Fall in Love with These Mystery Romance Books

It’s no secret that sometimes love can get…complicated. Add in a little action, mystery, and a few life-or-death situations and you’ve got an intriguing, unputdownable story. That’s what mystery romance books are all about. Mystery romances are one of the most popular types of novels, and for good reason. These books have it all: suspense, love, and a little bit of drama. Some romance authors are switching genres to write chilling thrillers. But there are other romance authors who are giving us the best of both worlds in their mystery romance books. Keep reading to discover eight mystery romance books that you’re sure to love.

What is Mystery Romance?

A mystery romance is a novel with a suspenseful and romantic twist. These books typically follow the story of a single protagonist who embarks on a journey with a love interest. While the protagonist’s goal is most often to find true love, they must also solve an intricate puzzle or unravel a mystery. In these types of novels, relationships are often complicated and there are usually elements of suspense that keep readers guessing until the end.

With their intriguing plots and suspenseful twists, you’ll be on the edge of your seat from the first page of a mystery romance book. Ranging from gripping psychological suspense to heart-wrenching dramas, these mystery romance books will leave you wanting more. If you’re looking for a fun-filled read, look no further!

8 Mystery Romance Books You’ll Love

1. Choose Me

by Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver

Detective Frankie Loomis is called to the scene to investigate the death of Taryn Moore, who took a fatal plunge from her apartment balcony. Her death is believed to be a suicide. But why would someone as young, beautiful, and brilliant as Taryn want to end their life? Detective Loomis believes there’s more to the story… Read more.

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2. Layla

by Colleen Hoover

Leeds knows that he wants to spend the rest of his life with Layla. But when an accident leaves Layla fighting for her life, their plans for happily ever after are thwarted. Layla’s body takes weeks to recover, but the mental and emotional scarring remains and she becomes a different person. When Leeds takes Layla on a getaway to the bed and breakfast where they first me, Layla’s behavior takes a bizarre turn. Read more.

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3. Cold Cruel Kiss

by Toni Anderson

Supervisory Special Agent Max Hawthorne is called in to investigate the kidnapping of the daughter of the US Ambassador to Argentina. Lucy Aston, an office assistant, is assigned to help Max. Together, the two of them will work to learn who kidnapped the Ambassador’s daughter in broad daylight on Christmas Eve. But Max is also convinced that Lucy Aston is not what she seems. Read more.

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4. What’s Left Unsaid

by Emily Bleeker

Chicago journalist Hannah Williamson arrives in Senatobia, Mississippi to care for her bedridden grandmother. During her time in Mississippi, she takes on busy work at a small newspaper. While cleaning out the newspaper’s archives, she stumbles across a series of rejected articles from the 1930s that reveal a long-hidden mystery. Along with Guy Franklin, a local middle school teacher, Hannah works to uncover the secrets of a mysterious shooting. Read more.

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5. Killing Sarai

by J.A. Redmerski

At 14, Sarai’s mother took her to live in Mexico with a notorious drug lord. Nine years later, Sarai has never lost hope that she will one day escape the compound where she is being held captive. When Victor, a cold-blooded assassin, arrives at the compound, Sarai sees him as the perfect opportunity to escape. Read more.

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6. Vow of Deception

by Rina Kent

The most dangerous man in the city has become my husband. My tormentor. Adrian Volkov is a man who never takes no for an answer. So when he offers me a job to pretend to be his dead wife, I have to accept. It was either that or prison. But the moment I step into his wife’s shows, my whole world turns upside down. And Adrian is my only means of survival. Read more.

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7. There Are No Saints

by Sophie Lark

There’s no one I hate as much as Alastor Shaw. In San Francisco, we’re believed to be rival artists. But our fight goes deeper than that—we’re predators battling for hunting ground. We typically never chase the same prey… Until the night we both meet Mara Eldritch. Shaw wants to make her a pawn in a twisted game. I want her for so much more. Read more.

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8. Den of Vipers

by K.A. Knight

No one messes with The Vipers. Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel run this town and everyone in it. My dad was foolish enough to mess with them—he ran up a debt with The Vipers and then sold me to cover his losses. They own me now. Little do they know: they can own my body, but they will never have my heart. Read more.

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We hope you enjoyed our list of the best mystery romance books. If you like your romance with a little suspense on the side, or if you like your mystery with a heartwarming dose of love, mystery romance books are for you. The books on this list will have you falling head over heels for dangerous characters and unconventional love stories.

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