Best Paranormal & Fantasy Romances
A list for the best romances in the paranormal and fantasy sub-genres. All paranormal & fantasy romances are welcome. They do not have to be first in a series.
Please read the rules below before voting.
1. The book must be primarily categorized as a romance or have a strong romantic sub-plot with an HEA or HFN ending.
2. The book must fall into either the paranormal or fantasy sub-genres of romance.
Paranormal - typically refers to stories where paranormal creatures (vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fey, witches/wizards, angels, demons, zombies, ghosts, etc.) or paranormal phenomena (psychic powers, time travel, magic, etc.) plays a significant role in the story.
Fantasy - typically refers to stories where magic, magical creatures, or supernatural phenomena play a significant role and may take place in an imaginary world.
If a book contains the following themes: futuristic societies, other worlds, outer space, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, aliens, etc. it should probably be placed on the Best Sci-Fi/Futuristic Romance list here: www.goodreads.com/list/show/861.Best_...
Any books that do not meet these two rules will be removed.
Please read the rules below before voting.
1. The book must be primarily categorized as a romance or have a strong romantic sub-plot with an HEA or HFN ending.
2. The book must fall into either the paranormal or fantasy sub-genres of romance.
Paranormal - typically refers to stories where paranormal creatures (vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fey, witches/wizards, angels, demons, zombies, ghosts, etc.) or paranormal phenomena (psychic powers, time travel, magic, etc.) plays a significant role in the story.
Fantasy - typically refers to stories where magic, magical creatures, or supernatural phenomena play a significant role and may take place in an imaginary world.
If a book contains the following themes: futuristic societies, other worlds, outer space, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, aliens, etc. it should probably be placed on the Best Sci-Fi/Futuristic Romance list here: www.goodreads.com/list/show/861.Best_...
Any books that do not meet these two rules will be removed.
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i neever read any of these
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I've only read Twilight (out of these books) and I can't say that wins best paranormal romance. I could think of twenty others that are much better, but Twilight wins by default, I guess.
I am not familiar with most of these books, but 'Remote Control', was terrific, witty, original and fun to read. Some very scary parts dealing with heights made me feel that I was in the same place as the characters in the book and I had to hold tight to chair.
Stella Price is an author to watch. I wish her all the best with her novels. I love the ones I've read and look forward to those I haven't read yet.
You left off the best ones! I loved the Nora Roberts "Key" trilogy as well as her "Morrigan's Cross" series. Those are the ones I would have voted for. I don't think the rest even hold a candle!
I was only knew and read the Twilihgt Saga series from these list. Stephanie give us kindly different of love story eventhough just fantasy....amazing!!!!.
I like it so much, this is what i looking for. Almost perfect.......especially the plot. BRAVO for your stepahine...!!!!!
I like it so much, this is what i looking for. Almost perfect.......especially the plot. BRAVO for your stepahine...!!!!!
Sookie's Stackhouse of Charlaine Harris, already add on my list but not yet finish from all series.
She was created her own world on Sookie's series with a lot supernatural and myths stuff. Very very imaginative, I really like it and add new reference on my head ;D.
She was created her own world on Sookie's series with a lot supernatural and myths stuff. Very very imaginative, I really like it and add new reference on my head ;D.
I love and adore all of Kelley Armstrongs books. I've started reading Patricia Briggs. Twilight, of course, must be mentioned as a good, clean, romance. Vampire Academy was really good. I'm not sure if they're on the list, because there are a lot of books, but i also love Kim Harrison and Colleen Gleason for paranormal romance, and Michelle Bardsley for quick reads :)
Most real paranormal fans would agree that J.R. Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the best series out! I would add Jeaniene Frost and Christine Feehan as close seconds.
JR Ward is the author, the Black Dagger Brotherhood is the series and it's the best acc'd to most of my fellow pnr (paranormal romance) friends. I voted for the first book in that series as I usually like the first one the best and in this case it holds true: Dark Lover. I would add Jeanienne frost as best new pnr author and Christine Feehan as one of the most popular of all time.
Oh and I would add that Twilight is the most popular in the YA (young adult) paranormal romance category.
Just my opinion, but I do know it's shared by many as I read these like a junkie and have lot's of friends that are very into the genre as well.
Just my opinion, but I do know it's shared by many as I read these like a junkie and have lot's of friends that are very into the genre as well.
My teenager forced me to read Twilight, I did enjoy it but I usually like my books a bit more rated R rather than pg. I am now planning to read New Moon before the movie comes out :)
Your very welcome!
Your very welcome!
So far I've only read Twilight. New Moon is on my tbr (to be read) list. I have till Nov when the movie comes out to read it so I've been taking my time. I did like the book a little better than the movie because I thought I understood Edward, and liked him better in the book. He seemed a bit more aloof in the movie than he did in the book and his character seemed more vibrant in the book so it enriched the whole story.
I will try to find time to write a review, and then one for New Moon when I finally get to read it :)
I will try to find time to write a review, and then one for New Moon when I finally get to read it :)
J.R. Ward is the author of the best series of books on this list. The Black Dagger Brotherhood is ridiculously AMAZING. Take it from me whom still has Twilight posters and magazines throughout my room
Wow, i didn't think it was possible. A list consisting entirely of 100 terrible books.
Is it just me or is every single book in this list a YA book?
Is it just me or is every single book in this list a YA book?
Nope, they are not all YA. In fact Elizabeth Amber is WAYYYY not YA. Wow, you read all these books and think they're terrible but you didn't notice that MOST of them aren't Young Adult? Amazing. Personally, I don't read much YA and I did read most of these books. I Highly recommend JR Ward, Christine Feehan, and Jeaniene Frost, just to name a few favorites. These are all PNR (paranormal romance), so if that isn't your cup of tea perhaps you should skip them.
Pam wrote: "Nope, they are not all YA. In fact Elizabeth Amber is WAYYYY not YA. Wow, you read all these books and think they're terrible but you didn't notice that MOST of them aren't Young Adult? Amazing. ..."
Is it just me or is every single book in this list either YA or erotica?
Is it just me or is every single book in this list either YA or erotica?
I dunno, there are plenty of great classic novels tht are also romances. No paranormal romances i suppose though...
Where oh where is The Princess Bride, S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure?? Takes the cake for best fantasy AND best romance I've read. And where is STARDUST????!! That book is the definition of "fantasy" and "romance".
How about Fool on the Hill?
Half of these books that are on the list I've never even heard of.
How about Fool on the Hill?
Half of these books that are on the list I've never even heard of.
Emma wrote: "Where oh where is The Princess Bride, S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure?? Takes the cake for best fantasy AND best romance I've read. And where is STARDUST????!! That bo..."
The Princess Bride is there - just not on the 1st page.
The Princess Bride is there - just not on the 1st page.
Pam wrote: "Most real paranormal fans would agree that J.R. Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the best series out! I would add Jeaniene Frost and Christine Feehan as close seconds."
Black Dagger Brotherhood IS the best vampire series out there, yes.
Black Dagger Brotherhood IS the best vampire series out there, yes.
unfair list just unfair i refuse all my favorites are pretty much on this list i refuse to chose just one
Emma wrote: "Wait... What page is The Princess Bride on? I couldn't find it, if its on this list at all."
Well, Emma, now I can't find it either, but I know it was there - I just checked my list of books that I voted for, and it's on there! "Is a puzzlement" as Yul Brynner said in The King and I
Well, Emma, now I can't find it either, but I know it was there - I just checked my list of books that I voted for, and it's on there! "Is a puzzlement" as Yul Brynner said in The King and I
tell me, what is so great about the twilight saga? it is just bella getting into trouble and you know at the end of the book/movie everything is going to work out. I liked all the books but was really disappointed with the story line and the movies.
I agree that J.R. Ward is the best! And as for the person that said these are all YA or Erotica...Have you ever read "Wolf Tales"? Now THAT is erotica!!
THE HOST by Stepahnie meyer is a must read its completely diffent than twilight (loved them books as well) The Host is just as powerful i loved the read, keeps you guessing whats next and reading all night! Cant wait for the sequel!
how can midnight sun be voted for!?!?! It isnt even a book and may never be if the publicity about it doesn't calm down!
shanah wrote: "Sookie's Stackhouse of Charlaine Harris, already add on my list but not yet finish from all series.
She was created her own world on Sookie's series with a lot supernatural and my..."
twilight was my favorite also...but blackdagger brotherhood and argeneau series is right up there with it
She was created her own world on Sookie's series with a lot supernatural and my..."
twilight was my favorite also...but blackdagger brotherhood and argeneau series is right up there with it
Twilight was my favorite too, blackdagger brotherhood and argeneau series is right up there with it too
Ive read Twilight series. blackdagger brotherhood, argeneau series and almost all of the young adult books that has to do with vampires. if anyone has any other recommendations along the lines of those books im alllll ears
Sallie wrote: "Pam wrote: "Most real paranormal fans would agree that J.R. Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the best series out! I would add Jeaniene Frost and Christine Feehan as close seconds."
Black Dagger ..."
I agree entirely!
Black Dagger ..."
I agree entirely!
Megan wrote: "Sallie wrote: "Pam wrote: "Most real paranormal fans would agree that J.R. Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the best series out! I would add Jeaniene Frost and Christine Feehan as close seconds."..."
Me too!!
Me too!!
The thing that is wrong with this list is that the Twilight Saga is #1. Either people have never read any good literature in their life or they're just plain stupid. Twilight is an atrocious book with bland characters built upon some wet dream the author had that turned Edward Cullen into a stalker and Bella Swan finds that Romantic?!? If someone was lurking outside MY windown i'd phone the police. (also the fact that they're not real vampires because vampires DO NOT sparkle. She's literally ruined a mythical creature that are undead things that feed on the blood of humans. Dracula would be turning in his grave)
tbh The House of Night by P.C + Kristen cast or The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare should be up at the top.
tbh The House of Night by P.C + Kristen cast or The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare should be up at the top.
BaileyBones wrote: "Megan wrote: "Sallie wrote: "Pam wrote: "Most real paranormal fans would agree that J.R. Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the best series out! I would add Jeaniene Frost and Christine Feehan as c..."
Me three! :D The Twilight series was good, but Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the absolute best I've read in a long time :)
Me three! :D The Twilight series was good, but Wards Black Dagger Brotherhood is the absolute best I've read in a long time :)
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