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If you’re just beginning to dip your feet into the world of books and romance sounds like an appealing genre, here is a lot of novels that have been smashing bestsellers. Now, the publishing world is a bit of an enigma, so determining the absolute top-selling romantic books in the world can be challenging due to variations in sales tracking methods, regional popularity, and changing trends. However, these romance novels have achieved widespread acclaim and commercial success over the years:

  1. “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen: “A Pride and Prejudice variant” is practically a sub-genre in itself, that’s how crazily popular this classic novel is! People just can’t stop making different version of this Austen story which was first published in 1813. Over two centuries later, it still remains one of the most beloved romance stories of all time, which follows the beautiful, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet and the reserved Mr. Darcy, who is handsome but not easily likable.
  2. “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell: Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this epic romance novel had won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. It follows the tumultuous relationship between strong-willed Southern belle Scarlett O’Hara and the wealthy cynical Rhett Butler. It’s a really long book, over 1000 pages, so for many readers the length can be quite daunting, so if you don’t think you have the patience for such a long-winding romance, just watch the Clark Gable-Vivien Leigh film that came out in 1939.
  3. “Twilight” series by Stephenie Meyer: Yeah, this doesn’t even seem to need mentioning does it? If you’re reading, you already know about how popular this young adult fantasy romance series is, anyone with an internet interested in books would know about it. “Twilight” was published in 2005, and became a massive hit for its love story between the broody Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, a vampire who doesn’t age.

4.”The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks: This heartwarming love story, published in 1996, follows the enduring romance between Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson, spanning decades, with the couple going through a lot of rough patches. It relies on the classic trope of two people from different social backgrounds – the rich girl and the poor boy – falling for each other and making it work despite the odds. The story explores themes of love, loss, and second chances, resonating with readers who are drawn to heartfelt and emotional storytelling.

5. “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy by E.L. James: Here’s the most fun thing you need to know about this not very literary trilogy – it started out as “Twilight” fan-fiction! If Edward Cullen was a mysterious but crazily handsome vampire, Christian Grey the protagonist of “Fifty Shades of Grey” is a mysterious but crazily handsome businessman. the Despite mixed critical reception, this erotic romance trilogy, beginning with the novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” published in 2011, became a global phenomenon, captivating readers with the passionate relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey.

6. “The Time Traveler’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger: This inventive romance novel, published in 2003, follows the love story between Henry DeTamble, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel involuntarily, and his wife Clare Abshire. It explores the complexities of a relationship between a man who has no control over his time travel abilities, so his wife who must cope with his unpredictable absences and returns.

7. “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green: This young adult romance novel, published in 2012, explores the love story between Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two teenagers with cancer who find solace and connection in each other. Even though the story deals with heavy themes, the witty banter and growing friendship between Hazel and August is endearing and it contains a generous amount of of humor, romance, and hope that appeal to a wide audience.

8. “Bridgerton” series by Julia Quinn: This bestselling historical romance series, beginning with the novel “The Duke and I” published in 2000, follows the romantic exploits of the Bridgerton family in Regency-era England, captivating readers with its witty dialogue and charming love stories.

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