Celebrity romance books can be a ton of fun. Who doesn’t love a little fantasy-wish-fulfillment, or musing on the love lives of the stars? But finding truly great celebrity romance books can be a little more challenging.
That’s why we’re here! Whether you’re a fan of celebs falling for “normal” people or you like love stories between two stars, there’s something wonderful to be found. Keep reading for some of our very favorite celebrity romance books!
Under Your Spell by Laura Wood
Wood’s take on celebrity romance books feels refreshing and delightfully fun. Our favorite elements get a charming spin that surprises you along the way, so it never feels like three-tropes-in-a-trenchcoat.
Given that her flaky father is a big rockstar, the last thing Clemmie wants is to date a musician – let alone one of the most famous men in the world. Unfortunately for her, her life is a bit of a mess right now. She winds up with a job she really doesn’t want, while spending six weeks mostly alone with Theo, a global music superstar. And yet, along the way, Theo’s grumpy-yet-weirdly-reassuring presence starts to break down Clemmie’s defenses. If only she could work through her past and open her heart again…
(Bonus! Theo’s ex-turned-BFF Cynthie gets her own story told in the equally wonderful Let’s Make a Scene. Fake/PR dating + second chances on a movie set? Yes, please!)
Under Your Spell and Let’s Make a Scene are available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Still missing Jane the Virgin and Ugly Betty? Get that rom-com-meets-telenovela feeling with the first entry in Daria’s marvelous “Primas of Power” trilogy.
Soap opera actress Jasmine struggles to recover after her name lands in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. When her upcoming bilingual rom-com gets a cast shake-up, she finds herself acting opposite Ashton, a telenovela star struggling to get his own career back on track. Bad first impressions give way to sparks flying. But their secrets — not to mention public pressure — could shut down their romance before it starts.
You Had Me at Hola is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau
If you’d like a little foodie goodness with your celebrity romance books, this one’s for you. The descriptions of Lindsay’s baked goods are almost as enticing as the romance between her and her celebrity would-be love.
After a not-so-great round of movie reviews, star actor Ryan returns to Toronto to lie low. When he joins a celebrity baking show, he recruits local baker Lindsay to teach him how to bake. Turns out, they have more in common than they think, and their growing relationship becomes the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and all things nice!
Donut Fall in Love is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel
How about a celeb romance where they’re both famous? Ariel’s swoony romances always are set — at least a little bit — in the spotlight. But they’re also wonderfully grounded in real, dimensional characters and richly emotional storytelling.
Pop star Ella has the career of her dreams… except it’s nothing like her dreams, especially not the part where her producer-slash-husband publicly cheats on her and holds her career hostage. An unexpected moment on TV with baseball player Miles snowballs into a PR frenzy, and suddenly, they both have a potential answer to their publicity woes: a carefully choreographed fake romance that makes them both look good (and also stirs up some very real feelings).
No Ordinary Love is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
It’s hard not to love the refreshing frankness with which this book handles intimacy and evolving relationships. It starts with a terrible one-night stand between our leads, then blossoms into a swoonworthy look at what it means to be vulnerable.
Ghostwriter Chandler has a less-than-impressive hookup, then discovers that said hookup is her next assignment: Finn, an actor whose career faltered after his fan-favorite TV show ended years ago. They make a deal: he’ll give her what she needs to make the book a success, and she’ll help him learn how to boost his bedroom prowess. What could go wrong?
Business or Pleasure is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Hall’s beloved fake-dating romance feels like one of those fabulous British rom-coms of the ‘90s and ‘00s: sharp-tongued, chaotic, and packed with memorable, lemony characters, with just the right hint of the absurd.
Luc isn’t famous for anything other than existing. The son of two massive music stars, he’s always been in the spotlight — and he doesn’t often handle it well. So when he needs an image rehab, he teams up with Oliver, an uptight lawyer in need of a fake boyfriend for his own reasons. By the time their arrangement draws near the end, though, they’re not quite sure about never seeing each other again.
Boyfriend Material is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Unromance by Erin Connor
Want a romance that winks at romance tropes? This one’s for you. It manages to lightly rib at romance standards while still being a love letter to the genre.
Romance novelist Sawyer has writer’s block. Actor Mason is in the tabloids for his relationship drama. When they keep running into each other, Mason sees it as a sign that they can help each other. They make a plan to act out some of the best romance tropes, in hopes of sparking Sawyer’s inspiration and curing Mason of his romanticism. It… does not go to plan, and isn’t that the fun part?
Unromance is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
The Decoy Girlfriend by Lillie Vale
Vale’s novel puts a fun twist on the usual pairing in celebrity romance books with a Lizzie McGuire Movie-esque tale of fake identities and real feelings.
Struggling writer Freya bears an uncanny resemblance to superstar actress Mandi Roy. A headline-grabbing mishap leads Mandi to meet her doppelganger and demand some help. While Mandi takes some time off, Freya will pretend to be her in public — including living with Mandi’s longtime fake-PR boyfriend, co-star Taft. The longer Freya spends with Taft, though, the easier it gets for both of them to pretend (or “pretend”) to have feelings for each other.
The Decoy Girlfriend is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson
Do you still think about the stars of your favorite CW show? Have you watched that one “Silver Springs” video too many times? Of course you have (I have too!). Thompson’s latest joins the ranks of celebrity romance books that bring a nostalgic twist.
Over a decade ago, Micah and John’s band hit it big after playing on a hit TV show. But fame split the band apart, and they’ve barely spoken since. Now they’re all reuniting on a cruise for the show’s superfans, and all those tensions are right back at the surface. Micah doesn’t want to lose her heart again. John wants to take a stand like he never did back then. And forced proximity doesn’t get any more intense than literally being on a ship at sea!
Never Been Shipped is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
Want your celebrity romance books with a magical realism twist? Poston’s latest lightly magical book pairs up two musicians who couldn’t be more different, but are stuck together by a telepathic bond and the sounds of an unfinished song.
Joni’s songs are famous, but she definitely isn’t. As she’s returning home to a hometown and family that are changing faster than she can handle, she hears a snippet of music in her head, along with the voice of Sasha, the man with whom she apparently shares this magical connection. As a music mega-star, Sasha has his own struggles with fame and family, and maybe, if they can make this song come to life, they can break their bond and go back to their lives. (Yeah, right!)
Sounds Like Love is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
For Her Consideration by Amy Spalding
If you like celebrity romance books where they’re both in the industry, but not equally famous, this one’s for you!
Nina and Ari’s time in Hollywood is very different. Nina’s screenwriting dreams are all but crushed, while she toils away at a talent agency gig. Ari, meanwhile, is an actress whose star is on the rise — and who’s a famed control freak when it comes to managing her image. When Nina is assigned to manage Ari’s emails, they can’t help but clash. And yet, they’re also drawn to each other in ways neither of them could have expected.
For Her Consideration is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
I know, I know, sports romance is a subgenre all its own. But trust me: if you love the usual beats of celebrity romance books, you’re gonna love this mid-century marvel of a book.
In 1960, baseball star Eddie is having the worst season of his life. It’s only made worse when his manager insists he sit for some interviews with Mark, a journalist bitter about being stuck on the sports beat (and hiding his personal tragedy from the world). Even as they grow to understand each other better, Eddie and Mark’s would-be romance hits a serious dilemma: Mark can’t be a secret again, and Eddie can’t be out.
You Should Be So Lucky is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
Is your favorite celebrity rom-com Notting Hill? Then this one’s for you!
Movie star Anna is well on her way to being a global icon. When she books a major ad campaign, she doesn’t expect to develop real feelings for Ben, the charming and work-focused marketing pro she’s working with. A sudden emergency brings them closer, but for Anna, dating anyone comes with some pretty scary baggage in the spotlight. Under the glare of the Hollywood spotlight, their love could fall apart — or emerge as a forever thing.
While We Were Dating is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.