opposites Attract, Grumpy/Sunshine)
- Sidecar Crush (Childhood Crush, Friends to Lovers)
- Moonshine Kiss (Friends to Lovers, Mutual Pining)
- Bourbon Bliss (Opposites Attract)
- Gin Fling (Enemies to Lovers)
- Highball Rush (Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn)
15. Bluewater Billionaire Series by Claire Kingsley, Lucy Score, Kathryn Nolan, and Pippa Grant
Why I love the Bluewater Billionaire Series:
- These are kickass women billionaires who are not only outstanding in their field but also have big hearts and unwavering allegiance toward each other
- HEA guaranteed
- Funny
- Slowburn
The Bluewater Billionaire Series reading order:
- The Price of Scandal (Enemies-to-Lovers)
- The Mogul and the Muscle (Office Romance)
- Wild Open Hearts (Grumpy/Sunshine)
- Crazy for Loving You (Accidental Parenthood, Forced Proximity)
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great thanks
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A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I"m really not a romance novel fan but some of these series sound intriguing! And thanks for coming by my blog the other day -- a pleasure to "see" you!
ReplyDeleteLot of summer reading there!
ReplyDeleteSo many great rec's!
ReplyDeleteI've got a new post up and I hope you come check it out!
-Ashley
Hello!
ReplyDeleteAmazing post :) Thanks for your reading inspiration! Many titles, everyone will find something for themselves :)
Greetings from Poland :)
Hi, Lux!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for visiting Shady's Place while I was on hiatus. It was very kind of you. I want you to know that I am back from my trip and will have a new post tomorrow (Sunday). It's the series you like so well, Saved By The Dell, loaded with pictures of 1950s women and fashions.
Thank you for compiling this list of recommendations in the category of best romance book series. Believe it or not, Mrs. Shady falls asleep at night reading medical texts! In other words, she is not a fan of romance novels. However, we have a 20-something granddaughter who will appreciate reading your list and accompanying reviews.
Thank you again and have a wonderful weekend, dear friend Lux!
I love this wonderfully complete list and that each series has many books within it. Thanks for sharing several series I have never heard of and a wonderful romance reading list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to these new-to-me authors! I love a good series!
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