Best Slow Burn Romance Books

A former soccer fan girl finds herself repulsed when she meets the man she adored as a child, now her coach. Sal Casillas quickly realizes the international soccer star is not the man she thought he was. Reiner Kulti is a shell of his former self, but something about him stirs in Sal an unanticipated attraction.

In "Hating Game," Lucy Hutton is engaged in a bitter rivalry with her coworker Joshua Templeman, who has been nothing but hostile since day one. As they compete for a big promotion, Lucy is determined to come out on top and take down her nemesis once and for all. From staring contests to HR battles, their rivalry becomes addictive, and the real game has just begun. Will Lucy win and become Joshua's boss, or will she have to resign? Get ready for a page-turning battle of wills in this addictive romance novel.

This touching romance novel features Vanessa Mazur, a former assistant to a top football player, who is determined to move on with her life. But when her former employer, Aiden Graves, shows up unexpectedly, Vanessa is shocked to learn he wants her back. A story of love, growth, and second chances, this book explores the complexities of relationships and the power of forgiveness.

This book follows Diana Casillas, a woman trying to navigate adulthood while raising two kids she inherited, managing a new house, a job she loves, and a giant dog. Despite having everything else, she yearns for a partner, but is it worth the trouble?

This captivating book follows figure skater Jasmine Santos, who is coming to terms with the end of her skating career. However, when an unexpected opportunity arises from someone she never thought she would work with - Ivan Lukov - Jasmine is forced to reevaluate her life choices. Full of drama and romance, "From Lukov with Love" is a heartfelt and engaging read.

A poignant story of love, loss, and friendship in a small town where five young men go off to war and only one comes back. Making Faces explores the themes of individual and collective loss, heroism, and the beauty and beast within us all. Follow the love story of a broken boy and an unremarkable girl as they navigate heartache and find courage in unexpected places.

A confident Hannah believes she has it all together, except when it comes to sex and seduction. To get her crush's attention, she's willing to step out of her comfort zone and tutor the arrogant captain of the hockey team for a pretend date. As their relationship progresses, they both realize that "pretend" isn't going to cut it. Will Hannah take the risk and go for what she truly wants?

A young woman seeks solace in a small Maine town after surviving a traumatic event, but everything changes when she meets Archer Hale. With haunting whiskey-colored eyes and a mysterious silence, Archer is the explosive center of his secretive town. Despite their painful pasts, a passionate connection develops between them, and they may just find the healing they need in each other. This emotional romance is a standalone novel inspired by Sagittarius.

A woman reeling from a recent heartbreak finds herself getting proposed to by a stranger on the first day they meet. Despite knowing how crazy the situation is, she says yes and they get married shortly after. But their relationship is far from what she imagined it to be, and she blames him for it. However, as time goes on, she starts to see him in a new light and realizes that maybe they have a chance at real love.

This beloved classic novel follows the dynamic protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, as she learns the impact of hasty judgments and the importance of genuine goodness. Set in Regency-era Great Britain, the story satirizes societal expectations and the pressure to marry for financial gain. With witty humor and memorable characters, Pride and Prejudice has become one of the most popular and widely adapted novels in English literature.