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Joya Goffney books

Joya Goffney's romance novels are laced with humour and warmth, while authentically exploring issues which can impact the lives of young people. 

Sophie Gonzales books

Memorable characters make Sophie Gonzales's queer romcom novels some of this genre's most popular reads. 

Romance classics

Novels in eBook Format

The Library also has novels in ebook and audiobook formats

Have a chat to Library staff if you are interested in listening to an audiobook or reading on a digital device. Some alternative format titles can be found in the Library catalogue, but often it is best to browse Wheelers ePlatform directly.  Library staff can point you in the right direction, depending upon what you're looking for. 

New to eBooks? Check out our eBook support page

Romance and sport

Romance and sport are also popular blended genres!

The Romance Fiction Collection

Books in this genre generally involve love stories between two characters that result in a happy ending.

Streaming Romance

Grief. love and second chances

Senior Fiction romance novels

Becky Albertalli books

Becky Albertalli is one of our most popular Romance authors, whether it's the Simonverse series or her co-authored novels with Adam Silvera or Aisha Saeed. 

Romantic Reimaginings of Greek Mythology

Author Bea Fitzgerald has two vibrant and romantic fantasy fiction reimaginings of Greek mythology.

Blended romance genres

Many books in our collections contain overlapping genres, and this is particularly true for romance fiction. The debate over whether a story is romantic fantasy or a fantasy romance has given rise to the popular portmanteau "Romantasy." Paranormal, dystopian and historical fiction are also common genre blends with romance - all indicative of how love and hope can flourish under varied circumstances and in unexpected places. Here's a sample of blended romance novels you find elsewhere in the Library: