Loreto Library: Romance Collection

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

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

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 are also popular blended genres!

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

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. 

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

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: