13 Teen Romance Books to Crush On
Young love is complicated, especially when it comes to navigating relationships in high school. Conflicting schedules and differing interests can make the path seem like an obstacle course. Throw in bad boy vampires and supernatural abilities, and things really start to seem impossible. But don’t worry! We’ve created a list of thirteen teen romance books to help you get through the heartache and find your happily ever after. These books are full of swoon-worthy moments and adorable crushes that will keep you turning the pages until the end.
1. Hot Dog Girl
by Jennifer Dugan
Thinking she would have the best summer ever, Lou Parker instead finds herself working at the local amusement park…dancing around in a hot dog costume. If that weren’t bad enough, she also has to see her crush every day with his new girlfriend. In this coming-of-age queer romance, Lou schemes to find her happily ever after. Read more.
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2. The Stars and the Blackness Between Them
by Junauda Petrus
Sixteen-year-olds Mabel and Audre may be from two different worlds, but they quickly find themselves falling hard for each other. Faced with an uncertain future, the two girls find love and happiness in a world that seems determined to deny them both. Read more.
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3. Believe in Me
by Amy Sparling
A famous teenage dirt bike racer and a girl who is tired of being let down by the people in her life. As she gets to know him, will she risk putting her heart on the line? Read more.
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4. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
by Jenny Han
Lara Jean Song has written a secret love letter to each of the five boys she’s ever loved. She keeps them in a hatbox, ensuring her true feelings are never revealed. But when her secret letters are mailed, Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control. Read more.
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5. The Upside of Falling
by Alex Light
When seventeen-year-old Becca Hart enters a fake relationship with Brett Wells, captain of the football team, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined. Read more.
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6. Jay’s Gay Agenda
by Jason June
Tired of being the only openly gay kid in his small rural Washington town, Jay Collier creates his Gay Agenda – a romance to-do list of everything he hopes to experience one day. But life and love don’t always go according to plan… Read more.
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7. The Falling in Love Montage
by Ciara Smyth
Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke is sick of love. She’s not looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of. Ciara Smyth’s debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love. Read more.
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8. Ember of Night
by Molly E. Lee
Harley is shocked when the mysterious Draven shows her the existence of demons…and when she discovers she has the power to unleash Hell on Earth. Harley will have to decide the fate of the world while trying to avoid her growing feelings for Draven. Read more.
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9. Perfect Chemistry
by Simone Elkeles
When “perfect” high school senior Brittany Ellis is forced to be lab partners with bad boy Alex Fuentes, she has no clue just how much her life is about to unravel. Read more.
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10. The Sun Is Also a Star
by Nicola Yoon
Natasha is a girl who believes in science and facts, not fate. Daniel is the same way, until he meets Natasha. The Universe is about to make them believe in something extraordinary. Read more.
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11. A Match Made in Mehendi
by Nandini Bajpai
When fifteen-year-old Simran “Simi” Sangha decides to embrace her calling as a matchmaker, she creates a matchmaking service for her high school peers. Little did she know, this would soon make her public enemy number one. Read more.
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12. Find Me
by Francesca Riley
When seventeen-year-old Skye meets beautiful swimmer Hunter, she starts to question whether he might be too beautiful to be human… But discovering the truth could be deadly. Read more.
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13. Crave
by Tracy Wolff
Looking for your next vampire obsession? Jaxon Vega is your guy. A vampire with deadly secrets, Jaxon is suddenly drawn to the new girl at the academy. But getting closer to her comes at a price. “If you love your vampires with a dash of danger, tons of action, and an epic romance, you will love Crave.” – Jennifer, Goodreads Read more.
Buy on AmazonBuy on AppleBuy on NookBuy on KoboBuy on Google PlayTeen romance books have something for everyone – whether you’re looking for a cute romance complete with a happily ever after or a thrilling supernatural tale of love and endurance, this genre has it all. For daily romance reads, sign up for our Freebooksy newsletter.