Love, magic and mythical creatures — in the realm of romantasy, there is often a fight for survival. Whether you crave a dystopian romance where love blooms amidst rebellion or a fantasy epic where heroes and heroines fight for their kingdoms, check out these reads where love and adventure intertwine.

BloodguardBloodguard by Cecy Robson

Leith, a gladiator fighting for survival, finds himself entangled with Princess Maeve. Their alliance is forged in desperation: Leith needs gold to save his sister, and Maeve needs his strength to solidify her power. But in this brutal arena where only one can rise, trust is a luxury they can’t afford. As their fates become intertwined, they must navigate a treacherous game of power, where love and loyalty are tested in the bloodiest arenas.

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A Court of Silver FlamesA ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Prickly and unforgiving, Nesta Archeron clashes with the battle-scarred Cassian. Their fiery chemistry ignites amidst the simmering tensions of the Night Court. As they navigate a world still reeling from a devastating war, Nesta and Cassian must confront their pasts and fight external enemies and the demons within. Can they find solace in each other’s arms while battling for survival?

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I Got Abducted By Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComI Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

Dory, a wildlife biologist, trades her meerkat research for a crash landing on a dinosaur planet. Abducted by aliens, she partnered with an unlikely companion: Toto, a lion. Their escape leads to a thrilling adventure with two captivating alien warriors. As Dory navigates prehistoric perils and unravels the mysteries of her situation, she must decide whether to return to Earth or embrace this extraordinary new reality.

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Destiny's WayDestiny’s Way by Jack Campbell

Lieutenant Selene Genji, a human and alien DNA hybrid, is thrust 40 years into the past to prevent humanity’s extinction. Hunted by those she seeks to save, she must rely on Lieutenant Kayl Owen, a declared traitor who risks everything for her mission. Together, they battle distrust, danger, and time itself to rewrite Earth’s doomed fate.

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The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your EnemyThe Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley

An assassin and a healer—what are the odds they fall in love? Osric Mordaunt, a deadly assassin, needs healing, and the only person who can help is Aurienne Fairhrim, a healer from an enemy Order. Forced into a reluctant partnership, they work to uncover deadly pox while fighting their growing attraction. Amid danger and conflict, their bond intensifies.

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Realm of ThievesRealm of Thieves by Karina Halle

Brynla Aihr, a daring dragon egg thief, escapes her cultish homeland only to be kidnapped by Lord Andor of House Kolbeck. Forced into a treacherous world of rival dynasties, Brynla and Andor clash as alliances shift and sparks fly. Amid looming betrayals and a prophesied return of dragons, can they survive a battle that risks everything—including their hearts?

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A Touch of DarknessA Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

Disguised as a mortal journalist, Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, conceals her identity, cursed with the unfortunate ability to wither all that she touches. When she meets Hades, the God of the Dead, in a forbidden bet, she’s forced into a contract to create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom. As they battle their growing love, the stakes become higher.

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The Last Bookstore On EarthThe Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold

Seventeen-year-old Liz survives in a ruined bookstore after civilization collapses, trading books for supplies. When Maeve, a mysterious stranger, breaks in seeking shelter, their uneasy alliance grows into something more profound. As a devastating storm approaches and hidden secrets surface, the two must battle inner demons and external dangers. Can love endure when the world is ending—again?

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This Is How You Lose the Time WarThis Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Rival agents Red and Blue wage battle across time, only to fall in love through forbidden letters. Their bond, forged in secrecy, threatens their missions and their lives. As the time war rages on, discovery could mean death. Will they risk it all for a love that defies time itself?

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Crier's WarCrier’s War by Nina Varela

After the Automae overthrows humanity, Ayla, a grieving servant, plots revenge against Lady Crier, the Sovereign’s daughter. But Crier betrothed to the enigmatic Scyre, begins questioning her father’s rule. As their forbidden attraction grows, a rebellion brews. Crier and Ayla must choose between duty and their burgeoning love, a choice that could ignite a war against the very regime they’re both trapped within.

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